Focusrite Vocaster USB audio interfaces — Sound for Podcasts and Livestreams

In this week’s episode we have a look at Focusrite’s Vocaster USB audio interfaces made specifically for podcasting and streaming. These interfaces include 70 dB of gain range for the XLR inputs, Bluetooth connectivity, a 3.5mm input for mobile devices and a 3.5mm output for hybrid cameras — which is especially valuable for live-streaming. The included Vocaster mixing app allows you to create a right mix for live or pre-recorded shows. The 3.5mm input automatically creates a mix-minus so that your guests don’t struggle with their own sound echoing back to them. And there are even a few enhance modes to make your voice sound like you’re in a broadcast studio, if that’s your thing. Let’s take a closer look!

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Focusrite Vocaster Two Audio Interface — Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/FC7B1S
- Shure SM7B Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon https://geni.us/GYU7dHy
- Earthworks SV33 condenser microphone — B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/jfIw
- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H https://geni.us/VFScD
- Panasonic GH5 — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35 mm F2.8 Lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47
- Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store https://geni.us/TFVUy
- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/LBXWV
- Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H https://geni.us/Yqzw

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:22 Introduction and my overall take
03:16 XLR inputs gain & performance
03:48 SHURE SM7B sample
04:21 Noise measurements
05:38 Mobile device input
05:59 Bluetooth input sample
06:18 Podcast sample
06:38 Headphone outputs
07:15 Monitor outputs
07:27 Camera output
07:52 Latency
08:14 Autogain to set input level
08:38 Mute buttons & sample
09:05 Enhance modes (processing)
11:00 Loopback - include sound from your computer
11:23 Power button
11:33 RF interference
12:05 Build quality
12:36 Vocaster hub mixing app
13:21 Included apps
13:37 Warranty
13:41 USB cable included
14:31 Meters and no markings
15:07 Enhance modes (processing)
15:38 Plastic gathers fingerprints
16:11 Price
16:20 Wrap-up and who will find value in the Vocaster
17:32 Please buy my courses