Bandrew Says Podcast

On episode 283 of the BSP, I discuss a problem with the Neat King Bee II, how Turtle Beach used to be a high end audio manufacturer, why I started wearing a smart watch again, the difference between an expander and noise gate, whether you should use line or instrument level on your audio instrument and why vintage gear is always "better". Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Microtech Gefell UMT70s: https://vintageking.com/gefell-umt70s-fet Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Arturia MiniFuse 2: https://imp.i114863.net/mfuse2 Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Arturia MiniFuse 2 03:30 - WYHTS: Problem With Neat King Bee II? 05:15 - WYHTS: Turtle Beach Used to Be High End Audio! 06:50 - WYHTS: Fixed Level Interface Output 08:00 - WYHTS: Focusrite Fixed Level Output 09:15 - WYHTS: Getting Hired 10:05 - WYHTS: Why I Started Wearing a Smart Watch Again? 13:15 - Ask Bandrew 13:55 - Voice Submission 1 16:13 - Difference from Expander & Noise Gate? 20:32 - Email 2 22:00 - Line Level vs. Instrument Level for Electric Guitar D.I. 28:25 - Voice Submission 3 29:15 - Why is Vintage Gear Always "Better"? 35:45 - Voice Submission 4 36:12 - What's the Future of Podcasting? 42:20 - Outro

On episode 282 of the BSP, I show how poorly I can cover the news that Apple will allow you to repair your own devices with official apple components, and the whole Stream Labs drama. I then talk about the new Neat Mics King Bee 2, more discussion around the YouTube dislike count being removed, and then answer a bunch of your questions such as using pencil condensers for voicer, why a pro voice over artist isn't getting work, and does post processing order matter? Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neat King Bee II: https://geni.us/kingbee2 Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Apple Right to Repair 03:45 - Stream Labs Troubles 05:18 - Neat Mics King Bee 2 08:55 - WYHTS: Youtube Dislike Count Removal Response 10:06 - Watch the Video Before Liking/Disliking 11:00 - Abuse of Like / Dislike Does impact Small Creators 12:55 - Why Did YouTube Hide the Dislike Number? 17:40 - WYHTS: Creators Can Just Delete the Dislike Comment 20:45 - WYHTS: Refuse to Dislike / Black Friday is Great / Yeti Suck 24:15 - Ask Bandrew 25:05 - Voice Submission 1 26:50 - Audio Interface With Fixed Level Output? 28:30 - Voice Submission 2 29:00 - Can You Use Pencil Condensers for Voice Over Work? 32:00 - Voice Submission 3 34:02 - Bo's Audio Demo 35:27 - Why Am I Not Receiving Voice Over Work? 38:13 - Video Submission 4 39:49 - Does Post Processing Order of Operations Matter? 44:15 - Pop Filter Recommendations 46:50 - Outro

On episode 281 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube's announcement that they will be removing and hiding the public dislike counter. I also discuss the new Twitter Blue premium twitter subscription, and a little bit of advice regarding Black Friday. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Microtech Gefell UMT70s: https://vintageking.com/gefell-umt70s-fet Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - YouTube Removing the Dislike Counter 14:00 - Twitter Blue Premium Twitter Subscription 22:45 - Black Friday Advice 27:15 - Outro

On episode 280 of the BSP, I use the brand new broadcast condenser mic the Earthworks Ethos, I also answer questions about the best budget USB mic, how to reduce hiss in your recording, why a condenser microphone might not be working, if you should upgrade to Logic Pro from GarageBand, and why my face is so disgusting. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Sterling P20: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Sterling-Audio/P20-Dynamic-Passive-Vocal-Microphone-1500000344758.gc Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - I'll Address the Disgust Later 01:30 - Earthworks Ethos 03:15 - WYHTS 03:40 - Ask Bandrew 05:00 - Voice Submission 1 06:34 - Best Budget USB Mic For Vocals? 09:10 - Voice Submission 2 10:09 - How To Reduce Hiss in My Recording? Julian's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phiFdrsijI4 14:28 - Voice Submission 3 15:58 - Why Doesn't My Condenser Mic Work? 19:24 - Voice Submission 4 20:24 - Should I Upgrade to Logic Pro X? 25:48 - Why My Face is So Gross!? 27:45 - Outro

On episode 279 of the BSP, I discuss if you need to start a new YouTube channel, my ultimate lightweight podcasting setup, how to make your videos more entertaining and engaging, and whether or not I'll ever build my own mic. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Sterling P20: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Sterling-Audio/P20-Dynamic-Passive-Vocal-Microphone-1500000344758.gc Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - My Halloween Costume 02:15 - Sterling P20 03:15 - WYHTS: Adjust Your Shockmount Bands! 05:00 - Ask Bandrew 06:00 - Audio Submission 1 08:43 - Should I Start a New YouTube Channel? 11:15 - Video Submission 2 12:50 - Recommended Travel Mic Stand Peak Music Stands SM-02: https://geni.us/peaksm02 16:00 - Ultimate Travel Podcast Setup 22:00 - Video Submission 3 22:45 - Advice on How to Make Better Content 32:15 - Audio Submission 4 33:30 - When Will I Build a Custom Mic Kit? 38:00 - Outro

On episode 278 of the BSP, I answer questions that you sent in back in July. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Microtech Gefell UMT70s: https://vintageking.com/gefell-umt70s-fet Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Rambling 02:12 - WYHTS: Beta Ears 02:40 - WYHTS: Google Needs to Get Out of Politics 05:45 - WYHTS: Facebook Whistleblower Thoughts? 12:20 - Ask Bandrew 13:00 - Voice Submission 1 14:10 - Using a Rodecaster or GoXLR for Recording Violin? 17:30 - Email 2 17:45 - Interfaces with Built in Limiter? 19:45 - Voice Submission 3 20:15 - Are My Shockmount Bands Too Tight? 23:40 - Email 4 24:00 - How Not to Ask for Advice. 25:52 - Email 5 26:15 - Samson C01 vs Behringer B1 vs Lewitt LCT240 29:36 - Outro

On episode 277 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube demonetizing videos that deny that climate change is real or contradict the generally accepted scientific consensus, they also announced they're cancelling youtube rewind for good, and I apologize for a huge error I made last week. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Beyerdynamic M70 Pro X: https://geni.us/m70pro Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube Demonetizing Climate Change Deniers YT Support: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/11221321 08:00 - YouTube Cancels Rewind YT Tweet: https://twitter.com/YouTubeCreators/status/1446103025500577796 09:18 - Apology for Last Week's Episode 11:18 - Beyerdynamic M70 Pro X 12:15 - Ask Bandrew 13:30 - Email 1 13:50 - Do You Need a Soundard With Your Audio Interface? 14:55 - Email 2 17:05 - NT1 or AT2035? 17:35 - How to Adjust Mix without Mix Dial? 18:20 - Can You Use Open Backs for Recording? 20:05 - Email 3 20:28 - CNET Mic Fail 21:30 - Outro

On episode 276 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube's new police to ban vaccine misinformation that contradicts WHO guidance, Amazon being sued by the companies that were banned for review fraud, Facebook pushing Instagram kids because it's shockingly not good for kids, and the real Neumann microphones! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Microtech Gefell UMT70s: https://vintageking.com/gefell-umt70s-fet Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - YouTube Bans Vaccine Misinformation YouTube Post: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11161123 YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MpAKk1M-Ok 13:00 - Amazon Sued by Companies Banned for Review Fraud Amazon Being Sued Article: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/29/22701144/amazon-chinese-companies-lawsuit-paid-reviews Amazon's Service Bussiness Solution Agreement: https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/G1791?language=en_US&ascsubtag=[]vg[p]22465185[t]w[d]D 17:45 - Instagram is Bad For Kids!? No way!!! 18:50 - The Real Neumann Microphones! Gefell History: http://recordinghacks.com/pdf/gefell/historymicrotechgefell.pdf 22:00 - Ask Bandrew 22:25 - Voice Submission 1 27:30 - SM7b or sE V7 and Zoom H5? 30:30 - Email 2 30:45 - What is an Easy to Listen to Mic and What is a Fatiguing Mic? 34:45 - My Favorite Mics? 35:40 - Voice Submission 3 36:15 - What are Power Conditioners and What Do They Do? Sweetwater Video on Power Conditioners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eH14lWVSa-A 38:25 - Outro

On episode 275 of the BSP, I discuss Twitch's announcement that they have reached an agreement with the National Music Publishers' Association in an attempt to resolve the issues they have had with DMCA takedown/strikes over the last 6 months. I also discuss another method of review fraud and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Twitch Partners with NMPA to "Resolve" DMCA Issues 07:30 - Telefunken TF-51 AGAIN! 08:30 - WYHTS: More Amazon Review Fraud through Facebook & PayPal 12:20 - WYHTS: How To Train Your Ear to Hear Different Frequencies? 14:15 - WYHTS: SM7B IS BEST!!!! 15:40 - WYHTS: Great 500 Series Comparison 500 Series Preamp Shootout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y78JZz6SHE 16:30 - Ask Bandrew 17:15 - Email 1 17:40 - Can I Use the Gain Dial of my Interface as a Mute Button 19:30 - Voice Submission 2 22:10 - Rode NTG5 vs. Sennheiser MKH416 24:40 - My Voice is a Stress Test on Mics 3 26:15 - Soyuz 017 Review When? 29:40 - Email 3 30:30 - What Dynamic Mic / Interface Should I get? 33:15 - Outro

On episode 274 of the BSP, I discuss Amazon's recent action to ban 600 Chinese Companies who were caught committing review fraud, when you can offer unsolicited criticism, what the terms Mids, Top End, Bright, Dark, and Coloration mean when discussing audio gear, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Presonus Revelator iO24: https://imp.i114863.net/io24 Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Amazon Bans 600 Chinese Companies BSP-198 (5 JAN 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB7CGGGaFaw The Verge Article: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/17/22680269/amazon-ban-chinese-brands-review-abuse-fraud-policy 06:40 - WYHTS: Use a Truncate Silence Effect 08:25 - WYHTS: Southern California Dude Bro Alert! 09:30 - WYHTS: You CAN Give Unsolicited Criticism to People 13:00 - Ask Bandrew 14:00 - Voice Submission 1 16:00 - What Do You Mean by Mids, Top End, Coloration, Bright, and Dark? 22:45 - Email 2 23:30 - What Do You Consider a Vintage Microphone? 28:00 - Voice Submission 3 30:20 - 500 Series Rack Discussion? 36:15 - Outro

On episode 273 of the BSP, I discuss Youtube changing the requirements for channels to gain the community tab feature, the SM7b becoming less popular, my advice on cutting out filler words, why I don't recommend noise gates all the time, how I recommend addressing incorrect microphone technique, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Presonus Revelator iO24: https://imp.i114863.net/io24 Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - YouTube Community Post Sub Requirement Changes YT Post About Community posts: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/125117248/expanding-community-posts-to-channels-with-500-subscribers-and-removing-the-discussion-tab?hl=en 04:15 - Presonus Revelator iO24 05:30 - WYHTS: People's Choice of Desert Island Mics 06:26 - The SM7b is Falling Out of Favor 08:15 - WYHTS: Old Adages 10:00 - WYHTS: Does the 512 Audio Limelight Fit in Electro Voice Shockmounts? 11:30 - Ask Bandrew 12:30 - Voice Submission 1 15:45 - How bad does audio have to be before I turn it off? 18:10 - How to Stop Saying Filler Words? 22:45 - How is My EQ? / Why Not to Use a Noise Gate 26:15 - Email 2 27:00 - How do You Correct Incorrect Mic Technique Politely? 30:42 - Voice Submission 3 31:15 - Have I Ever Modded Any of My Audio Gear? 33:15 - Email 4 33:50 - How to Reduce Sibilance? 36:00 - Outro

On episode 272 of the BSP, I discuss OnlyFans suspending their ban of adult activity, the brand new 512 Audio Limelight which is a new broadcast dynamic microphone, my desert island microphone, and what you should look for when buying a mic. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): 512 Audio Limelight: https://imp.i114863.net/limelight Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - OnlyFans Suspending Ban? 07:00 - Facebook Election Commission? 07:50 - 512 Audio Limelight 10:15 - WYHTS: Desert Island Microphone? 13:45 - WYHTS: YouTube Algorithm Changes? 15:30 - Ask Bandrew 16:30 - Voice Submission 1 18:40 - Facebook Podcasts? 22:00 - Email 2 22:30 - Dynamic or Condenser for Windy Environment? 25:00 - Voice Submission 3 26:05 - Recommended Interfaces Under $300-$400? 27:25 - Email 4 27:53 - Rode Podmic or Polsen MC-Pod? 32:45 - Voice Submission 5 33:10 - What to Look for When Buying a Mic? 36:30 - Outro

On episode 270 of the BSP, I discuss the news that OnlyFans will be banning certain adult content, YouTube updating their search algorithm, and other big changes YouTube is making. I also used the Behringer BX2020 in this video. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer BX2020: Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - OnlyFans Banning Adult Content Bloomberg Article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-19/onlyfans-to-block-sexually-explicit-videos-starting-in-october Updated Policy Changes: https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/20/22634785/onlyfans-new-terms-of-service-policy-banning-sex-masturbation 08:21 - YouTube Updates Search Algorithm YouTube Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/next-phase-searching-youtube/ 21:30 - Behringer BX2020 23:00 - WYHTS: Boots Theory of Socieconomic Unfaireness. 25:15 - WYHTS: SM7B where B is for Butt Plug CSB Tweet: https://twitter.com/CSB/status/1427276175349518342 27:15 - WYHTS: The Barrier of Entry is Increasing AND Decreasing 31:15 - Outro

On episode 270 of the BSP, I discuss the Rodecaster Pro ducking feature, Why down mixing to mono leads to more noise in OBS, why I use cheap boom arms in my reviews, if the SM7b being labeled a streaming microphone is offensive or infuriating, and then I poorly answer some other technical questions. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Elgato LP Boom Arm: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp Elgato WaveXLR: https://geni.us/wavexlr Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Elgato WaveXLR 03:10 - Elgato Low Profile Boom Arm 06:30 - Ask Bandrew 07:25 - Voice Submission 1 08:05 - Rodecaster Pro Ducking Feature John's Video on Ducking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn5T7PyaSNc 10:00 - Voice Submission 2 12:20 - Why is Channel 1 Quiet & Channel 2 is Noisy? 15:15 - Voice Submission 3 16:30 - Why Do I Use Cheap Boom Arms? 19:15 - Voice Submission 4 24:15 - Condenser Over Dynamic is Controversial? 25:15 - Downsizing Audio Setup? 26:44 - The SM7B is a Streaming Microphone? 31:44 - Is the Barrier of Entry to Streaming Rising? 34:30 - Voice Submission 5 35:05 - What's a Hum Elimator and Variable Attenuator? 36:55 - Outro

On episode 269 of the BSP, I discuss my thoughts on the philosophy of "buy it for life" where you purchase high quality items that will last your entire life, and instead of replacing you repair. I also use the new Presonus Revelator iO24. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Presonus Revelator iO24: https://imp.i114863.net/io24 Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Just hanging out 01:30 - Buy it For Life 12:15 - Entry Level BIFL Items 22:00 - Applying BIFL to Non-BIFL Items 25:30 - Presonus Revelator IO24 26:40 - WYHTS: Rent Mics Before Buying 28:10 - WYHTS: Other Match EQ Options 29:15 - WYHTS: Rode NT-452? 31:00 - Outro

On episode 268 of the BSP, I discuss why I was almost banned from the Amazon Affiliate program and what you can do to avoid the same issue. I also use the brand new Audio Technica AT2040. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audio Technica AT2040: https://geni.us/at2040 Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Amazon Affiliate Risk of Being Banned 06:30 - My Solution to the Issue 09:30 - What Can You Do? 11:45 - Audio Technica AT2040 14:30 - Ask Bandrew 15:25 - Voice Submission 1 16:45 - How to Pick a Microphone for Your Voice? 20:00 - How to Make Different Microphones Sound the Same? 25:45 - Email 2 26:20 - How To Make My Mic Louder for In Game Use? 29:15 - Email 3 30:45 - What is the Rode NT-452 ?!?!? 32:55 - I don't think Rode will copy the Neumann TLM103. 37:00 - Outro

On episode 267 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube's new feature that will help you earn more money as a creator, called Super Thanks. I also discuss TikTok destroying Society, the noise floor of the Q2u, if the sE Electronics V7 is good for spoken word, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube New Monetization Feature - Super Thanks Super Thanks Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/introducing-newest-member-supers-family-super-thanks/ Super Thanks Policies: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10879035 Super Thanks Thread: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/117930359/introducing-super-thanks-%E2%80%93-a-new-way-for-your-viewers-to-show-their-support?hl=en 07:15 - TikTok News? 08:10 - WYHTS: TikTok Was Designed to Destroy Society WSJ TikTok Algo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfczi2cI6Cs 13:45 - WYHTS: YouTube Also Has an Autoplay Function! 17:15 - Ask Bandrew 18:00 - Voice Submission 1 18:37 - Is the Noise Floor of the Q2u Really -70dB? 21:30 - Email 2 22:00 - Is the sE V7 Good for Spoken Word? 27:50 - Voice Submission 3 29:00 - Should I get the M201TG, AT875R, or some Azden Mic? 31:55 - Outro

On episode 266 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube rolling out features to fight TikTok and why I think they'll fail, YouTube's new streaming features, and I share my thoughts on Elgato's new audio products. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - YouTube Taking on TikTok 09:57 - Rant / Prediction About TikTok YouTube Shorts Globally Available: https://www.engadget.com/youtube-shorts-available-globally-161554248.html TikTok suppressed Disabled, Queer, and Fat creators: https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/tiktok-disabled-users-videos-suppressed.html 16:50 - YouTubes New Streaming Features YouTube Streaming Features: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/117186067/availability-updates-for-clips-polls-subscribers-only-chat 19:45 - Elgato Announcements Thoughts (WaveArm, WaveXLR) Wave Arm: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm Wave Arm LP: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp WaveXLR: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-xlr 24:45 - Telefunken TF-51 26:15 - WYHTS: Every Company Spies on You! 28:15 - WYHTS: Royer's Real Name 28:45 - Ask Bandrew 29:39 - Email 1 Official Accounts; https://www.bandrewscott.com/official-accounts 30:10 - What Guitar Should I Buy Riffs Beards and Gear: https://www.youtube.com/user/fluff191 32:30 - Outro (https://www.bandrewscott.com/)

On episode 265 of the BSP, I discuss the Audacity's change to the privacy policy briefly, the Royer R10, if you should get a Soyuz Launcher for the RE20, Thoughts on Clubhouse, and How to Stop Using Crutch Words. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Royer R10: https://imp.i114863.net/r10 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Audacity Spying On You! Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/audacity-s-privacy-policy-doesn-t-make-it-spyware-bec-1847235025 03:50 - Royer R10 06:15 - Ask Bandrew 07:25 - Voice Submission 1 08:30 - Should I Get the Soyuz Launcher for the RE20? 11:15 - Email 2 11:30 - Thoughts on Clubhouse app? 14:20 - Voice Submission 3 17:12 - Audio Critique and Saturator Plugins? 21:53 - Email 4 22:45 - USB Shotgun microphones? Rode Videomic NTG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBPoLUf-34 23:45 - Voice Submission 5 24:45 - How to stop using crutch words? 31:00 - Outro

On episode 264 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube banning me, what the experience was like, my theories on why I was banned, concerns about how YouTube handles bans, my suggestions on how to safeguard against bans, and declare my love for YouTube. I also scream at Sound Speeds for thinking he's so high and mighty and correct. WHAT A DUMMY! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Timeline of YouTube Ban 10:00 - Theories on Why I Was Banned 19:07 - Concerns about YouTube Bans 27:10 - How To Safeguard Against YouTube Bans 35:50 - I Still Love YouTube! 36:54 - Ask Bandrew 37:50 - Voice Submission 1 38:50 - Don't Tell Me What To Do! 40:00 - Outro

On episode 263 of the BSP, I discuss the validity of content creators altering their content and format based on the perceived change of the YouTube algorithm, why I think cringe videos are great, and a necessary shift in spending habits. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Don't Let The YouTube Algorithm Dictate Your Content 10:45 - Keep Making Cringe Videos 13:45 - Stop Spending So Much Money! 30:00 - Outro

On episode 262 of the BSP, I answer questions about the Universal Audio 610 Solo tube preamp, the Neumann TLM103 or Austrian Audio OC18, Why is the Zoom h5 so noisy?, what beanies do I wear, and share SM58 or sE v7? Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Golden Age Projects Pre73 MKIII: https://imp.i114863.net/gap73iii Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - What I've Been Testing 02:15 - Ask Bandrew 03:15 - Email 1 03:30 - Test of Universal Audio 610 Solo? 08:30 - Email 2 09:10 - Neumann TLM103 or Austrian Audio OC18 13:40 - Email 3 15:00 - Why Is My Zoom H5 So Noisy!? 19:00 - Voice Submission 4 20:40 - What Beanies Do I Wear? Rothco Watch Cap: https://geni.us/rothco 24:00 - Voice Submission 5 25:10 - Shure SM58 vs. sE Electronics V7? 27:40 - Outro Just Heather: https://www.bandrewscott.com/blog/2021/6/9/guest-on-not-just-heathers Taylor Guitars: https://www.bandrewscott.com/blog/2021/6/8/guest-on-taylor-primetime-episode-47-5-great-mics-for-acoustic Why I Stopped Wearing Smart Watches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfQ4T1m-5go

On episode 261 of the BSP, I answer questions about what mic does pod save America use, if you can get zero latency monitoring from a USB mic, what mics give you the condenser sound with dynamic mic rejection, suggested vocal mics under $500, an affordable alternative to Izotope RX8, and if cheap pop filters can outperform expensive pop filters. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Ask Bandrew 02:00 - Email 1 02:36 - What Mics do Crime Junkies and Pod Save America use? 06:21 - Email 2 06:40 - Can I Get Zero Latency Monitoring With The Razer Seiren Mini? 08:28 - Video Submission 3 09:52 - Condenser Sound Dynamic Rejection 14:30 - Email 4 14:50 - Suggested Vocal Mic Under $500? 18:00 - Email 5 - Alternative to RX8 21:50 - Email 6 22:22 - Can Cheap Popfilters Beat Expensive Pop Filters 25:48 - Outro

On episode 260 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement from YouTube that they will paying $100M to different creators who publish YouTube shorts over the next year of 2021 - 2022. I also use the Neumann TLM49 and discuss Facebook enforcing rules on one group of people, 25a, and audio feedback. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube Paying You To Make Shorts YouTube Shorts Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/introducing-youtube-shorts-fund/ 08:30 - Neumann TLM49 Bandrewplays Cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0atSATOPi1U 11:00 - WYHTS: Facebook Bans People They Disagree With 13:45 - WYHTS: Why is it Hard to Use 2FA and PW Managers? 17:30 - WYHTS: Tipping Content Creators is Gross! 19:15 - Ask Bandrew 20:15 - Voice Submission 1 Duel Rambling: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/duel-rambling/id1533236145 22:15 - Input on Audio 27:15 - Video Submission 2 Venus Productions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh-fZCxHNQJ_4jYfkRGYhg 29:30 - Recommend a Mic for Podcast Sound 12 Best Podcast Mics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bg1cy8AUvI 34:15 - Voice Submission 3 36:50 - Budget Recording Gear 38:30 - How to Make My Cohosts Have Good Mic Technique? 41:50 - Outro

On episode 259 of the BSP, I talk about StevieT being hacked, Sennheiser being acquired, Trumps Facebook ban being upheld, and Twitter Adding a Tip Jar! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://imp.i114863.net/u87 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - StevieT's YouTube Channel Deleted 03:55 - Sennheiser Acquired Sennheiser Press Release: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/newsroom/sonova-acquires-sennheiser-consumer-business-wpc768 06:10 - Trumps Facebook Ban Upheld 11:10 - Twitter Adds a Tip Jar 17:30 - U87 Ai. Of course. 18:00 - WYHTS: Variety Channels are More Stable! 21:40 - WYHTS: Variety Channels with Playlists? 25:00 - WYHTS: Monitoring Without Hardware Compressor. 27:20 - Outro

On episode 257 of the BSP, I answer a bunch of questions submitted by YOU. I address why you need purpose in your life, what type of pizza I eat, what are some options for multi-tracking mixers, why there aren't affordable external compressors, mic suggestions for guitar/singing/podcasting under $500, whether variety channels are a good idea, and if you can easily monetize a second YouTube channel. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - The News Outlets Are Trying To Destroy Me! 02:30 - Carbon Microphones 04:00 - Ask Bandrew 05:13 - S1: Simple Setups Win Curtis Judd ATEM Mini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4RLCBd3Q64 08:00 - S2: Why You Need Purpose In Your Life. 12:20 - S3: How Do I Like My Pizza? 14:20 - S4: Multi Tracking Mixer? Article on Multi-Track Mixers: https://thehomerecordings.com/mixers-usb-multitrack/ 16:40 - S5: Why Aren't There Any Affordable External Compressors? 22:20 - S6: Mic Suggestion for Guitar / Singing / Podcasting Under $500? 29:20 - S7: Should I Run a Variety Channel? Are Second Channels Easier to Monetize? Snappy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0foP2yzSJQA2CWd7mHSdA 39:50 - Outro

On episode 257 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that Facebook is going to try to get into audio and roll out some podcasting features, as well as the announcement that Applee is allowing for premium podcast subscriptions. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Avantone CV12: https://imp.i114863.net/cv12 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Facebook Entering Podcasting? FB Podcast: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robpegoraro/2021/04/22/facebook-exec-sounds-off-on-its-new-audio-features/ Dave Jackson: https://schoolofpodcasting.com/episodes/ Daniel Jay Lewis: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/ Better Podcasting: https://www.betterpodcasting.com/ 10:20 - Apple Charging For Podcasts? Apple Podcast Announcement: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-leads-the-next-chapter-of-podcasting-with-apple-podcasts-subscriptions/ Availability of Subs: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/availability-of-apple-podcasts-features Program Overview: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/892-apple-podcasters-program-overview 20:00 - Avantone CV12 21:30 - Ask Bandrew 22:40 - Email 1 24:20 - Can You Record & Hear Music With Focusrite Scarlett? 27:15 - Audio Submission 2 29:45 - Have I Screwed Up Audio And Had to Re-Record? 33:00 - How Do My Mics Sound? 33:45 - Is My EQ Okay? 35:20 - Email 3 36:45 - Why Does My ATR2100X Sound Bad? 41:55 - Video Submission 3 42:45 - Thoughts On Misusing The Podcast Platform? 44:55 - Outro

On episode 256 of the BSP, I discuss thew news that Twitch will be banning people for off site violations (on other social media platforms, and off-line behavior as well). I discuss why this is concerning even though it is understandable why they want to implement this. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - Twitch Banning People For Offsite Behavior Twitch Blog Post: https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/04/07/our-plan-for-addressing-severe-off-service-misconduct/ 11:30 - WYHTS: YouTube Hiding Dislikes because of YT Rewind 12:30 - WYHTS: YouTube Should Revert to the Star Rating 13:45 - WYHTS: YouTube Could Manipulate Dislike 15:15 - WYHTS: Mental Health Argument is Plausible 16:45 - WYHTS: Dislikes Tell Me If a Tutorial is Correct 19:20 - WYHTS: Dislikes are Super Informative 24:00 - WYHTS: Disliking videos doesn't change a thing? 25:00 - WYHTS: Time Needs to be Considered As Well 26:20 - Ask Bandrew 17:00 - Video Submission 1 29:15 - How to Get Neighbors to be Quiet? 32:20 - Voice Submission 2 35:00 - Mixers for Recording? 38:45 - Voice Submission 3 39:05 - What Kind of Redundancy Do You Have in Place for Recording Failure? 42:20 - Outro

On episode 255 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that YouTube is removing the dislike count from public view and what this means for creators and viewers, as well as a quick update to the YouTube monetization policy. Then I talk about 'starting microphones' for 'starting streamers' and a whole lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601 Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube Removing Dislike Counter YouTube Remove Dislike Count: https://twitter.com/youtube/status/1376942486594150405?s=21 07:55 - YouTube Updates Monetization Policy YouTube Update Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/64073546?hl=en&msgid=104557807 Gaming Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10291745 09:50 - What I've Been Testing 12:34 - WYHTS: The DBX Noise Floor Was Wrong 14:26 - WYHTS: 'Starting Streamers' should by 'Starting Microphones' 19:45 - Ask Bandrew 20:47 - Email 1 21:15 - Hakan P110 vs. Stedman Proscreen 101 Pop Filter 23:20 - Video Submission 2 24:07 - What LUFS Should I Use For Music? Izotope on Music Loudness: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/mastering-for-streaming-platforms.html 29:30 - Voice Submission 3 30:15 - Should Podcasters Trademark Their Show & Catch Phrases? Gamers 4 Life: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-gamers-4-life-podcast-jerrell-powell-ndclk1KCs6X/ 34:40 - Outro

On episode 254 of the BSP, I discuss the latest Alpha Gaming video where he states the SM7b is Dead (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf-Y-OZEO6w), and I point out why I disagree with this statement. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Sony C100: https://imp.i114863.net/Gjjzz2 Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - The SM7b Is Dead… 09:15 - Sony C100 11:45 - WYHTS: Eliminating Hum From Recording 13:30 - WYHTS: Why Use a Cloudlifter With a DBX? Fethead / CL1 Article: https://podcastage.com/rev/micactivatornoise 16:30 - WYHTS: Pro Sound Guy Input on Reviews 18:45 - WYHTS: Free Stuff Isn't Free Because You Make Videos On It 23:15 - Outro

On episode 253 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube allowing you to check for copyright strikes prior to publishing a video, Facebook going down, Twitter updating 2fa options on the phone, and why content creators do not receive stuff for free. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Samson Q9u: https://imp.i114863.net/q9u Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - YouTube Checks for Copyright Content 06:00 - Facebook / Instagram / What's App Outage 07:45 - Twitter Roles out 2FA on Phones Twitter 2fa Status: https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1371510300973875201?s=20 10:10 - Samson Q9u 12:40 - WYHTS: Use EQ for Voice Acting Characters 14:45 - WYHTS: You've Gotten So Serious 16:00 - WYHTS: Free Stuff Is Not Free! 22:00 - Ask Bandrew 22:55 - Voice Submission 1 24:10 - Why Does My Gear Have Electric Hum? 27:45 - Voice Submission 2 28:15 - What is the Doobly Doo? 29:15 - What do Mic Specs Mean? 35:45 - Voice Submission 3 36:15 - Can Pizza Toppings Go Under Cheese? 39:15 - Outro

On episode 252 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube announcing they will be withholding US taxes for all Non-US based creators. I also use a $200 tube microphone, discuss my opinion on multi pattern mics, my approach to purchasing items made in china, how many subs I need to get free mics, and a lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Monoprice Stage Right LTM500: https://geni.us/ltm500 Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube Withholding Taxes YT ARTICLE: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10391362?hl=en YT VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeKEtf8A3FU IRS TAX Treaty: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/international-businesses/united-states-income-tax-treaties-a-to-z 07:00 - What I've Been Testing $200 Tube Mic 09:30 - WYHTS: Has My Opinion on Multi Pattern Condenser Mics Changed? 13:40 - WYHTS: You Need a Site Even if You Aren't Going to be Banned! 16:37 - WYHTS: Everything Is Made in China 20:10 - Ask Bandrew 21:00 - Voice Submission 1 21:45 - Do Lav Mics Exhibit Proximity Effect? 22:45 - Do All Mics Exhibit the Proximity Effect? 24:00 - Email 2 24:27 - How Many Subs Do You Need to Get Everything for Free? 29:27 - Voice Submission 3 30:40 - Should I Change EQ for Different Characters? 33:40 - How Does the Studio Sound? John's Site: https://necropublications.com/ 35:00 - Short Video Experiment 36:56 - Outro

On episode 251 of the BSP, I discuss Behringer/Music Tribe acquiring Aston Mics and what I think this means for Aston, Dr Seuss being "Cancelled/Banned", and Twitter rolling out spaces? I also answer questions about the best home conference mic, and the best sounding mic out of the box with no processing? Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): AKG C414 XLS: https://geni.us/c414xls Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Behringer Acquires Aston Mics Aston Acquired: https://www.astonmics.com/EN/news-details/Aston-and-Music-Tribe-join-forces 04:55 - Dr Seuss Cancellet / Banned? Seuss Statement: https://www.seussville.com/statement-from-dr-seuss-enterprises/ E-Bay Delisting: https://www.wsj.com/articles/dr-seuss-books-deemed-offensive-will-be-delisted-from-ebay-11614884201 13:23 - Twitter Spaces - Clubhouse Competitor Twitter Spaces: https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/spaces 16:30 - AKG C414 XLS 17:45 - WYHTS: Zoom Podtrak P4 User Feedback 19:40 - WYHTS: Defending Facbook 21:05 - WYHTS: Promotion Thru Networking 24:04 - WYHTS: Time To Bring Websites Back 27:15 - Can You Use Condenser Mics for Podcasts? 30:00 - Ask Bandrew 30:45 - Voice Submission 1 33:10 - Advice on Processing 36:10 - Email 2 37:00 - Best Home Conference Mic? 38:00 - Video Submission 3 41:50 - More Advice on Processing 45:35 - Email 4 46:00 - Do I Like Ticking Watches / Clocks? 49:20 - Voice Submission 5 51:20 - Best Sounding Mics Out of the Box? 1:01:00 - Outro

On episode 250 of the BSP, I discuss Facebook banning all news in Australia whether you're a publisher or a consumer, Sennheiser selling their consumer facing audio, and then I answer a bunch of questions before the sylvibot saga continues to unfold! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Facebook Bans News in Australia 06:40 - Sennheiser Selling Headphone Business? Sennheiser Press Release: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/newsroom/sennheiser-to-reposition-its-business-units-independently-of-each-other-s5jh2n 10:45 - WYHTS: Twitter's Undo Send Feature 13:00 - WYHTS: Submariner Takes Verbal Abuse Well BWDTBS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFB63TgQNX9Pe-vCmOiodRg 14:45 - WYHTS: PodTrak P4 Replaces Q2u / ATR2100 / AT2005 Stargate Pioneers Show: https://www.betterpodcasting.com/ 16:45 - Ask Bandrew 17:30 - Email 1 17:45 - What Do You Know about the Blue Mouse? Blue Mouse Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHZR4mHebM 18:40 - Voice Submission 2 19:45 - How to Get Podcast Host to Improve Microphone Technique? 22:05 - Thoughts on Slate Digital VMS? 23:55 - Email 3 24:40 - Shure Beta 87a Too Quiet!? 29:05 - Voice Submission 4 32:10 - The SylviBot Saga Continues 34:00 - Will Driving Cars Become Illegal? 35:45 - 250 Episodes! 37:50 - Outro

On episode 249 of the BSP, I briefly discuss the passing of Rupert Neve and how important he is to audio recording, as well as the Neve gear that I'm using to honor him today. I then discuss some news regarding Twitter's new monetization strategies and how I believe there will be serious issues with in-kind contributions if twitter continues to ban politicians. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): sE Electronics RN17: https://imp.i114863.net/RN17 Rupert Neve R6: https://imp.i114863.net/RNDR6 Rupert Neve 511: https://imp.i114863.net/RND511 Drawmer DS101: https://imp.i114863.net/DS101 SSL 611EQ: https://imp.i114863.net/611EQ Rupert Neve 535: https://imp.i114863.net/RND535 Rupert Neve 543: https://imp.i114863.net/RND543 Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Rupert Neve Neve Blog Post: https://www.rupertneve.com/news/rupert-neve-1926-2021/ Rupert Neve History: https://www.rupertneve.com/company/history/ 04:30 - Twitter Monetization Tech Crunch Article: https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/08/twitter-confirms-plans-to-experiment-with-new-models-like-subscriptions-in-2021/ 07:45 - Twitter Bans Trump Forever / Project Veritas Banned 11:00 - WYHTS: Spotify Plays Aren't There 13:30 - WYHTS: Forced Furry Comment 15:15 - WYHTS: Bandrew is a Man in Fury? 16:25 - WYHTS: SylviBot Covering her Tracks! 17:30 - WYHTS: Alternative Audio Gear Retailers? 18:15 - Ask Bandrew 19:00 - Voice Submission 1 Voice of Mail: https://vomp.podbean.com/ 23:00 - Ideas to Celebrate Podcast Milestone? 25:30 - 5 Essential Software / Plugins I Use? 28:30 - Email 2 29:10 - Proper Recording / Publishing Levels Tutorial: https://twitter.com/podcastage/status/1259628059474317312?s=20 32:00 - Voice Submission 3 32:30 - Upgrade Options for Focusrite CM25 between $100-$250? 35:15 - Voice Submission 4 36:45 - Do You Recommend the Q2u as an XLR Only Mic? 40:50 - Video Submission 5 44:00 - Why am I Quieter Through Zoom Than my DAW? 48:30 - Outro

On episode 248 of the BSP, I discuss Spotify's new plans for podcast monetization, Twitter acquiring Revue to allow twitter users to have paid newsletters and email lists, TikTok limiting the distribution of unverified or unsubstantiated content, and a lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Mojave MA201-Fet: https://imp.i114863.net/ma201fet Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Spotify Monetizing Podcasts Tech Crunch Article: https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/03/spotify-hints-toward-plans-for-podcast-subscriptions-a-la-carte-payments/ 08:00 - Twitter Paid Newsletter Twitter Blog: https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2021/making-twitter-a-better-home-for-writers.html 14:20 - TikTok Limiting Unsbstantiated Information Tik Tok Blog Post: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/new-prompts-to-help-people-consider-before-they-share 19:50 - Mojave MA-201FET 20:50 - WYHTS: Why'd You Stop Using the Theme Song? 23:30 - WYHTS: You Should Use the Fediverse! 24:45 - WYHTS: Alternatives to Amazon 25:45 - Ask Bandrew 26:30 - Voice Submission 1 28:50 - How to Route Audio from DAW to Streaming Software? VoiceMeeter: https://vb-audio.com/Cable/index.htm 31:00 - Voice Submission 2 32:50 - What are Class A, Class B, Class A/B Preamps, What are Transformers, and What's a Discrete Preamp? Vintage King: https://vintageking.com/blog/2019/03/buyers-guide-microphone-preamp/ Discrete: https://flyingsound.net/general/class-a-discrete-mic-preamp/?v=40f9d8362b89 37:45 - Voice submission 3 Lars Building SM7b: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cgONF3jR4o 39:00 - Are You Going to Liquidate Your Mic Collection? 43:30 - Voice Submission 4 44:15 - What is a Matched Pair of Mics? 45:50 - Recommendations for Small Diaphragm Condensers 47:45 - Voice Submission 5 52:00 - The Men In Black are Furries! 55:00 - Outro

On episode 247 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube's 2021 priorities, twitter launching a community reporting program titled Birdwatch, Gamestop Stocks going Stonk y Brrrr, the cause of the 2008 Financial crisis and A LOT more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - YouTube's 2021 Priorities 2021 Priorities Blog: https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/letter-from-susan-our-2021-priorities 2021 Priorities Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VHLnO2u9e0 01:50 - Growing the creator economy 03:58 - Living up to our responsibilities 04:58 - Helping people learn new skills 07:28 - Building for the YouTube of the future 09:23 - The regulatory landscape 12:25 - Summary of YT 2021 Priorities 15:10 - Conspiracy Corner 19:25 - Twitter Birdwatch Mob Fact Checking Twitter Birdwatch Post: https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1353766523664531459 25:35 - Gamestop Stock Stonks! 31:10 - What Led to the 2008 Financial Crash 36:40 - WYHTS: The Meaning of M.D. 37:10 - WYHTS: Using RTX Voice to Remove BG Noise 38:10 - WYHTS: If Behringer's Ripoffs Can Be Cheap The Companies They're Ripping Off Should Be That Cheap Too 44:10 - Ask Bandrew 44:50 - Voice Submission 1 46:25 - Mic Pad vs. Interface Gain vs. Post Processing? 50:55 - Email 2 51:55 - Rode NTG vs. Rode NT-USB Mini 53:36 - Voice Submission 2 56:00 - What Do I Need to Fix? For the Love of Comics: https://www.youtube.com/c/FortheLoveofComics 59:10 - Voice Submission 3 01:02:40 - What are Men In Black!? 01:06:43 - Outro

On episode 246 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube embracing hashtags and rolling out a new feature to enrich the hashtag experience. I share my thoughts on how this can be a positive and a negative and if you should implement this. I also use the Sennheiser MD435, talk about how long it takes to record a test, recommend website services, talk about why my voice is so different, and share a test on which does a better job at background noise rejection: small diaphragm condenser, short shotgun, or lav mic. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube Embraces Hashtag Functionality 03:45 - Told You So 04:15 - Sennheiser MD435 06:00 - Ask Bandrew 06:45 - Email 1 07:10 - How Long Does it Take to Make Your Test Videos on the BSP? 09:25 - Video Submission 2 Luke's Podcast: https://lukewhostalking.podbean.com/ 11:00 - What Website Service Do You Recommend? 18:30 - Video Submission 3 19:45 - YouTube's Free Audio Library 21:15 - Audio Submission 4 22:00 - Why Does My Voice Sound So Different Compared to 5 Years Ago? 25:45 - Email 5 27:20 - Small Diaphragm Condenser, Shotgun Mic, or Lav Mic for Noisy Room? 30:15 - Outro #Hashtag #CreatorNews #GeeksRising

On episode 245 of the BSP, I talk about president Donald Trump being banned of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Shopify, and what this means for the future of Social Media and what you should be doing as a content creator moving forward. I also go on a rant about Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Violence Bad, Mmmkay? 02:05 - Trump Banned From Internet 05:01 - Who Else Uses Social Media? 08:58 - Amazon Revoking Parler Servers. 10:15 - WhY nO YeLl AbOuT PoLiTiCs!? 11:20 - What Can Content Creators Do? 15:00 - Closure of Banning 16:15 - Rant: Content Creators Need to Shut Up! 20:10 - Outro / Losing my Mind

On episode 244 of the BSP, I talk about my 2020 goals, what I failed and why I failed, and then discuss my favorite videos that I made over the last year, and what my goals for 2021 are. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - What Were my 2020 Goals? 01:40 - What I Failed & How/Why I Failed 08:10 - What I Succeeded At This Year 13:06 - My Favorite Videos of 2020 19:35 - Growth of 2020 in Numbers 21:45 - My Goals for 2021 27:50 - Personal Goals? 30:15 - New Podcast on Geeks Rising! 31:25 - Happy 2021 33:45 - Outro

On episode 243 of the BSP, I talk about my favorite things of 2020 ranging from music to movies to television and briefly watches…which I'll also be regurgitating and talking about in more depth on the watchcastage channel at a later date. Too many channels, too few ideas. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Happy New Years 02:40 - Favorite Music 05:22 - Favorite Movies Network Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGIY5Vyj4YM 13:28 - Favorite Book 15:40 - Favorite Watches Favorite of 2020 GR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_mE6PUKLvQ Casio Worldtime Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R80EzwZxnI0 21:02 - Favorite YouTube Channels Red Letter Media: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia The Urban Gentry: https://www.youtube.com/user/theurbangentry JackSucksAtLife: https://www.youtube.com/user/JackSucksAtMinecraft 26:22 - Outro

On episode 242 of the BSP, I talk about an adult website banning all content uploaded from unverified users, and how this could be used on all social media platforms, twitter forcing users to delete tweets and why I think they're not just deleting tweets, and a whole lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Addressing the Elephant in the Room 02:05 - Prawn Hub Banning All Unverified Content Tech Crunch Article: https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/14/pornhub-removes-all-unverified-content-following-reports-of-exploitation/ 06:25 - Twitter Forcing Users to Delete Tweets Twitter Blog: https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/covid19-vaccine.html 12:30 - WYHTS: Mad About Last Week Politics REE! 14:05 - WYHTS: YouTube Policy is Very Open Ended 15:07 - WYHTS: Nice UBI Straw Man Bandrew! 17:55 - Ask Bandrew 18:25 - Voice Submission 1 19:30 - Is The SM7b Good For Live Stage Use? 21:10 - Is There an Alternative to RX7 Mouth Declick? 22:30 - How Am I Doing? 23:15 - Video Submission 2 Steven's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgTpIqVeg7Ftn8AfPLOfAdw 26:00 - Can I Use a Ribbon for a Podcast & How Should I Process it? 35:45 - Voice Submission 3 36:25 - Recording in a Small Room? Tips for Better Sounding Vocal Recordings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8YLqOmbV4 38:35 - Outro

On episode 241 of the BSP, I talk about youtube's new policy regarding banning videos that claim that election fraud or error was responsible for the 2020 presidential election results. I also respond to comments about money and necessary labor. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Political Disclaimer 01:43 - YouTube Banning Videos that Claim Fraud YT Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/supporting-the-2020-us-election/ Hunter Biden Story: https://twitter.com/DrewHolden360/status/1337188886271942658?s=20 Tim Pool Clarification: https://twitter.com/Timcast/status/1336733281899991044 16:15 - WYHTS: Why Do You Care How Others Spend Their Money? 19:30 - WYHTS: You Make Dave Ramsey Vomit! 20:30 - WYHTS: Fight Brand Twitter! 21:45 - WYHTS: Alladin is the Best Disney Soundtrack. 23:00 - WYHTS: Bagging Groceries is Unnecessary Labor 27:30 - WYTHS: Have You Tested the Klark Teknik CT1? 31:30 - Outro

On episode 239 of the BSP, I talk about Youtube advertising violating FAA and FCC guidelines, $10,000 podcasting setup, Improving Podcast and Video content quality, and moire. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - WYHTS: YT Adverts will Violate FAA Guidelines 05:30 - WYHTS: YouTube Content Used to be Optimistic & Thoughts on Fame 10:15 - WYHTS: Journalists Joining Twitter Ruined It 14:00 - WYHTS: Your $10,000 Audio Setup is Overkill. 17:00 - WYHTS: Don't Drink the Tap Water!!! 19:00 - Ask Bandrew 19:20 - Email 1 19:35 - Self Checkout During Covid? 21:20 - Voice Submission 2 22:40 - Should I Upgrade to the ARM Based Macs? 26:45 - Voice Submission 3 29:00 - Not a Rambly Entry Keren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artonthefridge/ 29:50 - How Do You Record in Real Time Without Having to Rehearse? 33:30 - Why Not to Scrap Imperfect Videos 38:15 - Iterative Updates are Important 39:20 - Can You Sit-down & Record a Perfect Podcast? 43:00 - Tips to Get Better at Podcasting & YouTubing 45:00 - Email 4 45:15 - Ever Tested one of These 46:45 - Outro http://www.watchcastage.com/

On episode 239 of the BSP, I talk about twitter warning you about liking disputed content, and then I discuss in depth more about why I think adding everyone to YouTube partner program is a bad idea, and discuss why YouTube monetization should not be the end all be all of your monetization strategy. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Twitter Correcting You For Wrong Think 03:15 - WYHTS: YouTube is a great opportunity 04:40 - WYHTS: YouTube is going to be sued by the FTC for these advertisements 06:30 - WYHTS: Everyone should be in the Youtube Partner Program 16:20 - WYHTS: Youtube keeps getting worse and worse! 18:12 - WYHTS: Youtube should let you pay to not have ads on your videos 21:45 - WYHTS: Why are you creating content in the first place? Alternative monetization opportunities. 26:38 - WYHTS: How did I make my podcast music? BSP Theme Composition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_ow85pMmQo 28:37 - Ask Bandrew 29:00 - Video Submission 1 29:35 - Which recent mic that I've used on the podcast would be my favorite? 32:45 - Voice Submission 2 34:06 - Should I adjust my compression and gate for outdoor recordings? 36:47 - Voice Submission 3 37:53 - Have I been noticed outside? 40:45 - Does being noticed bother me? 41:40 - Outro

On episode 238 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube updating their terms of service to allow them to monetize videos from channels that are not in the YouTube partner program, and not pass any earnings on to the channel whose video was monetized. I also answer a couple of questions. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube TOS Change Allows YouTube To Not Pay Creators!? YOUTUBE BLOG: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/updates-to-youtubes-terms-of-service 21:10 - WYHTS: YouTube Chapter Markers iBertz Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CooLoserTech 21:55 - WYHTS: Will Smith - YouTuber 23:06 - WYHTS: Don't Buy Cheap Acoustic Foam! 25:00 - ASK BANDREW 25:39 - Voice Submission 1 26:08 - How Does The Mic Sound with the Blue Icicle? 26:51 - Voice Submission 2 27:19 - Why Does Your Recording have THAT Much Hiss? 29:15 - Voice Submission 3 30:30 - Which Mic Do You Like Best On My Voice? 32:05 - What Are Your Thoughts on Marco Arment's Podcast Mic Review / Recommendation Marco Arment's Review: https://marco.org/podcasting-microphones Recommendations? 35:53 - Voice Submission 4 37:00 - Does the Q2u LED Work When Connected Over XLR? 38:48 - Outro

On episode 237 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube canceling the 2020 Rewind, YouTube updating the user interface for chapter markers, my concerns about YouTube censorship and a lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - YouTube Cancels 2020 YouTube Rewind 04:45 - YouTube Chapter Markers Update 07:00 - Neumann U67 Reissue 07:55 - WYHTS: Leaving Interfaces On For Years 09:40 - WYHTS: Pronouncing Beyerdynamic WRONG! 10:35 - WYHTS: Bandrew's Butt Hurt About YouTube Censorship!!! 18:40 - Ask Bandrew 19:30 - Voice Submission 1 20:08 - Does Cheap Acoustic Foam Work? Rode Studio Rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxEpecKF_Xo&list=PL4F5943CC8BB06641 Audimute Panels: https://www.audimute.com/ DIY Sound Treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrHBCCQT3gs 22:30 - Email 2 23:20 - Why Would Two of the Same Mics Have a Different Sensitivity? 26:00 - Voice Submission 3 28:30 - Why Are Some Audio Regions Corrupted In My DAW? 31:00 - Email 4 31:30 - Reviewing Thomann Gear? 32:15 - Why Say Please Bring Pizza Pronto? 32:45 - Thoughts on the Beyerdynamic TG V70d? 35:30 - Voice Submission 5 36:00 - What Handheld Dynamic Does the Best at Plosive Rejection? 39:30 - Outro

On episode 236 of the BSP, I talk about AKM Factory fire in Japan and how it will affect the audio industry, YouTube being sued by so called "Q-Anon Conspiracy Channels" and then I answer questions about Beyerdynamic TG i51, Damaging your Audio Interface, the Neumann U67 Reissue, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Townsend Sphere L22: https://imp.i114863.net/7AYRV Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - AKM Factory Fire Disrupting Audio Industry Article about fire: https://www.prosoundnetwork.com/business/akm-factory-fire-shakes-up-pro-audio-industry 03:00 - YouTube Being Sued Lawsuit: https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/20399666/doe-v-google.pdf 05:10 - Summary of Lawsuit 07:20 - Why Does It Matter? 13:23 - Townsend Labs L22 Sphere 14:45 - WYHTS: Does Leaving an Interface On Damage It? 17:20 - WYHTS: Can You Use Instrument Mics for Vocals? 19:40 - Ask Bandrew 20:23 - Email 1 21:10 - How To Mute Microphones During Zoom Calls (Physical Solution) 22:50 - Email 2 23:15 - Is Your Neumann U67 Reissue B-Stock or Used!? U67 Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d80bht_qhi0 25:15 - Email 3 25:30 - Do 32, 80, 250 Ohm DT-770's Sound Different? 27:30 - Outro Geeks Rising Stream: https://www.geeksrising.com/allshows/2020/10/31/geeks-rising-halloween-celebration-2020

On episode 235 of the BSP, I talk about Pewdiepie's brief shadowban and what I think this means, what I think caused it, and what I think it tells us about YouTube's plans for the next few weeks. I also offer some advice on the use of copyrighted content. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Townsend Sphere L22: https://imp.i114863.net/7AYRV Triton Audio Fethead: https://geni.us/fethead Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord AUDIO: 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - PewDiePie Shadow Banned YOUTUBE BANNING POLITICAL ADS: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/google-youtube-won-t-allow-political-ads-while-votes-are-n1241120 FACEBOOK ELECTION INFORMATION: https://about.fb.com/news/2020/10/preparing-for-election-day/ 10:55 - Twitch Streamers Getting DMCA Notifications 13:57 - WYHTS: You Called for Violence 17:40 - WYHTS: Didn't Know About Q Until They Were Banned 19:36 - WYHTS: Ban All Hate Speech and Content Used To Justify Violence 29:00 - Outro

On episode 234 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube's new policy to ban content that is used to justify real-world violence as well as why I think this is a bad idea. I also address getting consistent volume on YouTube videos, peaking with the AT2020, The Behringer UMC22 driving the SM7b, and the ultimate streaming channel strip. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Townsend Sphere L22: https://imp.i114863.net/7AYRV Triton Audio Fethead: https://geni.us/fethead Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - YouTube Fighting Conspiracy Theories YT CONSPIRACY BLOG POST: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/harmful-conspiracy-theories-youtube/ YT CONTEXT BLOG POST: https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/look-how-we-treat-educational-documentary-scientific-and-artistic-content-youtube/ 11:45 - What I've Been Testing Update 12:15 - WYHTS: Consistent YouTube Video Volume 14:00 - WYHTS: Impedance is like a Water Hose SOUND SPEEDS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/A35Ol89_2q8?t=587 16:00 - Ask Bandrew (http://www.askbandrew.com) 16:30 - Email 1 17:30 - Should I Replace the AT2020 Because It's Clipping? HOW TO SET YOUR GAIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l86SOlxyps 20:05 - Email 2 20:45 - Can The Behringer UMC22 Drive a Procaster and SM7b? 22:00 - Email 3 22:15 - What Camera's I Use for Podcasting 23:25 - Email 4 24:07 - Is a USB Mic Sufficient for Zoom Calls? 25:05 - Ultimate Zoom Call Setup with No Budget? 28:00 - Outro