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Publisher |: 5by5

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Gadgets,; Podcasting,; Recording

Categories Via RSS |: Arts,; Games & Hobbies

The Mixdown is a talk show about audio/video recording and broadcasting, featuring discussion about gear, tips, tricks, and advice. It's part education, part discussion, and part audience Q/A. Hosted by Anthony Stauffer & Dan Benjamin.

People |: Dan Benjamin (@danbenjamin),; Anthony Stauffer (@anthonystauffer)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: Austin, TX
Premiere Date |: 2010-07-16
Frequency |: Biweekly
Explicit |: No

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10 Available Episodes (10 Total) / Average duration: 00:46:42

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

10 Available Episodes (10 Total)Average duration: 00:46:42

Oct 29, 2010

00:22:37

Anthony Stauffer and Dan Benjamin talk about headphones, headsets, their benefits, limitations, and uses.

Links for this episode:

Amazon.com: Audio-Technica ATH-M30 Professional Headphones: Musical Instruments: Reviews, Prices & more

Amazon.com: Audio Technica ATHM40FS Precision Studio Headphones: Musical Instruments: Reviews, Prices & more

Sennheiser HMD 25-1 - Boomset with Supercardoid Mic HMD25-1 -

Oct 11, 2010

00:31:33

Anthony Stauffer and Dan Benjamin discuss audio clipping and distortion, processing, and more.

Links for this episode:

Distortion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Clipping (audio) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Sep 28, 2010

00:55:58

Dan Benjamin and Anthony Stauffer discuss the details of publishing and distributing audio and video podcasts.

Links for this episode:

Feedburner

Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)

blip.tv

Apple - iTunes - Podcasts - Making a Podcast

RSS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Joyent Cloud Hosting Services

Squarespace

Video Hosting for Business

Sep 06, 2010

00:42:53

Anthony Stauffer and Dan Benjamin talk about the mechanics of digital audio recording.

Aug 28, 2010

00:54:22

Anthony and Dan discuss audio recording software options, including GarageBand, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Apple Logic, and more.

Links for this episode:

Logitech Vid%u2122

Apple - GarageBand - Learn to play music and record on your Mac.

Apple - Logic Studio

Apple - Logic Express

Adobe - Audition 3

Adobe Labs - Adobe Audition for Mac

Avid | Pro Tools 8 Software

Aug 13, 2010

00:55:43

Dan and Anthony tell you everything you need to know (and more) about audio and video cables, a prerequisite for making great recordings.

Be sure to check out "Anthony's Connector Pictures":5-connector-pictures.html">http://www.steviesnacks.com/mixdown/mixdown-5-connector-pictures.html for great examples of each cable.

Aug 06, 2010

00:51:14

Anthony Stauffer and Dan Benjamin put microphones under the microscope, explaining the different types of mics, types of pre-amps, USB interfaces, and much more.

Be sure to check out "Anthony's different microphone sample audio files":http://www.steviesnacks.com/mixdown-4-mic-samples.

Links for this episode:

Amazon.com: Mackie Onyx 1220i FireWire Recording Mixer: Musical%u2026

Amazon.com: Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone: Musical Instruments

Amazon.com: Rode Podcaster USB Dynamic Microphone: Musical%u2026

Amazon.com: Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone (White): Musical Instruments

Amazon.com: Logitech USB Desktop Microphone: Electronics

Amazon.com: Plantronics .Audio 655 USB Multimedia Headset: Electronics

Amazon.com: M-Audio Fast Track Pro 4x4 Mobile USB Audio/MIDI Interface with Preamps: Musical Instruments

Amazon.com: M-Audio Fast Track Ultra High-speed 8 x 8 USB 2.0 Interface: Musical Instruments

Amazon.com: Shure SM58LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone: Musical Instruments

Amazon.com: Shure SM57-LC Cardioid Dynamic Microphone: Musical Instruments

Aug 02, 2010

00:34:34

Dan and Anthony reveal the mystery of the "Skype Box" and talk about using Wirecast in live production.

Links for this episode:

Webcasting Software - How Wirecast is used - Telestream

design.com/products/intensity/" class="link">Blackmagic Design: Intensity

Amazon.com: Acer AspireRevo AR1600-U910H Black/White Desktop PC (Windows XP Home): Computer & Accessories

Amazon.com: IOGear 4-Port KVMP Switch with USB 2.0 Hub and Audio GCS1804 (Black): Electronics

Amazon.com: Panasonic HDC-SD60S SD Based Hi-Def Camcorder with 35X Intelligent Zoom (Silver): Camera & Photo

Jul 24, 2010

00:58:24

In this episode, Dan Benjamin and Anthony Stauffer talk about the cameras, microphones and software used to produce the guitar lessons at StevieSnacks.com, with a focus on understanding the benefits and tradeoffs that came with each upgrade.

We had a few video glitches this time (the irony!) but we've worked it out for next time. Sorry about that.

Links for this episode:

Canon HG10 AVCHD High Definition Camcorder

JVC GY-HM100U ProHD Camcorder

Apple - iMovie

Apple - Final Cut Express 4

Apple - Final Cut Studio 2

Canon Directional Stereo Mic (DM 50)

Shure MX184 Super-Cardioid Wired Condenser Lavalier Microphone.

Jul 16, 2010

00:59:46

In this inaugural episode, Dan Benjamin and Anthony Stauffer talk about the gear and setups they used to build their home studios which they use for broadcasting, screencasting, and video production, with a focus on Dan's a/v setup for producing 5by5's shows.

And also ... introducing the "Nausea Cam."

Links for this episode:

Panasonic HDC-SD60 Hi-Def Camcorder

HDC-SD60-First-Impressions-Camcorder-Review-37494.htm" class="link">Panasonic HDC-SD60 First Impressions Camcorder Review

Oct 11 | 00:31:33

9: Clipping and Distortion

Sep 28 | 00:55:58

8: Distribution

Sep 06 | 00:42:53

7: Digital Audio Mechanics

Aug 28 | 00:54:22

6: Audio Recording Software

Aug 13 | 00:55:43

5: Cables

Aug 06 | 00:51:14

4: Mic Mechanics

Aug 02 | 00:34:34

3: Wirecast and the "Skype Box"

Jul 24 | 00:58:24

2: StevieSnacks Behind The Scenes

Jul 16 | 00:59:46

1: 5by5 Behind the Scenes

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