This MacBook Pro user shows how to nicely mount an Audio Technica AT2020USB Microphone on a low-profile Elgato microphone arm. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

The YouTuber behind today's MacBook Pro setup relies on a Shure SM7DB microphone and a Focusrite audio interface for sound quality. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

In the ever-evolving world of audio entertainment, podcasts have emerged as a powerful medium, captivating audiences with diverse content and immersive storytelling. Recognizing the immense potential of this platform, Apple Podcasts is actively shaping the landscape with a series of innovative initiatives, including new programming, strategic collaborations, and a commitment to exploring new content formats. (more…)

Over 2,000 episodes of “The Joe Rogan Experience” are now available on Apple Podcasts as the podcaster ends his exclusivity deal with Spotify. The podcast is now officially back on @appleWe should be back on @youtube with full episodes in the coming weeks. Shoutout to @spotify for absolutely being the coolest and smartest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of being in partnership with. I’m very excited the podcast… pic.twitter.com/lf9vpPtpLU — Joe Rogan (@joerogan) February 8, 2024 William Gallagher for AppleInsider: ‎ Spotify reportedly paid Joe Rogan $200 million to move his show to the streaming platform as an exclusive, back in 2020. Now, days after announcing an end to that exclusivity, the show has returned to Apple Podcast with…

Spotify on Friday announced a new multi-year partnership with Joe Rogan that would broaden distribution of his podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience” to Apple Podcasts and other podcasting outlets. Bill Peters for Dow Jones Newswires: ‎ The deal follows an exclusive partnership with Spotify struck in 2020. The Wall Street Journal reported that the deal was estimated to be worth up to $250 million over that period. The outlet said that Spotify would sell ads for the podcast, and that the deal includes an ad-sales driven revenue sharing agreement. A representative for Spotify declined to comment on the deal terms, but said the $250 million figure was “incorrect.” The representative did not elaborate further. The company announced the deal after…

Historically, Apple hasn’t sold ads on the podcasts it produces, but now the company is contemplating selling ads on shows it owns and operates, Bloomberg News’ Ashley Carman reports Thursday citing “people familiar with the company’s plans.” Apple Podcasts Ashley Carman for Bloomberg News: ‎ Apple is contemplating selling ads on shows it owns and operates, including those greenlit through the Apple TV team (such as limited series like The Line, Hooked, and Run, Bambi, Run.) The company already dipped into ad sales on an Apple-branded podcast in July when it announced that State Farm would sponsor the second season of its Apple News show After the Whistle. After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe will returned for…