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TW130: Wireless Mics, Safer Phones, and Smarter Recording Setups

TW130: Wireless Mics, Safer Phones, and Smarter Recording Setups

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Michael and Damashe dig into real-world audio and workflow upgrades—why Cleanfeed’s aux routing can quietly reset, how the DJI wireless kit performs (32-bit float, monitoring quirks, accessibility gaps), and when handheld SM58s beat Beta 58s for live/hybrid rooms. Damashe talks through pre-ordering the Meta Oakley Vanguard (and why the Seeing AI partnership nudged him), then shares first-hand notes from flashing GrapheneOS on a Pixel—eSpeak’s direct-boot advantage, practical setup caveats, and who this is actually for. Plus: Zoom H6 Studio vs. H6 Essential (hello, physical gain knobs), Windows 10 life support via ZeroPatch, and a simple plan to keep UTM links consistent when you reshare site content.

Highlights
  • Cleanfeed gotcha: Aux output mapping can revert when a guest reconnects—double-check before relying on a backup/stream path.
  • DJI Wireless notes: dual TX, on-unit recording, 32-bit float, line-out monitoring; menu accessibility is limited.
  • Live sound choice: SM58 handhelds for forgiving pickup and crowd control; add disposable windscreens for shared mics.
  • Zoom H6 Studio: larger XY mics, physical gain knobs, 32-bit float or 16/24-bit mode, clearer layout for quick tweaks.
  • GrapheneOS on Pixel: open-source, stronger posture; you’ll need sighted help during install; eSpeak enables speech at boot.
  • Meta Oakley Vanguard: interest driven by Access API and Seeing AI tie-in—buy for what it does now, not just potential.
  • Remote event tip: Always get an off-site listener to sanity-check your mix; in-room monitoring can mislead.
  • UTM consistency: Prefer a simple builder (inside WP or a script) so source/medium names stay uniform over time.
  • Win10 after EOL: Consider ZeroPatch if you must stay put—but be cautious online regardless.
Rough Chapters
  • 00:00 Cleanfeed aux routing & backup recording
  • 04:30 DJI Wireless kit: hardware tour & monitoring
  • 17:45 Meta Oakley Vanguard pre-order & Access API musings
  • 28:50 Zoom H6 Studio vs. H6 Essential
  • 39:05 SM58 wireless set & live-room strategy
  • 45:35 Remote sound-check best practices
  • 47:00 Double Tap appearance & misc. follow-ups
  • 50:00 Windows 10 options (ZeroPatch)
  • 54:40 GrapheneOS setup, eSpeak, and security takeaways
  • 1:08:15 UTM link-building idea for consistent sharing

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