Key Takeaways The Audio-Technica AT2040USB is a reliable and easy-to-use microphone for podcasting or streaming, with exceptional noise-cancellation capabilities. The microphone has a professional appearance and is made of sturdy metal for durability. The setup is simple, with plug-and-play functionality and no need for external power or software. However, it may not capture subtle nuances and requires an external headphone amplifier. Are you a podcaster or streamer searching for a high-quality dynamic USB microphone? You may want to consider the Audio-Technica AT2040USB, which is packed with great features. I had the opportunity to test out one of these microphones, and…
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Today, August 26is Women’s Equality Day. Separate from International Women’s Day in March, Women’s Equality Day celebrates strides in furthering the equality of women everywhere. The day was created to commemorate women gaining the right to vote in America on August 26, 1920. While there have been many strides in equality in the 83 years since women have gained the right to vote in this country, there is still work to be done and part of Women’s Equality Day is acknowledging this fact. Here’s everything you need to know about the holiday, including its history and various ways to celebrate…
The best Labor Day TV sales of 2023 are shaping up to be epic. Several retailers are putting their best TV deals out early, days before Labor Day, which falls on Monday, Sep. 4. Football season starts Sept. 7 and quite a few upcoming boxing matches are on the horizon as well. On top of that, this season’s fall TV lineup will drop new episodes for viewers. That said, now is one of the best times of the year to buy a TV. One standout deal at Best Buy knocks 50% off the 48-inch LG A2 Series OLED TV, dropping…
Smartphones have become a huge part of our daily lives. They’re everywhere. We use them for communication, entertainment and work, but these pocket-sized computers can do more than meets the eye.The technology website ZDNet has found some lesser-known things that your phone can do. Smartphones are versatile so when there’s something new I can learn that might make my life easier, I’m all about it. Check out a few ideas I stumbled across.LOOK: HERE ARE 5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW YOUR SMARTPHONE CAN DOMeasure Distance and LevelMost modern smartphones have a gyroscope and accelerometer. These can be used, along with certain apps,…
Rotel has thoroughly updated its A10 and A11 integrated amplifiers and CD11 player to give them second-generation status. The fittingly named A10MKII, A11MKII and CD11MKII follow in the footsteps of other Rotel 14 Series components (namely the A12, A14 and CD14) which have spawned sequels over the past two years.The trio remains competitively priced in the budget-to-midrange market but benefits from upgrades to “critical components” and circuit design. The A10MKII amplifier, for example, supposedly features more than 65 component upgrades over the original, including in the power and amplifier gain stages, in the name of improved performance. The Class AB,…
Scores of Arkansans gathered in Little Rock this month for a Christian worldview conference organized by the Arkansas-based Family Council.The two-day Foundations of Truth Summit featured a number of local and national speakers.Joseph Backholm, senior fellow for biblical worldview and strategic engagement at the Washington-based Family Research Council, spoke about “What it means to have a Christian worldview.” Owen Strachan, provost and research professor of theology at Grace Bible Theological Seminary in Conway, focused on “Empowering change: Equipping the pastors and leaders.”Worldviews are neither new nor exclusive to any particular group, according to Jerry Cox, the Family Council’s founder and…
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Relaxation Massage & Music What can be better than plugging in your Mac, turning on your favorite songs, and just unwinding your mind from a troubled day? However, such perfection may be totally destroyed if you hear the wrong sound, which may quickly happen if the songs are in MP3 format, which causes them to lose their goodness. A true music lover will always prefer FLAC to MP3, as it doesn’t lose the quality of the sound. If you have experienced the same problem, we are glad to help you with the choice of the best flac player, which will…
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsPolished softwareOutstanding audio qualityEasy to useConsSerious listeners will want to add an external DACNo support for DSD audioBuild quality is just OKOur VerdictThe WiiM Pro is the best way for most people to stream audio to their home audio systems and can be a solid foundation for a multi-room audio system. The WiiM Pro is an outstanding device for adding streaming capabilities to a home audio system or even just a set of powered speakers, delivering musical performances comparable to units that cost at least four times as much. The $149 box takes care of streaming…
Get the T3 newsletter! All the best features, news, tips and great deals to help you live a better life through technology Thank you for signing up to T3. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. About two years ago, Bose released the QuietComfort 45 headphones and they’ve been hard to beat ever since. In fact, they’re the best noise-cancelling headphones for travel and that’s something I stand by…