The good ones are getting smaller and cheaper. One of the questions I get asked most often is about what gadgets I recommend for today’s new media world. Well, add this one to the list. The TASCAM DR-03 might just be one of the handiest tools in your mobile journalism kit. The ultra-portable DR-03 is TASCAM’s most affordable recorder yet! …
Farm Podcaster Tool
With a name like Olympus LS-11PKG it must be a good gadget for the Farm Podcaster. I haven’t tried one but they’re on special now at BSW. The Olympus LS-11 handheld PCM recorder features two high-sensitivity microphones and 8GB of internal memory as well as up to 24-bit/96kHz linear PCM recording in multiple formats for better than CD audio quality. …
Roland R-05 For Farm Podcasters
Farm podcasters have lots of choices today when it comes to digital audio recording. Roland just added to the list with their R-05 recorder. The compact R-05 is easy to use, affordable, and packed with big-ticket features that raise the bar in its price class. Experience crystal-clear 24/96 capture, enhanced recording and editing features, and extended battery life (over 16 …
Novus World Pork Expo Podcasting
Have you checked out “What’s New with Novus” lately? Jill Mahoney, Novus International PR specialist, is the host of the company’s twice monthly podcast, which they started last year. She recorded a couple of them at World Pork Expo with the many Novus experts who were there to talk with pork producers, like Randy Anderson, National Pork Sales Manager. Jill …
Building Social Media Following
This week I’ve had the opportunity to speak to different agricultural communications groups about social media. The interest in this subject is very high. If you’re still somewhat skeptical about social media you should watch this video below. You can find statistics from the video here. Social Media Revolution 2 is a refresh of the original video with new and …
New Zoom For Farm Podcasters
Hey Farm Podcasters. There’s a new Zoom in your future. Samson has announced the Zoom H1 which should be available next month. I’m betting this one goes over very well. Retail price expected to be $99! If you’d like to learn more about gadgets and how they can be used to make you more productive on the job then consider …
Will You Be At BlogWorld
Registration is now open for this year’s BlogWorld and New Media Expo. I attended last year and am hoping to do so again this year schedule permitting. If you really want to hone your new media and social networking skills then this is the place to do it. It would be cool to have other ag folks there! Join us …
Farm Podcaster Microphone From Blue
I’m working on a project for the 2010 National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention to bring new technology options into a session and hopefully display. The new Mikey G2 Pro iPod, iPhone Microphone from Blue looks like a good item to add. It’s supposed to be available soon. The all-new Mikey is the perfect tool for mobile recording. Featuring two …
New Farm Podcasting Tool
Here’s a new piece of gear to add to your MOJO. Roland has just introduced the new R-05. The compact R-05 is easy to use, affordable, and packed with big-ticket features that raise the bar in its price class. Experience crystal-clear 24/96 capture, enhanced recording and editing features, and extended battery life (over 16 hours per charge). On stage, in …
Fungicides Explained In BASF Podcast
The chemical company, BASF, produces a podcast called The Chemical Reporter. In the latest episode you can learn about fungicides. Just like animals and human beings, plants can get sick. In many cases, the cause is a fungus. Not a mushroom like you see poking up out of the ground in the woods, but a network of branching, filamentary cells …