18 days ago
TW 102: Office Setups & Upgrades
<h4>Kicking Off with a Familiar Chaos</h4>
- Michael and Damashe reflect on how their episodes often start mid-conversation instead of with a structured intro.
- Michael notes that this mirrors their real-life calls—jumping straight into discussions without formal greetings.
- New Layout: Desk now faces the room instead of the wall, giving a more executive feel.
- Tech & Workspace Adjustments:
- Boom Arm Swap: Back to the Rode boom arm for smoother, quieter adjustments.
- Microphone Change: Using the Beta 87A after stashing away the Earthworks mic.
- Acoustic Challenges: Removing boxes increased reverb—plans to install sound dampening panels.
- Networking Upgrade: Exploring Ethernet setup, possibly running cables through the attic.
- Additional Changes & Plans:
- Coin sorter and bill counter now have dedicated spots.
- New storage system for organizing cables and tools.
- Plans to mount wall cabinets for more space.
- Top Wish List Item: Better climate control—the office lacks central heating/AC, making it challenging in extreme weather.
- Garage Setup:
- Two-tier sit-stand desk (mostly used sitting).
- Logitech MX Keys keyboard, Mackie 1204FX mixer, and Vocaster 2 audio interface.
- OWC dock connects everything neatly.
- Living Room Workstation:
- Uses the DJI Wireless 2 Mic for portable calls and recordings.
- Primary workspace: the living room couch with his MacBook Pro and headphones.
- Recording process: Quickly reconnects his setup in the garage, ready to go in seconds.
- Audio Switching Just Works™:
- macOS now remembers and restores audio devices when reconnected—something that was unreliable in the past.
- No more manually resetting inputs and outputs after unplugging an interface.
- MacBook Battery Life = Game Changer (but we won’t say that)
- Long-lasting battery means less time tethered to power, more time working from anywhere.
- Damashe switched his personal and business lines to US Mobile, now offering:
- AT&T and Verizon network switching for better coverage.
- Unlimited data on a second line for free when both lines are on the same phone.
- Future dream: MacBooks with built-in cellular, making tethering a thing of the past.
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