In Memoriam: For Kim

For Kim   Kimberly N. Bentley, 20, of Springdale, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. This recently remastered audio memorial was inspired by Kim’s short but precious life. It features the voices of Kim Bentley, Kevin Farkas (narrator), and the music of Luka Bloom.   If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a …

LBHS Tour Stop: Ing-Rich Company

COMING SOON! Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society Ing-Rich Company [Listen Time: 00:00 minutes]   [Read Time: 0:00 minutes] [TEXT]            

LBHS Tour Stop: Curtiss Wright Propeller

COMING SOON! Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society Curtiss Wright Propeller [Listen Time: 00:00 minutes]   [Read Time: 0:00 minutes] [TEXT]            

LBHS Tour Stop: Downie Water Pump

COMING SOON! Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society Downie Water Pump [Listen Time: 00:00 minutes]   [Read Time: 0:00 minutes] [TEXT]            

LBHS Tour Stop: Keystone Excavator

COMING SOON! Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society Keystone Excavator [Listen Time: 00:00 minutes] [Read Time: 3:00 minutes] Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society. This machine could be considered America’s first backhoe, and it is an important link to our nation’s industrial past. The Model 3 Keystone Traction Excavator with skimmer scoop was …

LBHS Tour Stop: The IBM 604

Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society The IBM 604 [Listen Time: 2:16 minutes]   [Read Time: 3:00 minutes] What you see before you is the “IBM 604,” a very rare example of an industrial computer built decades before the desktop office computer.  This exhibit is one of only three units known to exist in …

PODCAST ENGINEERING TIPS: Raw vs. Processed Audio A/B

Raw vs. Processed Audio A/B Recording live audio, especially with multiple mics, can be a challenge. The audio takes a considerable amount of processing (e.g., ducking, noise reduction, reverb control, etc.) to balance the active voice track(s) against sound effects, scoring, audience tracks, and the right amount of room ambiance so that the listening experience …

Inside Our Minds: Anonymous Open Mic, Featuring Writing Away The Stigma

Anonymous Open Mic, Featuring Writing Away The Stigma “Words mean more than what is set down on paper.  It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” ~Maya Angelou       This special Anonymous Open Mic held at Millvale Community Library on June 28, 2018 features readings by teens from Creative Nonfiction’s Writing …