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Category Archives: Audio Devices
Review: Blue Icicle USB and Mic Preamp
Over the years, I’ve blown through numerous USB and XLR microphones as the Coolness Roundup Podcast has changed and evolved. I settled on the Electrovoice RE-20 as my microphone of choice, but getting the signal into a computer has been … Continue reading
H1 Zoom: Great audio recorder for iPhone conversations, DSLR sound
Recording high-quality audio used to require thousands of dollars worth of bulky equipment. Starting August 20, you can get that quality for $100 in a size that fits the palm of your hand. I tested the Samson Zoom H1, and … Continue reading
Coolness Roundup #151: Android vs. iPhone
This week on the Show: Android, a new OS for cell phones is discussed Canon’s new EOS5D MKII camera brings the 1080p Robotic implants for the eye Archos 5 Internet Media Tablet reviewed New 256GB Solid State Drive announced All … Continue reading
Posted in Apple, Audio Devices, Camera, Clocks, DSLRs, Gadgets, Laptop, MP3 Player, Podcast, digital camera, iPhone
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Wood’s New VP of Internet TV: Netflix Set-Top Box in the Making?
Anthony Wood, best known for his creation of the digital video recorder, has now been appointed as the new Vice President of Internet TV. This leaves everyone questioning if Netflix will now come out with a set-top box that allows … Continue reading
Posted in Audio Devices, Movies, Television
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Microphone and Recorder All in One
HHB has introduced the FlashMic DRM85-C Microphone. DRM doesn’t mean Digital Rights Management, but rather Dynamic Mic Recorder. Built into this microphone is a 1GB Flash Memory drive that can hold up to 18 hours of audio. For podcasters and … Continue reading
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MP3 Lightcast Bringin’ the Good Times
Stoners and Hippies will love rocking out to Led Zeppelin and The Grateful Dead once more with the MP3 Lightcast. This is a little light projectors with 33 built in red, blue and green LEDs that when connected to your … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Audio Devices, LED, Lighting, MP3 Player, Music, Stephen
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Coolness Roundup e-mail Links
One of the e-mails the Gurus of Cool answered this week concerned the conversion of AAC (MP4) files into MP3s. In the show, Stephen offered several applications that can do the trick. Im Too WMA MP3 Converter AAC to MP3 … Continue reading
Posted in Audio Devices, MP3 Player, Music, iTunes
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Mead Makes Annoying Binder
The Trapper Keeper may have been hip in the 80s, but that crap won’t fly with those pretentious teens of today. Any student who wants to maintain credibility will need the Mead binder with a built in speaker allowing one … Continue reading
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New Sony Headphones
Sony rolled out three new headsets today ranging in price from $25 to $30. Of the three models, my favorite is the MDR-LE30LW that clip to your belt, and with a press of a button, both the headphones and audio … Continue reading
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Sonic Chair: Seat of Your Pants Music
The Sonic Chair really gets you into the music, because this cylindrical, hollow speaker lets you literally sit inside it. It looks like you’re sitting inside of a gigantic headphone ear cup.The best part: Its seat and backrest kick your … Continue reading
Posted in Audio Devices, Charlie, Music, Novelties, Speakers
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