Archive for July, 2007

upTimer 2.0 …

I recompiled my Podcast upTimer tool. It’s now a Universal Binary. Also, I made a few aesthetic changes to the UI, and added a Concept pane that specifies a bit of general information.
If you are familiar with the new timecode HUD included in Soundtrack Pro 2, you will notice the timer’s color scheme is similar. […]

 

MXL Mic Mate …

MXL/Marshall just announced the Mic Mate. This is an external XLR to USB mic preamp/converter with a balanced input and three position gain switch. The device provides 48v phantom power for condenser mics, and incorporates a 16-bit D/A converter [Delta Sigma] with support for 48kHz and 44.1kHz sample rates. Simply plug in your favorite pro […]

 

MacPro: One week later …

It’s been a week since I tracked down the Fedex truck and met the driver on the road just before he entered New Jersey. Confused?
I was expecting the new system to be delivered Thursday of the previous week. That day came and went and there was no delivery. Not a big deal. I checked status […]

 

Roger Nichols Digital: Inspector XL …

I’ve spent the last few days configuring a new system, installing software, plugins, you name it. Except for one minor snafu that I corrected by repairing permissions, everything went well. During the process I had the opportunity to touch base with some old friends, mainly developers and software manufacturers regarding license transfers. One particular correspondence […]

 

Final Cut: Quicktime Movie vs. Quicktime Conversion Export

If you are a Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Express user, navigate to the Export menu and have a look at the choices available for Quicktime Export. It’s important to understand the difference between export to Quicktime Movie and export Using Quicktime Conversion.
Let me explain …
Let’s consider an MP3 audio file for a moment. […]

 

Quicktime Preset for iPhone - Spot On …

Upon reviewing the specs of encoded movies using the new Movie to iPhone preset in the latest version of Quicktime [7.2], it’s nice to see that my aspect ratio recommendation is now formally endorsed by Apple.
From the QT Export menu located in the Export Settings - you will notice two iPhone presets. Selecting Movie […]

 

Quicktime Pro, Components, and the iPhone …

Tired of all the iPhone news and buzz? Sorry about that. As media producers I believe it is our responsibility to educate ourselves entirely when a new and viable method of content access surfaces. Video on portables is obviously nothing new. However *if* this device is destined to set a new standard in terms […]

 

iPhone Media and Development Specifications …

The Apple Developer Connection site is one of the most extensive data resources available to anyone interested in application development for the Mac. Apple just posted what I believe will become a very important resource: Web Development for iPhone. Currently there are seven general categories including: Design Practices, Interaction, and my favorite - Ensure a […]