Get off your lazy butt, you computer potato! If you’ve listened to the Freedom Feens for any length of time, you know I complain about back pain. I did get this inversion therapy table, which helped a bit. I’ve also been walking a bit on the hamster wheel in the basement, which helps. But basically … Continue reading "$36 standing computer desk to reduce back pain and raise your energy level"
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An Introduction to Dynamics, plus review and setup of the DBX 1066 Dual Compressor-Limiter-Gate
By Michael W. Dean Freedom Feens radio host, writer, Creamy Radio Audio Genesis Communications Network Originally published in Talkers Magazine. WHAT IS “DYNAMICS”? Dynamics is the range of volume in audio program material, from quietest to loudest. A good signal for talk radio has fairly limited dynamics; the quiet parts aren’t too quiet, and the … Continue reading "An Introduction to Dynamics, plus review and setup of the DBX 1066 Dual Compressor-Limiter-Gate"
Read MoreCat proofing for rack mount
I just got this inexpensive unit to keep cats from chewing on the knobs and changing the settings the once I got a setting I liked: You can still see the meters and lights, but the knobs and buttons won’t get accidentally (or intentionally) changed. I used bread twist ties to put it on. For … Continue reading "Cat proofing for rack mount"
Read MoreThat “boing!” sound from your spring-loaded mic stand bothering you?
Originally published in Talkers. That “boing!” sound from your spring-loaded mic stand bothering you? “Freedom Feens” co-host Michael W. Dean has a quick solution (see photo): “Wrap a scarf around the springs of a microphone scissor arm to prevent ‘boing!’ sounds from leaking into the mic when you move it. Plus it looks totally rock … Continue reading "That “boing!” sound from your spring-loaded mic stand bothering you?"
Read MoreBest cheap mic for using with a video camera
Will vastly improve your audio. I used this on my last two DVDs. The Audio-Technica ATR-35S Lavalier Microphone. $19 on Amazon. You’ll also probably want to get a 3.5mm Stereo Male to 3.5mm Mono Female Adapter. It doesn’t produce stereo sound (you don’t WANT stereo sound for dialogue in a movie, even Hollywood records talking … Continue reading "Best cheap mic for using with a video camera"
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