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Comment on The Oatmeal: A cartoonist's review of AI art in ~comics
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Comment on I need headphone/mic recommendations for gaming before I rip my hair out in ~tech
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentVery welcome, hope my two cents are worth something ha. Most microphones use a standard three-pin XLR connector. While it's possible to get an XLR to 3.5mm TRS adapter cheap enough the problem...Very welcome, hope my two cents are worth something ha.
Most microphones use a standard three-pin XLR connector. While it's possible to get an XLR to 3.5mm TRS adapter cheap enough the problem would actually lie in that most (dynamic) mics would output a microphone level electrical signal which is much weaker than the line level signal a typical motherboard line-in socket would expect. A mic level signal needs to be boosted to line level and that's where a pre-amplifier comes into play, which an audio interface would come equipped with. There's also another class of common microphone, the condenser mic, which expects a +48V DC 'phantom power' which, again, an audio interface is equipped with.
For most headphones, the amp isn't strictly necessary, mainly for high impedance (>250 Ohm) sets but a good one will offer a better signal-to-noise ratio (cleaner signal). Practically, I'd say a lot of modern mobos have a good enough audio circuit to not make a noticeable difference.
A lot of this stuff is spec-dependent so hard to offer any specific advice without knowing your system but just some things to be aware of.
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Comment on I need headphone/mic recommendations for gaming before I rip my hair out in ~tech
tomorrow-never-knows LinkIf your budget is €100 and you need both headphones and mic then I think you already have the best options there with the HyperX Cloud III, Arctis Nova 7 and Logitech Pro X. If you've had one...If your budget is €100 and you need both headphones and mic then I think you already have the best options there with the HyperX Cloud III, Arctis Nova 7 and Logitech Pro X. If you've had one hooked up to your PC before then a headset is probably the most straightforward option for your use case.
However, if you would like to explore the option of separate mic and headphones then the first caveat is that you already have an audio interface for connecting a mic via an XLR cable plus a decent headphone preamp. With that sorted, the best headphones you could likely grab (new) for €100 would IMO be the Sony MDR-7506 which is a studio standard with a very reliable reputation. Then look to grab a used Shure SM58 on your own dime, those things are rock solid and will survive being dropped off a building (*not covered by warranty). The Beyerdynamic DT770 and Audio Technica ATH-M50x already mentioned are both great value headphones but will run you closer to €150. The thing to bear in mind though is that these are all studio headphones which are tuned to give a neutral response ideal for mixing and critical listening. Conversely, you'll find that HiFi headphones are tuned towards 'enhancing' the source, e.g., with bass boost and the likes, which may sound subjectively 'better.'
Ultimately, the best advice I can give is to just go to an electronics shop and start listening to different headphones, see what sounds sweet to your own ears. Ideally, go equipped with two or three songs you really like and know well that are sonically different from each other to get a fair representation. And make sure one of those songs is Kiss From a Rose by Seal.
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Comment on Deus Ex Remastered | Announcement trailer in ~games
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI would tend to agree, Aspyr don't inspire much confidence to begin with and the look of the 'remastered' graphics here really isn't helping their case. My only hope is that this could be a...I would tend to agree, Aspyr don't inspire much confidence to begin with and the look of the 'remastered' graphics here really isn't helping their case. My only hope is that this could be a half-assed attempt from Eidos at testing the waters to see if there is enough interest to justify resurrecting the series properly.
I need the second half of Mankind Divided, seriously.
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Comment on Castle Rat - The Bestiary (2025) in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows (edited )Link ParentI succumbed to the retro charm of the blacklight poster. And I have zero regrets.I succumbed to the retro charm of the blacklight poster. And I have zero regrets.
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Comment on Castle Rat - The Bestiary (2025) in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows Link@AugustusFerdinand happy Friday! 🤘@AugustusFerdinand happy Friday! 🤘
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Castle Rat - The Bestiary (2025)
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Comment on Jon Stewart's post-Jimmy Kimmel primer on free speech in the glorious Donald Trump era in ~tv
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI'm not a regular Daily Show viewer but that was pure gold. Jon's expressions alone had me cracking up throughout.I'm not a regular Daily Show viewer but that was pure gold. Jon's expressions alone had me cracking up throughout.
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Comment on Does anyone here enjoy a whisk(e)y ? in ~food
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI'll throw in another vote for Redbreast 12yo. It's risen significantly in price in recent years but still reasonable enough, given the quality, to remain a fixture in the cabinet. Some nice...I'll throw in another vote for Redbreast 12yo. It's risen significantly in price in recent years but still reasonable enough, given the quality, to remain a fixture in the cabinet. Some nice alternatives in Irish single pots are Green Spot and Yellow Spot, both lovely and lively without any harshness.
I'm not very well-versed on the Scotch end of things, though I typically turn to a Glenfiddich 12 when the mood strikes, but a nice related avenue that I've been exploring is Japanese whiskeys which are very much in the Scotch tradition. It's up on the 'special occasions' shelf but I've a bottle of Suntory Hibiki that is a beautiful blend.
Sláinte!
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Comment on At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg dies aged 52 following cancer battle in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows LinkAt the Gates were a huge influence on me as a guitarist and writer growing up, and still continue to inspire. Amongst the flourishing Gothenburg scene in the early to mid 90s it was Lindberg's...At the Gates were a huge influence on me as a guitarist and writer growing up, and still continue to inspire. Amongst the flourishing Gothenburg scene in the early to mid 90s it was Lindberg's blackened rasps imbuing his more thoughtful lyrics with an extra edge of haunting desperation that really helped AtG stick out from the pack. RIP to another metal legend.
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At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg dies aged 52 following cancer battle
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Comment on What can I do with my old Pixel 3 phone in 2025? in ~tech
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI wasn't aware of that, and it looks like my 6a qualifies for the reimbursement, cheers! Though I am quite dubious about signing up to Payoneer.I wasn't aware of that, and it looks like my 6a qualifies for the reimbursement, cheers! Though I am quite dubious about signing up to Payoneer.
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Comment on Children's music suggestions in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows LinkSo far, the only thing that has stuck for my 7yo, besides cartoon theme tunes, has been Zombie by The Cranberries. Oddly enough, I've played everything from Classical to Death Metal around him and...So far, the only thing that has stuck for my 7yo, besides cartoon theme tunes, has been Zombie by The Cranberries. Oddly enough, I've played everything from Classical to Death Metal around him and the only thing he ever asked me to turn off was a Linkin Park song, make of that what you will (I still have a nostalgic spot for Hybrid Theory).
Typical exchange usually goes like this:
<Metallica playing in car>
Me: do you like this song?
Him: yeah
Me: what do you like about it?
Him: I dunnoRinse and repeat for pretty much any tune.
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Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentThese never get old, still a go-to for a round of chuckles after a few drinks with some friends. They inspired a whole genre of cartoon redubs to boot, a personal favorite being Teesside Tintin.These never get old, still a go-to for a round of chuckles after a few drinks with some friends. They inspired a whole genre of cartoon redubs to boot, a personal favorite being Teesside Tintin.
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Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI'm completely oblivious to TikTok trends but knowing that Salad Fingers is out there disturbing a whole new generation of Internet users is wonderful to hear ha 😁I'm completely oblivious to TikTok trends but knowing that Salad Fingers is out there disturbing a whole new generation of Internet users is wonderful to hear ha 😁
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Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk
tomorrow-never-knows (edited )LinkThe ones that tend to stick in my mind are all the old song videos, typically those that employed humorously crappy MS Painted artwork or clever editing, as was the style at the time*. And I'd...The ones that tend to stick in my mind are all the old song videos, typically those that employed humorously crappy MS Painted artwork or clever editing, as was the style at the time*. And I'd argue that Hollywood still hasn't caught up with the quality of action choreography in the stick figure animations from that era.
Group X - Schfifty Five
Dark Materia - The Picard Song - there was a great flash video for this but can't find it atm
Badger Badger Badger <- stick on infinite loop
Charlie the Unicorn
Xiao Xiao Stick Fight
The End of the World
Animator vs Animation
Weebl and Bob
Salad Fingers* Along with wearing onions in our belts
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Comment on How comedy was destroyed by an anti-reality doomsday cult in ~life
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI haven't got to watching this yet but I was listening to Marc Maron's recent episode with Jeremy Allen White earlier and he was giving high praise to the channel, tried (trying?) to get the...I haven't got to watching this yet but I was listening to Marc Maron's recent episode with Jeremy Allen White earlier and he was giving high praise to the channel, tried (trying?) to get the creator on his podcast.
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Comment on A House of Dynamite | Official teaser in ~movies
tomorrow-never-knows LinkFirst I've heard of this. I was initially wondering if it was the adaptation of Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario that Denis Villeneuve is working on but way too soon for that. Intrigued,...First I've heard of this. I was initially wondering if it was the adaptation of Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario that Denis Villeneuve is working on but way too soon for that. Intrigued, nonetheless, and I would highly recommend Jacobsen's book in the meantime for any others interested - some terrifying shit in there.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI just finished up The Last of Us Part II and loved it from start to finish. It followed a recent replay of Part I, with both being the remastered versions on PC, so I dove into it for the first...I just finished up The Last of Us Part II and loved it from start to finish. It followed a recent replay of Part I, with both being the remastered versions on PC, so I dove into it for the first time with that still fresh in mind and got to experience the story as whole which has cemented it as probably one of my favourite gaming experiences now. So many twists, turns and emotional gut punches in the narrative with some real philosophical depth underpinning it all. What I found most affecting was how the characters are so well-written that you get pulled into them on an emotional level and can really empathise with the motivations behind their actions while still being aware of the ethical problems they raise, I can't remember any game ever developing such a moral conflict in me as a player. Just superbly crafted throughout.
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Comment on Igorrr - HEADBUTT (2025) in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI'm loving these singles, Igorrr never disappoints. Can't wait for the full album release!I'm loving these singles, Igorrr never disappoints. Can't wait for the full album release!
While I agree with many of your points, I gotta pull you up for casting shade on Donald Duck comics. Carl Barks deserves his due, man.