Recent content by Bryce Demar

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    Need a way to set custom timers on andriod for training routine.

    Hello, I am needing a way to have the following happen with a timer/alarm. Start Timer - Wait 5 mins - Notify me 5 mins is up with a sound - Wait 30 Seconds - Notify me 30 seconds is up - Wait 2 Mins - Notify me 2 mins is up. I need the part after the 5 minute timer to loop 4 times...
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    What type of desktop microphone would be best for use with open headphones/noisy enviroment?

    I currently own a blue snowball, not the best I know. I have owned a pair of sennheiser hd598's for some time now and I have zero plans of going back to closed ear headphones. Of course I get a stream of complaints from people i'm in a voice chat with about them being able to hear my...
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    Dolby Surround Headphones vs Audiophile grade Cans?

    Hello, I a big newbie to audio overall and am planning on purchasing some Sennheiser HD 598's. I currently own a Corsair Vengeance 2100 headset. I found that only gaming headphones ever mention surround. I enjoy my 2100's but want something more open and airy so that's why i'm upgrading in...
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    Looking to upgrade Headphones looking for recommendations (Read Description)

    First things first i'm not an audio enthusiast. Im very very new to audio so I don't need anything super expensive. Hello, I am looking to upgrade to a real pair of headphones and am looking for some recommendations. Here's some basic criteria. +Over Ear Fit. +Open Back. +Need to be light and...
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    Do headphones exist that isolate noise but don't cancel noise? (Read Description)

    I record videos for YouTube and have been considering upgrading my headphones. Due to me recording I need to be able to hear my own voice but I also dont want noise from my game to be picked up by my mic. Do any headphones exist that dont have any external sound isolation but still prevent...
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    VP9 codec + YouTube questions. (Read Description)

    Hello, I am relatively new to video capture, encoding and compression. I am constantly collecting information on what codecs and render/encode settings people use on their YouTube videos with the hope of finding out the best possible combination of codecs and settings to use that will result in...
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    I keep hearing a random sound from my computer and i'm scared :(

    Ok well i was kidding. i know this isn't enough info but nothing has chaned on my pc for quite some time but I keep hearing this sound randomly. I managed to record the paranormal figure speaking out to me! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnkARyRld9U&feature=youtu.be (Its the sound i keep...
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    Does rendering a lossless file using the same lossless codec decrease quality?

    I record videos with dxtory in 1080p30 but have been wanting to upgrade to 60fps capture. I use the lagarith lossless codec but just can't capture in 1080p60 unless i purchase another hard drive and raid it with the one i already have (WD Black 1tb) to improve write speeds. I render my videos...
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    Looking for a reasonably priced performance laptop.

    Hello, I am fairly knowledgeable with desktops but I have never been very interested in laptops. Up until recently i have had not one need for a laptop. But now that I do i would like to ask the members of Tom's hardware community's opinion on what laptops they recommend. Below are some guide...