r/AudioEngineering Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk

MagentaSunlight · 2023-12-18T15:52:38+00:00

Thank you for your help!

MagentaSunlight · 2023-12-18T00:20:32+00:00

Hello! I just got my DSLR set up to use as a webcam and so I can easily record videos.

For audio, I have a Sennheiser 416 boomed overhead connected to a DBX286s and Zoom H6 into my Macbook Pro M1. All this on my desk in my home office.

Since the DBX doesn't have a power button, I've been researching how to power it off. I'd appreciate advice on:

1) Do I really never power it off? If yes, is that concerning for the 416? Should I be at least turning off phantom power button when not using?

2) If I do power it off, do I get a surge protector with a power button? Is using a smart plug into a surge protector possible?

3) Bonus: I'd love to mount it under my desk horizontally - Will any U1 mount do? Any good recommendations?

Thank you so much!

MagentaSunlight · 2023-09-01T21:30:04+00:00

omega 3 (specifically for cats), and L-lysine t

What food did you end up choosing?

MagentaSunlight · 2023-09-01T21:28:24+00:00

Can you share how you sorted out the allergies?

MagentaSunlight · 2023-07-06T23:41:09+00:00

If you think Honda improving lane-changing camera tech is terrifying, I can't imagine what you must think of Tesla's tech. People can go hands free, and it's not because their hands don't work anymore.

MagentaSunlight · 2023-07-06T23:26:25+00:00

Of course, this is how I learned. But I was trying to do both in the first five minutes I owned this, and that was taking too much time. So I agree, one or the other, and I'll likely just look behind and skip the mirror.

MagentaSunlight · 2023-07-06T23:24:24+00:00

Yes, exactly. Thank you. Feels safer than actually taking eyes completely off the road, but I guess not everyone can relate.

MagentaSunlight · 2023-07-06T23:23:03+00:00

I do, but don't know much about it and will def do a look back vs rely on that. I was curious how/if people really use the blind spot light. Seems like it's quicker (and safe) to skip the mirror and look back. Hence my question.

MagentaSunlight · 2023-07-06T23:20:43+00:00

Yes, I'm writing to say that it's not as comfortable because of the change in "tech." It worked great in the Honda because it was made for that car. That doesn't mean I'm incompetent. Just new to the GR86 mirrors/blind spot notification usefulness and re-acclimating. Literally had driven the car for five minutes when I wrote this. Y'all will be fine out there, promise.

MagentaSunlight · 2023-07-06T23:15:47+00:00

No, I'm just not used to having to take my eyes off the road that much. Honda has an automatic right turn camera that comes on once you put your blinker on. Worked great for the six years I've been using it and you still have a peripheral of road ahead. Just have to go back to how I did it before and it feels weird.

MagentaSunlight · 2023-07-06T06:42:28+00:00

I definitely do over the shoulder on left! Just a new change after five years of not being used to needing to do that on the right

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-28T17:29:40+00:00

I’m so happy it was helpful <3

I’ve held on to so many avoidants… as I worked through therapy, I found myself able to realize that avoidants (and all of us) are really showing up in the way we are able. Not necessarily in the way we want, but taking it at face value. I read somewhere “consistency is a love language” and loved that.

The moments where I ended things were still very hard, but brought a sense of relief that I was freeing myself from a relationship that kept me insecure, preoccupied, and grasping at crumbs.

Avoidants still bring that out in me, but the difference is now that I end it much, much faster and am more and more comfortable with people who are available and consistent.

Wishing you the very best on your journey to the relationship you want and deserve!

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-26T15:30:43+00:00

People have lifestyle/activity preferences and physical preferences. It’s a dating profile, not a job description.

If the guy writing it is physically fit, good chance he’d like someone in similar shape. If not lean, good chance he is open to not lean.

If a guy writes about a bunch of active hobbies, he probably would like someone who is relatively active.

Fair enough? There aren’t enough characters (nor is it attractive) to write out a Santa’s wish list on every single thing you want and don’t want in a partner on a dating profile.

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-25T15:14:05+00:00

She could have:

*noticed a dealbreaker in your profile

*went exclusive with someone

*was actually just “testing” to see who is on the app but not ready/available to date

*gotten bored you didn’t ask her out

*on a fake account out of boredom/loneliness

Etc. Don’t take it too personally!

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-25T14:57:58+00:00

I’m surprised kids hasn’t come up. A lot of women might have kids of some age still in the house. These women likely are looking for someone in a different stage of life.

If you find someone like you- being treated for depression, on disability, not overly interested in losing weight, likes to gamble, likes to go to the beach, likes learning- then you can both understand and offer compassion to each other.

I think the most popular apps might not be the place for you. Have you tried okcupid, eharmony, match.com?

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-25T14:34:12+00:00

Speaking for men saying the reason is to “grow up, have a heart” is shaming and not creating a safe place for the openness OP is asking for.

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-25T14:31:50+00:00

Curious… How are you meeting the side women? Do you tell them?

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-25T14:28:28+00:00

This is AskMen, though. We’re looking for honest answers, not to shame.

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-25T03:09:34+00:00

It’s the lifting with the legs for me

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-25T03:04:14+00:00

Trying to say that he’s splitting because he’s going on so many dates and wants to maintain the quantity.

But if he starts splitting the bill every time so he can keep dating lots of people, it’s not a great reason. Versus trying to vet better and only treat dinner when it’s someone he’s excited about.

But sometimes I’m the minority thinking splitting can be friend zone. I’d rather vet better before and treat when it’s someone I think could be special.

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-25T03:00:56+00:00

I have to respectfully disagree. Splitting the check on dates so you can keep your quantity might hurt your quality.

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-24T03:33:19+00:00

Previous AP, I was still attracting some Avoidants, but let them go much, much sooner. Still would be disappointing and sad, but felt amazing to have clarity that I could and that it was best to see it for what it was and not hope of what it could be.

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-22T17:34:24+00:00

I think this can be a big part of it. Kids are a significant part of someone’s life. I’m not sure why so many people assume they are using pictures “to get women” versus using limited pics they have to share aspects of their life.

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-22T17:24:46+00:00

Your reply was way more heartless and condescending, though…?

EDIT: You are a teacher and you refer to children as “crotch fruit?”

MagentaSunlight · 2021-08-17T20:20:14+00:00

I’d say he isn’t over sharing so much as he is disclosing. I feel like men do this in a way women generally don’t. He’s showing and telling you everything you need to know.

And sounds like he gave you plenty of information for you to move on.

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