When is it ok to buy used equipment? We can&apos;t always afford everything new BUT not everything we buy we can buy used. Robert bring back his Networking guest Andrew to talk about buying used equipment in the AV and IT fields. When is it appropriate and when is it not as useful as you think?For more on buying used equipment see previous episode of UnWired at https://unwired.buzzsprout.comAlso tweet to us @unwired_pod

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When/What can we buy Used?

Have you found a great deal on equipment only to see the dreaded "USED" sticker on it? Fret not. Not all used AV gear is created equal. Sometime you can find a "diamond in the rough" or a special barn find if you can look in the right place.What can you buy used vs What you should NEVER buy used?What are some good sites to consider and what about shopping at a local store?Robert breaks down some Pro & Cons of buying used gear. Email Unwired at unwired@spaceage - llc.comTwitter @unwiredthepodcast

Used is ok too!

Robert welcomes his Security guest expert, Andrew, to talk about recent Ransomware attacks, what they mean and how they might be affecting you when you don&apos;t even know it. Find more security  information from Andrew at his website www.brainwavecc.com and email us with questions and comments at "unwired AT spaceage-llc.com".

Security is not an Option...

In the last show of the year Robert has on a special guest (an IT Security Specialist) to discuss the large US government breach. Andrew and Robert cover the Who, What, Where, When and the How of the issue and promise to have a security conversation once a month.Because of our easy access to the internet security has become an important part of our lives though often overlooked. A concerted effort needs to be made from the highest level down to a personal level to mitigate these issues and UnWired is on the case to help break down what we need to do and how vigilant we need to be about it.

What's the deal with the latest breach??

Robert talks about what have been going on with UnWired and SpaceAge Consulting since the start of the Covid Quarantine that has affect the World. Learning new ways to communicate and new technology, such as the Elgato StreamDeck and the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro, has been fun and an eye opening experience. This could the start of new ways to interact, share information and even to worship. Only time will tell the lasting effect this will have and until then we will do our best to not only enjoy the ride but continue to provide important information and techniques to improve our interactivity. Stay Safe!

Let's Catch Up

I get to spend some time talking to David Crawford: A content creator going way back. We&apos;ve been working together for the last few years as he has created logos and managed websites that I&apos;ve been working on. We get to talk a little about the path he took to get where he is and his philosophy on things creative. We get to take an interesting look at a few topics.

Introducting David Crawford

Many of us are shut in during this 2020 pandemic caused by the virus Covid-19. Some of us have lost fulltime work or work opportunities as contractors and consultants. What are some healthy ways we can survive and thrive during these times? This may be coming a multiple episode series on Reinventing yourself.

Reinventing Yourself

As the work we do changes so does our gear. After quite a bit of research Robert tests out a Sound Devices MixPre 3 (mark II version). This is not a full review as yet just an overall first experience with the field mixer to see how well the pre-amps work and how easy it is to get a good recording out of the unit. Tune in later for a more in-depth review and check out our YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSz6B_02UyY7Pms4I-3VABw/) for more reviews.

First Look: Sound Devices - MixPre 3 II

Robert explorers the favorites of a few different categories of 2019 and the decade of 2010 to 2019. Some of the technology may surprise you, including the overall Favorite Product of the Decade. See the list below for more details:Category                                         2019                                 DecadeFav Camera                                 BMD Pocket 4K                  Canon 60DFav Audio Product                       RodeCaster Pro                  RodeCaster ProFav Video Product                       SmallRig Cages                  BMD DaVinci ResolveFav Support Prod                        Ozen 6AL2                          Feiyutech A2000Most Innovative                           RGB LED Lighting               LED LightsFav Product                                 RodeCaster Pro                  RodeCaster/DSLR Video

Favs of the Decade

Stumped about what to get for the Technophile (a person who is enthusiastic about new technology) during this holiday season? Robert has a few suggestions for you in a few categories that you should be familiar with buy may have overlooked.Photo cameras, video cameras, lenses and more... 

Gifts for the Technophile in your Life

A recent foray into lighting and lighting controllers has forced Robert to ask the question of the ages... How in the world do you setup lighting control using DMX and DMX controllers?After much research and purchasing and YouTube viewing he has come up with the primer. But is he right?To continue the conversation reach out to  UnWired at unwired @ spaceage-llc.com or tweet to us at @unwiredthepodcast or @rbaker_spaceage

What (not Who) is DMX?

Black Thursday... I mean Friday, Christmas time, After Holiday sales... who can you determine what is a good AV purchase during these sales seasons? Are those cables really a good deal at 5% off? What about that camera at 15% off? And all those TVs at low, low prices?? Are they really a good deal?Robert explorer Black Friday 2019 (and holiday&apos;s beyond) to determine what is a good deal from a bad one.For more conversation email us at unwired @ spaceage-llc.com or send us a tweet to @unwirethepodcast or @rbaker_spaceage

What makes for a "Good Value" on (Black Friday) any holiday sale?

I get another chance to talk to my good friend Kevin Boone about Audio Engineering and Music Creation. While I love music and dabble from time-to-time with creating music I also know my limitation. Sometimes I just have to turn to the professional when I need to get a project done and get the right track to go with my video. Today Kevin takes up behind the scenes with compression, reverb and the tips behind making sweet, sweet music.

Another Visit with the Audio Engineer

Your production is off to a great start and then.... you fall down a rabbit hole. What is a Rabbit Hole and how do you avoid it? Find out more in this episode of UnWired where Robert talks about the time sync that is a Rabbit Hole and how to avoid it.

Down the Rabbit Hole

Robert and the intern take a trip to NAB NY and AES 2019 to talk to vendors, see new product and crown their Product/Company of the 2019 show. Congratulations to SimpyNUC (http://www.simplynuc.com) for wowing us with their line of tiny but powerful computers build for ingesting, editing and streaming. I&apos;ll be looking to purchase one in the near future!

Our trip to NAB NY2019

Robert, of SpaceAge Consulting LLC, get Unwired and talk about the technology behind Audio and Video Production. They "Take the Technical and make it Understandable". Tune in weekly to hear more tech and tips about all things AV.

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