# 300: Introverts Disperse!

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2019-08-22
- Length: 1h 01m
- Episode: 300
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-08-22-300-introverts-disperse
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/300-introverts-disperse

## Summary

Hosts Elecia White and Christopher White celebrate the 300th episode of Embedded.fm by discussing their upcoming party in Aptos, California, and their evolution as podcasters. They provide a detailed breakdown of their audio equipment, explaining the transition from SM57s to Shure SM7Bs and the importance of microphone technique for non-studio environments. The hosts also answer listener questions regarding the influence of embedded engineers in product design, the use of Docker for build systems, and the value of graduate degrees in the field.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-08-22-300-introverts-disperse#t=6) Introduction and Party Announcement
- [9:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-08-22-300-introverts-disperse#t=587) Audio Equipment Evolution and Setup
- [17:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-08-22-300-introverts-disperse#t=1027) Microphone Technique and Guest Mic Recommendations
- [23:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-08-22-300-introverts-disperse#t=1424) Remote Recording Workflow and Skype Setup
- [40:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-08-22-300-introverts-disperse#t=2400) Engineering Influence in Startups vs. Enterprises
- [44:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-08-22-300-introverts-disperse#t=2657) Build Systems: Docker, Conda, and Virtual Machines
- [49:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2019-08-22-300-introverts-disperse#t=2958) Graduate Degrees and Career Advice

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- iRobot (company)
- Root Robot (product)
- Shure SM57 (tool)
- Focusrite Scarlett (tool)
- Rode Procaster (tool)
- Shure SM7B (tool)
- Focusrite ISA (tool)
- Mark of the Unicorn 1248 (tool)
- Logic Pro (tool)
- iZotope RX (tool)
- Blue Yeti (tool)
- Samson Meteor (tool)
- Zoom (tool)
- Skype (tool)
- Docker (tool)
- Conda (tool)
- VirtualBox (tool)
- Parallels (tool)
- IAR (tool)
- GCC (tool)
- Visual Studio Code (tool)

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