u/elcaballero

a compressor / limiter is also a great idea!

Protect your ears. especially when you are young!

Try one at a time, see what you like and don't like.

Or buy/find something like this :
https://www.amazon.com/PChero-Extension-Adapter-Adjustment-Control/dp/B08T1YW1JK/

https://www.amazon.com/KGUSS-Controller-Adjuster-Amplifier-Switcher/dp/B0B4JPDC16

That way you'll have a knob you can use to turn down the gain on your DAC.

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try these parametric EQ cuts

• 5.5 kHz (-4 to -5 dB, Q: 2.5): It cuts out AWP shots and close-range dinks.
• 8 kHz (-3 dB, Q: 2.0): Tames flashbang ringing and harsh metallic bullet impact sounds.
• 1.2 kHz (+2 to +3 dB, Q: 1.5): Brings forward concrete scuffs, boots on metal/wood, and ladder climbing.
• 80 Hz (-3 dB Low Shelf): Drops sub-bass rumble so smoke/HE grenade explosions don't drown out steps.

Cutting 5.5 kHz and 8 kHz will immediately take away the painful spikes

Also look into audio compression, but be care ful of compressing too much. you can make footsteps sound way too close and trick yourself.

Look into these things and learn about how audio in general works on a computer.

When I use my in ears, I have windows volume at 10-20%

you need to put a volume knob on the DAC. Either get an inline volume control (they make cables with a knob in it, or change out the USB DAC for an audio interface, or change out the DAC for a dedicated headphone amp with a knob.

exactly. an inline pot would help.

I have a few bikes and keep flat kits on all of them consisting of some variation:

DynaPlugs / bacon strips
valve core tool
multi tool w/ chain breaker
tiny baby leatherman with pliers
spare quick link
small bottle of sealant
Mini Pump
emotional support tube
2 Pedro levers

If I'm putting the tube in my tire, something has gone very wrong.

Your in-ears aren't the problem here, the DAC is. It's always outputting 100% gain, which is way too hot for your IEMs. No matter what headphones you use, you'll run into a similar issue.

IEMs are extremely sensitive, and simple USB DACs basically run wide open 100% hot with no dedicated hardware gain control. They're pushing a super strong signal straight into high-sensitivity drivers, which is why volume 1 is already blowing your eardrums out on gunshots.

You need a way to actually turn down the signal coming out of the DAC before it hits your ears. Your main options are:

Add hardware attenuation: Put a hardware volume knob, headphone splitter, headphone amplifier, whatever, some kind of potentiometer, between the DAC and your IEMs to pad down hot signal.

Swap the DAC for an Audio Interface / Headphone Amp: Replace the dongle with something that has a dedicated analog output knob.

If you decide to replace it, look into a basic USB audio interface like a Behringer UMC202HD or Focusrite Scarlett. I use the Behringer interface myself. I also record music, and having that physical headphone and mic knobs to dial power/gain control up or down makes using IEMs super easy.

ultimately, you just need a physical volume knob at the headphone stage to tame that hot output. There are lots of ways to do that. How you do it is up to you. You can keep that DAC or return it and get something else.

I feel naked without a helmet unless I'm on a city bike or a very mellow cruise. There are some "cooler" helmets out there that sit lower profile and wrap around the back of the head, instead of sitting on top of the head like some cheaper models.

Also, people sell to pay for the new valve hardware, causing market drops. A lot of hype around the steam frame and that other console thing they made.

Be authentic and pick a song that resonates with you. That is the best performance.

R8 is for memes. Has 1st shot bullet accuracy while moving. Nothing like a running tracking HS down mid.

If we're gonna be dumb, we gotta be tough! My favorite bike in the stable right now is a flat bar gravel bike with a lauf on it and 650x42's

It isn't unfair, but learn to pick your spot in the conga line so you aren't holding anyone up who would be going faster than you.

The one time my flair is appropriate 😂

I've had my base model 6 speed manual cooper since 2017 (it's a 2014, the first year of Gen3), The issues I've had so far -

Motor Mount replacement (no light)
Wastegate valve solenoid (check engine light)
Driver side rear brake caliper piston seized shut

I've got a small drip oil leak on one of the turbo feed lines, and the shocks are a bit harsh now but not leaking.. I've got 110,000 miles on it. What problems have you had? I was actually surprised how little I've had to do.

Group houses are a thing and will be a thing in the DC area. Craigslist and facebook groups

Gratstagram on insta as well, he's based in Richmond but is in DC and does great work

U-Haul (if you're in the US) will sell you the hitch and install it. They can also install your own if you bring a specific one you want for your vehicle. Some vehicles have a plastic cutout in the bumper for where the hitch will hide in, but uhaul hitches typically sit underneath the bumper. We bought the hidden low profile hitch for our subaru crosstrek and had uhaul install it for us. It was more expensive that way, but the hitch hole is hidden behind a little panel instead of sticking below the bumper like the u-haul hitch would

Go to Uhaul and get the hitch installed if you're not comfortable doing it yourself. It's relatively cheap and way more secure.

Notice how his posture changes as he gets in the draft off your car and is able to sit up and keep speed.

It's basically like taking a little rest for a moment.

I'm a climber IRL and fell so much in the chimney gym tutorial, and then proceeded to fall so much climbing Kami. Falling and failing is part of climbing.

We are a medium company and have two wikis. One for the tech stack glossary that details who owns/admins a system, login URLS, contract renewal dates, other dependencies and integrations, all cross linked, and any notes.

The other wiki is just for technical deep dives - Ops Manuals, configuration/standup guides/ maintenance orders/or any "how-to" for internal IT and Vendor IT.

Well done! Now you're ready for GAPCO in under24!
https://www.greateskape.com/blog/fktthegapco

Hi I think you meant to reply to another thread. That said - ZScaler versions have gone through some updates and changes that broke some things in our environment here and there also.