Archive for December, 2006

The Levelator™ ver.1.1.0 …

The new and improved Levelator™ is available for immediate download. This is a stand alone processor designed to help correct variations in levels in your audio files.

Besides a brand new look, the processing algorithm has been improved. This includes improved handeling of background noise and a reduction in ‘breathing’ and ‘pumping’ artifacts in the […]

 

Direct Podcast Stream …

I have an interesting idea that I think a handful of producers may find useful. It is possible that the concept is already in existence …This morning I decided to implement a ‘playlist’ stream for The.Point. Not too difficult and surely not that big of a deal. Personally, I appreciate when a program producer provides […]

 

VideoCasting: Afforadable Asset Management …

Due to the accelerated interest in web and/or portable video distribution, media producers are faced with the inevitable: efficient organization of accumulated content. My guess is that if a producer’s asset management techniques are less than perfect - productivity will suffer.
There are a few Mac based software applications at various price points that focus […]

 

Denon Professional Streaming CD Player …

The DN-C640 CD Player by Denon Professional has some unique features that I find particularly interesting. Besides typical playback support including MP3, this player is capable of decoding MP2 audio files, and supports uncompressed PCM [WAV] files. You have the option of using standard CD Media or DATA DVD for extended playback options.
Due to an […]

 

Podcasting: Workflow Management Pt.5 …

In this segment I will focus on file formats and transfer efficiency.
Many of us are members of organizations and/or networks. Some of us produce programs for clients. In this case we are faced with the inevitable task of transferring large files to and from various peers or logistical locations. Before I discuss my recommendations, it […]

 

Podcasting: Workflow Management Pt.4 …

Back again with part four of the Best in Podcast Workflow Management applications …
It’s no secret that RSS Feed Management is probably the single most important issue that podcasters need to be aware of besides the audio production itself. Your RSS feed is what keeps you and your audience connected. Proper feed management is absolutely […]

 

Podcasting: Workflow Management Pt.3 …

My third installment in this series will focus on data management: organization, accessibility, editing and archiving.
My personal method of preparing for a broadcast is quite simple. On a daily basis, I accumulate links to articles of interest, I research subject matter that I feel would be interesting to discuss, and I log random thoughts or […]