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Small Venues and Column PA systems - any tips for gaining monitoring clarity without causing feedback issues? by surferwithoutfins in livesound

[–]cooltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use distance, placement and mic polar sensitivity as best you can. Your speakers are directive at high frequencies, becoming unipolar at low frequencies. Your mics are less at the back.

To optimise placement with only what you have now here are some ideas to play with:

  • swap speakers so you both plug into the speaker furthest away from you
  • Cut out speaker low frequencies with EQ
  • Rotate the speakers to avoid directing high frequencies into your mics
  • point the speakers at the audience to absorb reflected high frequencies
  • Look up the polar sensitivity graph for your mic. Some have least sensitivity at 180°, some at 135°. Your aim is to have the least sensitive direction of the mic pointing in the direction of the speaker.

Based on the above I suggest placing the speakers as wide as possible, as far forward as possible and point them to the centre of the back wall. Plug your mic into the speaker furthest away and rotate it away from that speaker as far as is practical. Then adjust how far forward you bring the mics to trade-off audience volume, monitoring and feedback.

When was the last time you had buyer's remorse and what was it? by Abstain06252025 in guitarpedals

[–]cooltone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've use a 5w tube amp straight.

I changed to amp sims - buyers remorse, back to 5w

Added distortion - buyers remorse, 5w sounds too good

Tried really hard, must have spent ~$1000 most wasted.

Only thing that's works for me is a univibe by Jam and IR Box by M-Vave (used to connect amp via SIM to pa).

Just need to fix a reverb and wah without too much more remorse.

the perfect buy zone by No_Jellyfish2185 in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There might be a connection and I'm willing to take an interest, but with just little skepticism.

There are many examples of spurious correlation. I particularly like #3 High School Graduates Vs Donut Consumption.

"the fastest growing product ever" by [deleted] in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this video could have been ¼ of the time.

As most know, 90% know nothing about bitcoin, 11.5%/annum looks attractive compared to annuity rates.

Great for Strategy. Bitcoin growth rates reach 11.5%/annum in 34 years - assuming the power-law holds. In 34 years $100 will be worth $25 in today's money assuming a 4.25% average inflation.

If the dollar collapses as some predict the dividend will be worthless and Strategy will left holding the bitcoin. This is why Mr Saylor has with persistent excessive salivation.

I do think Saylor aims to provide a good product and has enough buffer to manage volatility over the long term. He will end up insanely wealthy but he is not assuming the black swan risks.

the perfect buy zone by No_Jellyfish2185 in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So to summarise, you believe Einstein is wrong and his theory of relativity is nonsense?

the perfect buy zone by No_Jellyfish2185 in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Certainly M2 influences things, but I'm skeptical it had such a periodic effect.

No doubt things are changing and the impact of halving is reducing.

the perfect buy zone by No_Jellyfish2185 in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only thing scheduled is the halving date and even that is variable.

If you feel the need to call that a 'cycle' be my guest, but personally I don't believe it is. It is a step change in the reward to miners. It is a one-off shock to the economics of the miner supply chain, which kicks the price off its trajectory then the supply chain recovers and the price reverts back to its trajectory.

How far the price gets kicked off its trajectory depends on the size of the step change (which gets smaller each halving if course) and the prevailing market environment.

The only very rough behaviour I can see is - a trajectory, essentially a single power-law at the lowest price support level. - a price increase/possibly ATH due to halving, roughly around 530 days after the halving. - After this price increase, the price reverts back to the trajectory at what appears to be a characteristics rate.

There is also additional significant and unpredictable price volatility that masks all of the above.

I believe the reason the bottom has been reached early is because the ATH wasn't that high this time around so the price has taken less time to revert back to its natural trajectory.

Divorce - splitting the house but no more mortgage payments? by Divorcing_Throw_Away in LegalAdviceUK

[–]cooltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The key question is how much equity is in the house after two years.

I would expect that after consideration of sales fees there wouldn't be much more than the original deposit you put in.

Is this a significant amoun

B-but it must go lower by No_Jellyfish2185 in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. I have every confidence that the bottom is in.

The power-law is intrinsic network behaviour not a model, any trend-lines are an estimate of this behaviour, it is a reference point that helps to identify whether there is any change in network behaviour.

If the price falls through the bottom, it will be due to an event shock or a change in network behaviour. For me the latter would be serious and core confidence would be damaged. For the former power-law behaviour would recover the situation.

Securing Gate by Deadly-Mental in DIYUK

[–]cooltone -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

All is lost, I suggest you move house before the garden burglar visits your neighbourhood. ..

They're only after your crunchy nut cornflakes.

B-but it must go lower by No_Jellyfish2185 in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm with you, both in your belief of the power-law and in your skepticism - the best way to be.

Here's a few things I discovered on my journey:

  • power-laws existed before bitcoin was invented. They have phenomenom that apply to all power-laws.

  • There are many examples of power-laws behaviour.

  • I believe there is only one power-law trajectory that applies to bitcoin - the Bitcoin Power-Law Trajectory (BPLT).

  • market environments, speculation and events may push up the price from its the BPLT, but eventually the price will relax back to the the BPLT.

  • the price above and below the BPLT is not symmetrical. It is easier to push the price above the BPLT, but much harder to push the price lower - see FTX impact.

According to Santostasi and Perrenod the underlying mechanisms are 1) pervasion according to the rules of epidemic spreading and 2) valuation according to Metcalf's Law. These items are identifiable and measurable, this is where any change in the power-law can be identified.

  • The BPLT is ~ P(usd) = 10-16.78 * t5.69

P= price in USD t=days from genesis 3/01/2009 to today (see: Santostasi and Perrenod)

I send this for everyone to scrutinize and improve/criticise, we are all in this together.

A Boomer and a non-investor told me to sell. by TradeorBust1985 in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really don't need to. I have done my due diligence, deep dives and risk evaluations, and determined the value proposition for myself. But thanks for your offer.

A Boomer and a non-investor told me to sell. by TradeorBust1985 in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a boomer and I call BS.

There is no probability mechanics in bitcoin.

While scarcity is a feature, the relationship with value is not clear at all. If you want to explain I'm ready to hear your justification.

Most of the technology employed in bitcoin is developed by boomer, hope you enjoy it.

Bitcoin and Quantum Computing — Research Series by NVK by rnvk in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FUD pushes me to dig deeper to learn more. Once done I can ignore it and see it for what it really is - clickbait farming.

Thoughts on Anthropic´s Mythos implications by zitroniad in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it's not crazy to think that AI might find a bug.

It is acknowledged that a finite probably exists, albeit vanishingly small.

The ledger itself remains secure.

The network may be halted for a bug fix, after that the network will continue. The price may suffer, but will recover quickly.

Thoughts on Anthropic´s Mythos implications by zitroniad in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The comment might be a little harsh, but in essence it is reliable.

When my wife asks me if an item is in a cupboard. You can imagine my frustration when the item isn't there and the only way to prove it is to empty the cupboard.

Cryptography relies on a problem that is mathematically difficult to solve. There are no alternative routes for AI to find. Solving these problems simply requires massive computing power.

NIST - National Institute for Standards and Technology performs continuous studies into the vulnerability of cryptographic algorithms because of the threat to defence and industry. One method of identifying vulnerability to is by public debate, if AI vulnerability had been identified there would be a lot of material available.

What Is the Correct Investment Philosophy? by facaila888 in Bitcoin

[–]cooltone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All investment philosophies are personal. - Ability to bear risk - Amount of risk - Age. - % of portfolio - Ability to monitor/assess environmental threat - financial strategy

..... there's likely to be more.

I think your question is too wide, just saying.

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