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TASCAM On Air is a twice-monthly podcast that explores podcasting, sound design, indie filmmaking, vlogging, recording, and more with a host of legendary TASCAM artists, producers, and other major players discussing their techniques and philosophies. Each episode digs into the world of audio and the technical approaches to achieving superior sound.Subscribe to never miss an episode and discover previous episodes here to stay up to speed and learn how to take your projects to the next level.
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From a leader in products for every segment of the sound and music industry comes a podcast for podcasters and streamers. Eagerly immersing itself in this booming audio/streaming/voice realm, the company is delivering this show every other week to speak to beginner, intermediate, and advanced level users. Content ranges from How To, to news, tips, tricks, and hardware and software, including talking to content producers - the very people who do it.
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Based out of Bethlehem, PA, Matt is an engineer, studio owner, and multi-instrumentalist. Join us as we discuss his studio - Shards Recording Studio - and his philosophies regarding the recording process, his band VoirVoir, the thriving local scene he surrounds himself with, and what gear from TASCAM has had an impact on his productions. Don't forg…
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Joining the show virtually this week is none other than Roland Guerin. An absolute monster bass player, Roland has been across the world following his passion for music. Listen along as we discuss sharing the stage with legendary symphonic acts, being mentored by some of the greatest musicians the world has ever known, being behind the board in the…
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Our guest this week is full-time nerd and professional hype woman Nicki Sun! Nicki is a prolific content creator who can be found both in front of and behind the camera. From tech talks and tutorials to hosting and moderating, making films to podcasting; there's nothing she can't do. Listen along as Nicki talks about her go-to gear, how she got sta…
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Joining us remotely this week is TASCAM Artist Lee Turner. Based in Nashville, Lee is no stranger to the audio industry with more than twenty years of experience. He's an accomplished songwriter, producer, as well as a touring musician. Listen along as Lee talks about 2Twenty2 Studio, how he ended up playing and producing for Darius Rucker, writing…
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Joining us by phone this week is a legendary turntablist - DJ Johnny Juice. In addition to being DJ for Public Enemy, Johnny owns a recording studio where he produces, engineers, and even composes for film. Listen along as we discuss Johnny's roots in the b-boy scene, his philanthropic work, the journey to becoming a turntablist, and how TASCAM was…
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What happens when a person is obsessed with vinyl and classic recording styles and techniques? Well, the possibilities are endless, but one option is for them to own a record label, a record store, and produce and engineer albums. That's the option Terry Cole chose. Join us this week as Terry talks about carving out a spot for his vision in the mus…
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Talented audio professionals often possess the skills to deftly move between industries; that's exactly what Tom Tierney has done. Starting as a musician, then becoming a studio engineer, then moving to television and film; Tom has done it all. Join us as we discuss what working in all corners of the audio industry is like, owning a recording studi…
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Producing, arranging, composing, engineering, singing - is there anything Grammy winning K.C. Porter can't do? Join us as K.C. talks about creating Spanish language translations for some of the biggest acts in pop music, his love for TASCAM gear, how he got his start in the music industry, writing and recording his solo records, and the non-profit …
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Manny Marroquin is a legendary mix engineer with eleven Grammy wins and a curriculum vitae that includes work from artists like Kanye West, Imagine Dragons, Bruno Mars, Paramore, and a whole slew of other incredible acts. Manny joins us this week to discuss how he got his start in the industry, his first experience with TASCAM gear, Larrabee Studio…
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As a producer who has made records in multi-million dollar studios in the U.S., as well as in the confines of old Cold War era bunkers in Asia - Manny Nieto is a studio genius with an immense wealth of knowledge. Join us this week as Manny discusses recording albums all over the globe, an obsession with creating the perfect ribbon microphone, and h…
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Whether you're at home sitting on your comfy couch or in a movie theater getting ready to see the next big blockbuster hit - you've definitely heard the work of this week's guest. Robert Dudzic is arguably the biggest name in movie trailer sound design. You've heard his work across various trailers for MCU, DCEU, and Star Trek movies; as well as nu…
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This week's episode features a man of many talents - Rick Allen. He's been steeped in professional audio his entire life; from radio work and mixing, to sound design and teaching, he's done it all. We sit down with Mr. Allen and discuss how to properly smash a toilet, where he got his start, how he ended up teaching at CRAS, what TASCAM gear is in …
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What do Beastie Boys, Los Lobos, and Gogol Bordello all have in common? The renowned Fredo Ortiz! Fredo's the man behind the drum kit (or percussions) for an incredible amount of artists; those listed above, plus the likes of Tenacious D, Mariachi El Bronx, and many more. Listen along as Fredo tells us about his personal journey through the music i…
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Joining us remotely from the City of Angels is none other than Tommy Bolan - shredder supreme from such bands as Doro, Warlock, NYC, and many more. Tommy sits down with us and discusses touring, his original audition that shot him into the spotlight, how TASCAM gear has helped his career, playing massive festivals, and he keeps us laughing the whol…
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Joining us on the podcast this week is Ted Aguilar. Ted is riff royalty, whom you may know as a guitarist from Bay Area thrashers Death Angel. Kick back and listen as Ted talks about his past in the music industry, the gear he uses in the studio and on tour, his weekly livestream, his tenure as a TASCAM Artist, and much more.…
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This week we sit down with singer/songwriter Jessica Lynn. Jessica has an amazing backstory with ties to some massive names in the music industry such as Phil Vassar, Richard Marx, and more! Listen in as Jessica discusses her colorful industry past as well as what she has on the horizon, her musical heroes, and her preferred pieces of TASCAM gear. …
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Frankie Siragusa talks about his go-to TASCAM gear, producing and engineering in his Los Angeles recording studio theLab, and writing and recording for multiple musical projects such as K4DET and his solo records.Από τον TASCAM
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An in-depth conversation with Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn, on every podcaster's favorite topic -- stats. This episode covers everything from where and how to get your stats to downloads versus streams or plays as well as subscriber counts. Plus, there is information on what is a good number to have (of downloads). AND data is gi…
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Guest Kristina Holifield not only is a Web designer but she has done more than 400 podcast episodes. Here she discusses a handful of reasons why podcasters should have a website and not simply rest on their show being available (just) on various podcast platforms. There is also a tip given for those who do have a website but haven't changed its loo…
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Prepare to take notes as our show host gives you no fewer than ten different ways that you can use to find guests to interview for your podcast, all of which come at no cost to you to employ. It should be noted that these are all in addition to the five methods presented on the previous episode of "TASCAM Talkback," giving you at least 15 different…
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As a little bit of a follow up to the portion of the previous episode of “TASCAM Talkback” that dealt with interview shows, Aidan Vuocolo from the “Stories Behind the Grind” podcast checks in from Australia with steps that you can take to get guests without having to pay to accomplish such. Listen in as he describes the theory behind and applicatio…
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Being the only person on-air on your podcast versus having co-hosts, and, whether to do interviews or not. These are all crucial considerations for the format of your podcast, but, what are the pros and cons of each approach? This episode explores the pluses and minuses for why you might – or might not – consider one or the other. There’s even advi…
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How serious are you about the quality of your sound? How do you want to come across to your listeners? How do you want your voice to sound? An all-in-one solution doesn't work as well as components, so listen to this episode and learn the differences between dynamic and condenser or between cardioid and omni-directional. You'll come away knowing ab…
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As a complement to Episode 17, which dealt with vocal health, on this installment of TASCAM Talkback the host is joined by vocal expert Tracy Goodwin from Captivate The Room in addressing questions such as, Do you know how to use your voice? How do you want the listener to feel? For those podcasters who do interviews, what happens when you have a g…
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While we talked about how to promote your podcast (in general) on an earlier episode, this time around the conversation centers specifically on steps that you can take to promote an episode before it ever even gets released. Listen in as the host of The Danielle Daily shares seven angles you can leverage to gain attention and thus help overcome the…
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How do podcasters keep finding things to talk about? Always having a topic for each show is critical to keeping a show going. The more often your podcast comes out, the more challenging it is to think of subject matter to present. On this episode, Mark Asquith, who has done over 500 podcast episodes, gives strategies and even covers "have I talked …
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As a follow-up to a couple prior episodes aimed at those who record their podcast at home, we delve this time into a creative setup solution, thanks to a listener who wrote in with something anyone can take advantage of -- podcaster, YouTuber, or any other creator. If you are unhappy with and battle against your current setup, listen as Craig Richa…
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While streamers (especially YouTubers) will benefit from this episode too, since there is talk of using the following in videos too, setting the emotion, the tone, what you want your listeners to feel – before you even speak your first word – can be accomplished by having the right music playing to intro your podcast. Listen to not only a conversat…
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Some podcasters say that audio quality isn’t super important, that it’s good content that keeps listeners coming back. However, if your audio isn’t friendly to the listener’s ear, it could be a deal breaker. How can you make your episodes sound better? On this episode the host and TASCAM Director of Marketing Eric Larsen talk about EQ’ing – what it…
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Is the content in your podcast dated? Is what you present time-sensitive, such that it's no longer relevant if a listener finds it "too late"? Listen to a conversation with someone who does a daily podcast and intentionally aims to deliver content in such a way that it doesn't have a limited shelf life. Hear how you might pivot to reposition your p…
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Our host did man-on-the-street interviews in Nashville, asking folks who have been interviewed on a podcast before what their experience was like. Are podcast interview opportunities welcomed in the same way that radio and TV are? Did they feel the host did a good job interviewing them? Were they pleased with the finished product (the podcast episo…
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At the core of what podcasting is (or was) supposed to be for many podcasters is using it as a digital marketing tool. On this episode the host admits to first-hand straying and how podcasters can easily get sidetracked into chasing monetization channels that aren't that first one -- using your podcast to promote your business. Joining him on this …
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As TASCAM Talkback hits the one-year mark, our show host merges his experience putting this show out every other week and releasing his other podcast every week with an on-location discussion with David Hooper from Big Podcast, who has experience releasing a podcast every day of the week, once a week, and doing a radio show too. The two address the…
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Our longest episode ever! Users of top streaming platforms discuss Facebook Live, YouTube Live, Periscope, and even one other website that has live broadcast capabilities and a monetization aspect that feels like Patreon. This episode helps podcasters consider additional avenues for getting notice for their show, for their brand, and it lets them k…
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Where do you record your podcast? At home? At a studio? At a library? What is the difference? What are the pros and cons of each? Our show host walks you through the need-to-know for each of those environments, based on his own first-hand personal experience. Regardless of whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or pro podcaster, this episode will…
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As a logical continuation from our previous episode -- and thanks to a listener request -- we delve into your podcast's show notes page; what it is and what it isn't, the reasons why you might or might not include or withhold certain information for it, the bare bones basics you should have, how it differs from your episode description, and relatab…
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The Do's and Don'ts of a podcast episode title and description, including why and why not, plus results of a poll taken for this episode. Our show host also presents two exercises that a podcaster can do to help with their episode titles and episode descriptions.
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Having good content is always key, but making your podcast sound even better can go a long way towards building and keeping an audience. This episode features a conversation between the show host and TASCAM’s Eric Larsen about compression – what it is, why you would use it, how it will affect your podcast’s sound, and even where it came from. Audio…
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Conversations were recorded in the Podcasting Pavilion at the NAB Show in Las Vegas last month, centered around what questions the broadcasters were asking relative to adopting our medium. Listen as seven individuals talk about the type of response broadcasters had/have to podcasting during their face-to-face conversations at the tradeshow in Las V…
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Are you a streamer looking to amp up what you’re already doing? Perhaps you’re a podcaster wanting to start a video presence. You might even be a gamer who is immersed in the online world, yet curious about additional possibilities. Bryce Stejskal, Product Manager at Telestream, talked with our show host during the NAB Show in Las Vegas for this ep…
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What are some warning signs that your show might be coming to an end? What can you be on the lookout for so that you don't podfade? Listen in as our show host talks with podcaster Daniel Abendroth, whose show ended up ceasing after 19 months and 20 episodes, and then Niel Guilarte, whose podcast went on hiatus for five months but has recently come …
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Our show host walks the listeners through Do's and Don'ts regarding their vocal health, to properly maintain the instrument that is their voice. Next he goes into preparations, and then when it's time to perform (record). The second part of this episode features an interview with a guest from outside the country relative to an important date coming…
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The importance of your podcast's cover art is underscored by an entire episode being devoted to the topic, as our host talks with a guest expert, Jason Hewitt, from Illustrata, who also has a podcast (in the branding category, appropriately enough). The two discuss strategies, specs, applications of your cover art, what to include and what NOT to i…
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A variety streamer to Twitch and a content creator to YouTube, Miss Click delves into those facets of the online world in telling our show host about the community that she has built, the types of videos she has found to draw higher engagement from her YouTube followers, and having been invited by Twitch under one of their programs thanks to the su…
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Our show host has presented at two podcasting conferences on the topic of "ways to promote your podcast" and our listeners are the beneficiaries as he does an audio version for Episode 14 of "TASCAM Talkback." He explains why "build it and they will come" is the wrong attitude to have toward drawing attention to your podcast and says that social me…
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Conversations with representatives from two different podcast hosting companies, detailing what it is, why you need it, how you choose such a service (including red flags) and what they can do for you. You’ll hear how to get your show out there but also why you shouldn’t just host your podcast through your website. Plus, there is talk, of course, a…
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Listen as our show host describes where he started and the point he has come to in his podcasting endeavors, specifically in the area of the learning curve - and the growing pains - toward doing edits himself rather than outsourcing. Also discussed are considerations for YOUR podcasting journey, plus questions for you to consider on this topic as w…
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Three different attorneys -- one of them a podcaster -- weigh in on the growing importance of the legal aspects of podcasting, whether you're a hobbyist or doing this as a business and monetizing with sponsors (or somewhere in between). What is the difference between a copyright, a trademark, and a patent, and which of these do you need to know abo…
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Are radio broadcasters moving to podcasting? Are any podcasters also doing radio? What IS the future of terrestrial radio? Bryan Seeley from Broadcast Supply Worldwide talks on Episode 10 of our podcast about trends and behaviors that he is seeing in this regard, from the perspective of a company that has served the radio industry for many, many ye…
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Whether you're a beginner and want to set a target, or an intermediate podcaster with good stats, or an advanced user with multiple shows already doing this, Episode 9 provides helpful insights into podcasting networks. Is it right for you? When and why should you set one up? Jonathan London from Geekscape (five podcasts on the network) and Glenn H…
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