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Consumers Guide to Buying a Microphone

Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by Nicólas Crognali.

Are you an audiophile? If you are, you’re not alone. There are tons of people just like you, always striving to find new and exciting entertainment through the use of audio. If you aren’t, you might find an even greater enjoyment through the art of tweaking a recording. A lot of different questions can arise when you’re trying to buy a new microphone. With so many different options, such as condenser microphones and dynamic microphone, it is often common to be lost in a sea of consumer options.

The first barricade you must break is the art of budgeting. The quality of your microphone will vary with how much you are willing to spend. You can spend $10 or even $1000 on buying a microphone that is right for you. For the common user though, a simple Logitech Silver USB desktop microphone from Newegg will serve the purpose.

This article won’t teach you everything you need to know about setting up a home studio, but it will give you an idea of what to look for when buying a microphone.

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4 Free iPhone Apps to Download and Read Ebooks

Posted on 18. Nov, 2009 by Aminul Islam Sajib.

If you like to read, don’t mind ebooks and have an iPhone, your choices of software to read your ebooks on the go is constantly expanding.  One of the downsides is that a lot of those applications cost money.  Well, at LostInTechnology, we like to tell you about useful software that is often free.  Today is one of those days.

We are going to let you know about 4 free iPhone apps that will let you read Ebooks wherever you go and whenever you want.

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Kyle’s Quick Picks: Bioshock

Posted on 06. Oct, 2009 by Kyle Judkins.

About a month ago, I announced the new post series, Kyle’s Quick Picks.  To give you a quick refresher, these posts will recommend a gadget, game or any piece of tech that I personally recommend.  My recommendation for this post is the game, Bioshock.

Bioshock is one of the best games I’ve ever played, and it is one of the first games I’ve played that felt like a work of art.  A lot of games are fun, but this game really drew me in with the music, art direction and story.

The game is an fps/rpg hybrid that centers around the underwater city of Rapture.  Rapture was built to be the perfect society, but of course, everything goes wrong.  I can’t say enough about how great the game is and how much I look forward to the sequel that is coming out early next year.

Bioshock is available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.  If you were wondering about the action figure at the top, it’s a Big Daddy from the game that I got that from the limited edition, and it was one of the best special edition addons I’ve seen so far.

Have you played Bioshock?  What did you think?

The links in this post are Amazon affiliate links that make money to help support this blog.

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Review: Logitech Harmony 659 Universal Remote

Posted on 24. Sep, 2009 by Bryan.Castleberry.

The other day I was surfing around Amazon, and I saw a Logitech Harmony universal remote used for around $45. I’ve always thought they were pretty neat, so I spent about oh.. 3 seconds thinking about it.. and then it was on its way. I’ve always thought spending more than $20 for a universal remote was a bit ludicrous, but I must say I see the appeal now that I’ve had a few days to customize and use this remote.

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Kyle’s Quick Picks: August 29, 2009

Posted on 29. Aug, 2009 by Kyle Judkins.

At LostInTechnology, we try to bring you the best and most relevant information about technology.  I am always trying to bring on new writers and expand the site to cover more and more information.  With that expansion, I like to experiment and try new things.

Today, I’m introducing a new series called “Kyle’s Quick Picks.”  In this series of posts, I am going to be recommending gadgets, games, software or any tech product that I currently own, have owned or have used in the past.  This will let you learn more about my favorite gadgets and give you a few ideas of the next ones you want.

I will be using Amazon affiliate links to link to the product.  If you buy any of the products I recommend, I will receive a small percentage of the sale.  Any extra income I get helps me grow the site and keep making it better for all of my readers.  I look forward to sharing my picks and getting your feedback.  Let’s get to the first pick.

The Pick

My first recommendation are my Sennheiser HD-555 audiophile headphones.  These headphones had been on my wish list for about 3 years before I finally got them, and they were worth the wait.

They are the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever worn, because they go completely around your ears, and the ear pads are covered in velour.  These are definitely some luxury headphones.

I mostly use these headphones for gaming, but I also use them to listen to music on my iPod and at the computer.  Either way, these headphones provide great sound quality and performance.  Another great feature is the ability to replace the cord if it ever gets chewed up by your dog or caught in the vacuum.  This way you can make sure they last you a long time.

Conclusion

These headphones are definitely a great investment and are durable enough to hang around for a long time.  What headphones do you use?

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