Here’s some of the gear we love, from today’s WIFV-DC #GALSNGEAR Zoom session with experts Nicki Sun, Cheryl Ottenritter, Carla Prates and Amy DeLouise:
Mics for Better Computer/Mobile Audio:
- Power DeWise wired mic
- $40; i-phone needs adapter
- Rode Smart Lav $79
- Samson Go Mic Mobile
- $182 wireless direct-to-mobile
- $279 includes a hand-held mic
- Saramonic Blink 500
- Wireless system for computer, phone and tablet $200
- If you’re using the blink with iOS you’ll need an adapter
- Podcast Mics
- Rode NT-USB Podcast $250
- Blue Snowball (Podcasts) $69
Recording VOIP
- E-Camm call recorder for Skype
- Pamela for Skype if you are on Windows
Post Production:
- Storyboarding and vision boards with Milanote
- Frame.io – client reviews, and adding new asset management features!
- Wipster – remote reviews, asset management, side-by-side comparisons, version control (use Amy’s affiliate link for a free trial and discount on the paid plans www.wipster.com/amydelouise)
- Box.com for file sharing (less clumsy than Dropbox)
Zoom Tips:
- General Settings – Video – touch up my appearance
- Recordings: Record to Cloud vs. Record to this Computer (do both)
- If you plan to edit with the content, “Enable HD” and also “Optimize for 3rd party editor”
- Do a backup record: Sennheiser Memory Mic or Mikme Blackgold Wireless
Post Tools:
- iZotope audio plug-ins
- Beauty Box Flicker Free and Transcriptives from Digital Anarchy
- AI and human-enabled transcriptions Rev.com