In this Weekend Update: Drew takes it outside using the new R0DE Wireless Go II. See his first look video here. *AND* Audio recording expert Braden explains the three W’s (What is it? Why is it cool? Why do I need one?) for audio interfaces, specifically the FocusRite Scarlett 2i2. Get the scoop here. *PLUS* […]
Trumpet Maintenance, How to Shoot a 3 Camera Video, and a New Product! It’s the Weekend Update
In this Weekend Update Drew gets philosophical about why we buy, the emotions behind buying decisions, and why you (yes you!) are in sales. Read about it here. *AND* Former SE Shires trumpet builder and current Boomer Music Company repair shop Manager David Smalley sits down to talk trumpet maintenance. He touches on such topics […]
We Survived the Snowpocalypse! It’s the Weekend Update.
In this Weekend Update: We survived the snowpocalypse! And along the way we found the heroes we needed right where they have always been. Read about it here *AND* Drew gets down to brass tacks. Well brass trumpet bells, not tacks. If you have ever wondered what the difference is between gold brass and yellow […]
Audacity Tutorial: 17 Essential Podcast Recording & Editing Tips
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How To Create a Three Camera Educational Video in Less Than 24 Hours Without Going Insane! A Case Study.
We have started to do a new series of videos on the Boomer side of things! I’ve titled them Boomer By Request and the idea is that our audience can ask for content that they need or want and we will create it. The typical pitfall in this is that if you ask the average […]
Drew Shamelessly Uses a 3-Year Old to Demonstrate a Microphone. It’s the Weekend Update!
In This Weekend Update: If your Zoom meetings are reminiscent of testimony from witness protection, it’s time to upgrade your setup. Drew walks you through the thought process and steps you can take to better engage your audience. *AND* Drew exploits child labor to demonstrate an amazing USB microphone. But on the bright side, you […]
Why Drew Quit, Troubleshooting Gear, and The Congas! It’s Your Weekend Update.
In this Weekend Update Videos of the Week: Peter Knudson Demonstrates the Congas! (Boomer YouTube) Drew Gives Up! And why you probably should too. (The Podcasting Store Youtube) Podcast of the Week: *Now* What’s Wrong? Troubleshooting audio in the video editing process. It’s more interesting than it sounds, honest! (The Podcasting Store) Educator Resources: Post […]
Win Some Great Mics! Weekend Update 02-21-21
Heil Sound is giving away one of their new PR40 microphones in black! This is the exact model that Drew uses on the Weekend Update, so watch the video and hear how great you could sound if you win! Enter Here ALSO this is the last week to enter to win a R0DE Wireless GO! […]
Weekend Update 02-14-21 – Happy Valentine’s Day!
Last Week: We released some great video content. On the Boomer YouTube Channel is The History of Swing session we sponsored at CMEA 2021. And on The Podcasting Store’s channel is some tips on how to have better sound and video on your remote meetings. We also have information for the KHS band tryout kits, […]
Weekend Update 02-07-21: Win a R0DE Wireless Go!
Last Week: We released some great videos, specifically the CMEA session Podcasting and the Virtual Director and Care and Feeding of Your Trumpet Valves. And since things rarely go as planned, there’s also a blog post on ThePodcastingStore.com talking about everything that went wrong in making the Care and Feeding Video and how these challenges […]