Podcasting Video Tips

IK Multimedia's iRig Mic Lav lets you daisy-chain two lav mics to record into any iOS or Android device. The iRig Mic Lav connects to mobile devices via TRRS (tip-ring-ring-sleeve) for simultaneous input and output. But instead of stealing your headphone output, the iRig Mic Lav has a small module that allows you to connect any 3.5 mm headphones for built-in, real-time monitoring. Or, flip the switch to the dual-mic mode and you can connect another iRig Mic Lav to capture so voices into the same audio recording. This works great for interviews or two-person videos. You can use the mobile device as a dedicated audio recorder, or use it as your video camera and capture high-quality audio directly into your device for video recording or live-streaming. The , and the .

Connect your professional broadcast and recording gear to your iPhone with IK Multimedia's iKlip A/V. The iKlip A/V is a versatile mount for smartphone videographers. It's designed with an ergonomic handle for comfortable one-handed operation. But this isn't only a mounting device! It has a built-in, battery-powered XLR preamp with switchable +48V phantom power and adjustable gain. A 3.5 mm stereo headphone out jack provides real-time monitoring. In front of the handle is a flat support for clipping a wireless audio receiver. In the middle of the iKlip A/V is a standard camera mount and optional smartphone bracket. Directly under that is a standard tripod mount thread for easy connectivity with other gear. Lastly, iKlip A/V offers a 3.5 mm TRRS port for audio input and output to most smartphones for recording the professional audio directly into the video. IK Multimedia's iKlip A/V will be available in Q2 2016 and retail for $179.99. Visit IK Multimedia for more information.

IK Multimedia's iKlip Grip is far more than a “selfie stick.” It offers several functions for smartphone photography and videography. The can be used as a 2-foot-long “selfie stick,” but it offers much more functionality! It can also be used as a short and more comfortable grip for your smartphone or action camera (like a GoPro). It can be a miniature tripod for your smartphone or action camera. Take the head off and use iKlip Grip as a tripod adapter for your smartphone (in horizontal or landscape orientation). iKlip Grip can work as a quick, self-standing monopod. Plus, includes a separate Bluetooth shutter button that can remotely trigger your smartphone camera without having to hold the iKlip Grip or awkwardly reach an attached button. IK Multimedia's iKlip Grip is lightweight and extremely versatile. It's available now from IK Multimedia and .

Use a bright, LED light for your mobile photos and videos with . With color-temperature adjustment and Bluetooth control! iBlazr 2 functions as either a flash for photograph or constant light for video. iBlazr 2 is small enough that it could be Scotch-taped to a wall. But its four LEDs put out plenty of light! Adjust the brightness and color temperature by touching and swiping on the back of the iBlazr 2. Or get finer control and presets with the Shotlight app for iOS and Android—even control up to 10 separate iBlazr 2 units! It can also be used as a remote shutter for your smartphone's camera. Mount . to and smartphone with a handy clip, or mount it on a camera with a cold shoe mount. On a single charge, you can expect 300–500 flashes or as much as 1 hour of constant light. It recharges easily via micro USB. iBlazr 2 is available from Concepter, , and soon from Apple Stores.

Record or stream 180º video with the Altia PanaCast 2 USB camera. PanaCast 2 is a small camera that actually has three lenses that are automatically stitched together for a 4K, 180º video. It's a standard USB camera, so it's easy plug-and-play with any software. You can also use PanaCast 2 for recording virtual-reality videos and experiences. PanaCast 2 is small and portable and retails for $995. That's quite expensive for the average podcaster, but it's a good deal for business applications. It's also a great alternative to using several GoPros and stitching the video together in post-production. Get more information from Altia.

Learn what it takes to create your own top-level domain (TLD)—that's the “.whatever”—and what you should consider, and how Afilias can help. Afilias is a technology company that helps people get their own top-level domains and can provide the necessary technology to support it. They have assisted in making many TLDs, such as .info, .pro, .vote, and many more. ICANN is the governing organization that accepts applications for new TLDs. This has previously cost $185,000 and it opens only every few years. To get your own TLD, you need to submit a completed, detailed application and fee (likely around $200,000) to ICANN. Then, ICANN will evaluate the application (and Afilias can help with this). If approved, you can proceed to launching with domain registrars. Yes, the application fee is high, but it's what covers ICANN's hiring subject experts to properly and thoroughly evaluate applications. If you start your own TLD, you'll have to implement security measures. But you can also set and police eligibility requirements and acceptable uses. With new and sometimes unrecognizable TLDs, we need to use context and language to help clarify that something is a URL. People will soon get used to seeing these different web addresses, without your having to use “www.” or “http://” to clarify. See Afilias to learn more or to register your own top-level domain!

Turn any USB drive  into cloud storage with and access your files from anywhere in the world with no recurring fees! is a small device that connects any USB (up to 3.0) hard drive to an ethernet cable and makes that drive's storage accessible as cloud storage. Your transfer speed is limited only by your Internet connection. You can connect USB storage of any size (even a RAID storage), so there's virtually no limit to how much you can store! Setup takes only a few minutes. Apps are available for Windows, OS X, Android, and iOS. Pay once for Lima, and access your cloud storage forever—no recurring fees! . Learn more about Lima.

Protect your USB-C-powered laptop with a magnetic, breakaway power cable from Griffin! One of the most common causes for laptop PC damage is tripping on the power cable, which throws the computer onto the floor. Not only can such an impact damage components, but it can also corrupt data on spinning hard disk drives. That's why a magnetic power cable is such a brilliant idea! But if you're using a new MacBook, Chromebook, or other PC that is powered by USB-C, then you should consider Griffin's new BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Power Cable. This works for The Griffin BreakSafe Magnetic USB-C Power Cable will be available in April, 2016 and retail for $39.99. Learn more from Griffin.

Griffin's iMic USB has been a favorite device for podcasters. At CES2016, Griffin introduced a new iMic with all the same features now available to USB-C MacBooks, ChromeBooks, and other PCs. The iMic is an external audio device that brings analog 3.5 mm input and output to any PC with many potential uses: * Separate input and output on PCs with only a single combo audio port * Stereo mic or line-level input for PCs that offer only mono mic input * Additional audio input and output devices for greater flexibility (especially wonderful for podcasting needs) * Dedicated audio input and output ports for PCs that offer only a USB-C connection This works great for media creators as well as those who want to convert their analog audio recordings into a digital format. The Griffin iMic USB-C will be available in the second quarter of 2016 and retail for $44.99. Learn more from Griffin.

I’m excited to be covering Consumer Electronics Show 2016 with Tech Podcast Network. CES is the world’s largest expo with thousands of electronics companies showcasing their latest and greatest offerings. This massive event isn’t open to the public, but we’ll be giving you thorough coverage at TPN.tv with live-streaming, floor interviews, and much more! With my own show and business, The Audacity to Podcast, I create and review solutions for others to launch and improve their own podcasts. While I’m at CES 2016, I’ll be looking for technologies for podcasters and other multimedia-producers. This could come from big-name companies, or the small startup in a corner. Stay on TPN.tv to watch complete CES coverage and visit subscribe to The Audacity to Podcast's video channels on iTunes and YouTube. Also follow me on Twitter for real-time updates. Thanks for watching our coverage of CES 2016!

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Google will finally support podcasts in their Google Play Music app and catalog! Here's how to submit your podcast to Google's new podcasts directory. * Visit g.co/podcastportal. * Click “Get Started.” * Login with your Google account. * Click “Add a Podcast.” * Review and accept the terms of service. * Enter your podcast-only RSS feed. * Check your email (the address in your RSS feed) and verify your ownership of this podcast feed. * Click “Publish Podcast.” * Wait for approval. Find more podcast apps, directories, and everywhere you and your podcast should be™ at Podcast Places™.

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Get Thunderbolt 2 RAID SSD  storage in a portable size with OWC's new ThunderBay 4 Mini! This is a great option for HD and 4K video editing, or any other kind of fast and safe storage. The ThunderBay 4 Mini offers four 2.5-inch drive bays. With RAID-0 and four SSDs, you can reach transfer speeds up to over 1 GB/s, plus around 800 MB/s RAID-5. You can connect up to 4 TB of SSD storage or up to 8 TB of spinning HDD storage. OWC offers the ThunderBay 4 Mini in a variety of configurations with SSD or traditional HDD drives. With the two Thunderbolt 2 ports, the ThunderBay 4 Mini supports Thunderbolt daisy-chaining. The attached fans are designed to be silent and run only when necessary. The OWC ThunderBay 4 Mini is available now starting at $349.