Ringwood, NJ—February 2017… A legend in the pro audio world, recording engineer Kooster McAllister and his Record Plant Remote (RPR) location recording truck have captured so many important concerts and other major events that even attempting to list the biggest is hopeless. McAllister has long relied on TASCAM recording products, and his current equipment list still includes classic DA30 DAT machines and DA88 and DA98 digital multitrack tape recorders. His current mainstays, howeve

Paducah, KY—January 2017… TASCAM DR-series field recorders are used in a wide range of applications, ranging from broadcast and film to sound design, education, and much more. But even the TASCAM team didn’t anticipate that the DR-701D, DR-100mkIII, and other DR-series recorders would prove particularly well suited to investigating paranormal phenomena—more colloquially, “ghost hunting.” Such is indeed the case, according to Gavin Kelly, the host and lead inv

Los Angeles, CA — January 2017… He’s been called a guitarist’s guitarist. His distinctive licks are part of the fabric of classic songs from Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, as well as works with Kenny Loggins, Kitaro, and others. More recently, he’s been weaving the sonic texture for TV and movies, including American Dad, Lifetime, and Oprah Winfrey’s channel.As with most composers, DeFaria gets his ideas from everywhere, all the time. And of course,

Tampa, FL—January 2017… From the time he was five years old, Lee Silverstein has battled one form of cancer or another, and he’s winning in more ways than one. Having survived stage 4 colon cancer, he knows what it takes, and he wanted to do something to help others facing similar challenges. His unique Colon Cancer Podcast offers hope and inspiration to others who are affected by the disease, provides an outlet for those who want to share their story, and delivers important i

Los Angeles, CA – December 2016… His music has been part of the other-worldly soundscapes of Nickelodeon staples like Catdog, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, as well as shows like The X-Files and Six Feet Under, and he garnered an Emmy Award for his role as musical director on the legendary Pee-wee’s Playhouse. These days, guitarist/composer Glenn Jordan still keeps a full calendar of film and TV scoring, working from his home base in Los Angeles.Like most composers, Jordan is

Nashville, TN—December 2016… Given his more than 25 years as a professional drummer and percussionist, it’s not hard to guess the types of videos Chris Beals produces. “My video work ranges from electronic press kits to product demonstrations to videos for artists in development and music videos on a budget. I shoot showcases, live performances, video for companies that manage bands, and so on.”For years, Beals relied on TASCAM’s DR-60D 4-channel portable aud

Detroit, MI—November 2016… Ric Viers is a noisy fellow—and proud of it. He loves shattering glass, blowing things up, smashing fruit, and a plethora of other cacophonous endeavors. In short, he’s one of the top sound designers in the business, with a list of credits that includes location sound for nearly every major television network. Noteworthy clients include Universal Studios, Dateline, Good Morning America, and Disney.Viers’ Blastwave FX was the world’s

Tampa Bay, FL—November 2016… With a background that includes marketing, broadcasting, public relations, and promotions, Bruce Wawrzyniak is in an excellent position to advise up-and-coming entertainers on the business side of their art. Wawrzyniak’s company Now Hear This offers management, promotion, and booking services for a variety of entertainers, from singer/songwriters, duos, bands, and DJs to magicians and comedians. His free weekly Now Hear This Entertainment podc

Hartford, CT—November 2016…  Twenty-six years ago, Robert Dudzic arrived in Connecticut from Poland equipped with drumming skills, determination, and empty pockets. Eventually he landed a production gig at WKSS radio in Hartford, and for the next few years he learned about audio production. Upon departing WKSS, together with GrooveWorx he created his first production library, Trynity HDFX.Today Dudzic is an A-list producer and sound designer whose work graces movie trailers for