If you’ve ever thought about starting your own podcast, but thought the technical details and production process were daunting, the latest from AKG is here to give you an all-in-one solution to recording needs. Harman Professional Solutions is providing aspiring podcasters, and experienced content creators, with the tools and guidance essential to recording and mastering a successful podcast. The new AKG Podcaster Essentials Bundle comes with a microphone, headphones, software, audio courses, and audio cables, all here to help you hit the ground running.
Key Features:
- Lyra USB microphone
- K371 headphones
- Full set of audio cables
- Ableton Live 10 Lite
- 4-part Berklee online recording class
Capturing the Sound:
The most important part of the podcast process is properly recording the audio — no amount of post-production prowess can fix poorly captured audio. The AKG Podcaster Essentials Bundle comes with a Lyra USB condenser microphone that records in clear ultra-HD, 24-bit, 192 kHz audio quality.
The Lyra has four different recording settings to adapt to the scenario: front, front + back, tight stereo, and wide stereo. So whether you’re running a solo project or are hosting a few guests, the Lyra microphone will effectively pick up sound. The Lyra can be mounted on a microphone stand or in a boom arm and comes with an internal, self-adjusting shock mount to eliminate contact noise. Perhaps most appealing to beginners is the Lyra’s plug-and-play functionality — no phantom power needed.
Monitoring the Sound:
To ensure sound is being properly recorded, creators need to be able to clearly monitor the input. The included AKG K371 headphones bring accurate monitoring of the highs and lows. Each side is designed with a 50mm driver to reproduce sounds with precision and detail. Creators are able to record voices, include music, and supplement with sound effects, knowing the mix is accurate. Also important, the K371’s are just simply comfortable, which makes a difference in long production and post-production days.
Post-Production Ease:
The last tool needed is the recording and editing software. The AKG Podcaster Essentials Bundle includes Ableton Live 10 Lite for expert mixing. With Ableton, podcasters can set up their recording tracks, monitor input levels, adjust parameters, and more, all to professionally capture sound. In post, creators can manipulate sound, add additional content, and more. Don’t be discouraged by the “Lite” version, Ableton is a powerful program and the Lite version affords enough tracks, effects, mastering, etc., to produce the podcast you want to produce.
Learning Audio Production:
And most importantly for beginners, the AKG Podcaster Essential Bundle comes with a 4-part online recording class from Berklee. Ambitious creators will learn about microphones, recording techniques, multi-tracking, mastering, and more.
The AKG Podcaster Essentials Bundle is available now for at Adorama.
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