UnWired...Podcast

Robert gets his security expert Andrew on the line to talk about 2-Factor security. They discuss the path that technology has taken from simple password all the way to the modern implementation of 2-Factor security. What are the pro and cons of using SMS for 2-Factor? I'd love to say we are back but just stick with us and we will get on a better schedule.  Thanks for checking in and look to w...

When is it ok to buy used equipment? We can'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.com Also...

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? Ro...

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'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". Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube Reach...

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 effor...

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....

I get to spend some time talking to David Crawford: A content creator going way back. We've been working together for the last few years as he has created logos and managed websites that I'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. Check out our videos at ...

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. Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube Reach out to us at ABOUT | spaceage...

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...

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                                 Decade Fav Camera                                 BMD Pocket 4K                 ...

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...  Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube Reach out to us at ABOUT | spaceage-llc Tweet to us at...

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 @unwiredthep...

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's beyond) to determine what is a good deal from a...

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 t...

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. Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube Reach out to us at ABOUT | spaceage-llc Tweet to us at @rbaker_spaceage

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'll be looking to purchase one in the near future! Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsult...

We spend time and energy researching equipment trying to find the diamond in the rough and the right tool for the job at the right price. Is there a method to the research and purchase or is it just shooting in the dark? Robert talks about the process he uses when it is time to find a new piece of equipment. Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube Reach out to us at ABOUT | spaceage-...

Robert has a good talk about their history with Audio engineering with his good friend Kevin Boone of Choirboy Production currently working out of Tennessee. Despite Bluetooth issues Robert and Kevin talk through their past with audio and how they've been working together for a long time. This will be the first of many episodes with Kevin. Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube...

As Robert prepares to sell his BMPCC4k he goes over some of the pitfalls of selling on ebay and ways to avoid being taken by a scam. Protect yourself and beware of anything that doesn't seems to be good to be true. Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube Reach out to us at ABOUT | spaceage-llc Tweet to us at @rbaker_spaceage

Robert tests out 3 microphones to see which sounds to his listeners. Vote for your choice at  https://www.spaceage-llc.com/vote . Robert also talks about selling his BlackMagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. Stay tuned for a link to the ebay sale! Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube Reach out to us at ABOUT | spaceage-llc Tweet to us at @rbaker_spaceage

Robert is conflicted... one on hand he likes his Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K camera and on the other hand he has to deal with the pain of using the Blackmagic Design Pocket... the BMDPCC4K. This episode he talks about the ups and downs of the PCC4K as well as what it takes to make it work just right for his projects. Make no mistake, it is a Cinema camera just like the name says and...

Target, Equifax, Capital One... Who's next to be the victim of a breach? Are breaches inevitable and who is really the victim when there is a breach? What can we do to stop it or, at the very least, limit our liability? Robert has a special guest who is a IT Security Specialist with over 20 years experience including assisting companies after they have been victims or cyber attacks. Let'...

In this episode Robert describes how he went from editing in Pinnacle Studio to DaVinci Resolve and why he made the switch. While his first love will always be Sony Vegas Pro he had to move on. He also describes what made Vegas Pro his favorite and how it compares to Adobe Premiere and Resolve. If you'd like to get more indepth into his workflow with DaVinci Resolve and how it compares to oth...

UnWired is back again with another episode where Robert talks about some of the recent productions with PTZ Optics Pan-Tilt-Zoom cameras as well as a Day in Washington, DC with the Pocket Cinema 4K. While he is still encountering "issues" with the P4K it is still a great camera where you can get amazing images. Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube Reach out to us at ABOU...

After recording a photo shoot for a Magazine Robert talks about the experience using his Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k. The triumphs and trip-ups of using this particular camera setup makes for an interesting video shoot. And he had fun to boot! Check out our videos at  SpaceAgeConsulting - YouTube Reach out to us at ABOUT | spaceage-llc Tweet to us at @rbaker_spaceage