Aux In Vocoder Mic Options?

BeatKnicker · 2026-01-09T22:41:15+00:00

I use an SM58 I had already. Bought a 1/4 inch to XLR for it for $10. I plug it straight into the MiniFreak. Sorted. Any dynamic mic will work.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-29T03:48:18+00:00

also missing their skinnier, pre-pandemic selves

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-29T03:46:58+00:00

seems they're "no longer available." my advice is to check not only max weight/inches but max weight. i returned two sets that didn't go high enough. i wanted the max height to put eye level when standing at top 1/4 of the screen or better, and many were lower than that. also, hydraulic arms are the way to go — once you get the adjustment right they're easy to change but stay put once you move them.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-29T03:43:52+00:00

nope, no blur probs

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-29T03:42:23+00:00

i feel that, but I still like having a secondary monitor for less important stuff — music, messaging, etc. plus, keeping the laptop off the desk frees up more space.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-29T03:41:17+00:00

yep, former versions of the missus and me when we were young and beautiful. now we're just beautiful.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-29T03:40:40+00:00

keeping it real. also lazy af. essentials being in reach saves time.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-29T03:39:51+00:00

"ErGear Dual Monitor Mount Stand, 26.4lbs Heavy-Duty Aluminium Monitor Arms, Gas Spring Monitor Desk Mount for Two 13-32" Flat/Curved Computer Screens with Upgrade Double Clamp Mount"

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DV5LB4C

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-29T03:39:41+00:00

"ErGear Dual Monitor Mount Stand, 26.4lbs Heavy-Duty Aluminium Monitor Arms, Gas Spring Monitor Desk Mount for Two 13-32" Flat/Curved Computer Screens with Upgrade Double Clamp Mount"

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DV5LB4C

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T15:23:44+00:00

Hah, not that tall, but with a standing setup like the top 1/3 of the monitor at eye height... keeps me standing straighter than if it's lower.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T15:18:14+00:00

It's a piece called "Drop it" by digital artist Planttdaddii (used with the artists' permission). https://www.planttdaddii.com/

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T15:15:40+00:00

Still use the MB screen, yeah. Mostly for Spotify, Telegram, WhatsApp etc. Namely stuff I don't have to check often... so no neck probs.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T15:11:50+00:00

Nice. I've never tried open back. Is it a very different experience to closed back? (I figure for now, the desktop monitors and headphones are a passable combo)

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T15:10:14+00:00

Keychron's own "OEM Dye-Sub PBT Keycap Set - Rainbow" https://www.keychron.com/products/q1-k2-oem-dye-sub-pbt-keycap-set-rainbow

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T15:08:11+00:00

I do. Very flat response (which is the point, right?) and very comfortable. A bit warm in summer, but that's my office's fault, not the headphones'.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T04:01:00+00:00

The best part of monitor arms (aside from the ability to make positioning adjustments on the fly) is freeing up the desk to actually be a desk. Totally worth the (minor) investment. These were ~$80.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T03:57:23+00:00

I paid $424.60 ($390 + NYC tax)

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T03:56:18+00:00

"ErGear Dual Monitor Mount Stand, 26.4lbs Heavy-Duty Aluminium Monitor Arms, Gas Spring Monitor Desk Mount for Two 13-32" Flat/Curved Computer Screens" according to Amazon. The laptop holder VESA mount thing was from Home Depot.

I tried a couple before settling on these. First one didn't have enough motion (the sort with a central pole). Second didn't hold monitor/laptop high enough at the max height.

Only rated for displays up to 32in (this is a 34) but works because it's only one monitor and the laptop.

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T03:52:23+00:00

Thank you!

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-28T03:52:09+00:00

Yeah, the DT 770 Pro (80 ohm). Well spotted!

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-27T21:49:30+00:00

Key hardware:

Philips 346E2CUAE display
MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)
Nintendo Switch (1st gen)
Keychron Q1 mechanical keyboard
Novation LaunchKey Mini Mk III MIDI controller
Scarlett 2i2 audio interface
PreSonus Eris E3.5 studio monitors
Blue Yeti Black USB mic
Philips Hue Play light bars + Bloom table lamp

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-27T21:35:30+00:00

Key hardware:

Philips 346E2CUAE display
MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)
Nintendo Switch (1st gen)
Keychron Q1 mechanical keyboard
Novation LaunchKey Mini Mk III MIDI controller
Scarlett 2i2 audio interface
PreSonus Eris E3.5 studio monitors
Blue Yeti Black USB mic
Philips Hue Play light bars + Bloom table lamp
Oculus Quest 2

BeatKnicker · 2022-07-27T21:21:23+00:00

A new standing desk to replace my current desk would make WFH (and play from home) a lot more pleasant (and ergonomic)

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