Gadget Access

I’ve never really thought about doing podcasts, as I prefer to stick to the written word as my medium of choice. I do know a thing or two about audio recording, so I know that buying the right equipment takes a lot more than just picking up a cheap USB mic. That’s why I really like this Podcastudio.

This USB podcast kit from Behringer gives you everything you need to make a decent recording (talent not included). You’ll get a dynamic microphone with a tripod, 5-channel studio mixer with XLR input and mic pre-amp and a pair of nice headphones.

This looks like an excellent setup for someone just starting out. The only major drawback is that there is only a single mic pre-amp, which for those that don’t know much about audio, that means you’re only going to be able to use a single mic. At $159, I’d say it’s a good investment.

Source: Crave

Since Intel announced their new Atom CPU, it’s been only a matter of time before someone actually released a tiny PC powered by the chip. We’ve already seen a concept gadget from Asus, however, Sharp is the first company to announce the release of one to the public.

This tiny computer/phone has been dubbed the D4 and features a 1.33GHz Atom CPU, 40GB hard drive, 1GH memory and will run Windows Vista. You’ll also get a 5-inch 1024×600 screen, WiFi, Bluetooth and more.

There are a few setbacks, one of which is that it is currently only slated for release in Japan. Also, you’ll need to shell out some big bucks for this one, it will be sold for around $1275 with a 2-year service contract.

Source: CrunchGear