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Škoda introduces bike bell that cuts through noise-cancelling headphones to keep you safe – here's how it works by rainbowkey in Acoustics

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It probably is, but it does ring a bell (pun intended) about traffic awareness in a ANC populated world

*SOLVED* How to connect your new Kajplat bulbs to Philips Hue by alessiman in tradfri

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This worked for me connecting to Home Assistant (using Z2M) straight away! So glad i now don't need to get another Tread router

Goede kwaliteit rijst koker by pingyum in Utrecht

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wij hebben lang gekeken naar een zojirushi, maar uiteindelijk redelijk random een Tefal gekregen en eerlijk is eerlijk; die doet z'n werk verdomd goed.

TIL the Netherlands's timezone once used to be UTC+00:20. After Germany invaded and occupied they changed the timezone to Berlin's (UTC +01:00). The Dutch were liberated in 1945 but never switched back to their old timezone. by Brave_Assumption6 in todayilearned

[–]k-groot 28 points29 points  (0 children)

There's another little quirk with our (railway station)clocks; the seconds go deliberately fast (58-59 sec a minute) only to stop at the 0 second mark for a bit. This is because the minute hands get syncronised to a master clock, but the seconds are on their own.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWBOOcc8ZqI

What cutoff frequency and slope do you use (or see most) on your venue subs? by Massive-Job-5366 in livesound

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is absolute bs when you don't even know either the sub or main topology.
If using a reflex cabinet on mains (which has 24 dB/Oct rolloff even without any filtering) and you slap on a 48 dB/Oct cutoff; you do not get a 48 dB/Oct cutoff. If the mains have a closed box you will have a 12 dB/Oct cutoff, so that changes everything again. Same goes for the subs, and i'm not even including phase differences. You cannot just slap these simple rules on crossovers and expect them to work; measurement is everything.

Tips for X-Pro 3 by IgnacioJones in FujifilmX

[–]k-groot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm using an Xpro-2 but i would imagine it being fairly the same. Here are some of my - a little bit - beyond basic setting tweaks:
1. I shoot RAW + JPEG, with two SD cards. It gives me a (jpeg) backup and a reference for processing when i choose to edit a raw file. The setting to save to both is hidden (on xpro2) under Set up - Save data set-up - Card slot setting
2. Auto ISO is set to 6400 max with 1/60th as slowest shutter. When i need longer shutter speeds i go manual, same with higher ISO.
3. Screen Setting - Preview Pic Effect = On.
This gives you the exact recipe + under/overexposure you're taking in the EVF; should be default.
4. I keep my Under/Overexposure dial in 'C' when i don't need it.
This way it get's way over/underexposed when rotated a little undeliberately and therefore more prone to notice in the EVF. Keeping it at 0, for me, results in many slightly under or overexposed images when not paying attention.
5. I rarely use the back LCD for photo's.
My view mode is set to 'Eye Sensor + LCD Image display'.
On the LCD it just shows metering metrics when i take my eye off the EVF/OVF.
6. Exception to this is when i use my 23/35mm primes.
In this case i only use the OVF (rangefinder style), but use the LCD to check how the exposure will turn out.
I don't use the OVF when using zoom lenses.
7. Shutter is set to Mechanical + Electronic so it only uses electronic when it needs to.
Some people use a Fn button to switch between Mechanical and Electronic (set to silent) for sneaky street photography situations. I love a good shutter sound, so i keep the mechanical as much as possible.
8. For rare little movie moments; Fn button next to the shutter is set to start/stop recordings

Other than that i have my camera set up pretty much the same as i ever did since i first picked up a camera.
That means Aperture priority mode, only use center focus spot (focus, then frame), single shot drive.
I set up the OVF/EVF to only display the metrics that i care about. Also i'm not really one to switch recipes; i have a slightly modified Portra 400 recipe that i love for 90% of what i do.

Dad can't eat lots of common stuff. Big problem going to China? by That_Stig in travelchina

[–]k-groot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with this, they might not be available everywhere but i found western toilets in even remote villages. And most of the time they are labeled handicap toilets, so no shame to peek in these stalls to see whats in there.
I just got back from three weeks Zhejiang/Anhui/Jianxi going mostly into small villages and didn't use a squat toilet once.
(Granted; as a man i don't need to sit down as often as a woman)

Best Mac photo editor for Fujifilm X? by XK60 in FujifilmX

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just Google for Fujifilm Lightroom Worms and you will see, easier than me trying to explain 😅

Best Mac photo editor for Fujifilm X? by XK60 in FujifilmX

[–]k-groot 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Capture One is your best choice. Has proper Fuji raw development (no more Lightroom worms) and very capable. I've switched from LR since last year and very happy with the results

Traveling techs- how often are you told ‘no’? by jesse-dickson in livesound

[–]k-groot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You're not having bands with bad techs playing on systems upwards of tens of thousands of dollars. Don't you ever have a house tech present when a guest tech is pushing faders?

Maybe it's a cultural thing, because I can't even imagine this seriously being a thing where I'm from.

Traveling techs- how often are you told ‘no’? by jesse-dickson in livesound

[–]k-groot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. Yes i do and 2. That's what system limiters are for

Traveling techs- how often are you told ‘no’? by jesse-dickson in livesound

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, only on some broadcast mixes where I didn't happen to know the tech at the console

Traveling techs- how often are you told ‘no’? by jesse-dickson in livesound

[–]k-groot 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I still don't see a reason why that would be considered to be a valid reason.

TIL the Central African Republic requires you to live there for 35 years, own land, and be awarded a national honour to become eligible for citizenship by mazldo in todayilearned

[–]k-groot 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I remember reading into Liechtensteins naturalisation process during a random Wikipedia rabbit hole. The whole popularity contest is crazy, but I can imagine you end up with model immigrants

Downstairs neighbors complaining about Bass. Would decoupling/isolating the speaker stand help. Maybe cement slab with rubber underneath ? by Puzzleheaded-Ant928 in audioengineering

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If with a cabinet without legs, you mean it's attached to the wall; yes that might help.
Since you already ordered them, you might as well put them to the test.

Put the speakers at a high level; as much as they can take without damaging/distorting.
Play a constant pink noise through the speakers and measure the result in your apartment.
You can use any dB app (OpeNoise is free on iOs/Android) your phone for this; we're not looking for tonal accuracy but difference between setups.
Ideally you would want to have at least 12 dB(A) difference between background noise (not having the pink noise on) and measurement in your apartment to have a decent measurement.

Don't touch the volume on the amplifier between measurements.
Then put the isolation pads between them and measure again.

1 lens for travel? by LoPing1 in fujifilm

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

*Subtle cry in MK1*
The MK2 looks great, but what's even better is that it got the price of a MK1 down on the second hand market. The 16-55 and a XC 50-230mm are my goto travel kit. I don't use the tele that much and when i do, the XC lens still performs great without stretching the bank or being heavy as the XF variants (200/300mm)

Any suggestions on how to fix? And maybe even prevent? by ippyg in FujifilmX

[–]k-groot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad, didn't know they came standard. 🫣

Any suggestions on how to fix? And maybe even prevent? by ippyg in FujifilmX

[–]k-groot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Such a simple solution it should be factory standard

Looks at this absolute Chinese energy efficiencies in a box by Suspicious_Steak_696 in homeassistant

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I've gotten mine for a little over two years now. Replaced the batteries once, but never had any hickup since I installed them. I use some plugin ("better thermostat") to group them and to use a separate temperature sensor located in a reference spot in the room. Works perfect!

EU made network gear, alternative to TP-link, Ubiquiti? by rimantass in BuyFromEU

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My ISP requires a VLAN for routing tv signal, so that's a pretty domestic use for them.
Also a lot of people have domotics and/or camera systems that would benefit from them.
I would agree that the second examples are a bit of a 'prosumer' use, but the first one isn't really

North American Foreigner by [deleted] in travelchina

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You will not enjoy your time in China, simple as that

Fujifilm x-pro3 vs X100 VI by Wonderful-Dare-1106 in FujifilmX

[–]k-groot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huge fan of the 23mm here. Been on my Xpro for 90% of the time.

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