Lavalier Shootout - Weighing the Lift of Apple HLS

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a good old fashioned microphone shootout—this time, it’s all about wireless lavalier mics! I (quickly) run through a lineup of wireless lavalier microphones including the DJI Mic Mini, Hollyland Lark M2, Rode Wireless Micro, Rode Wireless Go, and Shure Move Mic. Not only do I compare how they sound right out of the box, but I also show how a little post production can level the playing field between even budget and premium options. If you’ve ever wondered whether it matters which one you pick, you’ll definitely want to listen.

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The Weight Of Adding Video - The First Look at Apple HLS

The second big theme of today’s show is the pressure, and potential pitfalls, of adding video to your podcasting workflow. I break down what’s happening with Apple HLS video, what hosts like Captivate are charging, and why you need to seriously consider the “weight” video adds before taking the plunge.

Getting Your Edited Audio To People In Apple - You Can't (If you add video)

Can you maintain your audio quality? Should you be editing audio and video together, or keeping them separate? I also share some spot-on advice from Elsie Escobar about only adding video if it makes sense for your goals—not because you feel FOMO or outside pressure.

Whether you’re mic shopping, contemplating a shift to video, or just want a sanity check on your podcasting process, this episode is for you. Enjoy!

Gear Mentioned In This Episode

DJI Mic Mini

Shure Movemic

Hollyland Lark M2

Rode Wireless Go 3

Rode Wireless Micro

DJI Mic 2

Captivate Media Hosting

Other Items

Ecamm Video Software

Streamdeck

Accentize Plugins (DeRoom, Revive)

USB-C extenders

Blue Ocean Strategy Book

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing (specifically, the "Law of Category" chapter)

The Audacity to Podcast

1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelley

Captivate Webinar on Apple HLS Implementation

New Media Show Rob Greenlee with Sharon Taylor

Media Roundtable with Dan Granger, Tim Ferriss (Entrepreneur & Host, The Tim Ferriss Show) and Dr. Laurie Santos

WordPress Plugins Compromised

Monica Rivera on Episode 613

Zoom Handyrecorder App

David Draiman | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

Transistor Media Hosting

Buzzsprout Media Hosting

Justin Jackson Apple Podcasts Demo

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