New Farm Podcaster Tool – Zoom H2n

Chuck Zimmerman

Hey farm podcasters. Here’s another option for your gear bag. The Zoom H2n from Samson. No matter the application, the H2n brings the very best in stereo recording to a convenient, user-friendly package that fits in your pocket. Zoom H2n Handy Recorder. The new standard in portable recording. FEATURES Five built-in mic capsules provide Mid-Side (MS) stereo, 90° X/Y stereo, …

Equipment, Podcasts

New Media Statistics To Ponder

Chuck Zimmerman

If you need some current information about who is using new media and how then Pew Internet and American Life Project has a new report for you called, Generations 2010. This is a follow up to their Generations Online In 2009 report. I don’t really see any surprises in the report but you may find some. They highlight the fact …

Podcasts, Social Networking

Current State of Podcasting

Chuck Zimmerman

Had enough of social networking? How about some information about one of those “old” new media channels – Podcasting. Here’s a recorded presentation from the Blogworld event I couldn’t attend this year. The report is titled, “The Current State of Podcasting 2010.” 2010 Presentation of Edison Research data on podcasting. Originally presented at the Blogworld Expo in Las Vegas, this …

Podcasts

Farm Podcasting Tool

Chuck Zimmerman

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! …

Equipment, Podcasts

Farm Podcaster Tool

Chuck Zimmerman

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. …

Equipment, Podcasts

Roland R-05 For Farm Podcasters

Chuck Zimmerman

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 …

Equipment, Podcasts

Novus World Pork Expo Podcasting

Cindy Zimmerman

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 …

Novus International, Podcasts

Building Social Media Following

Chuck Zimmerman

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 …

Podcasts, Social Networking

New Zoom For Farm Podcasters

Chuck Zimmerman

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 …

Equipment, Podcasts, Technology

Will You Be At BlogWorld

Chuck Zimmerman

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 …

Podcasts, Social Networking