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MacVoices #26196: Road to Macstock – Paula Marie Davis

Jun 29, 2026 | Events

The Road to Macstock stops to talk to Paula Marie Davis, who previews her first Macstock appearance and the path that led her from longtime Mac user and wellness coach to launching Ditch the Dogma with Ecamm. She explains why creators need to care for the person running the tech stack, how conference inspiration can become post-event exhaustion, and how movement, time mapping, and small wellness practices can support energy, creativity, and follow-through.

MacVoices #26189: NAB – Epidemic Sound Talks on Copyright, Creators, and Licensing

Jun 23, 2026 | NAB

At NAB in Las Vegas, Alex Mavlios of Epidemic Sound explains how the company licenses music by acquiring full rights from artists, then offering secure usage across podcasts, video, social media, broadcast, and film. He addresses copyright risks, monetized content, artist royalties, pricing from creator plans to enterprise licenses, and why perpetual licensing helps creators avoid future rights disputes.

MacVoices #26186: Road to Macstock – Katie Fawkes and Doc Rock

Jun 19, 2026 | Events

This time, the Road to Macstock takes us to Katie Fawkes, Director of Marketing and Doc Rock, Director of Strategic Partnerships for Ecamm, who talk about both their Creator Camp the day before Macstock, as well as their session during Macstock. They discuss how the hands-on event will help users of all experience levels build confidence with video production. They also cover Ecamm’s broader role beyond live streaming, practical uses for creators and businesses, the value of experimenting with gear, and why Macstock’s welcoming community makes it a special gathering.

MacVoices #26184: NAB – AI-Powered Thumbnails, Scoring, And Recommendations From Presaige

Jun 18, 2026 | NAB

From NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, Skylar Holtzman of Presaige introduces their AI-powered content improvement tool that predicts how engaging images and short videos will be before posting. The discussion covers scoring, recommendations, thumbnail selection, carousel ordering, video limits, privacy, proprietary AI, pricing tiers, creator use cases, and API integration.

MacVoices #26169: NAB – RØDE Introduces RodeLink 2 UHF Wireless and AI Podcast Editing

Jun 4, 2026 | NAB

At NAB 2026, Chuck Joiner talks with Ryan Burke, Portfolio Director for RØDE about the new RodeLink 2 UHF wireless system, developed with Lectrosonics expertise. The discussion covers interference-resistant UHF performance, 32-bit float recording, timecode, adaptive power, battery life, and removable storage media. Ryan also provided a look at the new RODECaster Studio AI audio editing app for podcasters.

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MacVoices #26157: NAB – Saramonic’s Latest Is A Tiny Wireless Mic and A Team Communications Intercom Solution

May 28, 2026 | NAB

https://youtu.be/gL_lahl5tw8 At NAB Las Vegas, Madeleine Budd, Marketing Manager for Saramonic Audio, introduces the Air SE, a tiny dual wireless mobile microphone system with USB-C and optional Lightning receivers, and magnetic charging. No larger than a lipstick, it...

MacVoices #26148: NAB – Elgato’s Latest Gear For Productions Large and Small

May 19, 2026 | NAB

At NAB in Las Vegas, Chris McNamara, Senior Technical Marketing Specialist for Elgato gave us a tour of their latest tools for creators and broadcasters. That tour included new variations on the super-popular Stream, a new mic and XLR interface, a new touchscreen display, and more. If you’re doing production, you need to be aware of these products.

MacVoices #26145 NAB – Riverside Brings Local Recording and Flexible Production Tools to Online Creators

May 14, 2026 | NAB

In the Riverside booth at NAB in Las Vegas, Danielle Baxter, Business Development Representative, explains how the platform supports podcasting, video interviews, webinars, testimonials, and live streams. She covers options like local recording, separate audio and video tracks, browser-based guest access, built-in editing, branding, captions, producer mode, and flexible plans for solo creators and businesses.

MacVoices #26144: NAB – Blackmagic Design’s Creator Empowerment Philosophy

May 13, 2026 | NAB

From NAB in Las Vegas, Dan May, President of Blackmagic Design, talks about DaVinci Resolve 21, local AI tools, the new photo page, Blackmagic Cloud collaboration, Fairlight Live, and the free Blackmagic Camera app. The conversation highlights Blackmagic Design’s focus on accessible professional tools and creator growth paths.

MacVoices #26138: NAB – Insta360 Previews New Creator Mic with Graphic Display

May 7, 2026 | NAB

In the Insta360 boot at NAB 2026, Global PR Manager Poppy Zhang gives us a preview of a new creator-oriented wireless mic system that features not only high-quality recording but also a customizable screen that can display logos, emoji, or brand identities. The unit also features a compact charging case, with pricing to be announced soon.

MacVoices #26135: NAB – SmallRig’s Expanding Ecosystem Empowers Creators

May 4, 2026 | NAB

https://youtu.be/aldHs31thuI At NAB 2026, a conversation with Manny Moreno of SmallRig highlights the company’s evolution from producing simple hardware like screws to becoming a major player in camera accessories, batteries, and lighting. Manny explains how creator...

MacVoices #26132: MacVoices Update 2026-04

Apr 30, 2026 | Updates

The MacVoices Update for April 2026 reviews the week’s activity, including extensive coverage from NAB in Las Vegas and the growing accessibility of professional video tools. Chuck explains the temporary disruptions to live programming due to conflicting travel, outlines improvements to show notes and Patreon benefits, and thanks supporters.

MacVoices #26129: NAB – Wireless Mic Belts Are For When You Don’t Want The Mic In Your Hand

Apr 28, 2026 | NAB

At NAB 2026, U.S.-based Wireless Mic Belts showcases solutions designed to secure and manage wireless mic packs for creators on the move. Brett Moore explains how their products help free up hands by attaching transmitters to belts, tripods, or clothing. With in-house manufacturing and custom capabilities, they adapt to evolving gear and unique use cases, including sports applications.

MacVoices #26128: NAB – OBSBOT’s Tiny 3 Webcams

Apr 27, 2026 | NAB

At NAB in Las Vegas, OBSBOT introduced their new Tiny 3 series, a new AI-powered 4K PTZ webcam lineup is showcased, emphasizing improved built-in audio to reduce reliance on external microphones. Dreami Li, Influencer Partnership Manager, walked us through the collection that features multiple audio modes, advanced tracking (human, voice, and animal), and gesture controls for zoom.

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