Today on the Freedom Feens Neema and I talked about the difference between sound conditioning and sound proofing. I mentioned that I had done both to a room in our old house in Los Angeles, using carpet remnants and plywood. (This is an old post, from 2007. Look at little baby Fuzzy cat!) This room … Continue reading "Photos of the room I sound conditioned in Los Angeles"
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Two-Minute Audio Test of Electro-Voice RE-20 Microphone
NOTE: I lost the 2-minute MP3 in a server move. But here’s a whole show with me using the RE-20. I actually don’t use my RE-20 any more. I think it sounds TOO “full.” I still have the RE-20 but now actually now use the much cheaper $50 Audio-Technica AT2005USB (Get it here on Amazon). … Continue reading "Two-Minute Audio Test of Electro-Voice RE-20 Microphone"
Read MoreGreat headphones for medium and low budgets, and some tips on headphone care
The headphones I use are Sony MDR-7506. (Get them HERE.) They’re amazing. Cost is 50 bucks a pair. I have two pair and have had them for seven years, they’re still going strong. The audio quality is excellent, and they’re pretty much the only headphones found in 90% of good recording studios and radio stations.
Read MoreSurge protectors that actually protect, and the joy of power conditioners
By Michael W. Dean, Freedom Feens I like electronic audio gear. And I like cats. These are a few of my favorite things. We feed our cats the best food possible, and always have. I also feed my electronic gear the purest, safest, best power possible.
Read MoreHow to keep cats off your electronic gear for 8 dollars
by Michael W. Dean There’s a growing problem in our society that no government or law can solve (like all problems). The problem is cats encroaching on electronic gear. Yesterday I spent an hour with Ian Freeman kindly helping me set up a mix minus on the Feens brand new mixer, the Knob-Master 9000. It … Continue reading "How to keep cats off your electronic gear for 8 dollars"
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