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.
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.
From NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, Broadcast Blinds’ CEO Rick Smith reviews their expertise in controlling natural light for video production and introduces a new portable solution. Designed for mobile crews and prosumer creators, the unit uses layered gels and scrims to manage brightness and background exposure. Quick setup and adjustable light reduction make it practical for changing conditions, expanding its use beyond studios to sports, field reporting, and on-location content creation.
At CES in Las Vegas, of Alex Page, Head of Marketing, North America, Latin America for RØDE, unveils the RØDECaster Video Core, a multi-camera switcher designed to integrate seamlessly with existing RØDE audio gear for streamlined production. Automatic switching, real-time effects, and smartphone video transmission are joined by new colorful clip-on mics and the Go Gen 3, all aimed at making professional-grade content creation more accessible and visually distinctive.
From Pepcom at CES in Las Vegas, Hans Dose, founder of Stuff Manufacturing, who shares how tariffs pushed him to open a U.S.-based silicone factory. Hans how using silicone results in faster production cycles, lower tooling costs, and better IP protection. Hans shows off a new patented MagSafe accessory and explains how his factory will support other brands with domestic manufacturing.
The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio look at the veracity and logic of reports that Apple’s plans for the evolution of the Vision Pro have changed. Factors discussed included the source of the rumors, Apple’s strategic planning, technical insights into chip sets and processing power, and more.
The August 2023 MacVoices Update features some of the updates to the show that are being enabled by large language model resources, and how they are adding value. Chuck Joiner reviews the MacVoices Social Media Survey - 2023 and what the results indicate about who’s...
Our CES wrap-up prompted a passionate discussion of what expectations we should have for products exhibited. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Norbert Frassa, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Brittany Smith and Mark Fuccio debate what fits the mold and why. Next, the panel...
MacVoices went live on Facebook on 2020-06-09 with David Ginsburg and Frank Petrie. The topics ranged from video lighting and production tricks to Apple’s stock price spike, ARM-based Macs and using iPad Pro as the main machine. Oh, and we found out how Ansel Adams...
In spite of the fact that there was no NAB this year, there are still lots of stories in the video production world that need to be told. This time, Gary Rebholz of VEGAS Creative Software and Josh Davies of FXhome talk about their collaboration on VEGAS POST, a...
Shelly Brisbin has put the finishing touches on the latest revision to her book iOS Access for All, and joins us to discuss some of the improvements to accessibility in iOS 13 and iPad OS 13, whether the gap between iPad and Mac is closing from a productivity and...
Oliver Breidenbach, CEO of Boinx Software, delivers a preview of an in-development portable hardware streaming product that is based on their video production software, mimoLive. The benefits of that set-up, how the NDI output makes both this solution as well as...
Ken Ray of MacOSKen fame talks to us about the genesis of his newest show, In A Few Minutes. He explains why it was tested behind a pay wall before making it public and discusses both the production model and the business model of the show. What In A Few Minutes will...
At CES in Las Vegas, PowerVision was flying a drone through a shower of water. Chris Leigh, Regional Sales Director, who was flying the drone, explained how it not only can fly during a heavy rain, but can take off and land from the water, and also has multi-function...
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