Topic: Motu

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open episode 1417 of the No Agenda Show, broadcasting from Dallas, Texas, in FEMA Region 6. Curry describes the technical challenges of setting up a mobile hotel studio using a Motu audio interface and minimal cabling. The hosts discuss the lack of furniture in modern "W Hotel" style accommodations and observe the demographic diversity of Dallas compared to Austin.

A host describes successfully installing Linux Mint on a Microsoft Surface Go, noting significant performance improvements over Windows. The discussion details plans to migrate the entire "No Agenda" studio to a Linux-based environment. Technical challenges regarding the MOTU audio interface and the use of "Wine" to run Windows-specific server software are explored.

The hosts critique the Windows 10 File Explorer for its tendency to automatically optimize folders for specific media types, which disrupts file management. Technical details are shared regarding a new hardware setup featuring a Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) audio interface. This device provides digital signal processing for EQ and compression, replacing a more expensive Universal Audio setup that required complex Thunderbolt adapters.