Engadget HD Podcast 126 - 03.08.2009
By Trent Wolbe 
posted Mar 10th 2009 3:15PM
posted Mar 10th 2009 3:15PM
In this special edition of the Engadget HD Podcast we sit down for an all Media Center, all the time show with the new host of the Custom Integrator show, Derek R Flickinger -- or Dr. Flick as we like to call him. Derek isn't just a Media Center enthusiast, in fact he does this for a living and could quite possibly be the biggest Media Center fanboy ever -- loves himself some HDMI too. His new show is all about how to be a professional Media Center integrator and he's not focusing on easy installs. As you'll find out, his show covers the nitty gritty tips and tricks on how to design and install a reliable Media Center system in even the most exotic of homes. So yeah, you can learn more than a thing or two about Media Center.Get the podcast
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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh
Guest: Derek R Flickinger
Producer: Trent Wolbe
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Thanks for all the Media Center nerd talk. I'm with you on the DirecTV tuner! Keep the faith!
Windows 7 and Directv? Since both don't normally do the right thing, I would be surprised.
Good show this week, as usual. But please, for the love of god, fix the sound quality! Three things:
Noise-reduction: There's audible hum and hiss throughout the entire podcast.
EQ: It sounds like Ben is always way too far away from his mic, because there's absolutely no bass in his voice at all. Same with this week's guest. An extra 10dB @ 100Hz would go a long way. Also, there's way too much sibilance (and Ben needs a pop filter).
Levels: Use some compression, please! Compared to many other podcasts, Engadget HD is very quiet. The overall level is far too low, and fairly inconsistent. Also, Ben is barely audible over the intro music.
I cleaned it up a bit. Here's a little sample of what it should sound like VS. what it does sound like: http://tinyurl.com/EngadgetHDFixSample
I isolated the 2nd minute from each. Hopefully that illustrates my point.
Here's the full track: http://tinyurl.com/EngadgetHDFixFull
Shoot me an email if you need another producer. I'd love to help out.
Thanks Mike! Always helps to have another audio perspective. We'll take your suggestions into consideration.
I am having a serious problem with my HDMI from my ATI Radeon 4850 -> Onkyo 606 A/V receiver -> Monoprice 1x2 switch -> Samsung 1080 RP TV and Mits 1000u FP. Every time I cut everything off with my Harmony 890 remote and then switch things back on again I have to jumps through hoops for the PC to come back up. Can someone please offer some solutions?
cablecardless? How are you getting premium HD channels on to your tv via MC? .... or are you...