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Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1380 of the No Agenda show on September 9, 2021. Curry broadcasts from Texas Hill Country while Dvorak joins from Northern Silicon Valley. A brief discussion ensues regarding the physical discomfort caused by wearing a new pair of Audio Technica headphones for an extended period.
A review of new audio equipment features the Audio-Technica M50x headphones and the upcoming Tascam MixCast 4 console. The MixCast 4 is compared favorably to the Roadcaster Pro, specifically for its superior noise gating capabilities on USB and Bluetooth channels. The hosts invite Tascam to send a unit for professional testing and feedback.
Adam Curry broadcasts from the Whorehouse Studios in the Netherlands while John C. Dvorak joins from the Technology Expo at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dvorak describes his travel schedule and the gigabit line provided for the show. They discuss the technical setup, including Dvorak's use of an Audio-Technica 2020 microphone.
The program opens with a discussion regarding technical audio issues as one host inadvertently spoke into the back of an Audio Technica AT2020U microphone. They address the challenges of routing USB microphones through Skype and the necessity of replacing failed audio hardware. The hosts joke about their "award-winning" sound quality despite the initial tunnel-like acoustics.
