By Michael W. Dean Freedom Feens radio host, writer, Creamy Radio Audio Genesis Communications Network Originally published in Talkers Magazine. WHAT IS “DYNAMICS”? Dynamics is the range of volume in audio program material, from quietest to loudest. A good signal for talk radio has fairly limited dynamics; the quiet parts aren’t too quiet, and the … Continue reading "An Introduction to Dynamics, plus review and setup of the DBX 1066 Dual Compressor-Limiter-Gate"
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video: Definitive Guide to Setting Up WordPress and PodPress for a Podcast
(First published on Talkers magazine). (NOTE: months after this video went up, Podpress was discontinued in the WordPress plug-in options. Use PowerPress instead. Many of the setup tabs are very similar.) And we do NOT recommend adding WP Super Cache any more. It can cause problems. And FeenPhone is available now, and we recommend that … Continue reading "video: Definitive Guide to Setting Up WordPress and PodPress for a Podcast"
Read MoreMWD’s new article in Talkers magazine: “How to Help Your Remote Guests Shine”
How to Help Your Remote Guests Shine. Radio is a busy business and sometimes hosts must process guests with a level of assembly-line speed that doesn’t always allow for the kind of attention to detail that can make the difference between a quality broadcast and a tune-out. Many interviews on radio sound like there was … Continue reading "MWD’s new article in Talkers magazine: “How to Help Your Remote Guests Shine”"
Read MoreThat “boing!” sound from your spring-loaded mic stand bothering you?
Originally published in Talkers. That “boing!” sound from your spring-loaded mic stand bothering you? “Freedom Feens” co-host Michael W. Dean has a quick solution (see photo): “Wrap a scarf around the springs of a microphone scissor arm to prevent ‘boing!’ sounds from leaking into the mic when you move it. Plus it looks totally rock … Continue reading "That “boing!” sound from your spring-loaded mic stand bothering you?"
Read MoreReview: The Incredibly Good (and Affordable) Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic Mic
Originally published on Talkers magazine, January 7, 2014 By Michael W. Dean The Freedom Feens Genesis Communications Network Co-Host CASPER, WY — Remember that toy advertised on TV in the 1970s called “Mr. Microphone?” It was a cheap plastic mic with a built-in low-power FM transmitter. You could project a tinny rendition of your voice … Continue reading "Review: The Incredibly Good (and Affordable) Audio-Technica AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic Mic"
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