Dusty Chalk

For drums, you should use specialized drum mics. For electric guitar, there’s nothing wrong with the SM57 (presuming that’s a typo). I’ve also seen the Sennheiser e609, e906, and Rode NTR recommended by professionals. Not Dave, though, he told me to use the SM57. I did get the NTR based on the specific advice from a virtual friend/professional on the PRS forum. I haven’t tried it yet, though. Don’t know about acoustic guitar or piano. Am going to attempt to record piano soon, will bring several mics with me. I will tell you to experiment with mic position. There are times when you want on-axis, and there are times when you want off-axis (from the cone). I’ve also been sorely tempted to get the same setup that NPR music uses, specifically the microphone that features on their tiny desk concerts intro animation, whatever that is. Maybe find a performance video that you admire? E.g. Google “what microphone is that tiny desk”. I know I loved the sound of that Benchmark Masters of their Day series that Justin chased off with his negging.

I didn’t want to ruin Ric’s enjoyment of Enola Holmes, so I tried to wrap the fact that I enjoyed it too in spoiler tags, and they did nothing. Operator error, or are they broken? @tkam

I’ll Meet You in Poland Baby

Really digging the new Mammal Hands and GoGo Penguin, as well as the new Lunatic Soul track.

Don’t think so, think I’d remember the Bleep Bloop. Dig.

Cheers, Jose. Grieve as much as you need, we understand. I think most of us are at that age where we’ve either lost someone or are about to lose someone. Unrelated, I got my flu vaccine today. Semirelated, I got my shingles vaccine also.

No, I've been meaning to give one a try, but I don't even have a linux machine right now, need to finish that build (several years old at this point).

(takes a deep breath) If I could only remember to suck and not bite down, especially with my molars, I’d be fine, but I’m pretty sure I will forget myself. (cue Steve)

Happy birthday! (party favour noise)

I’ve lost a filling to them once, never again. I don’t even remember what they taste like.

Sounds right. Did they send you Bit-O-Honey, too?

Cuing up Mammal Hands and GoGo Penguin. Thanks, gents.

Colour me interested when they come out in deep, dark, almost black purple with a pink cone surround.

Not sure it needs a dock. It’s already got 3 USB 3.0 ports, 1 USB-c port, an HDMI port, and a Thunderbolt port. I think a USB hub might be adequate, if at all necessary. I do agree with the spare battery, though. Hardly used it with the Sony, but was glad I had it the one time I needed it. Yes, I’m actually looking at getting it myself. I just have to remember to register it within the timeframe this time.

I’d get the MSI, but I’ve stopped caring about screen resolution a while back, that’s hardly a demerit at all in my book. I’ve also owned MSI before, and would do so again.

It’s very colourful, like an ad for film. Pretty.

Swallow the Sun, "Plague of Butterflies" Because it's been a few months since I listened to it last Because the temperature has dropped precipitously Because

What the fuck is wrong with you, Wish?

Unholy carp, this is cosplay! More here: @adamae_dono on Instagram

Brisket tacos are the best, I bet I would’ve enjoyed even your self proclaimed “less than better” tacos better than anything I could’ve put together. Me, now: green curry salmon, made from premade green curry soup (“just add protein”), added two Thai peppers and a small can of water chestnuts to increase the vegetable/meat ratio, over brown Basmati rice.

We have a thing over here called “ladyfingers”. No-one thinks they’re fingers. Not even someone with the IQ of Brent.

Condolences, Jeff. and yes, fuck Covid and fuck 2020

The Main Squeeze on YouTube. @grawk may like them, if he hasn’t already heard of them, especially the Squeeze House sets. Joyous Sunday Jams. The guitarist in particular is amazing. Full quarantine set: