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I recently had an audio-only discussion/podcast with Simon Aarons, creator of the Brovicon Video Converter.  We discussed how the software works, why it's so helpful that he made a graphical front-end to existing software...and just chatted about video conversion.  If you've ever wanted to convert video you've recorded or ripped, this will most likely interest you - "Just slide up a chair" and come hang out while we chat.  If video conversion isn't your thing at all, this one probably isn't for you ;p

Brovicon:  https://github.com/simontime/Brovicon
Follow Simon:  https://twitter.com/ItsSimonTime
AviSynth+ (install before using):  https://github.com/AviSynth/AviSynthPlus/releases/

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Simon and I discussed a using AVIDemux to cut video files at keyframes without re-rendering, as well as a specific model of "DVD recorder" that does a great job with (broadcast) analog video.  Here's links to both:

Recorder:  https://www.panasonic.com/au/support/product-archives/home-entertainment/recorders/dmr-bwt760gn.html
AVIDemux:  https://www.fosshub.com/Avidemux.html

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 22nd, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.

00:00  Welcome!

00:06  Flickering MiSTer solved!!!

04:19  MiSTer In-Line Power Switch:  https://misteraddons.com/collections/parts/products/in-line-power-switch

A/C Power Switch:  https://amzn.to/46iVW46

08:15  Monitor color issues with PVM on it’s side - Try degausser?

12:26  Connect a Crosspoint to this DAC:  https://tascam.com/us/product/uh-7000/top

¼” RCA adapter:  https://amzn.to/44dPdXk

Extron Phoenix to RCA Adapter:  https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/STEREO-SOUND-RCA-PHONO-TO-PHOENIX-5-WAY-ADAPTER-FOR-EXTRON-MATRIX-300-SWITCH?tracking=5543fb4c077bb

Make Your Own:  https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/Phoenix-5-way-3.5mm-Audio-plug?tracking=5543fb4c077bb

17:10  CFW to Extron downscalers?

19:34  Thank you!

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00:00  Welcome

00:31  McDonalds GBC Game:  https://www.retrorgb.com/new-mcdonald-game-boy-color-game.html

02:13  4K Thunderbolt Capture Card:  https://www.retrorgb.com/ultrastudio-4k-mini-not-for-streamers.html

09:13  English translation patch for “Nakoruru: The Gift She Gave Me:  https://www.retrorgb.com/english-translation-patch-released-for-nakoruru-the-gift-she-gave-me-on-the-sega-dreamcast.html

12:19  Saturn Bluetooth Adapter Review:  https://www.retrorgb.com/saturn-bt-bluetooth-adapter.html

15:44  MegaBook Free Download:  https://www.retrorgb.com/the-mega-book-collection-free-download.html

18:32  RecalBox JAMMA Adapter:  https://www.retrorgb.com/recalbox-jamma-raspberry-pi-adapter.html

24:13  Interview with Fixel:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-fixel.html

26:06  Lu’s MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-taito-system-sj-neo-geo-pocket-n64-more.html

31:05  GameCube with double the RAM:  https://www.retrorgb.com/tearing-down-a-rare-gamecube-with-twice-the-ram.html

32:23  Neo Geo MVS 240p Test Suite Physical Cart:  https://www.retrorgb.com/neo-geo-mvs-240p-test-suite-physical-edition.html

36:17  Mic noise and THANK YOU!!!:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Here's an interview with developer Felix, also known as "Fixel":  Creator of the FreeDO emulator, as well as some impressive ODE and HDMI mods.  I really enjoyed hearing about reverse engineering the 3DO, as well as getting a full rundown of all the projects he's currently working on.  If you're a retro-gaming fan, I'm sure you'll get just as excited as I did, hearing about everything that's coming this year!

Purchase / Pre-Order Here:  https://3do.dev/
FreeDO Emulator:  https://www.freedo.org/

Social Media:  https://twitter.com/flxel
ODE Background Music from Fixel's Daughter:  https://www.youtube.com/@Musearys

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 15th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.

00:35  NES Controller on Game Gear:  https://github.com/RetroLabs/GGNES

02:00  Redesigning GG Motherboard:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-mathijs-nilwik.html

06:04  Flickering MiSTer - The MicroSD card!?!?!?!

10:40  Putting a  PVM-1340 on it’s right side causes color issues.

17:09  Are the ASIC’s from a VA1 Game Gear compatible with VA5 GG motherboards?

20:04  These Q&A’s are a thank you to everyone who supports!:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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00:00  Welcome

00:18  Mega Man 4 on Genesis:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-the-sequel-wars-episode-red.html

02:26  Modern NES Games Reviewed:  https://www.retrorgb.com/29-modern-games-for-the-nes.html

03:46  5” PVM:  https://www.retrorgb.com/the-sony-pvm-5041q-trinitron-review-and-repairs.html

05:54  Moonwalker Genesis:  https://www.retrorgb.com/on-trial-the-people-v-michael-jacksons-moonwalker.html

08:16  RGR Smoke NES Shell:  https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-game-restore-smoke-nes-shells.html

12:01  NES Zelda ported to SNES:  https://www.retrorgb.com/nes-zelda-ported-to-snes.html

20:55  Project Steller Overview:  https://www.retrorgb.com/project-stellar-promises-to-change-the-way-we-mod-the-original-xbox.html

22:15  Interview With Stemage:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-grant-henry-aka-stemage.html

24:25  Lu’s MiSTer Updates:  https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-n64-3d-rendering-demons-world-super-contra-more.html

Here's an interview with musician, composer and Metroid Metal creator Grant Henry, better known as Stemage.  This is a laid-back conversation that's mostly music-focused;  Come "pull up a chair and hang out with us" for awhile, as I geek out talking to someone I've been a massive fan of for years!

Support on Bandcamp:  http://stemage.bandcamp.com  /  http://metroidmetal.bandcamp.com
Main Pages:  https://www.stemagemusic.com/  /  https://www.metroidmetal.com/
Social Media & everything Else:  https://linktr.ee/stemage

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 8th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.

00:00  Welcome!

00:39  NES controller with Cherry MX Switches:  https://youtu.be/M1J4h4XWHyM

02:05  What games do I play when I’m sick?

03:19  I wish I could visit NZ & Australia ;/

04:55  Totally safe to try a Y cable with AUDIO, but NEVER video: / https://youtu.be/DHoA2vVZh8Q / https://amzn.to/3NjSdfv / https://amzn.to/3Nf7JJs

07:10  Emulation that supports 240p?

09:07  Optimizing Windows PC for gaming & goof frontend to try:  https://www.recalbox.com/

15:02  Flickering MiSTer Sage:  What about the PSU!?!?!?:  https://amzn.to/43Nldl3 / https://us.rs-online.com/product/triad-magnetics/wsu050-4000/70231024/

16:56  Gamescare YPbPr Switch Issues:  https://www.retrorgb.com/games-care-6-in-2-out-automatic-component-switch.html

20:16  Audio ADC:  https://amzn.to/43qjMJB

24:40  Which Game Gear Consolizer? / My preferred AVR:  nad T 758 V3i / Used*:  https://ebay.us/E2g0yc / New and Refurb:  https://www.safeandsoundhq.com/pages/search-results-page?q=nad%20T%20758%20V3i%20

30:35  Best console to use for 240p Test Suite? / Does MiSTer scale or re-render to higher resolutions? / What is CRTEmudriver?:  https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-calamity.html

34:42  Thank you!:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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00:00  Welcome

00:18  PC-FX Memory Pack:  https://www.retrorgb.com/pc-fx-non-volatile-memory-pack.html

01:10  RGB Blaster Firmware Fix:  https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-blaster-rad2x-hd-retrovision-fix.html

04:31  Xbox Vertical Stand:  https://www.retrorgb.com/original-xbox-vertical-stand.html

06:27  Ai-Generated Artwork Drama (this one’s actually interesting):  https://www.retrorgb.com/evercade-found-using-ai-generated-artwork-for-duke-nukem-12-re-release.html

12:17  Dreamcast 240p Test Suite Disc:  https://www.retrorgb.com/dreamcast-240p-test-suite-in-stock.html

14:03  Xbox2HDMI:  https://www.retrorgb.com/xbox2hdmi-reviewed.html

20:56  Fenrir Duo ODE:  https://www.retrorgb.com/fenrir-duo-in-stock.html

23:52  Lu’s MiSTer Update:  https://www.retrorgb.com/misterfpga-news-rally-bike-kick-and-run-n64-neo-geo-pocket-more.html

27:40  Ace Combat 3 translation:  https://www.retrorgb.com/ace-combat-3-electrosphere-a-complete-translation.html

29:41  THANK YOU!!!:  https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 1st, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.

00:00  Still f%*&$ng sick ;/

00:23  Any plans for a PCE/TG-16 D-D HDMI cable?  No 🙁

03:27  Is it safe to use a 12v Noctua fan in place of the 7v PS2 fan?

06:21  Up update to the “Flickering MiSTer” saga!

09:37  Samsung flat panel monitor with tons of inputs - is it any good?

12:01  Replace a cap that has something underneath.

16:07  Optical cable connection issue.

20:45  Triple Bypass Installation Guides:  https://github.com/zaxour/TripleBypassV2Plus/tree/main/Documentation

25:17  Best device for emulation up to Dreamcast and GameCube

27:52  I’ll be at Retro World again this year!!! (plus a stupid expo story):  https://retroworldexpo.com/

33:56  Let’s keep this positive!  And THANK YOU!!!