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Recently got a Logitech Lift, was excited about the multiple device feature. I already had a MX keyboard using a Bolt receiver, so I figured I'd place the receiver that came with the mouse on my second computer, and I could move my mouse from room to room and switch from the two receivers.

When I connected it to the second computer using Logi Options+, it automatically went for Bluetooth rather than connecting to the keyboard's Bolt receiver, and I can't find an obvious way to change it.

So my first basic question is, can you only pair the Logitech Lift (and presumably other products using Bolt receivers) to only one Bolt receiver? And the switching feature only works for Bluetooth connections?

Which, if so, kind of sucks, as I presume the Bolt receiver gets a better 'reception' than Bluetooth with higher accuracy and lower latency. (But correct me if I'm wrong.) And if you can switch between several Bluetooth connections, I don't understand why you couldn't switch between several Bolt receivers – but maybe there is some hardware limitation I'm not aware of.

... but if it is possible, how do I do it? How can I get Logi Options+ to connect the mouse to the Bolt receiver specifically, on the computer that has the MX keyboard?

Thanks!

Having a bit of G.A.S. and I'm considering a TE KO II (128 MB model) since they're currently on sale at 30% off retail price.

... but there's also the Roland Aira Compact P-6, and I already have a few of the other Airas.

I haven't seen these compared too much. Why would one be a better purchase over the other? Any pros/cons or killer features worth pointing out on either unit?

(I have a Korg Volca Sample 2, which is a lot of fun, but recording and transferring samples is a hassle, the sequences are pretty short, and the memory is pretty hecking low. On the pricier side, I have a MPC Key 37, which I really need to sit down and learn one day soon... But it seems to be more of a professional work station, and less pick-up-and-live-jam.)

Didn't know where else to post it, so coming here! Stumbled over this channel recently: https://www.youtube.com/@DETOX_FITNESS_HEALTH_WELLNESS

All the videos are white text on black background, zero audio, the text is mostly the same, and channel is overall a mix of semi-related words. It started posting four-ish years ago. Some videos have positive comments from other odd channels (but I saw one that seemed "real"), though none as blatantly odd as this one.

I'm guessing it's some sort of bot channel? And that the hope is to get enough traffic for monetization, maybe? And they're part of some bot network, so other bot channels know to interact with each other, maybe? Just speculating and trying to make sense of what this is. Would love to hear other thoughts, from others who might be more familiar with weird YouTube channels and trends.

Thanks!

Just wondering, if you buy any of RedLetterMedia's films/collections at https://redlettermedia.vhx.tv/products, will you be able to download them – or are you only buying a license to stream the content on the website?

I'd like to put The Recovered on my home media server, but can't do that if it can't be downloaded after purchase.

Thanks!

For recording close proximity, low to moderate volume sound effects (like pouring liquid, fabric crumpling, water boiling, box opening, pot stirring, door closing), would it be better to use the Line Audio CM4 or the Pluggy XLR?

So either a small diaphragm condenser microphone with a (slightly wide) cardioid pick-up pattern with -42 dB sensitivity and 16 dB‑A self-noise, or an omnidirectional microphone with -28 dB sensitivity and 14 dB-A self-noise.

I keep going back and forth when doing research. On the one hand, a cardioid pattern should reject more sounds that's not right in front of it. On the other hand, at close proximity there shouldn't be too much intrusive 'bleed' anyway, and you get less of the proximity effect with an omni microphone, and the higher sensitivity and lower self-noise should be better when recording lower volume sounds too.

The recorder itself would be a Zoom F3. Recordings would be mostly indoors in untreated rooms.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

If working with Resolve on different computers (on the same network), is there a way to have a shared sound library?

So that the cataloging remains the same, the same sounds having the same keywords, etc. (And of course, source file path would need to remain the same, I presume.)

Thanks!

Since I want to be able to work on projects in DaVinci Resolve across two different computers on the same network (where my DXP2800 is also located), I've started looking into some possible NAS options to help achieve this.

Does anyone have any experience doing this? Any suggestions, advice, recommendations?

Thanks!

I have a Logitech K330 keyboard + mouse combo. Nothing amazing, but works well enough for casual use.

But the mouse doesn't have any side-buttons, so I'm looking to change to something else, but ideally keeping the same dongle.

Could either the M705 and/or the M720 work and be compatible with the same dongle? Or would they need their own dongles? If they're not compatible with the K330 dongle, are there any other mice that would be?

Thanks!

I have Da Vinci Resolve Studio, and would like to work on the same projects on two different computers (laptop and stationary) within my home and home network.

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What are some good, easy(ish) ways to do this? How are you achieving this yourself, for any that are already doing this?

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I know I can of course export and import projects, but that becomes a hassle if I want to more casually swap around for shorter sessions.

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I do also have a UGREEN NAS (DXP 2800) and Google Drive cloud storage, which might add some more options on how to do this.

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Thanks!

I'm on the Pro Lite plan, which is limited to 3 sites. Which in theory is more than enough for me, as three published sites is pretty much exactly what I need.

But a problem is that even offline draft sites count as sites. So you can't really experiment with different templates and designs, see what works best, then publish whatever you settle on. You have to choose a template, fiddle with it, then choose whether to scrap your work so far and try a different template.

It's pretty frustrating. IMO the site limitation should be for published sites, and the limit for your own draft site designs should be larger.

Is there some workaround to this? Where you can try out and play around with multiple designs, before you settle on one to publish.

Thanks!

I'm looking for a proper HDMI splitter which can take a HDMI signal and send it to two separate sources simultaneously, with little to no latency.

A lot of them are deceptively mislabeled switchers, specifying the "splitter" can't display the signal on two screens at the same time.

Any suggestions would be great! Bonus if it also has added feature, like being able to embed audio from a separate source, but I'd be happy with just a functional splitter.

Playing Alan Wake 2 for the first time, think I'm close to the end of Saga, and I'm missing two case file points which I've likely just missed.

See the pictures for which two I'm missing.

If anyone knows where they can be found, that would be appreciated!

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Making my way through TMNT2012 and just watched Tale of Tiger Claw. Was super eager to learn more about their backstory, and 'cheated' by looking at the wiki page... only to learn she only appears in that single episode and we're left with no conclusion to her story?! 😱

So Alopex says Tiger Claw ruined her life, got them transformed, and possibly killed their parents.

But Tiger Claw says they stepped into a random dimensional portal where they got experimented upon, came back as mutants, couldn't go back to their normal lives, ended up turning to crime and becoming assassins... then Alopex just suddenly turned on him.

So their stories don't fully align. Best I can tell, either Tiger Claw isn't being truthful (he actually orchestrated everything), or Alopex has misunderstood or been manipulated by someone (someone wanting Tiger Claw dead feeding her lies about Tiger Claw being responsible for their abduction and their parents' death).

Any thoughts on this? I'm guessing there hasn't been any official answers from show runners?

I have a Pluggy XLR, and while I overall think it's very neat, it gets a bit noisy when when I'm recording quiet audio.

I was looking at alternatives (that don't get crazy expensive), and I was curious if the Line Audio Omni1 is any better. Does anyone have any experience with it? Would it be an upgrade compared to the Pluggy, or would it pretty much be the same – or worse?

Thanks! Would love to hear some thoughts and experiences.

I own the DXP2800 and I've been curious about synchronized folders and how exactly they can work – and not work. More specifically, if they can work over multiple devices.

I'm considering if the following would work:

I have a folder on my laptop of projects I'm actively working on. I make it synchronized on the NAS, and changes I make there will also be made to the NAS folder. If I change a file, delete a file, it'll happen both places (with a bit of delay, of course).

I make the folder also synchronized on my stationary computer, where I might also work on the same projects. Changes that has been done to files in the folder on the laptop will also get updated on the stationary computer, and vice versa – thanks to the NAS.

So it would work similar to certain cloud storage options.

Is this possible through the UGREEN NAS? Having a folder be synchronized on a laptop, a stationary computer, and on the NAS itself? Would it lead to complications when e.g. the stationary computer is off, and changes are being done to the folder on the laptop?

Thanks!

I had planned on using the Rødecaster Video S for some music streams. That means connecting a mixer to get all my audio in.

I was disappointed it didn't have a stereo line-in port, but doing research, I was told that you at least could use the two XLR inputs as a stereo pair. Not ideal, as I would have loved to have had the Rødecaster processing the vocal audio, then had an external mixer for all the instruments. But instead, I'd have to make the microphone be a part of the mixer's audio chain. Not ideal, but tolerable.

Now that I own it and am able to look at the settings, there are no actual options to make the two XLR inputs into a stereo pair.

So what's a good (or the best) way to get a stereo signal from a mixer into the Rødecaster Video S? The mixer would likely be the Zoom LiveTrak L6 in this case.

Thank you!

Does anyone have any recommended covers for microphones and recorders? When you don't want to pack everything up and want it to be available easily for more recording, but you want to minimize the dust gathering (and protect from accidental spillage, e.g. if carrying a cup of tea around). What do y'all use?

So far, I've just used small plastic bags. But I'm worried they could be prone to static, and I'm curious if there are good options out there for these purposes.

Thanks a bunch for any suggestions!