Alternatively, embers can be used to relight a fire after it has gone out without the need to rebuild the fire – in a conventional fireplace, a fire can easily be relit up to 12 hours after it goes out, provided that there is enough space for air to circulate between the embers and the introduced fuel. In order to avoid the danger of accidentally spreading a fire, many campers pour water on the embers or cover them in dirt. They radiate a substantial amount of heat long after the fire has been extinguished, and if not taken care of properly can rekindle a fire that is thought to be completely extinguished and can pose a fire hazard.
Embers are, in some cases, as hot as the fire which created them. Embers (hot coals) can exist within, remain after, or sometimes precede, a fire. The first word that comes to mind for me is smooth-it really took the edge off of my words, especially where hard consonants may have otherwise been present.An ember, also called a hot coal, is a hot lump of slowly burning solid fuel, typically glowing, composed of greatly heated wood, coal, or other carbon-based material. With minimal setup-I already have a couple of audio interfaces and XLR cables since I’m also a musician (I use this term sparingly)-I was able to capture very high-quality audio. I came away from the Ember incredibly impressed with the audio output. This was an excellent opportunity for a “trial by fire” with the Ember-I would typically turn to my tried and true Blue Yeti for such an occasion. I recently used the Ember as a guest on TWiT’s All About Android, so if you’re interested in hearing a sample, you can check that out. You can get a crisp, clean, and smooth sound that works so well for the type of application the Ember is designed for. When it comes to using the Ember, well, it takes a bit more work to get everything dialed in compared to a USB-powered mic, but the result is worth it. It’s also worth noting that this mic doesn’t have any of the extra bells and whistles you may be used to seeing on USB mics like the Yeti-like a gain control or various headphone jack. That means you have to provide your own XLR cable and interface, which is pretty standard for this type of mic. It ships with the mic itself and an adapter for use on a mic stand. Basically, that means the Ember sounds excellent without the need for an additional pop filter (though you can still add one if you’d like). The grille itself also works as a sort of mini pop filter, which will soften the pop often associated with Ps and Ts, especially for those who aren’t used to actively trying to soften this emphasis with their own voice. Cameron Summerson / Review GeekĪs for the Ember’s details, it’s a simple condenser mic with a tight cardioid pattern which means the sensitive area is at the front of the mic to keep background noise to a minimum.
Before the Ember, if you wanted to get into the XLR audio thing from Blue, you’d be looking at the $199 Spark. The company has the equally-affordable Encore 100, but that mic is designed for singers. The Ember is Blue’s most affordable XLR mic for home recording, podcasters, and live streaming. You’ll need some sort of interface to use XLR, be it a powered mixer or a dedicated audio interface. It is! But there’s a catch: it’s not as simple as plugging it into your PC, and everything is good to go.
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