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00:00 Intro
00:34 Microsoft released Office 2024 yesterday. What does everyone prefer for Office licensing? (Perpetual or subscription. ([link])
07:22 Behringer have announced the GRIND. Thoughts ? [link]
08:50 The Solidcom C1 Pro Roaming Hub supports communication for up to 20 headsets and six groups, with a range of about 1,640 feet, what's the cost and effectiveness compared to other similar solutions? [link]
13:13 What NAS will sync properly to our tape backup & to cloud service & offsite system with minimal overview & overhead?
Is there one that is included with the cost of the cloud backup & restore sys? Process over 25TB each day to these systems with Fuji
15:26 What microphones and headsets were they using at the debate, on stage and for the mini studios and field reporters at the debate pre/after show? Many looked the same but didn’t sound the same, so how did they do that?
17:49 What is a cheap option to bring NDI & NDI HX signals from several iPhones into different )HDMI inputs of an ATEM mini switcher? Maybe spare laptops using these (one per phone) each running NDI suite connected to ATEMS HDMI or other gears & devices?
20:54 Vegas Creative Software has announced Vegas Pro 22, the newest version of its NLE with AI-enhanced features. How does it stack up against the competitors like Resolve, FCP etc. [link]
25:10 Who had the best quality for their live reporting and studio coverage of the debates last night?
26:08 Teenage Engineering releases a lot of interesting stuff. Which of these is for you (or me) ? Yes, they look they are old skool calculators. Thoughts ? [link]
27:09 What is the longest distance I can have between an OWC ThunderBlade and an M3 Max MacBook Pro without sacrificing data transfer speed?
29:18 I'm taking a plunge and experimenting with the beta of Companion Cloud, has anyone else used this?
30:04 I found a lightly used Behringer X32 Compact for $700. Is this a good deal or should I steer clear and buy new instead?
32:45 There have been discussions of Behringer releasing a compact and rack version of the WING console. For those that use the X32, do you have any plans to upgrade?
34:28 Do you know that after installation of the new Insta360 Link controller software version 2.01 you can control Insta360 Link movement by your mobile phone? No need to buy the new Insta360 Link 2 cam for that. Now you know.
35:32 Anyone experienced issues with BM Desktop Video app?
After upgrading from 12.9 to 14.x, the Decklink in Sonnet Enclosure isn't recognized any more. In use with Win 11, vMix, Laptop, and ThunderBolt 3.
36:41 I want to make videos available to clients for a limited time. No downloading or copying. Which platform do you recommend? Ideally, I can vary how long people can access the video without having to make duplicate copies of it.
39:16 The QR code for the live fact-checking page from the network for the debate last night didn’t work for many, or became confusing. What happened to cause this and what would make it better in the future? Thanx
41:46 I must have missed this one. Thoughts on this microphone from Teenage Engineering?
43:20 It seems like core audio has been less than stable over the last 4 or 5 MacOS iterations. Is there a reason for this? Has Apple been working on it?
45:23 Alex it feels my question was missed but I was saying that we couldn’t get the live show in any way at the start, no audio, no YouTube. Was it uploaded later? This has happened with the daily show too & more than once. What tech fixes need to happen?
46:33 Sennheiser announces the new MD421 Kompakt. Thoughts? (yes, they changed the clip!!).
50:21 in the Apple iPhone event, Apple announced that the Voice Memos app will now have layers. So you recorded something, and now you go back to it add another "humm track" or acoustic guitar etc. Given it's audio night ? Anyone ?
52:36 What is the name of the editor plugin that re-syncs audio and video with drift? Thanks!
54:28 I no longer need my Monoprice Blackbird Pro 12U Quiet Rack. I’d like to give it away in exchange for removal from the second floor of my home. It weighs 150 pounds. Ideas?
57:10 What "reality tv show" has the best video, best audio, best editing and best production values?
57:32 What is the optimal setup for a Yoga, Nia or T'ai Chi class on zoom using a Sony ZV-E10 with lighting, lens, microphones, etc? Room is about 10 x 12.