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Velfin
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| Quote: | | maybe i can track it down and send it to you .... and i would, you know! |
I know that you would - and that's why I love it here. 
| Quote: | | I do some light exercise when something is downloading or while I'm listening to the playback during edits |
Ha! I knew I wasn't the only one. I tend to use barbells while I'm listening to webinars and training seminars...and EWABS replays.
I hadn't thought of using the yoga ball while editing, though. What a marvelous idea. Currently, my editing "chair" is a gliding footrest. 
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Jen Gosnell
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I got just the plain old Gaiam yoga ball, the big one since I am tall, and have sat on that by itself many a time doing desk work over the years. Never had much a problem with rolling unless I was practicing my balance. 
Really keeps you from getting stiff from sitting for long periods of time, in my experience. I don't know whether I could make it work for recording, but for editing I'm sure it could be done and I would be better off!
BTW, Lance, nice work! I should follow your model. 
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Donna
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 11:12 am Post subject: |
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This is my personal preference. Great for posture!
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Donna
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But seriously, Corey, you are a tall guy. If you're going for proper ergonomics you want a less-than-90 degree hip angle when seated for any length of time. Maybe a ball on a custom base?
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Lizden
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| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 6:38 am Post subject: |
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I've had one of the Gaiaim balance ball chairs for about 4 years & love it!
It's NOT in my booth, but at my editing station.
A few things to note:
-The casters work better on hardwood or one of those plastic carpet protectors.
I have it in my studio now that has carpet & it's a bit of a pain to roll back, but nothing major.
- The castors have locks on them, I sometimes hit those inadvertently with my foot when pushing back and can't move it at all!, just something to be aware of.
- In terms of Donna's point, the ball frame comes with risers to lift it up higher for those who are over 6'
- Beware that you'll get used to how comfortable it is, and when you go sit on a "regular" chair you'll realize how hard they are!
...and ummmmm Kafer...yteah...thanks for that image. 
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cyclometh
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| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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Liz, I just did a 3-hour stint in a chair behind the mic. I have another one this afternoon. Based on your experience, would you say that a ball chair is a good option for that scenario?
I generally prefer to work standing for short pieces but there's just no way to do that for a nine-hour audiobook, so if I have to sit I want it to be quiet and comfortable.
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Donna
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Corey, I'm working on my 19th and 20th audiobooks right now. I really resisted sitting to record - it just wasn't the way I'd ever worked - but you're so right, for a 10-finished-hour project it just isn't an option.
I thought a yoga ball would be perfect - YMMV, but it was a non starter for me.
Office chair? nope. Stool? Kinda, but still not great.
The saddle? It works for me. I'm a horsey kinda gal so one was available, but the inspiration came from here:
http://www.backdesigns.com/Salli-Saddle-Chairs-C156.aspx
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Lizden
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Corey,
I would say yes.
Mine is quiet so I would give it a shot.
Donna...I have never seen those! They look cool too!
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Bish
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They look very interesting... I was particularly impressed with:
Patented divided seat relieves genital pressures for cool comfort.
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Donna
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| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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Bish will be sitting in the corner now.
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Diane Maggipinto
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protects your t'aint, is another way of saying it.
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Jason Huggins
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| At least we've moved on from butt prints. |
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melissa eX
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| Quote: | | The potential squeak of skin on rubber would force me to get dressed before sitting on it. Deal breaker. |
I DARE Kafer to moderate this thread after that post. |
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asnively
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| Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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This has been so educational. I had always feared that using one of those in the studio would be akin to having a very comfortable whoopie cushion.
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Jen Gosnell
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Wow, Donna! Somehow I thought that the saddle chair was a joke. I'm rather amazed that it is a comfortable seat for you! But I am not a horse rider so that's probably just me. 
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