Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I review the history & function of the Farallon MacRecorder. Example recordings made with various mics and SoundEdit. (Click SHOW MORE to expand text description.)
🔍 INDEX
0:00 History
4:21 Used on the Space Shuttle Atlantis
5:45 SoundEdit by Steve Capps
6:24 Using MacRecorder
15:14 Sample Recordings
19:44 Closing Thoughts
24:11 Special Thanks
🛒 BUY
• Clone of MacRecorder (not shown in video): bit.ly/3ZfTHNY
• Purple Panda Lav Mic (Affiliate link): amzn.to/3khTl3h
(I've been using this Mic for most of my videos to date. Works fine with my Sony D100 recorder and Panasonic GH5 camera, but this is NOT a powered mic! Won't work with MacRecorder.)
• Boya 1.5v battery-powered Lav Mic (Affiliate link): amzn.to/3z8CRkp
(Purchased this in Aug.2021. Sounds great. Works with MacRecorder.)
• FloppyEMU (transfer files between old Macs & new): bigmessowires.com/floppy-emu
• Kai Robinson's SE Reloaded bare motherboard: bit.ly/3kgiY4q
📚 REFERENCE
• Why some mics need a power source (bias voltage): bit.ly/3kpiJnQ
• Farallon Computing Photos: stanford.io/3CDQCd3
• MacForth Manual: bit.ly/3mlUxW8
• SoundEdit & HyperSound Overview: bit.ly/3y72LEx
• MacRecorder can send data to the Mac at greater than 100kbps using an external clock (keyword search for "MacRecorder"): bit.ly/2WfOmbv
💾 SOFTWARE / DOWNLOADS
• JDW Beep — the System 7 beep sound I recorded: bit.ly/3J02bAL
• My RAW Audio files (D100 Line Output): tinyurl.com/ssbea2ft
• BMUG Newsletter on CD, Fall 1985 (vintage Mac or Basilisk II required to open individual files): bit.ly/3BEG6l9
• My edited version of the Newsletter, showing only MacRecorder info: bit.ly/3gpmcBJ
• MacRecorder apps (#7 is the earliest version app): bit.ly/3kjmon4
• SoundApp (play & convert sounds): bit.ly/3DbTjCZ
• SndConverter Pro 2.4.1 (for System 7): bit.ly/3klh2bc
• SndConverter Pro 2.2 (for System 6): bit.ly/3mwEW64
• SoundMaster can your play recorded sounds throughout the Mac UI: bit.ly/3mpj1xR
• MacForth Tour: bit.ly/3B0iiqT
(Tour TIP: Boot Mini vMac with a System 2 & Finder 5.5 DSK and then launch the MacForth Demo app to avoid crashes.)
⚠️ PLEASE HELP! I can't find Creative Solutions' MacForth software anywhere. Please upload your MacForth floppy images to the Macintosh Garden!
💵 By the way, anyone interested in supporting the Macintosh Garden (where we all get free downloads of vintage Mac software) can do so from Christian Bergman's Patreon page here: patreon.com/macintoshgarden
🙏 MY SINCERE & HUMBLE THANKS to the following 2 supporters:
• Mauro Acciaccaferri (Monthly Paypal Contributor)
• Kai Robinson (June 2021 Paypal donation & SE Reloaded Kit donation)
👨💻 Kai Robinson's Creations
• Macintosh SE Reloaded: bit.ly/3gnFcAF
• Macintosh Classic Reloaded: bit.ly/3kbhubY
• Kai's Github: github.com/kr239
• @BranchusCreations Classic Reloaded Build: bit.ly/3y1t3Hn
🙏 THANKS also to Marcus from Marnoweb.de who led me to the correct BMUG Newsletter!
marnoweb.de
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I review the history & function of the Farallon MacRecorder. Example recordings made with various mics and SoundEdit. (Click SHOW MORE to expand text description.)
🔍 INDEX
0:00 History
4:21 Used on the Space Shuttle Atlantis
5:45 SoundEdit by Steve Capps
6:24 Using MacRecorder
15:14 Sample Recordings
19:44 Closing Thoughts
24:11 Special Thanks
🛒 BUY
• Clone of MacRecorder (not shown in video): bit.ly/3ZfTHNY
• Purple Panda Lav Mic (Affiliate link): amzn.to/3khTl3h
(I've been using this Mic for most of my videos to date. Works fine with my Sony D100 recorder and Panasonic GH5 camera, but this is NOT a powered mic! Won't work with MacRecorder.)
• Boya 1.5v battery-powered Lav Mic (Affiliate link): amzn.to/3z8CRkp
(Purchased this in Aug.2021. Sounds great. Works with MacRecorder.)
• FloppyEMU (transfer files between old Macs & new): bigmessowires.com/floppy-emu
• Kai Robinson's SE Reloaded bare motherboard: bit.ly/3kgiY4q
📚 REFERENCE
• Why some mics need a power source (bias voltage): bit.ly/3kpiJnQ
• Farallon Computing Photos: stanford.io/3CDQCd3
• MacForth Manual: bit.ly/3mlUxW8
• SoundEdit & HyperSound Overview: bit.ly/3y72LEx
• MacRecorder can send data to the Mac at greater than 100kbps using an external clock (keyword search for "MacRecorder"): bit.ly/2WfOmbv
💾 SOFTWARE / DOWNLOADS
• JDW Beep — the System 7 beep sound I recorded: bit.ly/3J02bAL
• My RAW Audio files (D100 Line Output): tinyurl.com/ssbea2ft
• BMUG Newsletter on CD, Fall 1985 (vintage Mac or Basilisk II required to open individual files): bit.ly/3BEG6l9
• My edited version of the Newsletter, showing only MacRecorder info: bit.ly/3gpmcBJ
• MacRecorder apps (#7 is the earliest version app): bit.ly/3kjmon4
• SoundApp (play & convert sounds): bit.ly/3DbTjCZ
• SndConverter Pro 2.4.1 (for System 7): bit.ly/3klh2bc
• SndConverter Pro 2.2 (for System 6): bit.ly/3mwEW64
• SoundMaster can your play recorded sounds throughout the Mac UI: bit.ly/3mpj1xR
• MacForth Tour: bit.ly/3B0iiqT
(Tour TIP: Boot Mini vMac with a System 2 & Finder 5.5 DSK and then launch the MacForth Demo app to avoid crashes.)
⚠️ PLEASE HELP! I can't find Creative Solutions' MacForth software anywhere. Please upload your MacForth floppy images to the Macintosh Garden!
💵 By the way, anyone interested in supporting the Macintosh Garden (where we all get free downloads of vintage Mac software) can do so from Christian Bergman's Patreon page here: patreon.com/macintoshgarden
🙏 MY SINCERE & HUMBLE THANKS to the following 2 supporters:
• Mauro Acciaccaferri (Monthly Paypal Contributor)
• Kai Robinson (June 2021 Paypal donation & SE Reloaded Kit donation)
👨💻 Kai Robinson's Creations
• Macintosh SE Reloaded: bit.ly/3gnFcAF
• Macintosh Classic Reloaded: bit.ly/3kbhubY
• Kai's Github: github.com/kr239
• @BranchusCreations Classic Reloaded Build: bit.ly/3y1t3Hn
🙏 THANKS also to Marcus from Marnoweb.de who led me to the correct BMUG Newsletter!
marnoweb.de
💁♂️SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR THIS CHANNEL❤️
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![Kryonaut Repasted 2015 MacBook Pro 15 [Cinebench R15 & dGPU]
Short screencast showing the Cinebench R15 scores with my discrete GPU ENABLED, with Volta OFF and then with Volta ON, booted from internal Apple 1TB SSD running High Sierra. Tests shown were performed 8 months after repasting the MBP with Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.
My Repasting Video from 2019 is here: https://youtu.be/_XQNGNAwrLw Kryonaut Repasted 2015 MacBook Pro 15 [Cinebench R15 & dGPU]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YwbxbyWeoTQ/mqdefault.jpg)


![Repasting a 2015 MacBook Pro 15 [Thermals & Performance]
► Help your MBP run cooler and faster. Click SHOW MORE (or v on phones) to expand this text description for lots of links and important info.
🎥 VIDEO INDEX
0:00 Intro
5:37 BEFORE Repaste Benchmark (Volta OFF)
10:16 BEFORE Repaste Benchmark (Volta ON)
10:55 Removing Case Bottom Lid
13:29 Disconnecting Battery
16:25 Cleaning off the stock thermal paste
19:14 Repasting
26:57 AFTER Repaste Benchmark (Volta OFF)
29:52 AFTER Repaste Benchmark (Volta ON)
NOTE: After removing all screws from the bottom lid, dont just yank off the lid because there are two black plastic pieces toward the middle of the lid that fit into slots on the motherboard. You can see those 2 black pieces from about 13min.11sec. If your battery is swollen like mine was, its likely these 2 black pieces are already popped out so itll be easy to remove the bottom lid just like you see in my video; but if the 2 black pieces are still in place, you need to slowly and gently pry the lid up with your fingers to pop the black pieces out of their sockets. Dont use so much force the lid bends! Lift up and down slowly, gently with a rocking motion until those 2 pieces pop out of place and then the lid easily lifts off.
🛠 THERMAL PASTE & TOOLS:
• Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/36NMQwu
• Screwdriver Set (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3jSP1H5
• Yamachi Tool Set (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/2zm0jgS
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/39IAnPy
or
• 99.9% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2MkjS3h
or
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2YsK8v3
💁♂️I gave you 3 alcohol choices (Amazon US) above because its often out of stock. 70% will work, 91% is better, but 99% is best for electronics cleaning (fast drying & no residue).
• Rocket Blower (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/31854vM
(The Q-tips, brush & paper towels Im sure you already have.)
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do kindly click and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on all qualifying items in your Cart (even items not linked above).
🔗 Software LINKS:
• CineBench R15 (used in video): https://bit.ly/2ZhlUX5
• CineBench R20 (newest ver.): https://bit.ly/2XgJhdL
• Intel Power Gadget: https://intel.ly/2Pg1kSi
• iStat Menus: https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/
• Volta: https://volta.garymathews.com
🔋 My SWOLLEN BATTERY Video: https://youtu.be/Om1c-FCc5u0
👉 OFFICIAL THERMAL GRIZZLY ADVICE. I exchanged several emails with Thermal Grizzly after the making of my video. They kindly watched my video and saw my SPREAD and subsequent X application methods. They agreed with me that the super-thin, film-like result of my SPREAD application was NOT adequate (thin as a fingerprint). They said because the viscosity of Kryonaut requires more force/difficulty to properly apply via the SPREAD method, they recommend instead using Hydronaut for notebook applications (i.e., for thermal paste application to non-lidded CPU and GPU dies). Of course, the Thermal Conductivity specification of Kryonaut is slightly better than Hydronaut, so using the X-application method as shown in my video is quite fine and acceptable, and my thermals and performance boost bear that out. However, Thermal Grizzly added that depending upon the FORCE used to press down on the heatsink, Kryonaut may slowly seep out over time. They said Hydronaut would not seep out and therefore there are fewer concerns about replacing Hydronaut over as compared to Kryonaut. So if you decide to use Hydronaut in your repate while following the SPREAD method of my video, please make time to offer me feedback in the Comments section about how well the SPREAD method worked for you, or whether you needed to resort to the X-method like I did. Remember, the result of the SPREAD method should NOT be a film as thin as a fingerprint but a nice coating instead. I hope this info helps!
❓Why KRYONAUT instead of Brand-X?
Believe me, I spent HOURS watching every YouTube video on the subject and reading dozens of articles. All of that information convinced me KRYONAUT beats MX-2 (a widely used paste) in terms of thermal performance, and it beats most other pastes by a wide margin. Only liquid metal is better, but liquid metal can be dangerous in that it can cause electrical shorts and you must reapply it every 3 years, plus you cannot use liquid metal with aluminum heatsinks (not a problem for the MBP which is Copper, but still limiting).
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#Apple #Macintosh #MacBookPro #Kryonaut #JDW Repasting a 2015 MacBook Pro 15 [Thermals & Performance]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_XQNGNAwrLw/mqdefault.jpg)



![A Very Special Apple IIc
Featuring the 1st Color LCD prototype, a MacEffects backlit mechanical keyboard, and a hefty dose of Christmas cheer, this Apple IIc is both fun and unique!
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
0:43 — MacEffects IIc Backlit Mechanical Keyboard
2:41 — Color LCD Prototype
4:46 — 40 vs. 80 column mode
8:51 — Games
17:26 — Bad News
17:56 — What’s Coming
18:26 — Apple II Forever SHIRT
20:20 — The New Apple II User’s Guide
21:45 — Thanks & Closing Thoughts
24:42 — Apple IIc Christmas Music
🛒 STUFF TO BUY
• MacEffects IIc Backlit Mechanical Keyboard: https://bit.ly/47bj5FG
• The New Apple II Users Guide: https://amzn.to/41v9jfD
• 5.25” Floppy Disks (blank, tested): https://www.floppydisk.com/5point25
• Apple II shirts, mugs & caps: https://www.8bittees.com
TO MAKE YOUR OWN POWER ADAPTER:
• 12V 5A AC Adapter: https://amzn.to/3Yzn9Of
• FEMALE connector w/30cm cable to mate with AC Adapter: https://amzn.to/3QYSkid
• FEMALE 7-pin DIN connector (inserts in back of IIc): https://amzn.to/3G2i1bh
Note1: Cut off 8mm or so of the black plastic so the metal part slides deep into the IIcs jack.
Note2: DIN connector wiring: https://bit.ly/4fhTO0f
Note3: DO NOT connect Earth: https://bit.ly/3BZA03D
• Photos & Instructions on TinkerDifferent: https://bit.ly/40mZXEs
💵 If you click on Amazon links above and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on qualifying items in your Cart.
📚 REFERENCE
• Matias Click info (switches on MacEffects keyboard): https://matias.ca/switches/click/
• MacEffects Keyboard Review by @ActionRetro : https://youtu.be/9_YYyTYRZTI
• IIc Owners Guide: http://tinyurl.com/yrb6pfrs
• Christmas Story: How Apple Beat IBM: http://tinyurl.com/4kuxe6z3
• Excellent IIc Photos: https://oldcrap.org/2019/05/14/apple-iic/
• Apple II Forever Music Video: https://youtu.be/YcjlhFVTY50
• LCD Photos & Info (Japanese): http://tinyurl.com/ysz6evuk
• 1984 Apple IIc Launch Event PHOTOS: http://tinyurl.com/286adptz
• 1984 Article about the IIc: http://tinyurl.com/5rfdhx25
• Apple IIc Brochure: https://bit.ly/49PtIzI
• Interesting story with great IIc photos: https://retroviator.com/apple-iic/
• John Draper & Steve Wozniak HACKING documentary: https://youtu.be/K7MdiPWUoBE
• C-VUE was a 3rd party LCD by Sun Star Industries: https://bit.ly/3ATF21e
• Apple 7” Monochrome LCD Display Specifications: http://tinyurl.com/77mt5d9v
— 560 x 192 pixels
— 80 columns by 24 rows
— No Backlight (very hard to see)
— DB15 connector
— Not permanently affixed. May slide around.
— $595 retail price in 1984
— Less than 10,000 were ever made
💾 SOFTWARE
• Let It Snow (CMAS images) by Roby Sherman : http://tinyurl.com/2yeem9ej
Robys download page is here: https://www.crowcousins.com/let-it-snow-2020.html
• Angry Birds: https://8bitshack.org/post/angrybirds/
• Asteroids: https://bit.ly/3v3DBdf
Manual: http://tinyurl.com/2kkp38d8
• Choplifter: http://tinyurl.com/yc82u2ka
• Ho Ho Ho Christmas Games (and more): http://tinyurl.com/bddw76z8
• Christmas Serenade: http://tinyurl.com/3pjurtuw
• AppleWorks 3 Boot Disk: https://bit.ly/4an88mJ
• AppleWorks 3 Program Disk: https://bit.ly/41xphWK
• AppleWriter 1.1 (40 column): https://bit.ly/48nrWEA
• EasyWriter (40 column): https://bit.ly/3RPCx5G
• Software on 5.25 disks (nicely labeled): http://tinyurl.com/yckrdc6k
• Virtual ][ emulator (not free but the best): http://virtualii.com
• Virtual Apple ][ online emulator: http://www.virtualapple.org
• Asimov collection: https://www.apple.asimov.net
🎵 MUSIC
• Apple II Forever: https://youtu.be/idy-VpQRq80
🙏 HUMBLE THANKS to these AMAZING channel supporters:
• Frank Conforti 🇺🇸 (monumental supporter)
• Brian Gorham 🇺🇸 (major supporter)
• Mauro Acciaccaferri 🇮🇹 (monthly supporter)
• Philippe Astier 🇫🇷 (monthly supporter)
• Gavin Maxwell 🇦🇺 (monthly supporter)
• Ted from G labs 🇳🇿 (new supporter)
Check out Teds website at: https://vintagemac.store
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• Jason Williams 🇺🇸 (new supporter)
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![Apple IIe Card, FloppyEMU & Mach III Joystick [Part 2]
Learn how to use a FloppyEMU to move Apple II software from your modern Mac to a vintage Mac with Apple IIe Card, and see how to add capacitors to a CH Products Mach III joystick for optimal calibration. My Part I video is here: https://youtu.be/iKF_zGshSWY
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
1:18 — FloppyEMU Model Comparison
3:41 — SD Card & Software
6:23 — Connecting to the IIe Card
8:07 — Selectable Apple II Drives
9:08 — SmartPort Hard Disk
12:30 — 32MB drive from apple-2.com
28:56 — Joystick Calibration & Capacitors
43:06 — KARATEKA
46:06 — Total Replay 5.0b2
49:40 — Prince of Persia
52:26 — Flapple Bird
58:07 — Apple II Desktop
1:03:48 — Dual 5.25 Drives (Shell Shock)
1:07:45 — PETSCII Robots (8-bit Guy)
1:13:59 — Closing Thoughts
🛒 BUY
• FloppyEMU (Model C): https://bit.ly/2BA8yru
• PETSCII Robots for Apple II by @The8BitGuy : https://bit.ly/3DfvN8I
• Mylar Capacitor Kit (great for Joystick adjustments, Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3sAiY4c
• Joystick feet, D=0.5/12.7mm (Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3sxBNVt
[ Y-Cable Replacements for the IIe Card ]
• PCB Adapter w/Standard Floppy Drive Connector: https://bit.ly/3XC0UUj
• PCB Adapter w/Ribbon Cable type Floppy Drive Connector: https://ebay.to/3UuDos1
• Copy of stock Y-cable, but no ferrite choke at floppy connector: https://bit.ly/3fe1hDV
📚 REFERENCE
• The Apple Catalog, summer 1993: https://bit.ly/3TBoWh5
• Apple DOS & ProDOS commands: https://bit.ly/3W6UwEN
[ IIe Card Resources ]
• Owners Guide: https://bit.ly/3Sd6OsU
• Brochure: https://bit.ly/3r5dr4K
• Compatible Macs & System Software: https://bit.ly/3C46kjo
• Installing the Card: https://bit.ly/3dJ0Pgr
• Troubleshooting: https://bit.ly/3DQ8Evr
• FAQ: https://bit.ly/3C75NgE
• OVERVIEW: https://bit.ly/3R3RRYU
• Gemini vs. Mega II: https://bit.ly/3LCFJNu
• Differences with a real IIe: https://bit.ly/3C76Mxm
• Tech Notes: https://bit.ly/3TWBj72
• How Apple got Macs into US schools: https://bit.ly/3C3tM07
💾 SOFTWARE
• IIe Card software v1.0 ~ 2.2.2d1: https://bit.ly/3fk1DZy
(Blank Disk Images there too)
• 32MB of Games & Utils: http://www.apple-2.com
• Total Replay: https://bit.ly/3r721gV
• Apple II Desktop: https://www.a2desktop.com
• Shell-Shock.zip (dual drives OK!): https://bit.ly/3sx9Ih2
• Ultima IV (dual drives OK!): https://bit.ly/3TCFAwC
• ComputerInspector (MECC 1.0).dsk for Joystick calibration: https://bit.ly/3sxCNsz
• Apple DOS, ProDOS & Manuals: https://bit.ly/3CiVkxr
• ProDOS 2.5a: https://bit.ly/3sFuFpX
🙏 SINCERE THANKS to Paypal supporters (Oct. - Nov. 2022):
• Stuart J.
• Philippe ASTIER
• Gavin Maxwell
🕹️ THANKS AGAIN to Javier Rivera of @ARCJavMaster who sold me a fully tested Mach III joystick. Check out his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JavMaster
📱iPhone 7 device shown at 33min. 5sec. is from Design at Meta: https://bit.ly/3DHwPMs
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#AppleIIe #ColorClassic #FloppyEMU #JDW1 Apple IIe Card, FloppyEMU & Mach III Joystick [Part 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ebftAlXGgbk/mqdefault.jpg)