-MONITOR- The Mac Audio Guy Podcast

In this episode of Monitor, I discuss recording audio for video or location sound. I talk about the different sound elements of dialog, narration,ambience,room tone and effects. I also talk about location recording equipment including the differences between shotgun, lavaliere, stereo condenser and hand held microphones and balanced vs. unbalanced systems. Finally I discuss wired, wireless and second-system sound and time code.

In this episode of Monitor, I give an overview of audio interfaces and help you pick the right interface for your needs.

In this episode of Monitor, as part of series of audio basics, I explain Audio and MIDI Automation and why it will make you a rock star.

In this episode of Monitor, as part of series on audio basics, I explain decibels and their importance in recording digital audio. Decibels play an impotant role in measure sound levels fo motion pictures, broadcast and musical recording.

In this Episode of Monitor, I take a first look at Sequel, Steinberg's new entry level digital audio workstation software.

In this episode of Monitor, I put together a gear list to build a Mac music studio for under a thousand dollars.

In this episode of Monitor, I show how to map a General Midi file in GarageBand using the DLSMusic Device.

This week I look at digital DJ software

This week I look at Apple's Soundtrack Pro 2 Application

This week I look at digital music distribution. And how to get your music on the iTunes Music Store, emusic and Amazon using services like TuneCore, CD Baby and Snocap.

This week I explain how to use your Mac to launch you own Shoutcast radio station.

This week I talk about the perils of upgrading and how NOT to organize your Music.

This week I take a look at Propellorhead Software's Reason version 4 audio workstation software.

This week I take a look at the new features in the recently updated Logic Express 8 and Logic Pro Studio audio workstation software from Apple.

This week I take a first Look at the newest version Of GarageBand.

This week I talk about Microphone preamps

This week I talk about my top ten essential microphones, and the Lightsnake USB microphone cable.