I Admit It. I'm A Perfectionist

I have experimented with my podcast setup, and I'm still not satisfied with the results. I bought a Cloudlifter to increase the gain on my microphone signal, so I don't have to crank up the volume on my mixer to get a clean sound. I am very particular about these things. The technical aspects fascinate me, and now that my meds make me calmer, I can explore things without getting angry or frustrated.

For now, I can keep practicing my delivery with the unsatisfactory signal as I wait for another XLR cable to arrive so I can attach the Cloudlifter properly. Hal knows me well enough not to get in my way as I focus on things for my podcast. I give him the same respect for his VR headset and the time he spends using it.

Since I don't have a naturally deep voice, I will fine-tune the signal on my mixer, looking for that perfect radio-quality voice for my podcast. I'm not attempting to alter my voice dramatically. I'm just a perfectionist about these things. When I take a break, I can think of new ways to improve things.

I hope that all my efforts pay off and that I can get some support with building up followers. The best way to get started is by word-of-mouth from friends. I'm hopeful that things will go well. Every great enterprise started small and then grew up to be something special.

As hard as I tried today, I couldn't find the strength for another podcast test. The air quality deteriorated quickly today, affecting me since I have lung problems. I felt so tired, and I suffered several severe bouts of vertigo today as well. I'm going to bed early tonight to rest up and attack the podcast stuff tomorrow.