Open Source Typical Mac User Live

 

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Welcome to the Typical Mac User Live show. My name is Victor Cajiao and I am your host this evening. My regular Podcast Typical Mac User Podcast can be found at www.typicalmacuser.com and that shows is released bi weekly on Tuesday nights and Sunday nights.

 

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It's time to hear a word from our show sponsor today Ambrosia sofware

 

 

 

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This evening my Guest Co-Hostess Elsie Escobar now from

Wizard Media at www.wizzard.tv in the podcaster relations team.

Elsie's Yoga Class: Live and Unplugged Podcast (Free Online Yoga Classes) www.elsiesyogakula.com

YoGeek Workout (Everything You Need Is In Your Pocket) www.yogeekworkout.com

 

 

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B: The State of Podcasting and new media from someone inside

 

 

*my view and experience of new media

*my job in podcaster relations

*hints tips for old and new podcasters (what irks me)

*advertising in this new medium and my thoughts about it

 

Let's Talk a bit about basics of podcasting equipment too here.

 

• What did you use when you first started and what were your obstacles to get going?

• What did you change to make it easier (what are you using today?

• What do you recommend today to new podcasters that come to you for advice since you now work for Wizard?

 

 Victors Notes on Equipment

I'm going to throw a bunch of links to the stuff I talk about during this segment so don't worry. You will see many of the links are for http://www.sweetwater.com/  These guys are very good and this is NOT an ad, they know what theya are doing , but of course you can also check out Amazon.com BSW Audio and others. My preference for Sweetwaters is based on my experience with them.

Headset Mics : Plantronics audio-650-usb-multimedia-stereo-headset

http://www.buy.com/prod/plantronics-audio-650-usb-multimedia-stereo-headset-cable-connectivity/q/loc/111/205540357.html

 

USB Mic: Samson CO1U $89.95 US http://www.sweetwater.com/c981--Samson--USB_Mics

 

RODE Podcaster $229.00 US http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Podcaster/

The Podcaster offers an end-address configuration, the clarity of RODE's tailored-for-voice frequency response, an "ON" LED, a direct headphone amp, and of course very low self noise. The microphone offers a switchable high-pass filter and comes complete with a 5M USB cable. Optional extras include a shock mounting system and soon-to-be-released Anglepoise style table mount arm.

 

Do you even need a mixing board?

Well I think in many cases no. You can get an execlent Audio enterface that will provide you with excellent quality.

EDIROL US 1E-X US $79.95

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UA1EX

The Edirol UA-1EX is ideal for use with laptops where audio quality is all but ignored, offering superior audio quality, versatility, and the utmost in portability. The included Edirol drivers for the UA-1EX offer superior performance over OS-Standard drivers. The Edirol drivers offer up to 24-bit, 96kHz audio resolution and Low Latency performance.
Up to 24bit/ 96kHz audio quality
ASIO2.0 (Win/ Mac), WDM (Win2000/ XP), Core Audio (Mac OS X) compatibility
USB Powered--NO AC Adaptor required
S/PDIF Optical In & Out
Supports both OS-standard drivers as well as Edirol's drivers* (Win/ Mac OS X)

 

One other one in this category

The TASCAM US-122L  US $129.99

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/US122L/

TASCAM US-122L Features:
Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power
Two analog line inputs (1 switchable to high impedance for use with guitars, basses, etc.)
One MIDI input, one MIDI output
USB 2.0 equipped (also supports USB 1.1)
Up to 24-bit/96kHz for high quality recordings
Zero-latency hardware monitoring
Headphone/level control
Bus powered for use with any PC or Mac, including laptops

 

Microphones. Due to lack of time I won't go into all the reasons but sufice it to say that I tend to like Dynamic mics for podcast producing since they are more forgiving of background noises etc that happen in home recording.

 

Mics are a very personsal thing so go over to your local music store and try some out.

Let me give you three that I think rock

 

Heil PR 20 US $150.00: elsie has been using this one for a while tell us about it.

http://www.amazon.com/Heil-PR-20-Diaphragm-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B0002TR03O/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1208128078&sr=8-1

 

 

Heil PR 40 US $350.  This is the mic I use today , the mic Leo Laporte and many other podcasters use

http://www.amazon.com/Heil-Dynamic-Studio-Recording-Microphone/dp/B000BQXOEM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1208128150&sr=1-1

 

Shure SM7B US $350.00

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SM7B-Microphone-Switchable-Response/dp/B0002E4Z8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1208128202&sr=1-1

This is another industry standard that has been around for about 30 years

It Flat, wide-range frequency response for exceptionally clean and natural reproduction of both music and speech. If you heard Paul Figgiani the other day on the show reviewing the Peak Pro 6 software he uses an SM7

 

Mixing Boards: Again there are lots of choices here and if you are going to be someone that has enough time dedication and dollars to go into this level of podcasting don't skimp you very much get what you pay for. That being

said I'm excited about the following mixers today.

 

on the lower end of price but not quality there is the new Mackie 402VLZ3  $99.00

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/402VLZ3/

Mackie outfitted the 402-VLZ3 with two phenomenal mic preamps, and switchable Hi-Z instrument inputs - ideal for the podcaster who wants a mixer but does not need any bells and whistles. No Auxialary channels here so you wont' be doing any Mix Minus Skype recording with this baby.

 

Middle New 802 VLZ3

This is an 8 channel version (3 of those channels are mics) of the 402VLZ3  US $199.00

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/802VLZ3

Here you get those great preamps , one auxilary buss and other channels for music etc.

 

Ok Both of those mixers are ANALOG the old fashion way no USB no Firewire, you have to come out of these mixers and get them to yoru mac using an audio interface or the built in interface on many macs

 

As far as USB Mixers , I'm excited (but have not tried) The new Alesis iMultimix 9R  US$199.00

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/iMultiMix9R/

The Alesis iMultiMix 9R gives you a rackmountable, premium-quality solution for direct playback from the iPod. In addition to turning your iPod into a full-on multimedia tool via audio and video outputs, the iMultiMix 9R gives you five mic/line inputs with inserts to process incoming channels or assign to iPod playback. This handy unit also gives you a 2-band-per-channel EQ for easy tone-shaping, and smooth faders make level adjustments a snap on the Alesis iMultiMix 9R.

 

Alesis iMultiMix 9R at a Glance:

Rackmountable for use in any venue

Five inputs, sturdy design

Make your iPod a multimedia performer

60mm faders

 

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C: You Mac Life after almost a Year Later

THESE QUESTIONS ARE FOR YOU AND THE AUDIENCE TOO

 

 

• What has the switching experience been like for you realistically?

• What don't you still know that you wish you did?

• What is NOT being covered in the New Media space as far as Mac's that you wish were being covered?

• What will be your next Mac and why?

 

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D: TRANSITION AND CREATION (THE YOGEEK LIFESTYLE)

 

• what do you value?

• what do you love?

• how is that the expression of the best part of yourself?

• how do you apply that to what you do in the world ( I believe that is the power of new media )

 

 

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E: KEEPING THE GEEKS HEALTHY

 

• loss of sensitivity

• environmental hazards (recognition or simply more awareness)

• the mind body connection and why it's important

• the power of inertia (once seated and settled, it's so hard to get up)

 

 

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SHOW ENDING:

 

 

I want to thank Elsie Escobar from Wizzard entertaiment and the Yoga Kula Podcast for joining me today. Elsie remind everyone how they can find you and talk to you.

 

 

 

 

 

The Typical Mac User Podcast can be found at www.typicalmacuser.com and that shows is released weekly on Tuesday nights. This show will be release in my sream late tonight. If you haven't subscribed to that show yet, head over to the web site at www.typicalmacuser.com and hit the ONE BUTTON iTunes subscription.

 

For now this is your Host Victor Cajiao saying, enjoy the rest of your Sunday