The second 2025 Holiday Gift Guide opens with standout recommendations ranging from a high-quality portable DAC and the Kindle Oasis to cable-management solutions, a Supergirl graphic novel, a Nespresso frother, and flexible VESA-mounted TV legs—smart gift ideas for tech fans and home-setup enthusiasts alike.
The panel debates Apple’s new iPhone Pocket accessory, from its pricing to whether it’s really meant for U.S. consumers. They also explore the sudden scarcity of the HomePod mini and whether it signals refreshed models ahead of the holidays, rounding out the discussion with predictions about Apple’s next moves.
The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide continues with a fresh round of travel tech, audio gear, clever accessories, and creative surprises. From USB-C hubs and AirPods to LEGO’s Enterprise-D and powerful drive docks, the panel shares practical picks and fun ideas for every budget.
At NAB Show 2025, Mario Ponce, Senior Specialist, Market Development for Shure showcases two innovative microphones: the MoveMic 88+, a wireless stereo condenser mic with selectable polar patterns and app-based control, and the MV7i, a dynamic mic that doubles as an audio interface with onboard DSP and dual mic capability. Both are designed for mobile creators and podcasters, offering versatility, portability, and pro-grade sound in compact form factors.
At NAB Show 2025, Saramonic introduced the Ultra 2.4 GHz wireless audio system, featuring 32-bit float recording, time code synchronization, IPX5 water resistance, and wide device compatibility. The Ultra offers exceptional range, direct app and touchscreen control, and camera presets, and optional Sony MI Shoe support for seamless digital audio. Joe Nassar, USA Brand Marketing Manager for Saramonic, delivers the tour.
https://youtu.be/qdXfhJkz3uI At NAB Show in Las Vegas, we caught up with the Krotos crew who produced the most interesting software we saw last year. This year, they have expanded and improved on your ability to make your own custom sounds for your projects. Orfeas...
https://youtu.be/-2c4yLFVI_M If you haven’t done so yet, the MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, and Mark Fuccio discuss why you should. One panel members just did...
At NAB in Las Vegas, Alessandro Mastroianni, Prodoct Expert for Krotos gave us a demo of how their software lets you not only create your own sound effects, but also design and customize them using an intuitive interface. Once you’re happy with your sound, drag them...
The Road to Macstock Conference & Expo makes a stop to talk to presenter Jeff Gamet about his presentation on digital audio. Sure, you can just push “Play” in the Music app on your Mac or iPhone, but where’s the fun in that? Jeff tells us how he will help you get the...
The MacVoices Briefing on the TravelMike by SpeechWare includes summaries of its size, its many configuration options, and sample recording using its different settings and in different environments. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our...
At CES in Las Vegas, we found out how the Shokz OpenComm UC bone conduction headset that was recommended in our Holiday Gift Guide came to be. Fay Fu explained how it was inspired by truckers and then adopted during the pandemic by those who needed to spend extended...
Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Andrew Orr, Mark Fuccio, and Frank Petrie wrap up this MacVoices Live! conversation by concluding a discussion of in-app account deletion requirements that Apple is expected to implement soon. That led into a...
Glenn Fleishman wraps up our discussion of his newest effort, Take Control of Untangling Connections for Take Control Books with discussions of Thunderbolt cables, USB-C compatibility, and more. Glenn also touches briefly on his Take Control of Your Apple ID, and why...
Kirk McElhearn has authored the second edition of Take Control of Audio Hijack for Take Control Books that covers the newest edition of Rogue Amoeba’s audio utility, version 4. Our discussion starts with some of the use cases that both Kirk and Chuck have encountered,...
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