Rode NT1 Unboxing and ASMR Trigger Test, Mic Test, Experiment Extravaganza

"...done by someone who has very little idea of what they're doing" is what the rest of the title was going to be, but it was too long. Please DO NOT take anything I'm doing here as a tutorial or instructive in any way. I have zero training and only hands on experience/experimentation in anything audio. It's basically me experimenting with new NT1s and talking to myself (whispering) out loud about it and also some measuring you... because ASMR.

I did not do any noise reduction on the Rode NT1 recorded portion of the video. I ran compression and a limiter. Since I'm moving the gain up and down during recording, I did adjust the audio levels so the volume is much more even throughout.

The first third is unboxing the Rode NT1 and starting set-up (recorded on my Blue Yeti.) The rest is me experimenting with the new mics over the course of a few days - I experimented by changing the gain, mic positions, whispering, and testing out different triggers on them. If you want some whisper rambling to send you off to sleep, this could do the trick! 😂

Timestamps:
0:00 - Rode NT1 Microphone unboxing (recorded on Blue Yeti)
19:41 - Microphone and Trigger testing, experimenting, whisper rambling, trigger assortment

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or mental health professional. This video is not a substitute for professional support you'd get from a counselor, psychologist, etc. If you are suffering from any sort of mental health issues or crisis, please seek professional support. Start by contacting your medical insurance provider for available options or ask for help doing so from someone in your life.

With or without insurance, there are still options for you, here is a great place to start: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml
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What does ASMR stand for? Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response.

What is ASMR? ASMR meaning? To me, it's a really cool sensation that some of us get in response to some auditory (sound - whispers, tapping, hand sounds) or visual triggers (hand movements, watching someone focus, draw, paint, etc. or personal attention). For some it's a tingling or vibrating feeling often felt in the head, neck, shoulders, and/or back, and can change based on different triggers. It can feel like a brain massage or just a relaxing feeling all over.

Many people use ASMR to sleep. I use ASMR mostly for work - it helps me relax, block out distractions, and focus (usually, sometimes it's a distraction, but at least it's a relaxing distraction!) I've tried to use it for sleep, but I end up actually staying awake because I love to listen to it and can't help but watch. BUT, I hope my ASMR helps those of you who use it for sleep, just as much as it helps someone using it to just relax, zone out, destress, focus, or bring down some anxiety.