{"id":9187,"date":"2025-09-29T20:53:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T01:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9187"},"modified":"2025-09-29T20:53:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T01:53:24","slug":"unscripted-apple-store-tripping-copilot-be-gone-straps-and-tethers-and-microphones-interfaces-and-the-studio-sound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9187","title":{"rendered":"Unscripted: Apple Store Tripping, CoPilot Be Gone, Straps and Tethers, and Microphones, Interfaces and the Studio Sound"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5938\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9187-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Unscripted3.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Unscripted3.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Unscripted3.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of Unscripted, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into the everyday mix of tech talk and personal takes, all in the natural flow of conversation. Sree kicks things off with a trip to the Apple Store, exploring iPhone crossbody straps and even the Beats lanyard trend. The two reflect on the surprise availability of the iPhone 17\u2014thin as air, in stock, and shipping in just two hours. They weigh the pros and cons of the standard model versus the Pro and Max, noting the absence of LiDAR on the base edition. Conversation shifts to tools of their trade: Jeff shares how microphones and room acoustics shape his podcasting workflow, from condenser mics to dynamic setups, and why his SSL 2+ interface is his go-to. Sree brings in his Blue Sparks condenser mic and Zoom PodTrak P4, plus a shout-out to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ibugtoday.org\/\">iBugToday.org<\/a>&nbsp;for its rich assistive tech resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact us at 612-367-6093. Leave a message, suggestions, and your feedback.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5940\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9187-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Unscripted3.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Unscripted3.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Unscripted3.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/blindabilities\/Unscripted3.mp3 Podcast Summary: In this episode of Unscripted, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into the everyday mix of tech talk and personal takes, all in the natural flow of conversation. Sree kicks things off with a trip to the Apple Store, exploring iPhone crossbody straps and even the Beats lanyard trend. 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