[ASMR Equipment]

Are wearable displays a new immersive way to experience ASMR videos?

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Most ASMR enthusiasts currently enjoy their ASMR content by watching online videos.

But this is only the beginning of the ways that technology can deliver and heighten ASMR content.

Someday, the majority of ASMR content may be experienced through Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Haptic Clothing, and other immersive devices that heighten the ASMR experience.

Also, what about wearable displays?  Visualize a pair of sunglasses with mini-screens and speakers built into them.

Has anyone tried to experience ASMR videos by simply utilizing wearable displays that are currently on the market?

Yes.  After some initial testing, the user soon declared, “I’ll absolutely strap them on the next time I’m stressed out.”

What was the exact device tested?  Who was the user?

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Founder of ezASMR.com shares 7 Tips for recording ASMR videos

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Steven Smith is the founder of the website, ezASMR.com.

He created the website to help creators of ASMR videos to better understand ASMR, select appropriate equipment, produce better videos, and do it all in an “ez” way.

Steven has put together several tips for recording ASMR videos. These tips should be helpful to all creators of ASMR videos and especially to those who are just starting out.

Below are his Seven Tips to record ASMR videos along with a link to his website.

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‘The ASMR Podcast’ showcases a diversity of ASMR artists

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ASMR Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response UniversityGerry Parks is a Project Manager at a software development company in Glasgow, Scotland.  He has his BA degree in Business and his MSc degree in Information Technology.

Gerry also has a new podcast called, ‘The ASMR Podcast.’

Although he created this podcast, you won’t hear his voice on it…at least not yet.  Gerry initially created the podcast as an audio-only platform to help launch new ASMR artists and to help established artists reach new audiences.

In my interview with Gerry he shares the ASMR artists featured so far, his inspiration for creating the podcast, tips for starting a podcast, and more.

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Meet the married couple who created SleepPhones, those comfy headphones popular for falling asleep to ASMR trigger sounds.

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ASMR Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response UniversityA common question I have seen on the ASMR subreddit and at other places is, “What are the best headphones for ASMR?”

There is no unanimous decision, but there is one brand of headphones which I see the most often recommended, they are called ‘SleepPhones’.

I know my wife would agree because she borrowed my SleepPhones a month ago and has refused to give them back.

These headphones are a plush headband with flat speakers hidden inside – quite ideal for falling asleep while listening to ASMR trigger sounds or any other type of audio.

I have noticed that the company which creates these headphones, AcousticSheep LLC, seems quite aware of the ASMR community.

So I reached out to them to find out more about the people behind SleepPhones, the development of their products, and their thoughts about ASMR.

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Meet Deep Ocean of Sounds, an ASMR artist and the creator of a new binaural recording device.

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ASMR Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response UniversityPawel is an ASMR artist living in Poland who creates content under the name, “Deep Ocean of Sounds.”

He is one of the few top artists who does not whisper or talk in any way, his ASMR productions are just trigger sounds.

Although “just” is an understatement.

Many of his productions are 3-dimensional experiences in which the listener is immersed in a multi-layer recreation of a triggering scenario like a haircut or walking in a forest.  Additionally, he creates high quality binaural productions focused on single triggering sounds like the sound of scratching or the sound of wooden blocks.

Pawel also recently created and marketed his own binaural recording device, a dummy head with microphones built into silicone ears.

In my interview with Pawel he explains what ‘binaural’ means, how he creates his 3-D sound, information about his new dummy head recording device, and more.

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6-23-15 Update: The 2015 ASMR Convention has been canceled.

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The event was scheduled for Saturday, September 19th, 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, USA.

Unfortunately, the event has now been canceled.

Tickets sales for the event were being done through Kickstarter.  This means that if the fundraising goal is not met then the event or project usually does not occur.

The initial rate of tickets sales for the event started off too slow to show a strong probability of meeting the fundraising goal.

The organizers of the event, Paige Towers and Bryan Shigekawa, provide some insight about the challenges with the event planning, as well as their heartfelt apologies for canceling the event.

The link to their explanation is below.

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The first ASMR Convention will be held this year in Fall of 2015

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Imagine over 1000 people at a convention. Every person is there because they share an appreciation, a passion, a commitment, and/or a genuine curiosity for ASMR.

The attendees are expected to be ASMR artists, ASMR fans, health professionals, scientists, researchers, and all those with a deep interest in ASMR.

The activities will most likely include Q&A with popular artists, round tables on the art and culture of ASMR, panel discussions on mental health, presentations with results of ASMR research, and demonstrations of the best equipment and technology for creating and enjoying ASMR.

Desiring something more interactive and deeply relaxing? This opportunity for live group ASMR sessions will probably not go wasted.

And of course, expect to mingle, meet, and get to know the heart of the ASMR community.

I started with “imagine” because it has not happened yet. The ink (and sweat) has just dried on getting the venue booked, the dates set, and the website created.

Want to know more details?  Read on.

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Recording ASMR triggers with the Blue Yeti microphone

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ASMR Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response UniversityLooking for your first microphone for recording ASMR triggers?  The Blue Yeti microphone is a great choice.

The Good:

  • It is the preferred microphone for many podcasters.
  • It is a great value for the quality, around $100.
  • It records in stereo, so by speaking from side-to-side you can create ear-to-ear sounds.
  • It is a condensor-style microphone, so it is very sensitive at picking up whispers, subtle breaths, and mouth sounds.
  • It plugs directly into your computer via a USB plug, no mixer or preamps needed.

Do I have some bad things to say about it?  Unfortunately, yes. Continue reading →