Hardware – Scopique's

Hear Me Out: Wireless AI Ouija

Scopique September 1, 2026

A joke image gave me a great idea, but I don't have the skills to pull it off. Hopefully, someone out there does, and runs with it.

We Are Backsliding

Scopique July 10, 2026

I like that people are making every effort to roll back the clock.

Audio Rodeo – A Mostly Non-Technical Talk about IEMs

Scopique May 11, 2026

I now have three sets of IEMs, so I wanted to examine my perspective on why.

Impressions – FIIO JM21 DAP

Scopique April 13, 2026

Out of the box, the JM21 is a great lower-cost digital audio player that I really should have bought instead of the Hiby R1.

Can You Hear Me?

Scopique April 7, 2026

My recent videos didn't sound too good, so I started investigating microphone options.

Impressions – HiBy R1 Digital Audio Player

Scopique March 27, 2026

I'f fiddled around the HiBy R1 for a few days, but lack the knowledge and hardware to really put it through its paces. Still, portable audio players still exist in 2026, and seemingly for good reasons.

Grab Bag for Week Ending 21 March 2026

Scopique March 23, 2026

The Grab Bag returneth. Digital audio players, music tagging, my first Macbook, and the usual Star Citizen nonsense.

I Lied: NOW It’s Getting Ridiculous

Scopique February 3, 2026

I just want audio control with my hardware!

Now It’s Getting Ridiculous

Scopique February 2, 2026

Another hardware device enters the house because I didn't prune my wish list. I'd like to get this device into my setup, but I have to fight with the designer's preconceived notions on how they think it should be used in order…

Bootleg Hardware

Scopique January 7, 2026

"Mom! Can we get a Streamdeck?" "We have a Streamdeck at home, honey."