A new device has quickly and stealthily become an indispensable part of classrooms and campuses. No, it is not the latest smartphone in the market. It is smart and sleek audio recorders that have become an integral part of classrooms. Hurriedly jotted down notes, that mysteriously disappeared the next day have become ancient history. Though Read More …
Transcription has got a make-over !
Transcription trends Guess what just got a makeover? It is the good old transcripts! The Smithsonian institute, the attic of America, was recently in the news for crowdsourcing transcripts. Thousands of digitized documents that offer a glimpse into American history have been handed over to transcription volunteers. This is quite possibly the most widely spoken Read More …
An iPhone Recording App That Freezes Time!
The best time to be an iPhone user! “Heard” about the new app that is straight out of a Steven Spielberg movie?! All of us go through “OMG I should have recorded that” moments. It could be a key point during lecture or that creative idea that popped up all of a sudden during a Read More …
How to stand out from the crowd on social networking sites
Every business is clamoring for its share of the social networking pie. The powerful trinity of the social networking world Facebook, twitter and Linkedin, have brought about sweeping changes to the way people communicate, market and advertise. It is incredibly competitive out there and the few who survive are the ones who’ve put in an Read More …
Making money out of radio shows no longer a herculean task
Darryl was super excited when he could finally sweet talk the local radio station inSeattle, to air his show. The first few months went by in a blur and then the reality hit. The sponsors and advertisers for his show were hard to come by. You could blame others, look for another job, or pray Read More …
Don’t fumble through your dictations anymore
Excited about your new recording device? Most of us are thrilled by anything that comes in boxes and has an instruction manual. But soon the excitement gives way to frustration when you find out that your dictations don’t sound the way you want them to. I had a friend who sat down to transcribe her Read More …
Tips to get a clear recording while out on the field
Do you conduct field recordings often and frustrated with audio that sounds like a truck hurtling downhill? It is a given that when you are field recording, very little is in your hands and despite everything that seemingly goes right, a lot can end up going wrong. Don’t throw up your hands in frustration as Read More …
Market Your Podcasts And Have Fun Along The Way
Marketing is a word that can make people complain or sigh, as what works, and what doesn’t, depends on a million factors. There are several podcasts struggling to make a mark in the cyberworld and dozens of flustered podcasters wondering what works. We clear the air a little and offer a few tips to make Read More …