I have always said that you don't need to buy an expensive mic to sound good on stream and I still stand by that, but for a long time, I really didn't think the SM7B was particularly special. I thought it was mostly hype, bragging rights, and really more about the look than actually being … Continue reading I was wrong about the SM7B… sort of
Why Xbox controllers are bad and how Microsoft can fix it
I originally posted this on Reddit almost a year ago, but, since then Microsoft has released the Series X/S with a new(ish) controller that has the same problem, so I figured it would be worth posting it here for some additional visibility. Maybe one day someone at Microsoft will see it and actually want to … Continue reading Why Xbox controllers are bad and how Microsoft can fix it
Razer Wolverine Tournament vs Ultimate: what’s different?
With the global pandemic keeping me at home, I've had a lot more time to play video games. After getting tired of Microsoft's consistent failures with Elite controllers, I decided to venture out to the scary world of third party controllers and have fallen in love with the Razer Wolverine Tournament Edition. I also recently … Continue reading Razer Wolverine Tournament vs Ultimate: what’s different?
Audio basics for streamers part 3: levels, filters, and effects
Last time we wrapped up our look at the hardware components; in this post, we're going to wrap up by looking at what you can do in OBS (and probably other software) to enhance that signal with some finishing touches. First things first, let's talk about levels, which means that we actually need to step … Continue reading Audio basics for streamers part 3: levels, filters, and effects
Audio basics for streamers part 2: preamps, mixers, and interfaces
Last time, we took a look at the different types of microphones and some specific models you might use. We're going to gloss over cables (because you should always get a quality one) and skip to the next part of the signal chain: preamps, mixers, and interfaces. I'm grouping these all together because a lot … Continue reading Audio basics for streamers part 2: preamps, mixers, and interfaces
Audio basics for streamers part 1: microphones
It seems like every day there is a Reddit post asking for advice on fixing an audio problem. What mic should I use? What mixer? How do I get rid of background noise? But most of the advice I see offered is... well, let's just say it means well. Usually, someone suggests spending a lot … Continue reading Audio basics for streamers part 1: microphones
Starting soon!
That's what they always say, right? Sadly, almost immediately after I decided I was going to start streaming on Twitch more regularly, I caught bronchitis and am really not fit for appearing on camera. But soon!
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