Comments on: 5 gadgets for producing radio (or podcasts) on the cheap https://bradlinder.net/2007/05/5-gadgets-for-producing-radio-or-podcasts-on-the-cheap.html Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:13:43 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Todd Dolce' https://bradlinder.net/2007/05/5-gadgets-for-producing-radio-or-podcasts-on-the-cheap.html#comment-291 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:13:43 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=319#comment-291 The only problem I see with the Alesis Multimix 8USB, is that it cannot be used for recording the calls directly. That is why JK Broadcast is 3 times the proce I guess. I need a box that allows the phone line to be connected. I did not see that input on the Alesis. I was sure hoping it would! Skype is not an option for me as it has proven unreliable way too many times!

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]]> By: Todd Dolce' https://bradlinder.net/2007/05/5-gadgets-for-producing-radio-or-podcasts-on-the-cheap.html#comment-421 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:01:06 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=319#comment-421 The only problem I see with the Alesis Multimix 8USB, is that it cannot be used for recording the calls directly. That is why JK Broadcast is 3 times the proce I guess. I need a box that allows the phone line to be connected. I did not see that input on the Alesis. I was sure hoping it would! Skype is not an option for me as it has proven unreliable way too many times!

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]]> By: Jack https://bradlinder.net/2007/05/5-gadgets-for-producing-radio-or-podcasts-on-the-cheap.html#comment-1341 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:50:50 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=319#comment-1341 If I had $600 I would probably have a nice little set up like you. If only I had the $600.

]]> By: Brad Linder https://bradlinder.net/2007/05/5-gadgets-for-producing-radio-or-podcasts-on-the-cheap.html#comment-1381 Sat, 12 May 2007 17:49:28 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=319#comment-1381 Well, if I was going to recommend one item, it would probably be the Zoom H-4 (or the cheaper Zoom H-2 that’s just been released). It acts as a digital audio input for your laptop or PC, letting you plug in external mics or audio equipment. Or you can plug it right into your computer and use the high quality internal microphones.

Of course, the biggest benefit is that it’s a mobile flash recorder, allowing you to record interviews, musical performances, or other events on the go. If you produce your podcast in the comfort of your home studio (or bedroom), the Alesis Multimix 8USB might be a better bet, but you’ll need to get a good microphone to plug in.

If all else fails, one can produce a perfectly serviceable podcast with a cheap headset you can pick up at Best Buy or Radio Shack for $20. But you get what you pay for, and your product will sound a whole lot better with higher end equipment. My point is that you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on vocal strips, compressors, preamps and the like.

]]> By: dpeach https://bradlinder.net/2007/05/5-gadgets-for-producing-radio-or-podcasts-on-the-cheap.html#comment-1382 Sat, 12 May 2007 14:39:09 +0000 http://bradlinder.net/?p=319#comment-1382 That is a great Top 5 list. I am building up my podcasting equipment slowly. I just wished I had $600 to throw at it all at once.

I also wrote a Top 5 for the group writing project. Mine was a list of 5 Podcast Categories along with some recommended podcasts. Since it fits your theme, I hope you don’t mind me posting a link to the story.

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