Topic: Zoom Recorder

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 625 by discussing their differing technical workflows for clipping audio, including Dvorak's accidental use of caps lock. Dvorak recounts his 1980s media tour for a telecommunications book, noting the lack of standardization across various radio station control rooms. The hosts compare modern digital recording tools like Audio Hijack Pro against older hardware like Gates mixing boards.

The hosts discuss the purchase of a Zoom H4n recorder for $69 to serve as a backup for their computer-based recording setup. This equipment is part of a new mobile studio being assembled for the upcoming Hot Pockets tour. The device features XLR jacks and is noted for its utility in conducting field interviews.

The hosts recommend the Zoom H2 wave recorder as an affordable and high-quality tool for listeners to capture media clips for the show. They encourage the audience to monitor television programs for the "service" propaganda themes mentioned earlier. They explain how to connect the device to various audio sources to create digital copies of broadcasts.