Bluetooth 5 TV audio transmitter test
In the end of year update I mentioned that I intended to release the occasional short video in-between the usual videos of indeterminate (but longer) length. This is one such short video, and due to its brief nature the Patreon names at the end are displayed as a series of frames over 20 seconds rather than as scrolling text.
Short videos are only deployed when a topic doesn't warrant any more time spent on it. They won't be longer videos with bits taken out or a normal video split into multiple parts.
The next video will be back to normal length (whatever that turns out to be) as will the one after that and the one after that. I haven't planned ahead any further than that yet.
This video is really more of an addendum to my review of the Aeropex Bone Conducting headphones.
On reflection this subject probably wasn't worth making a separate video about. But hindsight is 2020, much like the year.
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HNY Mat! The new short format lends itself well to these types of videos. The patron credits also work great; the throwback to the classic outro music from 2013-14 is also a nice touch.
Happy New Year
I have a similar device, but without an external antenna. In an apartment, the signal range is limited by reinforced concrete walls.
Fun Fact: 1980 Hi-Fi Ghz wireless headphones = 0 latency with uncompressed analog audio. 2020 Super Sci-Fi headphones = 1/25 sec latency with lossy digital compressed audio
That looks like an excellent addition to make a really useful solution for the harder of hearing. Nice video, and I like what you did with the end credits too — it seems a good “short video” solution. Ewen
i didnt see my name :( But a great video as always!
The scroll is the $5 and above patron list. Originally I thought it would be about ten people - but it got out of control (in a good way).
Nice way to include the patrons at the end, works well for the shorter format, that for keeping that in there, definitely understand why the scroll wouldn’t work on a video like this
Nice wee video, Mat. All good.
You, sir, are getting as spooky as facebook ads LOL I was talking to my dad about the bone conducting headphones ( i commented on a previous video ) and we tried mum with some, successfully. Then we discovered their TV didn't have bluetooth, so I said I'd look for a dual link sender - and this hits my inbox. Thanks Mat, and HNY
Good luck with the experiment. Tech can sometimes be truly life changing if you can convince people to give it a go. My parents are unfortunately beyond convincing.
But now with the short videos the Patreons are not mention..... ooopps there they are. Haha, best idea ever. Totally adequate. I was just kidding anyway.
Wishing you a prosperous, peaceful, and above all healthy 2020, Matt.
Have a happy New Year, Matt! I would not recommend you to use so many modern wireless gadgets, no matter how cool they may be. Especially when you put them so close to your skin and soft tissues. There is evidence the that high frequency radiation may cause cancer, and a few years ago even IARC put it back to its list of possibly carcinogenic things. Please take care Matt, it may be dangerous. We consume enough of carcinogens with today's processed foods and outgassing of cheap plastics, so I personally wouldn't add another source of radiation, no matter if it's a bit more convenient. I measured radiation of my old bluetooth dongle and at 1-2 cm it's over 4 uT even when there's no active connection. Long-term exposure to EMR levels over 0.4-0.5 uT are considered unsafe by some researchers. Please think of it, does it really worth the risks even if it's not 100% proven.
Happy New Year, Mat. When I want to listen to the radio broadcast of the Michigan State games and watch on TV, I stop my DVR for a very short second and restart it to make the two sources sync. Works fine as long as I don't want to replay anything.
End card with patrons worked just fine. You can uncap the $5 tier now. :-)
Ironically for me the advert at start and end of video were 5 minutes long (sorry skipped them) longer then actual video. Enjoyed the video my tv has option connect bluetooth direct to it.
I think adverts after the video might not count anyway. I suspect the one before will be that indestructible drone promo again. My TV also has Bluetooth built in - but the latency on it is insane. They’re still counting down the end of 2019 over Bluetooth. However when I use it the speakers are deactivated so it’s really very little use for anyone living with other people who also want to hear the TV.
I was surprised that the latency seems fairly minimal. I use in-ear monitors when singing in our band, and I have wondered how soon Bluetooth technology will catch up. The transmitter setup is very expensive, and I’m sure at some point someone will be experimenting with something like this.
I know nothing about music playing, but apparently the Apple AirPods Pro have low latency https://stephencoyle.net/airpods-pro
Pretty slick. did he end up liking it or did the headphone resting on his cheek/ear bug him? it is a little unnerving at first.. I like the shorter format. I honestly think having the ability to diversify and not feeling locked into massive video's where you are always 'in for a penny, in for a pound' is an issue. Doing these short ones will potentially get you excited about diving into something knowing it won't take nearly as long to research, set up, shoot, edit and submit. Happy New Year and may 2020 be full of moaning technology! Like the electric toothbrush that plays music! (Look up Benjamin Brush LOL it was a Kickstarter late 2018 haha).
I’ve got a toothbrush somewhere that plays We Will Rock You. I think he should be fine with the Aftershokz as he has already got used to behind the ear hearing aids (which also get in the way of traditional over the ear headphones).
A very enjoyable short video--these short ones make a great complement to the longer ones.
I really wasn't expecting the pairing to be that easy, impressive. The end card works well with the brick background.
Quite interesting. A while back you reviewed the Sony SRS-LSR100 as a speaker aid. That intrigued me, and I have been mulling over buying it for my parents (would have to import it to the USA). This video seems to be an alternate solution.
It’s especially useful if it’s only one person who is affected by hearing loss. Also they aren’t going to be isolated with a set of traditional headphones. It might be worth taking them to a store first with demonstration Aftershokz to see if they suit - Costco in the UK have them on demo, so it might be the same in the US.
Not sure if it's just my bad luck but I own the previous version of the Aftershockz (was so excited because I loved the form and design) but they soon developed a noticeable clunking sound, as if the speaker element on one side came slightly lose. Anyone else experience that? Bought them from the Brookstone store that was closing in the mall. So, all sales final. "How's that for being born under a bad sign?" ~ Ferris Bueller
I’ve been using mine for a year now - almost every day, without issue. By now I’m sure they’ve worked out any issues.
Well done!
Happy New Year, Mat! Interesting video, as always. The slight delay would also drive me nuts. Curiously, I listened to this video played on an iPad through a pair of Aftershokz (the older model - they became MUCH cheaper when the new model came out) and there was no delay at all between your lip movement and the sound of your voice. So, I wonder why the Bluetooth transmitter in the iPad is better than the stand-alone one you were just showing. Anyhow, thanks for a surprise New Years Day treat!
I thought the audio was pretty much in sync on the transmitter - maybe my brain is delayed.
That was interesting, but even a 2 frame delay would drive me nuts! I'm sure you know this, but you can always try running this when making videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCPEidaVzQU If in doubt about any possible YouTube Lag, download the file and run it from a PC into the set. Patreon credits were fine. You could even reduce them to a second each - we all have a pause button! :-)
Thanks for the link - that will come in useful. The Patreon credits are still a work in progress.
I like the Patreon credits, why not always do this?
It's a possibility - things change over time.
I'm always surprised when electrical items like this work as expected. I lived through the years before technology was good and everything was a battle to get working. Perfect Patreon credits by the way. Alphabetical makes it much easier to find your name.
I still haven't figured out how I'm going to update it - but that's a job for another day.
Happy New Year Mat! Seems like a perfect solution for your father in law, hope he liked it :-) And I like the short outro, a good solution!