One of the latest phenomenons that have taken over YouTube and other social media platforms is something called autonomous sensory meridian response, or ASMR. The creators of ASMR videos are referred to as ASMRtists, and the most popular channels have millions of subscribers on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. In this post, we’ll break down what ASMR is and the importance of great sound equipment in creating ASMR videos.

Headphones are almost as common as smartphones in today’s world. People use headphones nearly every day to listen to music and podcasts, among other things. However, there can be risks that come with our attachment to essentially having tiny speakers blast into our ears for prolonged periods of time. Namely, hearing loss is becoming more common among young people, and headphone use has been pointed to as the culprit. However, headphones are still an incredibly convenient tool, but it’s important to be safe about how we use them. Here is some information about how to protect your hearing when using headphones...

Podcasts are a terrific medium to get into because of the relative simplicity to produce one. Sure, many podcasts have large budgets and involve a great deal of staff to produce, but a podcast can just as easily be done by a single person with a microphone and a story to tell. No matter how guerilla your podcast is, though, one area of production that you don’t want to skimp on is a decent microphone. Poor voice recording can turn an otherwise intriguing podcast into a borderline unlistenable one.