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Personalizing Your Listening Experience: AirPods Pro's Hearing Aid Function for Audio Work

In this video, I reveal how I use Apple AirPods Pro 2's FDA-approved hearing aid functionality to enhance my music production work, sharing my personal journey with mild hearing loss and demonstrating the setup process. While these earbuds aren't meant for professional mastering, I explain why their ability to correct individual hearing profiles makes them valuable for audio work, even for those without significant hearing loss.

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Redefining Multi-Channel Audio in the IEM Space | Qudelix T71 System Review

In this video, I explore Qudelix's innovative audio lineup, including the popular 5K Dongle DAC and the groundbreaking T71 system - the world's first portable DAC capable of true 7.1 surround sound output. I'll take a deep dive into the T71 IEMs' unique approach to spatial audio using physical driver positioning, and reveal why its unprecedented driver-level EQ customization might be even more revolutionary than its surround sound capabilities.

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More Immersive Maschine Madness

In this video, we explore the integration of Fiedler Audio's SpaceLab and Gravitas plugins with our Dolby Atmos Maschine setup, creating immersive reverbs and dynamic sidechaining effects that showcase the endless creative possibilities of this powerful combination.

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MiniDSP Flex Review

In this video, I share my experience with the MiniDSP Flex, a digital signal processor that has significantly improved the quality of my studio setup by providing effective room correction and enhanced stereo imaging, making it a highly recommended solution for those looking to optimize their monitoring environment.

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Zylia ZM-1 Review

In this video, I review the Zylia ZM-1, a third-order Ambisonics microphone with 19 capsules, discussing its technical specifications, build quality, software, and sound quality, while demonstrating its setup and flexibility in various audio production scenarios.

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Voyage Audio Spatial Mic Review

In this comprehensive review, I explore the Voyage Audio Spatial Mic, a versatile second-order Ambisonics microphone with 8 capsules, demonstrating its ability to function as a mono, stereo, or surround sound microphone, and showcasing its impressive performance in various sound tests and applications, making it an excellent choice for anyone interested in spatial audio.

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