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Blue Analog TrackBox by Nomad Factory …

The LM-662 Limiting Amplifier plugin by Nomad Factory is one of the few plugins that I continue to endorse based on its ease of use and exceptional quality in sound processing. This tool is part of the Analog Signature Pack …
Nomad Factory offers an alternative set of tools - the Blue Tubes line of […]

Mac G5 Maintenance …

Prior to switching over to Macs seven years ago, I spent a good amount of time designing and custom building high end PC’s. In fact, stored away in a box I have a brand new Home Theater PC that I built three years ago just for the heck of it. This particular model is […]

Dual Mix-Minus …

In case you missed this at Podcastrigs.com …
Have you ever wondered how to expand the basic Mix-Minus Bus configuration for Digital Hybrid implementation into a Dual-Hybrid variation? This system provides the option of recording two incoming calls on independent tracks. The ‘Host’ and ‘Guest’ can converse freely, and I essentially sit back, monitor levels, and […]

Doug Kaye on ‘Tech Nation’

I handle the audio post production for the Tech Nation podcast, hosted by Dr. Moira Gunn on a weekly basis featured on IT Conversations. This is a weekly radio broadcast from KQED, San Francisco. If you are a podcaster, a subscriber to podcasts, or just have interest in podcasting in general, don’t miss this installment […]

ThePoint and iTunes

In case you are searching for ThePoint in iTunes, please be advised the podcast is listed as one word without my signature ‘period’ seperating both words!. So far things look cool. I am still reviewing the RSS requirements provided by Apple in order to meet their standards.
Update: I disabled the AAC feed for […]

Podcast Pending due to NAB Announcements…

Due to the special event that I believe Apple has planned for tomorrow at NAB [Sunday], I will delay producing/posting the next edition of the podcast. Look for the.Point no.31 Sunday eve. or sometime Monday.
-paul.

IT Converstaions Audio Engineer

I wanted to express thanks to Doug Kaye, executive producer of IT Conversations for accepting me as a member of the IT Conversations Audio Engineering Team. I will be handling the post production audio for ‘Tech Nation’, and just completed the first installment. You may subscribe here
Update: The shows are live- listen1—listen2
Thanks […]

The Podcastrigs Forum

This is a community driven Podcast Production Resource Center. Categories include Production Tips, Hardware/Software Recommendations, RSS Feed Management and Classified Ads. Stop by to research various aspects of production workflow and share information.
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Know Your Parameters

I have been working with my new dbx 160a compressor today. At first I was a bit uncomfortable with it because the parameter knobs do not ‘lock’ on specific ‘tick’ increments. I thought this would hinder fine tuning the component. After many hours of testing, I believe I was wrong. […]

AAC Test Feed Goes Live

There are a few things that I am trying to work out in reference to the availability of a new feed with an AAC enclosure. I am unable to embed the audio file into a web-page. I am not sure why the Quicktime plugin does not launch upon access. However, you can […]

Possible Alternate AAC Feed

I am considering the publication of an alternate feed which would include an AAC file enclosure. You are probably aware of the fact that AAC audio files support bookmarks. If you stop listening in the middle of a program, you will be able to continue where you left off upon re-access. Some of […]

DSP Quattro 2 Introductory Tutorial

I have just completed production of a tutorial which introduces DSP Quattro 2. It is available here. This tutorial is a basic overview of features and demonstrates how well this application performs as a podcast production tool. Future installments will explore actual production scenarios and descriptions of advanced features.
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In search of an Apple Script Developer

I developed a concept and interface design for an application that would help those of us who maintain/edit our own RSS feeds. I snooped around and issued a few requests asking to contact me if interested in taking on the project. I have Xcode installed on my G5, and I am trying not […]

Software Database

As mentioned in the last podcast, I will be referring back to my notes, and I will begin building a software database. Included will be each and every software application that I have mentioned, reviewed or recommended. I think it will be a useful resource for Editing, Sound Production and Media Management workflow […]

NPR Broadcast speaks about Apple

A look at iPods, iMacs, hot stocks, and hot tempers with Fast Company senior writer Alan Deutschman, author of The Second Coming of Steve Jobs from the NPR public radio site. Some interesting observations about Steve Jobs are discussed.
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Apple Introduces IT Pro Site

I mentioned this site in a past podcast. It offers resources, support, solutions and products. It looks great. The Apple IT Pro site.
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Time for a new Look-Under Construction

I decided that it was time for a change in reference to the design concept of my site. Frankly, I grew a bit tired of the previous black site design/theme. The installation of WordPress was quite interesting and challenging at times. It is required that you have an active MYSQL Database account as […]

WNYC enters the Podcast Arena


New Site ‘PodcastRigs.com’

I am building a new site that will offer some advise and concepts for producing/recording a podcast in reference to gear. It is still in its very early stages. I am in the process of developing more ideas, and will include many more pages of information soon. The pics are […]

Podcasting articles and ‘TechPodcasts.com’

Articles from The BBC News , The Boston Globe and The Boston Phoenix in reference to podcasting. Also, stay tuned for ‘TechPodcasts.com’, a new site that will offer various services including program listings, ratings and much more. I hope to be actively involved. Todd from GeekNewsCentral is developing the concept.
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Podcast promo…

Here is the 2 minute video that I shot and edited in Final Cut Pro. Please be aware that the file is a 40 meg. download, so please be patient and thanks for checking it out. Basically, it is a short journey into the concept and development process of ‘ThePont’. The finished file will be […]

Podcast promo Soon to be released….

I am just about done with a 2 minute video spot that will be released Dec.26th. Basically, it is a short journey into the concept and development process of ‘ThePont’. The finished file will be somewhere around 30 megs. I will post specific compression parameters, and speak about the project on the next podcast.
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Reviewing another cool Media App…Stay tuned.

I’m exhausted this evening. It was just one of those nights. I was working on three things at once. 1- Reading ‘Behind the Seen’…How Walter Murch used FCP to edit the motion picture ‘Cold Mountain’. 2- Cutting a 3 minute video promo that I am going to post on the site as […]