Tag: audio
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Loopback 2: the Mac audio utility that turns routing into infrastructure
A practical review of Rogue Amoeba Loopback 2 for podcasts, calls, recording and streaming, focused on virtual devices, application routing, channels, monitoring, latency, reliability, permissions, and pricing.
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iClever BTH12: the lower volume limit is the feature that matters
A practical review of the iClever BTH12 children's headphones, focused on their 74 and 85 dBA limits, listening time, fit, Bluetooth, wired use, battery, controls, and hearing safety.
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Audio Hijack on Apple Silicon: the Mac audio tool I would trust with the awkward jobs
A technical review of Audio Hijack 4.6 on modern macOS, focused on application-level capture, live monitoring, reusable audio chains, system permissions, update risk, and who should pay for it.
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Sonocotta Esparagus Audio Brick: whole home audio as infrastructure
A practical review of the Sonocotta Esparagus Audio Brick, covering its ESP32 and TAS5825M architecture, amplifier limits, DSP, Home Assistant, multiroom software, installation, thermals, and maintenance.
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Valco VMK25.2: headphones for people tired of headphone apps
A practical review of the Valco VMK25.2 noise cancelling headphones, covering sound, ANC, comfort, the voice prompts that confirm every control, Bluetooth codecs, calls, wired use, battery life, repairability, and value.
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ANC Headphones for Open Office Survival: Is the Sony WH-1000XM5 Still King?
Compare the best ANC headphones for open-plan offices in 2026. We test Sony WH-1000XM5, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, Apple AirPods Max, and challengers for.