#81 – Technical Glitches, Riverside Troubles, and Audio Adventures

In this episode of Technically Working, Damashe and Michael dive into their hands-on experiences with tech setups, both in the studio and on the go. Damashe struggles with Riverside's mobile app not supporting USB microphones on iPhones, leading to frustrations during a test run. Michael shares his latest adventures in managing live audio for events, wiring complex setups to integrate Zoom calls and in-room speakers seamlessly. They also touch on Apple’s newly released iPad mini, discuss the frustrations of Seeing AI resetting first start settings, , and discuss future projects involving IVR systems and automated transcripts for their podcasts. Along the way, they reflect on the importance of flexibility when dealing with real-world tech hurdles. Segments: Riverside App Frustrations (02:00) – Damashe encounters issues using Riverside’s mobile app with USB mics on an iPhone, and Michael shares his thoughts on the troubleshooting process. New iPad Mini and Tech Chat (09:00) – The duo discusses Apple’s surprise release of the new iPad mini, comparing its chip to the current iPhones and speculating on Damashe's possible upgrade. Live Event Audio Setup (13:00) – Michael details his complex audio setup for a recent live event, involving the Mackie Pro FX12 V3, multiple microphones, and integrating Zoom audio with in-room speakers. Handling Tech Glitches and Flexibility (22:00) – They talk about the challenges of tech glitches during live events and how staying flexible saved the day for Michael’s recent event. IVR System Discussion (57:00) – Damashe proposes a project involving IVR (Interactive Voice Response) systems for small businesses, asking Michael for feedback on possible setups with VoIP.ms and how they could expand the project. Support Technically Working by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/technically-working Find out more at https://technically-working.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/technically-working/ce87e5ee-3c27-4d62-a0de-418d74d00df8 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Technically Working.