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  • How did I get infected with this?

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    Anyone else found themselves in this vicious cycle? I think about sharing what I’m doing, what I’m learning, or whatever. So I think about how – where, what site, what channel. Then I feel pressured to “create value” and to make it worth my viewer/visitor’s time. Because, only the best is good enough for them.…

  • The blogging tool merry-go-round

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    After spending 2.5 days studying 8 different options, I’m back at WordPress.com. BUT, when Ghost is connected to the Fediverse, I’ll probably jump to it. And I may stick with Micro.Blog for a bit longer.

  • Deity PR-2 Review

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    I got a Deity PR-2 belt pack recorder, and so far it’s a keeper it’s revealed a fatal flaw. While I’m a hobbyist/general purpose audio guy I thought this could be a nice recorder form factor to have. Here are my thoughts: Like Dislike Living with it UPDATE: Unfortunately, after living with the unit for…

  • Springbar Traveler Review

    Springbar Traveler Review

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    So I bought a spring bar tent. This is one of those big heavy canvas tents. I’d been looking around for reviews, and everything seemed just a little over positive if you know what I mean so I thought I’d do one myself. I bought the Traveler. It is made in the USA, and is…

  • Why the DJI Mic 2 doesn’t work as a standalone purchase

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    Just got the DJI Mic 2 to use as an everyday recorder, but after a short trial I determined it doesn’t really work without a receiver, which cannot be bought separately. The unit records fine, and sounds ok. But the date & time cannot be set. The unit cannot be formatted. Can’t turn the low…

  • Recording decent audio while cycling

    Recording decent audio while cycling

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    So I decided to try to figure out a way to record audio while riding a bike. And what I mean is, like, podcast style audio, not so much the sounds of the bicycle itself. I got to thinking about this watching YouTube videos by Tim Fitzwater and he’s got this great style where he…

  • Dear Bandcamp and musicians selling there

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    As I’ve gotten back into music, I’ve finally figured out why I got out of it. Streaming sucks. I’m not talking about the quality, or things that disappear, or that so little is paid to the artists, which are all additional reasons it sucks.No, I’m talking about how having everything at my fingertips means all…

  • Conservatory Ambience

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    My middle child had an audition at a music conservatory and as part of that was invited to a rehearsal of a quartet. I waited in the very reverbient lobby, but the quartet was audible so I recorded some of the session along with the lobby ambience. It was frustrating because they kept being stopped…

  • The case for handheld mics

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    Here’s why every field recording hobbiest should own a decent handheld dynamic omnidirectional interview mic: They’re inexpensive. A really good one might be $220 new if you go for the long-handled neodymium magnet high-output ones, but most are $100-160. For a mic that will outlast you. For comparison, an AT4022, a competent but mid-range condenser…

  • Some Newfoundland motivation

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    youtube.com/watch A bit drone-happy, but a lot of beautiful shots.