Farm Podcasting Tool

Chuck Zimmerman

Hey farm podcasters. Here’s a new microphone you might want to consider. Apogee is now shipping the MiC. The portable studio revolution continues… MiC by Apogee is the most compact studio quality USB microphone available for iPad®, iPhone® and Mac. About the size of an iPhone, MiC makes it easy to capture your best take with incredible quality, anywhere your …

Equipment, Media, Podcasts

Farm Podcasting Tool

Chuck Zimmerman

Want to improve the audio in the videos you shoot with your iPhone? How about getting the iPhone Boom Mic for your device? Here’s some information about it: A boom mic for crisp, clear sound recordings on your iPhone 2 directional settings let you control the recording Small enough to always keep with you Attaches to your phone’s headphone jack …

Equipment, Media

First Look at New iPad

Chuck Zimmerman

This is not meant to be an exhaustive review of the new iPad. Just a first look. Okay? Hey, I just got it and haven’t had a lot of time to “play” with it. In the photo my new iPad is standing next to my Macbook Air. One of the first things I noticed was that the new iPad fits …

Equipment

John Deere Announces Final Tier 4/Stage IV Engine

Cindy Zimmerman

During a press conference at the 2012 Commodity Classic, John Deere unveiled its final stage Tier 4 solution, the John Deere Integrated Emissions Control System. Deere’s Barry Nelson said this is a major announcement that continues John Deere’s 175 years of innovation. “The past few years we have been spending millions and millions of dollars to develop new technology for …

ASA, Commodity Classic, Equipment, John Deere

New Holland Has A Lot of New

Chuck Zimmerman

There is a lot new at New Holland and it’s on display at the 2012 National Farm Machinery Show. I visited with John Elliott, New Holland, Director, Marketing NAR, to get the aerial view of all the new products. When I saw John last at the Farm Progress Show New Holland was becoming much more customer segmented with three distinct …

Agribusiness, Audio, Equipment, National Farm Machinery Show, New Holland, Tractor

New Holland Announces Boomer 555 Contest Winners

Chuck Zimmerman

New Holland has announced the eight regional winners of their Boomer 555 Contest. This was a great promotion and we congratulate the winners. Lots of interesting and well done photo, video and written entries were submitted. These winners will enjoy the use of a Boomer tractor protected by the “industry-leading Boomer Guard-5 Warranty” for the next five years! Daniel Del Vicario, Merrimack, NH Wounded …

Agribusiness, Equipment, New Holland, Tractor

New Farm Podcaster Tool

Chuck Zimmerman

Here’s another potential tool for the farm podcaster. They just keep coming and notice how many are geared to the iPhone? Just saying. TASCAM’s iM2 turns the iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch into a high-quality stereo recorder. A pair of condenser microphones – the same high quality as TASCAM’s best-selling DR-series recorders – plugs into the dock connector of your …

Equipment, Podcasts

Farm Podcaster Tool

Chuck Zimmerman

Hey farm podcasters. Here’s a tool for your iPhone 4 (I’m assuming compatibility w/iPhone 4S). Fostex has introduced the AR-4i. It’s an audio interface that includes a small handgrip for support in holding the device and phone. It also has tripod threaded mounts too. So it’s a great little device to help you shoot better video or have a more …

Equipment, Podcasts

Farm Podcaster Tools

Chuck Zimmerman

For you farm podcasters who want to turn your iPhone (or or other smartphone) into a work tool, here are a couple of products that can help. I conduct many interviews posted here using my iPhone and the Voice Memo app. The microphone on the iPhone is excellent. But, it does pick up a lot of room noise and you …

Equipment