All articles tagged with #audio recording
A leaked audio recording reveals Justin Baldoni's business partner dismissing Blake Lively's allegations of misconduct as 'manufactured,' amid ongoing legal disputes involving accusations of harassment and a smear campaign. The recording was made by Claire Ayoub, who worked on Baldoni's film, citing concerns over Baldoni's behavior and pressure from studio executives.
As smart glasses with cameras and microphones become more common, they raise complex legal, ethical, and privacy concerns, especially regarding public filming, audio recording, and data collection, with current laws often lagging behind the technology. Users should be aware of privacy expectations, legal restrictions, and social norms to navigate this evolving landscape responsibly.
Plaud.ai has launched the Plaud AI Pro, a $179 compact AI-powered notetaker with a 0.95-inch AMOLED screen, enhanced audio capture with four microphones, auto-detection for call types, and updated app features including note-taking, image addition, and insights extraction. Preorders are open with shipping expected in October 2025, and early buyers receive free transcription minutes and a magnetic case.
Apple's upcoming iOS 26 introduces significant updates for AirPods, including studio-quality audio recording, improved call clarity, a camera remote control feature, sleep pausing, and automatic CarPlay switching, with these features available for AirPods with the H2 chip via beta software and expected to roll out publicly in early September.
The tiny hole next to the iPhone camera lenses is a microphone, part of a set of four studio-quality microphones on the device, used for capturing directional audio during video recordings and enabling features like Spatial Audio and Audio Mix. Proper maintenance and app permissions are essential for optimal audio recording quality.
Apple announced software updates for AirPods at WWDC, adding built-in camera control features for remote photo and video capture, as well as studio-quality audio recording for content creators, with the updates arriving via firmware in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 later this year.
The Limitless Pendant, a new wearable gadget, is part of the Limitless system launched by a company led by CEO Dan Siroker. The device is designed to record everything you hear and use AI to help you remember and make sense of it, with a focus on meeting preparation, transcription, and real-time notes. Priced at $99 and shipping in August, the pendant aims to provide high-quality real-world audio and integrate with various apps, offering a unique solution for improving meeting efficiency and productivity.
The Teenage Engineering TP-7 Field Recorder offers a unique and fun recording experience with clever functions like the ability to play audio backward and mix and match inputs and outputs. However, it can be tricky to navigate and has some idiosyncrasies, such as requiring two button presses to start recording. While it may not be the most intuitive or professional recorder, it provides a good time and flexibility for creative audio manipulation.
Shure has introduced the MoveMic Lav, a compact wireless Lavalier microphone that expands the MoveMic One system, allowing for the recording of two talents simultaneously on mobile devices or cameras. The mic features omnidirectional pickup, two operating modes, and can be configured using ShurePlus MOTIV apps. It is compact, water-resistant, and has a rechargeable battery with 8-11 hours of life. The MoveMic Lav is available for $129, with the MoveMic Receiver priced at $199 and the MoveMic Two receiver kit at $499.
Audio recordings of banging noises detected during the search for the lost Titan submersible, which initially sparked hope for the crew's survival, have been released as part of a new documentary. The submersible, lost on a deep-sea voyage to the Titanic wreck in June 2023, was later found to have imploded, resulting in the tragic loss of all five passengers on board. U.S. Navy analysis suggested that the noises were likely either ocean noise or from other search ships, according to an official. The documentary, titled The Titan Sub Disaster: Minute by Minute, is set to air on Channel 5 on 6 and 7 March and features the audio from the search and rescue mission.
A small plane lost both engines and crashed onto a Florida highway, killing two people aboard. Chilling audio captured the pilot's distress call before the crash, as the aircraft attempted an emergency landing on Interstate 75 near Naples. The plane, carrying five people, had departed from Ohio and was bound for Naples Airport when it reported engine failure. The crash resulted in a fiery scene, with the aircraft engulfed in flames and debris scattered across the highway. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the incident, and the area around the crash site is expected to remain closed for at least 24 hours.
Chilling audio recordings captured the final moments of a pilot reporting engine failure before crashing into a Florida home, killing the pilot and two people on the ground while injuring several others. The aircraft, a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza V35, had been preparing for an emergency landing at St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport when it went down, obliterating a mobile home and sparking a subsequent fire that spread to three other homes. The crash is currently under investigation.
A newly released audio recording revealed the pilot's final moments before a deadly plane crash into a mobile home park in Clearwater, Florida, with the pilot reporting engine trouble before the collision. The crash resulted in a massive fireball, killing three people — two on the ground and the pilot. The audio also captured another pilot's reaction to the fiery collision, with multiple homes catching fire as a result.
A modder known as TheZZAZZGlitch has discovered a way to re-create Game Boy Advance ROM data using the sounds from a crashing system, allowing for the potential recreation of games. By recording the crash sounds and developing a Python script to read the audio, the modder achieved 100 percent parity with the original ROM after refining the sound recording process. While this method is technically considered "cheating," it demonstrates a unique approach to accessing and interpreting ROM data from a crashed system.
DJI, known for drones and gimbals, has launched the DJI Mic 2, a wireless mic system designed for content creators. The pocket-sized mic features omnidirectional recording, noise-canceling technology, and a "Safety Track" feature. It offers a sleek design, easy pairing, and compatibility with various devices. The mic allows dual-channel recording, has a 250-meter transmission range, and promises high-quality audio recording. The DJI Mic 2 is available in two configurations, with prices ranging from $99 to $349.