It’s perhaps the most popular entry level headset for broadcasters. At $200, it’s also one of the cheapest options for an industry-standard XLR connection to a mixer. The Audio-Technica BPHS1 Broadcast Headset is a common sight around sporting events when a broadcast is set up. Here are some reviews on the headset from B&H Photo…
Video production has become a huge part of the sports broadcasting industry at the grass routes level. Networks extensively have scores of people covering the professional, and in some areas semi-professional leagues. In Junior and lower levels of sport, the video responsibility occasionally falls to the broadcaster, meaning the guy or girl behind the mic…
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+…whatever your poison, social media has become a crucial part of the sports and broadcasting industries. No longer are fans content with a post-game recap and article, now they demand in-game updates, exclusive content and more digital media than ever before. Here is a good article on the use of Twitter and…
It’s a decision that many teams face and broadcasters must adapt with. Do you invest in and make the push towards AM or FM radio in your market, or do you make your games accessible only through online means? Internet Radio has come leaps and bounds in the last 5 years, with most radio stations…
Podcasting has been around for many years, but it’s only been in the last few that it has become a real force on on-demand audio. Started by individuals and independent groups, now major media networks are on board, ‘podcasting’ their shows for viewing or listening to later. The popularity of platforms like iTunes may have…
Purchasing your own equipment is a big investment. In this industry, money is usually at a premium, especially starting out, and it can be a big task to set aside $500+ on your own set of gear. It’s an investment that can be a big benefit, or a waste of money. Purchasing your own gear…
Before I start this article, I should clarify something. I’ve never hired anyone, and thankfully never fired anyone, so this article is purely based on my experiences, and the feedback I have received when asking this question: What do I put on my demo-reel to send prospective employers? The one simple lesson I’ve always been…
Broadcasting is trending more towards a totally online platform than ever before. Most games are available for free online, and even major television networks stream live events through their web sites. While live-streaming HD video is a little above the price-point of most broadcasters starting out, there are a number of great tools available online,…
The following article is from Sports Networker and focuses on the increasingly huge role social media is playing in the sporting world. The world is dominated by the internet. At any given second, you can roll your office chair up to a computer, whip out your smart phone or connect through your gaming console to…
Broadcasters Edge is a spotting board program, designed to help broadcasters collect information on players, teams and games, and organize them in an efficient manner. In many cases, statistics from a particular league can be integrated into the program automatically. From the website: Broadcasters Edge is our sportscaster authoring system that will help keep, manage…