# Portable Podcast Studios The Tascam MiNiSTUDIO are Small but Powerful Recording Boards By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tascam-ministudio References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/18/tascam-ministudio/?ncid=rss) & [tascam](http://tascam.com/news/display/12569/) Podcasting is an inexpensive way for creative people to produce their own media, but sound quality is still important, and the new [Tascam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tascam-portacapture-x8) MiNiSTUDIO products help with making a professional studio sound attainable for the average prosumer. The MiNiSTUDIO Personal and MiNiSTUDIO Creator are two small, book-sized pieces of [audio recording tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-microphone) that offer many of the features of a [professional radio studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-professional-audio-equipment) at a fraction of the price. The Tascam MiNiSTUDIO boards are compatible with both Windows and Mac, and they can even be synced up with iOS devices. Aside from recording crisp, high-quality sound, the boards also come with three PON pads that can activate sound effects. Plus, to add to the professionalism, the boards come with a cute little "ON AIR" button that illuminates while recording. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Portable Recording Studios:** Opportunities for developing compact, high-quality recording equipment for podcasters and content creators on the go. - **Professional Sound Quality:** Innovations aimed at improving sound quality for podcasters, YouTubers, and other content creators, including hardware and software solutions. - **Accessible Audio Technology:** The development of affordable, user-friendly audio equipment for prosumers who want to create high-quality content at home. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of audio recording and editing equipment have an opportunity to create new, affordable products for podcasters and other prosumers who want professional-level sound quality. - **Podcasting:** Content creators in the podcasting sphere can benefit from investing in high-quality recording equipment to improve their overall sound and compete with other creators in the space. - **Media Technology:** Innovators in media technology can focus on developing user-friendly solutions to help content creators produce high-quality audio with minimal expense or expertise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Broadcast-Quality Podcaster Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rde-podmic.md) - [Affordable Audio Engineer Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roland-gomixer-studio.md) - [Accessible Creator Production Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rde-rdecaster-video-s.md) - [Content Creator-Focused Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-content-creators.md) - [Portable Miniature Music Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tracker-mini.md) - [Two-in-One Creator Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irig-stream-mic-pro.md) - [All-in-One Mobile Recording Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisong-airstudio-s1.md) - [Budget Portable Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-portable-microphone.md) - [Intuitive Interface Audio Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tascam-portacapture-x8.md)