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 […]
Making a Three Camera Video: A Guide to Theory and Setup
Drew and Ward recently made a product feature video using a three camera, two microphone setup. Since Drew has been asked how we do this, we created this “behind the scenes” video! Topics covered include: Gear Used Problem Solving (knowing what it is supposed to look like when finished) How to Set Up Synchronizing Your […]
Love your Shure wireless mic but wish it connected directly to your phone? Now it does.
If you have been using a Shure wireless system with the TA4 plug, you know how hard it it to connect that directly to your smartphone. Ward has discovered a solution that is as easy to use as it is effective. And you won’t need a bag full of extra cables and adapters to make […]
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 The R0DE Podcaster USB Microphone? For Starters, a Three-Year Old Can Make it Sound Good!
Are you tired of amateur sounding audio for your recordings or broadcasts? Then the R0DE Podcaster USB microphone is the solution you have been searching for. This microphone is dead simple to use, sounds fantastic, and will be up and running as fast as you can plug it in. Now whether you are a podcaster, […]
Does The Quality of Your Zoom Meetings Make People Think You’re Actually in Witness Protection?
Does the garbled audio and fuzzy video of your Zoom meetings make people wonder if you are actually in witness protection? Are you losing your audience because the way you present your content is getting in the way of your message? Drew can help. In this video he walks you through the thought process of […]
Can You Plug in a USB Cable? You Can Have Fantastic Sound! So Simple a Three-Year Old Can Do It.
Are you tired of amateur sounding audio for your recordings or broadcasts? Then the R0DE Podcaster USB microphone is the solution you have been searching for. This microphone is dead simple to use, sounds fantastic, and will be up and running as fast as you can plug it in. In this video Drew shows you […]