#i *might* be able to get away with 1 headphone and a mounted mic but that still sucks

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Lana Del Rey: 'I got jolted into the real world' By Mark Savage for BBC News. Lana Del Rey is in a good mood. She's just been in the studio with Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw, trying to make him giggle while he goes about some serious radio presenting business; and she's daydreaming about her favourite UK delicacy - a sandwich from Pret. When she discovers she's in the same building as the BBC newsroom, the star politely asks for a guided tour.

"I never get to do stuff like this," marvels the singer, as she walks wide-eyed past the studios and satellite feeds. In this context, Del Rey is oddly anonymous. Jane Hill, who is preparing to read the lunchtime news on BBC One, doesn't even look up when the superstar squeezes past her desk. It's a rare luxury for someone who's followed by paparazzi and the all-seeing cameras of TMZ when she's at home in California. She addresses the lack of privacy on her new album, ‘Lust For Life,’ where a song called ‘13 Beaches’ finds Del Rey searching for a spot "past Ventura and lenses plenty" where she can enjoy a romantic moment in seclusion. When we sit down to chat, she reveals those same concerns stopped her attending the women's marches in Los Angeles, earlier this year. "I drove my sister and her girlfriends to the marches," she says. "I thought about [joining in] but I felt, like, not really sure how it would go. "I didn't really want to be a distraction to that group of 10 girls who were going. I wanted them to think about the actual march and not about me standing right next to them." But the star is making her contribution in other ways. A new song, ‘God Bless America - And All The Beautiful Women In It,’ is an ode to womankind ("may you stand proud and strong"); while ‘Coachella - Woodstock In My Mind,’ mines the contradictions of dancing at a festival "whilst watching tensions with North Korea mount". It's a new dimension for Del Rey's lyrics - which have traditionally concerned themselves with "looking for love in all the wrong places". "I kind of got jolted into the real world again," she says. "Just being in California, it's such a liberal state, I was bombarded with the news every day. So my studio became like a think tank - during the elections it was a constant conversation with my producer and engineers and assistant engineers. "And then obviously during Coachella, that news broke about North Korea and pointing missiles at each other. That was a bit of a rude awakening." Del Rey's work rate is astonishing. ‘Lust For Life’ is her fifth album in six years - and it bursts at the seams, with 16 tracks, all co-written with her longtime producer Rick Nowels. They record everything at his studio in Santa Monica, just blocks away from the beach, so it "never feels like work," says the star. "Just walking in every day and having a coffee together and taking a walk, and then we start. So it doesn't ever feel like I'm pumping them [the songs] out. Although it's definitely a blessing that I've been able to put out so much music." On ‘Lust For Life,’ the singer has opened up musically, as well as lyrically. The title track is a pulse-raising duet with The Weeknd, while ‘Summer Bummer’ almost self-destructs, dissolving into digital noise and blacked-out beats, with Lana's vocals barely holding the song together. She's also welcomed collaborators into her world for the first time - absorbing them into her aesthetic, rather than capitalising on chart trends. "It was really fun!" she says of working with A$AP Rocky and The Weeknd. "I wanted those guys to add a little fire, a little energy to the record." More daunting was inviting rock legend Stevie Nicks to duet on ‘Beautiful People, Beautiful Problems.’ "I was definitely nervous," says Del Rey of the recording session. "She got off the plane at 10:30, so she didn't get to the studio until midnight - and she just breezed in, black on black, gold everywhere. She was kind of a vision. When she started singing, she told me she wanted to hear me sing something, too. And then I really freaked out! I said to her over the mic, 'I just sound so quiet compared to you.' And she was like, 'That's ok, you can be my little echo!' I thought that was so cool. I'm not as loud as her. My voice isn't as low as hers. But she loves it for what it is. That, as it was happening, was a career-defining moment for me." Other songs on the album had a more troubled gestation. Del Rey says the closing track, ‘Get Free,’ originally had a different title, and much more personal lyrics. "That song started out really revealing," she says. "I wanted to summarise my whole experience over the last six years; and then I realised, I don't want to reveal everything." Once the initial version was "out of my system", she says, the recording was "deleted completely then started from scratch". The lyrics became more vague and more hopeful; and the re-recorded version ends with Del Rey referencing Neil Young: "I want to move out of the black, into the blue". "I think it would have been hard for me to do interviews if I'd said a couple of particular things that I was thinking of," she says of the original. "Kind of the way ‘Ultraviolence’ did. It was harder to promote that record." She's referring to the title track of her second album, which depicted Del Rey in a destructive, abusive relationship. Del Rey has previously hinted the song refers to her association with an "underground sect" in New York, which was controlled by a charismatic guru. In concert, she has recently stopped singing the song's key line, "he hit me and it felt like a kiss". "I don't feel comfortable with that lyric any more," she says now. "Whatever my concept of affection was at the time, it does not serve me any more. Obviously. Hopefully." On ‘Lust For Life’ she seems happier, more outward-looking than before. On stage, she's more confident, too. Launching the album at a one-off gig in London, she's forced to abandon her performance of the opening track, ‘Love.’ Earlier in her career, she might have frozen. Now, she just sings it a capella, with the crowd stepping in as her own personal choir. "I'm not exactly sure what happened, but I think my keyboard player was playing the wrong chords," she explains. "I was leaning in to him and saying, 'That's not it, that's not it' and he was like, 'That is it, trust me'. I listened for 10 seconds and I was like, 'Damn, I definitely can't get it'. I couldn't get it in rehearsal, either. So I just told him to stop. I feel bad - I was kind of abrasive. But that song is at the heart of the record and I thought it'd be weird if I didn't do it. So, luckily the people who were at the show knew the words and they sang along with me." She listens with glee to a recording of the song - explaining how, because she wears in-ear headphones, she hadn't realised how loud the crowd had been. "I'm so glad," she says. "Being in the audience, did you feel that, too?" I tell her it was like being in church. "Oh, stop!" she beams, and bursts into laughter. That good mood isn't going anywhere soon.

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What Do I Need To Start A Podcast?

I recently appeared at a local meetup for a group in Alabama. The question, "what do I need to start a podcast" came up. I've talked about this in the past and hit different aspects, and I'm going to try to hit all aspects in this episode.

Things Everyone Needs No Matter What

A Pop filter for your microphone. This could be a foam ball to put over the end, or a mesh shield that goes between you and the microphone. I'm a fan of the Nady SSPF-3 if you're using an ATR2100 or a Samson Q2U. If you are using something like an Electrovoice RE320 you might consider a foam shield with a shock mount or this "repop" filter only available at BSW

Your Topic

Your topic should be something that you can't help but talk about. You would be willing to talk about it for free for HOURS (cause you are). It's a topic that needs to hold the attention of your target audience and inspire them to tell a friend. It also needs to be in alignment with your goals for the podcast.

It Depends...

From there you get the most used answer in podcasting, "It depends." While this is true, you often don't get the pros and cons of your options so that is what I'm going to try to do here - make you away of your options.

What Microphone Should I Use for My Podcast?

Why it Depends:

Option 1: Traveling Podcaster

If you're going to be traveling alot and need something a little more durable, you might use the Audio Technica Atr2100 as it has a lifetime warranty.

Option 2: Stationary Podcaster

I like the sound of the SamsonQ2U a little better than the ATR2100. It doesn't have a lifetime warranty, but you're not moving it much.

Another option for the stationary podcaster on a semi-professional level is the mic I use the Electrovoice RE320

What Microphone Stand Should I Get for the Microphone?

If you are stationary (meaning you're using a room as your studio) check out the Samson MBA38 boom arm that can clamp on to a desk.

If you need to take down your gear or if you're traveling, check out the On Stage Combo Stand

Recording Co-Hosts or Interviews  What Do I Need?

Why it Depends:

If they are in the room with you

I like the Focusrite 2i2 for two people or the Focusrite 8i8 for four people. You could also purchase a Zoom H6 (and be able to record anywhere)

If you're on a budget, then see the Behringer U-PHORIA UMC202HD (for two people), or the UMC404HD for four people

Another option for recording up to four people in the room with you is the Rode Rodcaster pro

Shouldn't I Use a Mixer?

When it comes to mixer vs interface, a mixer allows you to adjust the audio (add bass, treble) where an interface you would do this in software later. Some people prefer interfaces as they are less confusing due to a generally smaller number of knobs.

If you want a mixer, one of the best values I feel is the Presonus AR8 USB 8 as it has up to four people, connects to your computer, AND it has a built-in recorder. If you are on a budget then you could check out Mackie PROFX8V2

Do I Need a Portable Recorder?

If you're traveling yes. My favorite is the Zoom H6 as it is super versatile. If all you need is a recording, you might check out the Zoom H1

I'm Going to Do All My Episodes on the Road

If you're traveling and only going to be recording you and a guest you might check out the Tascam DR-10X that you plug your microphone into. In this situation, you might look into the Rode Interview Microphone

My Guests/Co-hosts Are In Another Location

If you're on a budget you can use Skype and Ecam call recorder on the Mac, and Squadcast is my Favorite way of recording remote people no matter what the type of computer (you just have to use chrome).

Everyone is in the Same Room, but our guest is not...

Then you could use the Focusrite 2i2 and connect to the guest via Skype or Squadcast. If your co-host can join Squadcast as an individual (with their own computer) then make sure you and the co-host have even volume levels as you will be on the same channel.

How Much Storage Do I Need For My Media Host?

To figure out how much space you need, you need to know:

1. How often you will publish 2. How long your shows will be 3. What format

This short video tutorial helps you calculate any how much space you need https://libsyn.d.pr/XDpqmM

I did a podcast about different formats that explains stereo vs Mono vs 64 kbps vs 128 kbps at https://overcast.fm/+IzZEC-P0/4:29

For more information on file formats, go to https://support.libsyn.com/kb/recommended-file-formats-encoding/

I've also created speadsheet that will calculate these for you.

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What Web Hosting Should I Use?

Here again, it depends. If all you need is a place for people to listen and subscribe to your show your media host often has a free website that will suffice.

Right now I'm a fan of Cooler Websites (My Goaddy Reseller) for many of my sites. Siteground starts at $4/month for their Wordpress hosting (which is $12/month after the first year)

Recording Podcasts on the Road

In this situation, it's best to understand the gear and what it does and then mix and match to create the system that suits you best

If you're traveling and only going to be recording you and a guest you might check out the Tascam DR-10X that you plug your microphone into. In this situation, you might look into the Rode Interview Microphone. This is great for the person who is trying to eliminate carrying around a lot of gear

If you want people on separate tracks, but don't want a ton of gear the Rode SC6-L Mobile Interview Kit with Interface & 2 smartLav+ Microphones is great for iOs phone users.

The Zoom H6 is a sweet spot of not too large, and tons of versatility to record up to six people, and mix in sounds of an iPad if needed. No computer required. You would want to consider a headphone amplifier and headphones for everyone

The Rode Procaster is great for performing live shows and can be stored in a backpack or in one of the special cases.

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Google I/O 2019 is coming — Right here’s what we’re bringing

We’re solely a few days away from Google I/O 2019, which signifies that our authors are gearing up for the developer convention. This 12 months, we (David Imel, Eric Zeman, and Justin Duino) might be representing Android Authority in Mountain View.

Now that our baggage have been packed, we are able to share precisely what every of us is bringing to cowl Google’s occasion. You possibly can click on on the hyperlink on each product if you need to choose it up for your self.

David Imel — Every little thing I must stay

For I/O this 12 months, I’m bringing what I deliver with me day by day. I’ve successfully all the pieces I personal (minus garments) in my Peak Design On a regular basis Backpack 30L, together with two laptops, all my digital camera gear, and my Nintendo Change. The bag was purchased two and a half years in the past and it nonetheless appears to be like model new.

I retailer my mic, tech pouch (chargers, and many others.), and onerous drives within the high part. My digital camera gels and Floor Guide are saved within the rear compartment of the backpack. Luckily, the aspect pouch was designed to suit my tripod legs.

My Peak Design 10L Sling holds all my digital camera gear and MateBook X Professional, suits inside my backpack, and creates a modular system that enables me to shake up my on a regular basis carry.

Virtually all the pieces I personal that aren’t articles of clothes is saved in certainly one of these two baggage.

Computing

Most of my work will get performed on the Microsoft Floor Guide 2 as a result of it has unbelievable battery life, a incredible keyboard, and a big show. The GTX 1060 provides it a pleasant quantity of energy after I want it. The MateBook X Professional is used for press briefings and non-video-editing occasions.

Editor’s Decide

Huawei P30 Professional assessment: A telephone with superpowers

  In a time when smartphones have grow to be more and more related, Huawei has discovered a method to make the P30 Professional stand out: it gave it superpowers. The brand new flagship’s potential to see at the hours of darkness is …

My digital camera makes use of UHS-II SD playing cards, so I’m utilizing a Sandisk USB-C SD card reader when transferring footage to my pc. For storage, I take advantage of a 500GB Samsung T5 SSD and a 4GB WD MyPassport HDD. I’m utilizing a Razer Kabuto mouse pad and a Microsoft Floor Precision Mouse for enhancing on the go.

My present each day driver is a Huawei P30 Professional for social media and common telephone stuff. I even have an unreleased smartphone in my pocket, however I can’t discuss it simply but.

Digicam and different Gear

I take advantage of a Fujifilm X-T3 for all my video and picture wants, and I find it irresistible. I ought to most likely get a zoom lens in some unspecified time in the future, however for now, I’ve 4 prime lenses: a 23mm f/2, a 35mm f/2, a 56mm f/1.2, and an 80mm f/2.8. I take advantage of a battery grip on the digital camera which provides me two additional batteries.

For my mic, I’m utilizing a Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun mic, and for my tripod, I’m utilizing the Actually Proper Stuff QC14 legs and a small Manfrotto fluid head. I’ve a three-stop ND filter, a polarizer, and a glimmer glass filter. I’m additionally utilizing an Aputure AL MX bicolor gentle for after I must shoot A-roll in darker rooms.

Equipment

I take advantage of a Xiaomi 10,000mAh battery pack to guarantee that all of my telephone and different electronics maintain a cost. I even have a Nintendo Change for flights and durations of downtime.

Eric Zeman — Simply the fundamentals

For this 12 months’s Google I/O, I’m solely bringing what I want most to cowl the developer convention. This implies quite a lot of digital camera gear, some tech, and a handful of equipment. I might be carrying all of this in my 30L Peak Design On a regular basis Backpack.

Along with my backpack, I’ll have the Peak Design On a regular basis Sling 10L to assist carry all of my gear.

Digicam tools

To ensure everybody at dwelling can expertise the marvel of Google’s three-day developer pageant, I’m bringing my Sony A7III and each lens that I would want. These lens choices embrace a 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and a 24mm-70mm.

As a substitute of bringing a full-sized tripod, I might be packing a Joby GorillaPod 3K. This accent will let me stabilize my digital camera and prop it up if I must seize any video. I even have the Peak Design Clutch connected to the A7III and the Peak Design Slide Lite strap in my backpack.

Electronics

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Professional might be my major workhorse throughout this journey, because of the high-res display.

My checklist of cellular electronics for I/O consists of a Google Pixel Three XL, a Samsung Galaxy Observe 9 paired with a Catalyst Influence Safety case, and an Apple iPad Professional 11-inch paired with an OtterBox Symmetry Collection 360 Folio Case.

Equipment

Final however not least, I’ve a handful of equipment. First, I’ve the Lifeproof LifeActiv Energy Pack 20. This rugged battery pack will maintain my telephones and different electronics modified by every day.

Editor’s Decide

Finest moveable battery chargers (January 2019)

Smartphone expertise has come a good distance up to now few years, however there’s a lingering challenge that’s taking time to evolve — battery life. Certain, batteries are getting larger and telephones extra …

I additionally could have two pairs of headphones with me. The Jabra Elite 65T in-ear Bluetooth earbuds are good for fast makes use of as I want them. My over-ear FIIL IICON headphones are fabulous for tuning out the remainder of the world so I can concentrate on writing.

Justin Duino — All the requirements

I routinely overpack for journeys. As this might be my fifth time attending I/O, I’ve narrowed down the variety of gadgets that I’m bringing to the developer convention, however it’s most likely nonetheless greater than most individuals.

Identical to David and Eric, I’m a Peak Design fan. Along with my On a regular basis Backpack 20L, I’ve an assortment of digital camera equipment from the corporate. Extra on this under.

Digicam gear

Let’s kick issues off with my pictures gear. The star of the present is my Nikon D5500 DSLR digital camera which is often connected to a Sigma 18-35mm f1.Eight lens. I even have NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G lens in case I must snap a photograph of one thing distant.

To ensure I don’t drop my digital camera, I’ll have two straps in my bag. The massive neck strap is the Peak Design Slide and the smaller wrist strap is the Peak Design Cuff.

Moreover, I’ve the Peak Design Seize Digicam Clip connected to certainly one of my backpack straps. This permits me to securely mount my DSLR onto the bag whereas I’m not utilizing it to take pictures. Having it on the strap make it rather more handy to seize as a substitute of getting to tug it out of my backpack.

Editor’s Decide

Finest Android smartphone cameras (February 2019)

Lately, smartphones have successfully changed point-and-shoot cameras, and lots of even outperform them. For many people, these moveable computer systems have grow to be our primary digital camera, making picture high quality a precedence when choosing a brand new …

I take quite a lot of pictures with my Google Pixel Three XL, which is why I carry an assortment of Second’s lenses with me. I primarily depend on the 58mm Tele and 18mm wide-angle, however I may even have the corporate’s different equipment in my bag embrace the Macro, Superfish, Anamorphic, and the outdated 60mm Tele lenses. The primary two equipment are housed in a Second lens pouch connected to a backpack strap whereas the remaining are saved securely contained in the bag.

There are two tripods in my bag: one for my DSLR and one for my smartphone. For my digital camera, I’ve the Manfrotto Befree Journey tripod with a fluid head. I don’t count on that I’ll want it a lot, however will probably be helpful for capturing video.

For my smartphone, I’ve the Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod paired with a Zaykir common smartphone adaptor. Collectively, I’ve a handheld mount that lets me seize pictures and movies in panorama or portrait and a secure method to host Instagram Dwell Tales.

Cellular equipment

As a substitute of filling the entire numerous pockets in my Peak Design backpack with cables and different equipment, I carry a tech bag. After making an attempt a number of choices, I landed on the Bagsmart journey cable organizer. This bag has pockets and inserts for all the pieces I would want on my journey which are break up into two sections.

Along with a number of varieties of Anker cables for charging my gadgets, the case is full of an Aukey USB and SD Card adaptor, an Anker PowerCore+ 2100 battery financial institution, a number of microSD playing cards for my digital camera, and different small equipment.

Audio and writing tools

You can not journey lately with out noise canceling headphones. After making an attempt out a number of pairs of premium over-ear choices, I’ve concluded that the Sony WH-1000XM3 is the very best choose for me. These will primarily be used on the flight to Google I/O, however may even be nice to have on-hand in case I must focus whereas writing up bulletins.

I may even have my first-gen AirPods encased in Nomad’s leather-based rugged case, a set of Google’s USB-C headphones, and a pair of 3.5mm wired earbuds. Whereas the AirPods might be helpful if I must take heed to one thing shortly, I don’t count on to make use of the opposite pairs of headphones. They’re part of my electronics bag and are good to have if I do ever want them.

Editor’s Decide

Now that I personal $350 headphones, I do know why individuals pay $350 for headphones

In order for you a pair of Bluetooth headphones, it looks like one has nearly limitless choices. For instance, a set of those Mpow over-ears value lower than $25 and have practically good evaluations on Amazon. …

And most significantly, my writing gear. Though I’m bringing my 2014 Retina MacBook Professional, will probably be reserved for picture and video enhancing. Its battery life is shot, so it’s going to solely be used on an as-needed foundation.

As a substitute, I might be utilizing my 11-inch iPad Professional paired with a Logitech Slim Folio Professional keyboard case. This mixture is my go-to after I’m writing at espresso outlets because it doesn’t hinder my workflow.

What are you excited to see introduced at Google I/O 2019? Do you need to see what tools our authors at dwelling are utilizing to deliver you the information? Tell us your ideas within the remark part under!

Learn subsequent: Google I/O 2019: What to anticipate

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