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The UAX220 by Digigram is the first professional USB Audio interface that has been specifically designed for broadcast and other demanding pro audio applications. It features 2/2 high-quality analog inputs/outputs, dedicated headphone output, pro XLR connectors and zero latency monitoring. Mac.PC compliant. $450 US.

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The Fostex Fr-2 portable is not something you can slip into your pocket. The unit is designed for broadcast/sound effects acquisition and TV/radio audio capture. This is a great tool for ‘location’ recording of podcasts. The unit can record up to 24 bit, 192khz Broadcast Wav [BWF] files to eithier PCMCIA 1.8 hard drives or Type II CF cards. XLR mic inputs/AES/EBU or S/P DIF digital audio inputs/outputs, onboard USB and a host of other features. You can also directly connect a USB keyboard to the FR-2 for data input. $1299.

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The PV8 mixer by Peavey is another affordable option for your Podcastrig. This mixer has a 3 band EQ [channel], reference quality preamps, 48v phantom power and channel inserts for external effects processors. Stylish metal casing adds overall strength and durability. The PV8 sells for $110 US.

6,10 and 14 channel models also available.

Please note these are NOT USB or Firewire mixers.

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I mentioned Anwidasoft many times on The.Point. If you are looking for an easy to use, well designed and clean sounding Parameteric Equalizer, the PEQ 1V is hard to beat. Great tool for tweaking your podcast audio.

1. minimum phase, constant Q equalizer
2. high/low shelf and 4 parametric peak/notch filter sections
3. extremely transparent action
4. 64bit internal precision
5. highly optimized DSP code
6. ultra clean and noiseless processing
7. 24bit/96Khz audio support
8. factory presets*
9. parameter automation (depending on host application)
10. stereo output (mono->stereo, stereo->stereo

-paul.