Looking for co-host and co-writer - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: b_force
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 07, 2020, 12:03:42 am
content: Ok, so for a very long time now, I have been walking around with the idea of writing a book and making Youtube videos in the field of electro- acoustic engineering and loudspeakers.Before we go any further, NO i do NOT mean the weird audiophile type of fairy tails.I am talking about the real engineering and science behind acoustics, loudspeakers and anything else that is audio related (Class-D/Tube amplifiers, filters, DSP, microphones etc etc)As an engineer I am always interested in anything audio related.I don't really have any preferences, it all depends on the context, there is no good or wrong (well maybe just poor design choices)For example, an huge PA line-array system has very different design aspects compared to a small portable bluetooth speaker as well s a guitar amplifier.(I have designed and developed all three and everything in between)After close to 15 years of professional experience as well as 20 years of personal experience, I am still really blown away how much misunderstanding there is about the subject.Maybe even more so among "professionals"Personally I think this has to do with lack of proper education.There aren't many really good books out there, and the good ones that are available are very expensive (over $100) andverydated.On top of that, they are just difficult to read and to understand for most people I think.I also don't think a book is the way to go anymore anno 2020.So what is my idea?- Providing week by week detailed "lessons", (a bit like an on going online course) on something like Patreon + interaction with audience (will explain later)- Also a weekly update on Youtube touching the subjects.In addition I think it's very interesting to do some in depth quality tear-downs or subjects once in a while. (speakers, amplifiers, drivers, frequency responses,PCB design etc)For example, when it comes down to audio related stuff, Dave's tear-down are cute, but only scratch the surface when it comes to acoustic and audio related electronics (no offence!)I think a lot of people would like to know what design chooses are made and why.So why am I looking for co-host and writer?I have experience in providing workshops and small (guest) lectures, as well as writing reports.But just narrating a video is a very different animal.I have tried it now several times, but it's just not exactly flowing the way I would like to.Also, and this also counts for writing, I am just really missing someone to brainstorm and to "spar" with.In the end this just basically means that for me personally it really helps to stay motivated to collaborate with someone.So what am I looking for?- Someone with a decent amount of knowledge and hands-on practical experience with loudspeakers, acoustics as well as electronics would be ideal, or who is EXTREMELY eager to learn.- Is practical minded; no hour long deep difficult theoretical stories and differential equations nobody understands.- Must be fluent and/or comfortable in English. Personally I don't think it really matters if you're 100% flawless (I am definitely not).- Someone who is comfortable in narrating in front of (or behind!) a camera. (you're probably going to do most of it)- This sounds maybe a little standard, but someone who shows initiative and can work for him/herself. (i am not gonna micro manage you)- Most important, is someone who has an open mind and not judgmental if it comes down to engineering (you know, the fanboys).To be realistic, I think this will just start as an hobby/passion project and we will see how it goes from there.If you're interested, just send me a PM.Second to this, I am curious if people are actually interested in this kind of content?Let me know!!!

author: b_force
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 29, 2020, 02:15:57 am
content: No one interested or any other kind of feedback?

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 01, 2020, 03:20:35 am
content: If you're passionate about something, just start writing about it. Get a wordpress blog or something similar and start writing. Throw out that plan you wrote. Keep things simple.One day you might think xyz is interesting, and look into it. Then you can just write about it, and hit 'publish'. Then repeat. Don't have a schedule. Only publish something when you have something that's dearly interesting to you. There's nothing worse than reading a 'forced' blog post. Actually there is - blogging about what you're going to blog about.After a few weeks, the search engines will find your blog - then if people are interested in what you have to show, they'll find you. If you're honest, factually correct and write in an easy-to-digest method - people will find you authentic. Hopefully they will then subscribe or return to see what you have to say next time.Same goes for videos. Just shoot something, check it for silly mistakes then throw it out to the world. Seems to work for most successful vloggers.

author: b_force
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2020, 12:18:04 pm
content: Quote from: johnboxall on October 01, 2020, 03:20:35 amThanks for your comment and good ideas.I have tried these things already, but I just find it a little bit to hard to keep it up just by myself.Maybe that sounds strange to some people, but for me it just really works to work together with other people.It streamlines my mind, so to speak.As for videos, I like to explain people (the world) about certain things, but just don't like to be "on camera" (or behind camera).Just makes me highly aware of myself and what I am going to say.I don't have that issue in person with people. (I have done quite some lectures in the past for example)