I got this mic for free—not as a review unit, but via a coupon code. I didn’t even want it, but I was buying some stuff on Amazon and there was a promo to get it for free, so it’s here. If you’re a creator on a budget of nothing or a hybrid worker whoContinue reading “Is a Free (or $22) Mic Worth Using?”
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M1 Max MacBook Pro After ONE YEAR Usage
My 14” M1 Max MacBook Pro arrived in the mail almost exactly a year ago. It’s been my daily driver ever since for everything from work, editing videos, streaming, and leisure. Was the M1 Max worth over $3,000? Is it everything I wanted it to be? Would I recommend such high specs for you? FindContinue reading “M1 Max MacBook Pro After ONE YEAR Usage”
How to be a Successful Content Creator (according to AI)
I used a tool called copy.ai to see what it thinks creators should do to be successful. The remainder of this post was written by AI—half of it is surprisingly good advice, while the rest ranges from mediocre to unintelligible to a seeming cry for help. Watch my video for how I got AI toContinue reading “How to be a Successful Content Creator (according to AI)”
My Overkill (yet low-friction) Video Production Workflow in OBS
This recording workflow is dumb, expensive, and overkill… but it’s mine. I have two 4K cameras plugged in to capture cards. I have an XLR setup with a Shure SM7B. I have lights I control with my Stream Deck. The nexus point for this all is my MacBook Pro running OBS. You’d think, OBS isContinue reading “My Overkill (yet low-friction) Video Production Workflow in OBS”
Do you NEED a Premium Mic? Shure SM7B vs. Elgato Wave 1 Microphone Comparison
The Shure SM7B is a gourmet burger, but the Wave 1 is In N Out. You’ll understand why at the end of the post. These Mics are Very Different… but used in similar ways The Shure SM7B is a Dynamic XLR microphone costing $399, while the Elgato Wave 1 is a USB condenser mic costingContinue reading “Do you NEED a Premium Mic? Shure SM7B vs. Elgato Wave 1 Microphone Comparison”
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