The iPhone already shoots HD video but let’s face it, the microphone isn’t exactly on the same level as the camera.
The iPhone Boom Mic connects to your audio jack. Even when fitted with a case. It’s super-directional setting helps focus in on the sounds you want to record. The mic uses a single AAA battery that fits in the shotgun style body.
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Here are some photos of a Slangvel in PenCott Badlands. For availability contact graywolf47@comcast.net.
From the Conversations from Penn State series, this is an interview with former Air Force orthopedic surgeon Chris Coppola on his experience in Iraq.
War is a collection of very personal experiences. It’s interesting to hear from a different perspective than what we generally encounter.
215 Gear just launched their new Concealed Carry Belt. It’s similar to their Ultimate Riggers Belt, but without the safety features for “down range” use. The 1.5” wide belt is made with resin impregnated webbing, for increased stiffness. They top it off with a custom version of the 1.5” Cobra buckle, to assist in size adjustment. The entire inside is covered in Velcro pile to lock your holsters and pouches in place.
Medium fits 30”-35” waist.
Large fits 35″-40” waist.
X-Large fits 40″-45” waist.
Made in USA!
215gearstore.com/concealedcarrybelt
The long anticipated launch of TAC-TV has finally arrived. Hosted by US Army Special Operations Veteran Larry Vickers, TAC-TV not only provides access to the series of the same name in an extended format, but also includes the Daniel Defense Vickers Tactical training videos. All-in-all, there’s 10 hours of HD content. Additionally, they’re adding Hackathorn content and they’ve planned hours and hours of behind the scenes and other surprises as well as user submitted videos. My cable system hasn’t carried any of LAV’s previous series so it’s great to finally get access to full shows. One other thing I really like about the site is that registration is simple and you can even log in with your Facebook account.
And while access to the video content is pretty cool all on its own, there’s also the TAC-TV giveaway. In honor of the 1911 (One of Larry’s favorites) and its 101 years of service, TAC-TV is doing an unprecedented membership event. In the 101 days from launch they will be giving away a great deal of prizes as members progressively reaches certain levels. Everything from a DDM4 V7 to the ‘moon rock’; the 10,000th member will win a Custom Vickers 1911. TAC-TV they will film the making of the pistol and the winner will be presented the gun on television.
The very first prize is a DDM4 V7 for being the 100th person to sign up for a full year. Any bets as to how long it will take for that prize to be claimed?
After the jump, checkout the full giveaway list. It’s both impressive and extensive.
McNett brand Outgo has added a COOLMAX Sleep Sack and sleeping bag liner to its product line. The ultra-compact mummy-style COOLMAX Sleep Sack offers the versatility of use as a sleeping bag liner or in place of a sleeping bag while traveling or in warmer climates.
“The Outgo COOLMAX Sleep Sack not only adds warmth when you’re cold, but regulates body temperature to cool you down when you overheat,” said David Wiggs, vice-president of marketing at McNett.
Available in green or blue, the sleep sack is now available for purchase.
www.mcnett.com
I have to preface this article by telling you that I’m not a gamer. That’s really more Tactical Fanboy’s bailiwick. However, I am impressed with cool tech and Ubisoft’s new Ghost Recon Network impressed me when I saw it last week. It’s essentially a social networking site specifically for Ghost Recon: Future Soldier gamers. There are even a couple of cool features there that you might want to monkey with if you’re like me and don’t game. What’s even cooler, it’s 100% free!
I understand that there are similar sites out there for other games but they don’t do what Ghost Recon Network does. It has several components. Ghost Recon Network tracks your stats, lets you modify your in-game weapons on the go, helps you to be a better player, and lets you keep track of friends. What’s not to love?
The Ghost Dossier is your overall Ghost Recon profile, starting with Future Soldier and extending to future games in the series. You can view stats and achievements/trophies earned throughout the games, and earn medals and other rewards based on in-games exploits. There’s also the Tour of Duty, which track mission progress through all the Ghost Recon games and marks them on the world map.
Through Network, you can form squads (think clans) with other players. Overall squad statistics, or the stats of individual members, can be tracked through multiple gametypes, and squad leaders can promote or demote individual members.
Challenges can be issued through Network to your friends, offering bonus XP as an incentive for their completion. In a show of one-upmanship, if you manage to complete a challenge, you can reissue the improved challenge back to your friend. This can be done up to 5 times.
One of the more exciting features is the support Network has for Gunsmith, the in-game weapon customization tool. Many of the features found in the console version of Gunsmith are available either through the Network website or the mobile apps (Gunsmith on your iPad!), both running on the same game engine as GR:FS, albeit in a stripped down form. Mainly, there’s no firing range to test your combination; instead, a scenario system rates your weapon’s effectiveness in multiple situations. Any weapons customized can be synched to your copy of Future Soldier.
You can post your creations to the Gunsmith Wall, where other players can view and rate them, and import them to their own Gunsmith for use in-game. You can also post your creations to your Facebook wall.
Ubisoft
Red Storm Entertainment
Ghost Recon Official Site
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier drops May, 22 2012.
– GS with Tactical Fanboy
WT Tactical has been authorized by the Army’s Free Fall School for use in Military Free Fall operations. To help spread the word, WT Tactical garments will be displayed at the school house in Yuma for examination by all attendees of the Army’s Free Fall and ATIC courses. For more information please contact Vic Ramos, victor@wildthingsgear.com, WT Tactical Director Military Sales.
