We have long been in the era of “one man band” media production. Outside of major digital cinema or documentary productions, most video and sound today are recorded with a minimal crew and budget.

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Experience Pete Gustin, the Blind Surfer, as he demonstrates his innovative portable voiceover rig built inside a cooler.

This audio recorder is simple to use and is great for recording both voice and music. It has built-in condenser microphones that offer different pickup patterns for directional or ambient recording.

You don’t need much to get started on YouTube. A free video editor, maybe a webcam and a microphone, and you’re good to go. However, if you’re ready to step up your game a bit, there’s always more ...