The Mixdown Videos

The Mixdown is a talk show about audio/video recording and broadcasting, featuring discussion about gear, tips, tricks, and advice. It's part education, part discussion, and part audience Q/A. Hosted by Anthony Stauffer & Dan Benjamin.

The Mixdown 10: Cans - Video

Anthony Stauffer and Dan Benjamin talk about headphones, headsets, their benefits, limitations, and uses. Recorded live with video.

10-29
22:37

The Mixdown 9: Clipping and Distortion - Video

Anthony Stauffer and Dan Benjamin discuss audio clipping and distortion, processing, and more. Recorded live with video.

10-11
31:33

The Mixdown 8: Distribution - Video

Dan Benjamin and Anthony Stauffer discuss the details of publishing and distributing audio and video podcasts. Recorded live with video.

09-28
55:58

The Mixdown 7: Digital Audio Mechanics - Video

Anthony Stauffer and Dan Benjamin talk about the mechanics of digital audio recording. Recorded live with video.

09-06
42:53

The Mixdown 6: Audio Recording Software - Video

Anthony and Dan discuss audio recording software options, including GarageBand, Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, Apple Logic, and more. Recorded live with video.

08-28
54:22

The Mixdown 5: Cables - Video

Dan and Anthony tell you everything you need to know (and more) about audio and video cables, a prerequisite for making great recordings. Recorded live with video.

08-13
55:43

The Mixdown 4: Mic Mechanics - Video

Anthony Stauffer and Dan Benjamin put microphones under the microscope, explaining the different types of mics, types of pre-amps, USB interfaces, and much more. Recorded live with video.

08-06
51:14

The Mixdown 3: Wirecast and the "Skype Box" - Video

Dan and Anthony reveal the mystery of the "Skype Box" and talk about using Wirecast in live production. Recorded live with video.

08-02
34:34

The Mixdown 2: StevieSnacks Behind The Scenes - Video

In this episode, Dan Benjamin and Anthony Stauffer talk about the cameras, microphones and software used to produce the guitar lessons at StevieSnacks.com, with a focus on understanding the benefits and tradeoffs that came with each upgrade. Recorded live with video.

07-24
58:24

The Mixdown 1: 5by5 Behind the Scenes - Video

In this inaugural episode, Dan Benjamin and Anthony Stauffer talk about the gear and setups they used to build their home studios which they use for broadcasting, screencasting, and video production, with a focus on Dan's setup for producing 5by5's shows. Recorded live with video.

07-16
59:46

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