
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
Lots of great things to say about Android, some things I wish iOS would do that Android does, and some comments about overall accessibility of Android at least from a screen readers point of view.
Enjoy.
David

Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023

Sunday May 21, 2023

Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
This feature is available in Australia where the Merchant runs an app on their iPhone to receive either an Apple Pay or in this case paying via a physical card when the limit has reached to enter a pin number for a physical card after it has been tapped on the screen.
Merchant simply taps the accessibility options which allows the user to:
2 finger double tap to repeat initial instructions,
Single tap once for 1, twice for 2, 9 for 9, and 10 taps for 0,
2 finger flick left to delete a number, and
2 finger flick left to submit pin number.
Out of all the options I've tested with this type of payment system, to me this is the best result for ease of use whilst maintaining security and privacy.
Have a listen.

Monday May 01, 2023
How to add an Apple Watch Workout Manually - after the event as it were.
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023

Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Demo of the DotPad Braille Graphics Tablet and Braille display
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023

Monday Apr 03, 2023
Tech Monday Highlights for April 3 2023 with David Woodbridge and Company.
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023

Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Demo of the new AFL Audio Football from Vision Australia Vision Store
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023

Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023

Monday Mar 13, 2023
Highoights from TechMonday with David Woodbridge and Co for March 13 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023

Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023

Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023

Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
The Eone Bradley timepiece features raised hour markers that allow you to feel the time by touch: a triangular marker for twelve, elongated line segments for three, six, and nine, and shorter line segments for the other markers.
Two magnetised ball bearings travel around the watch face in separate, recessed tracks: one track around the centre center of the watch face's surface for the minute, and one track around the outside edge of the watch face for the hour.
To tell the time by touch, simply run your finger over the raised hour markers, feeling the markers where the ball bearings are located. If either ball bearing moves out of place, shake your wrist and they will snap back to the correct locations.
Features:
Modern, and stylish.
Bold prominent tactile markers “mark” for the passing of time.
Out of the box thinking to tell time by position of ball bearings for minute (top face), and hours around the outside.
Looks and feels like a quality built product.
Various timepieces and bands to choose from for mixing and matching formal ware, casual or in-between.
Looks like a cool designed timepiece when warn.
As the Braille on the box says “Designed for you. Design for everyone”.

Sunday Jan 29, 2023
Sunday Jan 29, 2023

Monday Jan 23, 2023
tech Monday for 2023 - discussing back to study tech ideas for 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Some Tech Ideas for Getting Back in to Study for 2023
Is your study area organised: desk space, enough power points, all necessary chargers, lighting etc .
Do you need to purchasing a new desktop/laptop or just make sure your existing computer is ready to go.
Tip: if you can, don’t share the family computer, smart phone or tablet, chances are you’ll get in to a spot where you can not use it.
As a rule of thumb, the more memory and storage you can afford the better off you will be: 16GB memory, and 256GB storage.
Do you have the necessary peripherals for your computer: keyboard, mice/trackpad, monitor, printer, scanner, external hard drive/other storage, monitor stand, etc.
Tip: most computers these days just don’t have enough ports, grab yourself a port replicator for your computer to allow you to plug in a number of things such as USB devices, memory cards, monitors, etc . Again, may not be bad to have one at home and one in your bag, this way, things can stay plugged in at home whilst you take the laptop with you.
If you need your keyboard that you use on your computer/smart device marked up with tactile markers or large print stickers, make sure it is done before you need to start using it.
Are all the programs you need to use on the computer all working: not only the assistive technology, but the actual programs you will need to use.
Keep your computer/smart device organised, and use folders to organise your work.
Have you got all your books or know where to access them in your chosen format or with what app.
Remember you can use your Smart phone as a Hot Spot to the Internet when you are out and about or alternatively get a hotspot from Telstra etc. This way, you can still send emails, files, and conduct research.
Besides cloud storage, think about an external hard drive, memory cards or flash drives to keep your work, backup your work and to transfer files between your own devices or give a file to another person.
If you rely on a smart phone, tablet or both: are they up to date, and working with all the apps you may need.
Remember you can use a BT keyboard with a smart phone or tablet.
Make sure all hardware is charged up: not only laptops/tablets, but BT keyboards, mice/trackpads, head phones, digital recorders, magnifiers, task lights etc. Where possible, have for want of a better term some non battery operated devices: eg 3.5mm head phones, UsB plug in keyboard/mice/trackpad, ability to take notes manually if necessary etc. This way, if power is out or battery goes flat, you can still study.
If there is any reason you may need an external speaker for demoing media or listening to content yourself, grab a portable BT speaker.
These days lots of study sessions are conducted via video conferencing. You need to make sure that you have access to a camera in your desktop (or use the one in your smart phone with a stand), and your head set has a microphone (or use the one in your smart phone.
Do you have a power bank to recharge your devices when away from home or another wall charger to take with you if you can plug it in where you are going.
Tip: keep a power extension chord and power board in your bag, you may not always be close to a power point.
If any thing you use needs AA or AAA batteries such as a digital recorder, BT speaker, hand held magnifier etc, have a pack on your desk as well as in your bag.
Especially for using your smart phone or tablet as a OCR scanner or Video Magnifier, make sure you have a stand to put the phone/tablet on when using the camera to perform these functions.
If you need portable task lighting, grab a rechargeable task light to use at home or pop in your bag. If you need one at home as well, possibly get one just for home.
Have simple backups to your backups, keyboards, chargers, cables, power boards, ear phones etc, this way, if one goes missing, you have a spare.
If you can, leave a set of chargers plugged in at your desk, and have another set that goes in your bag when you are off to study etc: this way, chargers don’t go missing/damaged, cables break etc.
For cane users or even Guide Dog users, always have a spare cane in your bag. This way if your cane gets broken by being stepped on or you want to check what your Guide Dog may or may not be doing, having a cane available is a great backup.
Is your expensive equipment clearly marked with your contact details. In case you leave something behind or can not find it in the house etc, attach a tracker tag.
Overall, is your assistive software/hardware technology all working. Have options for both software/hardware if the main things stop working for some reason: eg use different browsers, email programs, word processors etc. If you use a custom device, can you use a smart phone app or the computer etc.
Is your bag you carry all this stuff in ok or does it need replacing, if so, obviously get a new one.
Make sure your bag is as rain proof as possible or grab some large sealed bags that you can pop stuff in to in case you get caught in a storm and you need to protect your gear.
Vision Australia Shop has many items to cover many of these points. Also, you can contact the Adaptive Technology Help Desk as well at Vision Australia on 1300 847 466.

Monday Dec 19, 2022
Tech Friday from the Vision Store with David Woodbridge for Dec 16 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022

Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022

Monday Nov 28, 2022

Sunday Nov 20, 2022

Monday Nov 14, 2022
Tech Friday Highlights, from a weekly tech group discussion from VA.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022

Sunday Oct 30, 2022
A bit of an early look back of what has crossed my desk for 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022

Sunday Mar 06, 2022
Sunday Mar 06, 2022
List of Podcasts That I follow:
Ablequest on 2RPH.
All About Android.
Apple Events.
Apple Quarterly Earnings Call.
Apple Insider Podcast.
Applevis Podcast.
Blind Abilities.
Blind Android Users Podcast.
Blind Bargains.
Blind Guy Talks Tech.
Daily Tech Head Lines.
Daily Tech News Show.
Digital Planet.
Dot 2 Dot.
Double Tap Canada.
Echo Tips.
FreedomScientific FSCast.
FreedomScientific Training Podcast.
iMore Show.
iSee - various technologys from a Blind Persons Perspective.
Life and Technology with Charlie Brown.
Mac Break Weekly.
MacCast for Mac Geeks.
macWorld.
Mosen At Large.
Mystic Access Podcast.
New Horizons.
NosillaCast Apple Podcast.
Rene Ritchie.
Security Now.
Sight and Sound Technology Podcast.
Studio One.
Talking Tech Vision Australia Radio.
Talking Vision Vision Australia Radio.
Tech News Weekly.
That Real Blind Tech Show.
This Week in Tech.
Two Blokes Talking Tech.
Upgrade.
Windows Weekly.

Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022

Monday Feb 21, 2022
Quantum RLV Webinar for Feb 22 2022 - MountBatten Tutor Launch.
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022

Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Intro demo of the Hable One Braille input keyboard
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
In this demo, I give you a physical description of the Hable One and take you through a number of the commands for navigating iOS.
To read the manual etc, goto:

Sunday Feb 06, 2022

Sunday Jan 30, 2022

Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022

Thursday Jan 27, 2022
BlindShell Classic 2 demo - Exploring Tech Webinar by David Woodbridge for Jan 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022

Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022

Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Common iOS and Android apps used on both systems
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Common apps between iOs and Android
If choosing either Samsung/Android or iOS, look at the tasks that are needed to be performed and if the apps to do those tasks are accessible.
Two specific apps which are not currently available on Android are the Microsoft Sound Scape and Seeing AI apps.
As the Seeing AI app currency mode doesn’t work with Australian currency, Cash Reader is recommended for both iOS/Android.
Where it is not obvious what the apps listed are for, there is a short description.
13Cabs
7Plus
Ten Play
SBS on Demand
ABC iView (ABC online streaming)
ABC Listen (ABC Radio stations)
A Blind Legend (audio game)
Aira (for the Aira service via phone camera
Aldi
Amazon Alexa (for use with the Amazon Echo hardware and giving access to use Amazon’s digital assistant)
Amazon
Amazon Music
Amazon Prime Video
Apple Music
Audio Game Hub (various self voicing games)
Audible (for use with Audible books - nice thing about Android version can buy within app)
Be-My-Eyes (assistance for free via video contact to volunteers around world)
Blind Bargains
Blind Drive (fantastic blind driving audio game)
Blind Cricket
BOM Weather
CoronaVirus Australia
Calm (excellent wellness app)
Cash Reader (currency identification)
Chrome (web browser from Google)
Coffee Link (for use with the Delonghi touch Coffee Machine)
Coles
Dropbox
Dyson
Disney Plus
eBay
Ember (for use with the Enmber temperature controlled BT mug)
Evernote
Fitbit (for use with the Fitbit bands - I use this with my Fitbit Charge 2)
Google Assistant (Google’s digital assistant)
Google Fit
Google Duo
Google Home (for use with the Google Nest smart speaker hardware)
Google maps
Google News
Google Play Music
Envision (uses camera for text recognition, surroundings, photos etc)
Lazarillo (excellent GPS app)
Kindle (Kindle eBooks): again can purchase Kindle books within the Android app.
MbMimic (for use with the Mount Batten Brailler)
Messenger
Menu Log
Outlook (Microsoft Outlook)
Music Healing
Netatmo (for use with the Netatmo indoor/outdoor weather modules)
Netflix:
Pocket Cast (pod catcher)
Ring (for use with the Ring video doorbell)
Sensibo (for use with the Sensibo AC device)
Spotify Music
Sunu App (for use with the Sunu Band orientation & Mobility device))
Skype
SuperSense
Tile (for use with the Tile Tag tracking system)
Tripview (public transport for Sydney and Melbourne)
TuneIn Radio
Uber
Uber Eats
VIP Code Reader (accessible QR code reader)
Vision Australia Connect (for the VA Library)
Voice Dream Reader (document reader via speech).
WeWalk
White Noise
Woolworths
Youtube
Zoom (web meetings etc)
Zomby’s Run

Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Demo of how to setup and use VoiceOver Hand Gestures in Watch OS 8
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
With VoiceOver running, turn on in Settings, Accessibility, VoiceOver, Hand Gestures.
Once turned on, activate when watch is waken with a double clench of your fist (need to do this every time watch is woken up).
When on:
double pinch (thumb and index finger twice) move previous item,
Single pinch (thumb and index finger once) next item,
clench (fist once) activate item, and
double clench (make fist twice) Digital Crown function.
Handy for the workout app.

Monday Oct 25, 2021
VoxMate overview demo - simple to use, but powerful app for Android
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021

Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Exploring Tech webinar from Vision Australia Sep 2021 -Apple Watch
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
My chat to customers of Vision Australia all about the Apple Watch, bands, and devices.

Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Demo of the Versa Slate - paperless slate (hand frame) with stylus
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
Sunday Aug 22, 2021
This is an amazing upgrade to the traditional slate or as we say in Australia hand frame.
So rather than sticking in a bit of paper, writing in Braille, and then having to take the paper out, read what you have Brailled, and then stick it back in again to continue Brailling, you just Braille or write on once side and the pins pop out on the other reading side, for you to just read what you have Brailled.
You can push any pin in with your finger tip to clear pins within a cell or use the buttons at the top and bottom to clear every 5 cells going across: eg first left top and bottom do lines 1 to 4 up to firth cell etc or top left button by itself does lines 1 to 2, and bottom right hand side button does lines3 to 4 etc, then going across to buttons 2, 3, and 4 for top and bottom.
Do not use the stylus to push in the pins on the reading side as you'll damage the pins.
It'll make more sense when you listen to the demo.
Enjoy.

Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Demo of the AfterShokz OpenComm Bone Conduction head phones (with Boom Mic).
Sunday Aug 01, 2021
Sunday Aug 01, 2021

Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Run through of the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack for all iPhone 12's.
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Give you a physical description of the battery pack, how to check battery status, charging tips, using the pack as a wireless charger, and some general tips for usage.

Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Demo of the ReadEasy Evolve portable reading machine
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
In this demo, I give you a physical description of the ReadEasy Evolve, setup, and use.
Vision Australia Store web link to purchase is:

Friday Jul 09, 2021
Friday Jul 09, 2021

Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Demo of the Micro Speak Plus Digital Voice Recorder
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Quick run through of the Micro Speak Plus Digital Voice Recorder.
Extremely easy to use, and copy files recorded over to Mac or PC.
Product ID for Vision Australia Vision Store is ES7427.
Enjoy.

Monday Jun 14, 2021
A walk through and demo of the Dyson Air Purifier, Heater, and Fan combo
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
This Dyson 3 in one tower unit, purify’s the air, heats, and emits cool air.
Comes in white or silver.
Prices seem to vary quite a lot, when I purchased mine they were about $750 Australian for the second two.
When setting the unit up, take it out of the box, install the Hepa filters in both sides of the base, [plug in to wall outlet, stick remote on top face down to attach.
Note - don't lift or move the Dyson via the top part of the fan unit, even though it looks tempging.
The unit is about 1 metre high, about 400MM in diameter at the base, and weighs about 5KG.
The base contains the Hepa filters, one on each side, and are easy to remove and replace by releasing the latch’s on either side of the base.
On one side of the base at the top, is a round largish on/off button (also used to Bluetooth pair the unit) as well as a small LCD screen showing air quality for example.
On the opposite side to the on/off button, but at the bottom of the base is where the 1.5 meter power chord connects.
The main fan part of the unit which sits on top of the base, is a tall oval shape, with the air coming in the back and out through the front edge of the oval sides. This air direction can be reversed.
There are no blades at all.
The oval shape fan unit can rotate 350 degrees.
The base can be tilted forward/back to adjust air flow direction down, forward or up.
The remote control has physical buttons, and magnetically connects to the top of the oval shaped fan unit.
Note - whilst the oval shaped part of the unit is open, the manual advises strongly when moving the unit, do not treat the oval area has a handle, but pick up the whole unit from the base to move it, otherwise the movement mechanism to the base may be damaged.
The unit can be controlled from the Dyson Link app on iOS or Android, and via the Amazon Echo or via Siri shortcuts.
Connecting the fan to the Dyson link app was very straight forward, and pairing when instructed was to simply hold the iPhone near the on/off button and press to initiate pairing.
Overall the Dyson Link app is accessible.
When using the Dyson from Alexa, you need to enable the skill and login with your Dyson account via the skill to link it up.
The Dyson link app works well with Voiceover on the iPhone, allowing all functions to be accessed including temperature control, fan speed, cool or heat, rotation, air purification stats etc.
The Dyson skill works well, and allows control over temperature, fan speed, hot hot or cool, and how much rotating you want the fan to do.
With the app, you can set up your current location to get current weather info, and you can also name the unit, which comes in handy if you have more than one.
Both the app and skill allow the use of multiple fans to be switched between. In the app, you select the fan via the App Menu and on the skill, each fan is numbered, and you use that number to select the fan you wish to use.
When the Hepa filter needs replacing, there is a notification. You can also check the status of the filters at any time as this info is displayed within the Dyson Link app.
Having fans in different rooms, means I can custom set fan functions for those rooms.
Most of the time, I use the “Ask
Dyson” function with Alexa to change settings on all of the fans.
Well worth the price for the functionality I receive..

Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Review and demo of the Audio Technica ATH-M30X Studio monitoring head phones
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
Saturday Jun 12, 2021
These head phones offer great comfort, good sound quality with minimal design and rugged construction.
For use as a monitoring head set to a mixer, they perform very well indeed.
The head set comes in Quite a large box. Inside you will find - leather carry pouch, neatly stored head phones (they do fold up), long attached to left ear cup head phone audio cable (2.74M, with step up adapter already screwed on to the end of the 3.5MM audio jack), and warranty card.
The headphones are entirely black with silver (tactile) Audio Technica logo on the faces of both ear cups.
Audio Technica” is printed in white on the top side of the headband
The soft material on the headband and the ear cushions are made of leather.
Even though made of plastic, the body construction is well finished.
The headband has a metallic support on the inside which becomes visible where it connects to the ear cups.
The headband adjustment is very smooth, with no click in to position. However, they do stay put when adjusted.
The rotating mechanism for the ear cups is supported by a plastic hinge allowing the ear cups to fold inwards for storage or in to the provided leather carry pouch.
The head phones have large ear cups that cover the entire ear and cut out an amazing amount of external noise.
The head phones are very comfortable for all day use, no pressure on the top or side of the head.
As pointed out already, the long 2.74m cable is attached to the left ear cup of the head phones. The 3.5MM female to 6.3MM male step up adapter is already screwed on to the end of the 3.5mm jack.
In the case of the Zoom Podtrack P4, you will need to unscrew this adapter to plug the head phones in to the P4 3.5mm head phones jack..
With the excellent sound noise reduction of the ear cups (no they do not have active noise cancellation), you can concentrate on editing audio such as a podcast.
I find these head phones excellent for listening to VoiceOver out of the Mac, editing podcasts, listening to music, and because they fold up, great for use when out and about if I am podcasting with the Zoom Podtrak P4, and my Samson Q2u mics.
Note - these are straight head phones, they do not have their own microphone as found with the Audio Technica BPHS Head phones.

Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
As you will b able to tell, Cleanfeed works fine on the Mac using Voiceover in Google Chrome.
Rather than just a boring demo, scott and i thought, why not chat about our old and new tech stuff.
i've combined what the Zoom Podtrak P4 was recording as far as logging in to www.cleanfeed.net was concerned, and of course, the issue with using Safari with Voiceover on the iphone for Scott aas everything including Voiceover was coming through.
So besides demoing that Cleanfeed works, i hope you enjoy my and Scott's chat.

Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Sunday Jun 06, 2021
Hi all,
This time around, no speaking from me at all.
What you will hear is me using the Siri remote to go through all the English voices for VoiceOver on the Apple TV.
I've placed chapter marks for each of the English voice categories:
Australia
India
Ireland
South Africa
UK
US
This will hopefully give you a good idea of the different voices in case you want to ever change.

Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
This podcast contains all of my 12 podcast demos on the Zoom Podtrak P4.
You can navigate by chapter on the Mac via Downcast or on iOS via Overcast.
I don’t know why you want to, but you can also just listen to start to end if you really really want to smile.
Demos include my first impressions of the P4, full description of the P4, using channel 3 (TRRS) and channel 4 (UsB) on the P4, recording VoiceOver from the Mac, tips on recording and playing back recent file, using the Sound Pad to control play back of files, using the Sound Pad menu, using the Files Menu, using the Files Transfer main menu option, demo of the BTA-2 Bluetooth transceiver, demo of the Audio Technica headset with dynamic XLR boom microphone, and demo of the Samson Q2u and Backpack Studio.
Think it was funny about mid range through in the demos, where I said it was going to be my last.
Enjoy.

Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Samson 29 Q2u Podcasting PackParticularly handy for podcasting.
Plus Backpack Studio
Set up for todays demo
iPhone 12 Pro on a wireless charging stand
Magic Keyboard 2 connected to iPhone
Samsung Q2u microphone/stand.
Ear phones plugged in to mic for monitoring.
And yes, this demo was all recorded on my iPhone and Backpack Studio using the Samsung Q2u mic.
First Backpack Studio
Description from the iOS App Store
Create professional sounding podcasts and radio from anywhere using only an iPhone or iPad.
Eg both works as a podcaster and radio streamer.
With backpack studio, Your show is automatically mixed and mastered while it’s being recorded.
Features:
- Record your voice while triggering sounds live - intros, background music, and sound effects. Sounds automatically adjust volume in real time.
- A powerful soundboard with unlimited pages of soundpads.
- Import sounds into the soundboard from anywhere - iCloud, dropbox, google drive, your music library, email, even import directly from other apps.
- Find the perfect eq filter for your voice. Noise gate to lower background noise. Studio quality compression, limiting, and eq algorithms are automatically applied to your mix live for a loud, studio quality mastered sound.
- Create custom Siri Voice, external keyboard, and midi shortcuts to record and trigger soundpads.
- Encodes to all popular formats, mp3, wav, m4a,
aiff, and video.
- Publish recordings directly to iCloud, dropbox, Facebook, youtube, an FTP, Libsyn, or open in any app on your phone that accepts audio or video.
- Full VoiceOver compatibility for visually impaired producers .
Simply downloaded and installed the app.
Kept all default settings.
Added a few Pad sounds.
When using with the Samsung Q2u, Backpack found mic if already active: i.e. already plugged in to the iPhone.
Nice thing about using the app with VoiceOver, recording doesn’t include Voiceover.
Record, Pads, mic mute etc all accessible with gestures or keyboard, when I’m recording with Backpack I like to use an external keyboard, just faster control.
Using the app with a BT keyboard .
General keyboard commands
Record Command+R .
Pause P
Finish F
Delete recording D
Toggle mic on Space
Toggle mic off Space
Stop all pads X
Begin stream B
End Stream E
Show last recording L
Play last recording O
Show Recordings Z
Sound Pad keyboard commands
Play air horns 1
Play applause 2
Play laughter 3
Play Segway in 4
Play Segway out 5
Play sound 3 6
Features the Samson Q2u dynamic cardioid polar pattern mic, USB output for connecting to any Mac or Windows PC or smart phone via an adapter, XLR output for connecting to any mixer/PA system and a 1/8" (3.5MM)stereo headphone output with level control for zero-latency monitoring.
In the Samson Q2u Podcasting Pack Box
Samson Q2u dynamic mic,
puff or wind filter sock for mic head,
foldable compact desktop tripod stand with screw in mic holder,
XLR cable, and
USB mini cable.
Samson Q2u Microphone Dimensions
190MM by 55MM. 453.3G.
Cost
$150.00Au.
Description of the Samson Q2u microphone
Standard cylindrical mic and head,
Back of mic XLR, Mini USB and 3.5MM head phone ports, and
Middle of mic barrel, slide mic on/off switch.
Using the Samson Q2u Micrphone for the first time
Screw the mic holder in to the desktop stand, make sure the puff or wind filter is over the head of the mic, insert the mic in to the mic holder, extend the stand legs to sit on the table, plug in monitoring ear phones or a head set, and connect the mic to another device either via the XLR or Mini USB supplied cables.
Note - make sure the mic on/off switch on the barrel of the mic is slid forward to the on position closest to the head of the mic.
For future use, the mic usually stays connected to the stand which legs fold together, and the puff or wind filter stays on the mic.
When the mic has the XLR cable plugged in, as this is such a rugged connector, I usually leave this cable plugged in to the Samson Q2u.
For both the Mini USB and ear phones, I prefer to have these disconnected if I’m traveling with the mic in a bag.
Besides XLR cable for Mixer and Mini UsB for Mac/PC/Smart phone - adapter
To use the Samson Q2u on my iPhone, I use the Lightning camera adapter. Mini USB cable comes from the back of the Samson Q2u, plugs in to the USB port on the camera adapter cable, and the other lightning end plugging in to the iPhone.
Plugging the Samson Q2u in to my Zoom Podtrak P4
XLR cable comes from plugging in to the back of the Samson Q2u, and other end plugs directly in to one of the 4 female XLR connector ports on the Zoom Podtrak P4.
Using the Samson Q2u on the Zoom Podtrak P4
Everything is done from the Zoom Podtrak P4. No need for me to touch the mic. Mic gain, head phone monitoring, and mute is all done from the P4.
Note - all of my podcasts since getting the Zoom Podtrak P4 have been done on the Samsung Q2u microphone.
I can record directly to the Zoom Podtrak P4 on to the SD card or use the P4 as a mixer to Amadeus Pro running on the Mac.
Using the Samson Q2u on the Mac
Plug in the Mini UsB cable from the back of the Samson Q2u, other end of Mini uSB gets plugged in to a UsB to UsBC adapter, which then gets plugged in to the Mac.
Note On the Mac, using Amadeus Pro to control the Samson Q2U, again, no need to touch the mic for gain, monitoring or muting.
Using the Samson Q2u with My Smart Phone (iPhone 12 Pro)
Plugging in the Mini USB cable from back of Samson Q2u, other end of the Mini USB cable gets plugged in to the USB port on the Lightning camera adapter, with the other end of the adapter (lightning) getting plugged in to the iPhone.
Note - on the iPhone with the Lightning Camera Adapter, you will need to plug in ear phones or a head set in to the 3.5MM monitoring port on the Samson Q2u to both monitor how you are sounding, and more importantly, to be able to hear VoiceOver if you are using it.
On the iPhone, using Backpack Studio to control the Samson Q2u gain, monitoring (through the plug in ear phones on the mic itself), and mute.
Ear Phones or Head SeT
I only use ear phones or a head set directly when using the Q2u with the iPhone as its the only way I can hear VoiceOver. Just get what you prefer.
When I’m using the Samson Q2u with the Zoom Podtrak P4 or the Mac, I’m using my “what ever brand name” head set plugged in to the Mac or the P4.
Links to the Samson Q2u podcasting Pack, Lightning Camera Adapter, USBC to UsB adapter, and Backpack Studio.
Samson Q2u Podcasting Pack
Lightning to Camera Adapter
https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MD821AM/A/lightning-to-usb-camera-adapter
USBC to USB Adapter
https://www.apple.com/au/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter
Backpack Studio
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/backpack-studio/id1438882186
Also sneaking in a link to the Mac App Store for Amadeus Pro

Thursday Jun 03, 2021
A Dynamic, Internal, and a Bluetooth Mic walk in to a bar....
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021

Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Zoom Podtrak P4 - demo of the BTA-2 Bluetooth transceiver
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
In this demo, I discuss and demo the BTA-2 Bluetooth transmitter and Receiver to allow you to wirelessly connect to the P4.
Note - as with connecting a TRRS cable, mic 3 (channel 3) needs to be in the most right position for the switch, and the BTA-2 plugs in to both the 2.5mm and 3.mm jacks on the side of the P$.

Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
In this demo, I use my Zoom Podtrak P4 with the Audio Technica BPHS1 broadcasting head set which combines both a head set with an XLR boom microphone.
I compare it to my current desktop mic/stand, the Samson 29 Q2U podcasting kit.
Note - to use with the P4, I used a 6.3mm to 3.5mm female to male adapter to plug it in in to the head phone jack on the P4.
The cable coming off the head set splits in to an XLR mic jack and the 6.3mm head phone jack.
Certainly does the job, and great for portability, no need to carry around a XLR mic, stand, and head phones: just the head set plus the P4.