Creating a Binaural Microphone on a “Budget”
Binaural audio recordings have fascinated me for years. In case you haven’t heard of binaural audio before, it is a specialized recording technique designed to capture “three-dimensional audio” that allows a listener to detect where in space different sounds originate. By recording in stereo through rubber molds of human ears with two separate microphones, sound waves from any given source reach each the microphones at slightly different time intervals. The rubber ears allow sound waves to bounce around before reaching the microphones in a similar way sound waves bounce around before reaching human ears. If the resulting audio recordings are listened to through headphones, so that each microphone’s audio channel is heard only by one ear, the listener experiences incredibly realistic audio. This achieves a similar effect to surround sound, but it is even more immersive and realistic!
Macintosh SE/30 Restoration Video Series
I am in the process of creating a video series detailing the restoration process of my Macintosh SE/30. The editing of next videos is on a temporary hiatus while I wait to get a computer that can handle the computational demands of my editing software. The first part of the series is already complete, and it is embedded below. Enjoy!
Dual 800k 1987 Macintosh SE Restoration:
After several years of tinkering with a very uncooperative Macintosh SE/30, I finally came to the conclusion that I needed a fresh machine to work on. With a fresh machine, I would finally get the chance to restore a Macintosh to flawless condition. In September 2019, I was incredibly excited to acquire this particular Macintosh SE for the bargain price of only $16! The computer itself was fairly filthy, but it was otherwise in quite a good condition (aside from a ruined Apple Badge on the front). Determined to restore my new computer to its former glory, I began a lengthy restoration process.