Test: sE Electronics DM2 “T.N.T.” inline microphone pre-amp

The sE Electronics DM2 TNT inline pre-amp lets you choose between a moderate +15dB or generous +30dB of gain with an ultra-high impedance input and eight load settings to match any passive microphone. It suits all your dynamic mics like the V7 and your passive ribbon microphones and it’s perfect for podcasting, recording, live sound, etc. I had the pleasure of reviewing the DM1 Dynamite when it came out and that one was a winner, so how did the DM2 perform?… Read More Test: sE Electronics DM2 “T.N.T.” inline microphone pre-amp

November 19, 2021 Erik

Powertraveller Merlin 75PD power pack review

Powertraveller’s Merlin 75PD is a power pack that sits behind the most powerful Condor 100 and the slimline Phoenix 90 in the new Powertraveller product range. It’s a slim, relatively small power pack designed more or less like a flashlight.… Read More Powertraveller Merlin 75PD power pack review

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Erik

Powertraveller Solar Adventurer II, cute but as powerful as Odin

Powertraveller keeps on releasing innovative power packs with a user-friendly and gorgeous design. The Solar Adventurer II is their latest power pack with integrated solar panels. It’s a small-sized 10,000mAh/37Wh battery pack with great features and a lovely, yet unobtrusive, design. I tested it and it has the typical excellent quality I’m used to from Powertraveller as it works like a charm.… Read More Powertraveller Solar Adventurer II, cute but as powerful as Odin

November 6, 2020November 5, 2020 Erik

Three Thunderbolt 3 cables put to the test

With Apple now selling the 2m braided nylon Thunderbolt 3 cable it includes with your Apple Pro Display XDR monitor separately for a whopping €150, I thought it’d be a good idea to test a number of 2m cables from well-known brands that sell on Amazon’s sites and elsewhere. I tested a Cable Matters, CalDigit and Belkin cable.… Read More Three Thunderbolt 3 cables put to the test

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 Erik

Review: Powertraveller Phoenix 90 power pack

The Phoenix 90 is a 22500mAh power pack that easily charges laptops, action cameras, satellite phones, video lamps and more either via the USB-C or DC outputs. It charges tablets two or three times and smartphones five to seven times… Read More Review: Powertraveller Phoenix 90 power pack

April 1, 2020 Erik

Powertraveller’s Condor 100 has an award-winning design and loads of power

Powertraveller sent me their latest power pack, the hefty Condor 100, a 27000mAh beast in a beautifully designed (award-winning) aluminium enclosure. The Condor 100 is an auto-sensing power unit that can handle 110V/220V mains electricity-driven equipment as well as 5V devices.… Read More Powertraveller’s Condor 100 has an award-winning design and loads of power

January 21, 2020June 3, 2020 Erik2 Comments

Falcon 40 solar panel charges your devices fast

Powertraveller’s Falcon 40 is a 40W foldable solar panel driven by high-efficiency monocrystalline SunPower cells. It’s meant to be used while you’re backpacking or otherwise active in the great outdoors and therefore very useful for documentary makers or video shooters who don’t stay in the direct vicinity of a grid. It’s splash-proof (IPX4) and has individually sealed off (silicon plug) output connectors – two USB (5V/3A Max) and one DC output (20V/2A).… Read More Falcon 40 solar panel charges your devices fast

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 Erik

CalDigit’s small footprint TS3 dock provides 85W charging power

Thunderbolt 3 docks are being released at a fast pace. The CalDigit TS3 Thunderbolt Station has been around for a month now and it has an edge. Not only does it provide 85W charging power on one of its ports to Apple’s Thunderbolt 3 MacBook, but it’s also tiny compared to others. And it can be positioned upright, saving space on your desk.… Read More CalDigit’s small footprint TS3 dock provides 85W charging power

July 20, 2017January 19, 2019 Erik

The best port expansion solution for a Mac: OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock

OWC’s Thunderbolt 3 dock has the looks and the ports to appeal even to those who don’t need one. The company’s selection of ports to include has so far been the best I’ve encountered. There are 13 of them and they represent OWC’s experience with users’ needs in terms of support for legacy technology.… Read More The best port expansion solution for a Mac: OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock

May 9, 2017August 25, 2017 Erik

The CalDigit TS3 Lite Thunderbolt 3 dock offers good value for money

MacBook Pro 2016 users need a dock to hook up their legacy Thunderbolt gear. The most efficient and probably cheapest way to get there is to buy a dock like the CalDigit TS3 Lite or TS3. Those docks have their merit with iMacs too, despite of the need to work with adapters.… Read More The CalDigit TS3 Lite Thunderbolt 3 dock offers good value for money

March 13, 2017August 25, 2017 Erik