As with speakers, professionals select microphones based on their preferences and efforts to create a signature “sound” product. When their favorite microphone is combined with the right pre-amp processor, the result can be quite ear-pleasing. One size fits all. It is an old term that has been familiar in the broadcasting industry for […]

Here in the southwest corner of Tucson, our little station, KPYT-LP, is the Voice of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Being an LPFM, our coverage is, of course, somewhat limited. Nevertheless, we felt the need to ensure all our tribal members could receive our station to get any news and information that would affect […]

For many broadcasters, our hearing has been affected by many things – in addition to the “normal” things most people handle over their lives – including studio sound levels, transmitter building sounds, etc. As our hearing need increases with age or illness, we may need some help. Most of the time, we “adapt” […]

Whether at work or at home, it does not seem that using computers has ended the need for hard copies of important materials. In fact, for some tasks, having a good printer next to your computer is more necessary than ever. Trees be warned! It was a classic choice: either buy a printer […]

Whether an engineer, salesman, or air talent, a lot of broadcast folks routinely take their laptops to the various locations where they need to be through the day. The HyperDrive 7-in-1 Hub/Stand appears to be a great tool to have wherever you are. With more and more folks working – or continuing to […]

Something that should be in every toolbox and/or glove box is a good flashlight. Today that means a flashlight with multiple light levels and a battery that can be recharged in the field. It just takes one word to really sum up the Fenix PD36 TAC Flashlight: Bright! 3000 lumens bright. How bright […]

Similar to monitor speakers, finding the right headphone involves a lot of choices and personal preferences. Helm Audio’s new True Wireless 5.0 might be the one for you. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to use a wide variety of headphones, from a Koss Pro 4AA to the Sennheiser HD414 to […]

It is not always easy to assemble a solid, reliable phone system, always ready even during emergencies. Loss of power, Internet (for VoIP), or cellular service can come just when you need your phone the most. Ooma’s new system addresses the issue head on. In the old days, when everyone was using copper-connected […]

Selecting the right printer for your needs is not always easy. While the shelves of office supply stores are full of options, careful buyer shave had to balance the costs of the printer and consumables. If you are looking for a solid new printer that will not cost you an arm and a […]