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10 tricks you can do with FFmpeg on Linux

2026-03-092026-03-09 Danie
A video player displays hands working with fabric while terminal commands and system info are visible in the background on a Linux desktop.

FFmpeg is an incredibly powerful piece of software and often sits in the background powering many graphics and audio conversion apps we use. So you may not know it, but you very likely are already […]

Blogaudio, technology, video

Anker’s Soundcore Sleep earbuds finally feature active noise cancelling – At a Price

2025-06-162025-06-16 Danie
White wireless earbuds floating above their charging case with three LED indicator lights, against a gradient blue background.

“Anker has announced a new version of its wireless sleep buds that could be even more effective at delivering a peaceful slumber by blocking out disturbing noises using active noise cancellation. Previous versions of the […]

Blogaudio, sleep, technology

I Didn’t Think I Needed Noise-cancelling Headphones—Until I Tried Them

2025-04-132025-04-13 Danie
A pair of white over-ear headphones and a set of white wireless earbuds displayed on a wooden surface.

I also resisted worrying about paying a bit extra for active noise-cancelling (ANC) earbuds, until I finally bought a pair a bit over a year ago. Now I would not consider buying again without ANC. […]

BlogANC, audio, noisecancelling, technology

This Machine Flattens Your Old Warped Vinyl Records

2025-04-022025-04-02 Danie
A silver, open turntable displaying a black vinyl record on its platter, set against a minimalist white background.

“The aptly named “Flatten It” device is designed to do exactly what its name suggests: flatten warped vinyl records. This isn’t some DIY hack; it’s a purpose-built machine that uses carefully controlled heat and pressure […]

Blogaudio, retro, technology, vinyl

Ear Tip Fit Tests: How Do They Work, and Are They Accurate?

2025-03-302025-03-30 Danie
A close-up of a person inserting a wireless earbud into their ear, with long hair partially covering the ear.

Apart from the explanation of how the software test actually works, there is some good advice why you want to start out first testing with the smallest size tip and work your way upwards. See […]

Blogaudio, technology

How Noise-Cancelling Headphones Work—and Why You’ll Never Go Back

2025-03-012025-03-01 Danie
Close-up of black Sony headphones resting on a wooden surface, showcasing sleek design and glossy accents.

“Have you ever wondered about the magic behind noise-canceling headphones? It’s an amazing feature to have for headphones, shutting you out from outside noise that can be distracting. The truth is, I can’t ever go […]

Blogaudio, technology

Listen to the oldest known recording of a human voice from 1860 before they could even play it back

2024-11-202024-11-20 Danie
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Thomas Edison is often credited with being the first person to record sound. But it was in fact a Frenchman named Edouard-Léon Scott de Martinville who invented sound recording via his phonautograph in 1857 – […]

Blogaudio, technology, vintage

Samsung Dual Audio: What it is and how to use it

2024-10-272024-10-27 Danie
Rear side of a smartphone with three round camera lenses. On either side are seen two pairs of speakers, each with a large bass woofer and one small treble woofer above it.

Most Android phones can connect and stream audio to one Bluetooth device. But there may be situations where you may want to stream to multiple devices instead. For example, you own a pair of portable […]

Blogaudio, samsung, technology

ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation): How are they different?

2024-02-132024-02-13 Danie
Two pairs of Apple Airpods sitting on a black background, next to the bottom right corner of a keyboard that shows at the top left of the image.

ANC helps create a quiet listening environment, perfect for those moments when you want to enjoy your music like an audiophile or listen to a podcast without the distraction of background noise. It works by […]

BlogANC, audio, ENC, technology

Guide to lossless audio: Everything you need to know from a smartphone user perspective

2024-01-142024-01-14 Danie
Sony Walkman cassette player on an orange background, with its headphones clipped around the player like a person's head

Lossless audio is essentially just audio that’s presented in its purest form, exactly as the artist intended it to be heard. Vinyl records are a great source of lossless audio, as the records themselves are […]

Blogaudio, music, technology

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