BSP-433: Is YouTube Demonetizing AI Content?, and More

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Topics discussed: Is YouTube demonetizing videos that use AI voices, the Nuemann TLM193, some additional suggestions on mid side micing.

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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Is YouTube Demonitizing Videos Voiced with AI?

• Policy Update List: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10008196?hl=en#zippy=%2Ccommunity-guidelines

• Monetization Policy: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/1311392#zippy=:~:text=What%20we%20check%20when%20we%20review%20your%20channel

• AI Disclosure Policy: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/14328491?linkId=15683321#zippy=%2Cexamples-of-content-creators-dont-have-to-disclose%2Cexamples-of-content-creators-need-to-disclose

• YT Insider Clarification: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uM4M8BzrT4E

• Say Cheese Tweet: https://x.com/SaycheeseDGTL/status/1942978716470247575

• AI Use Tweet: https://x.com/TeamYouTube/status/1943767179184292193

12:15 - WIBT: Neumann TLM193
15:30 - WYHTS: Thoughts on Mid/Sid Micing
20:12 - Value for Value
30:25 - Conclusion

BSP-432: Trying Mid/Side Recording, TLM193 vs. U87 Ai, and More

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Topics discussed: The Halter MS130160 mic clip, trying mid/side micing with the Beyerdynamic M130 and M160 on acoustic guitar, why I am trying the Rode PSA1+, and comparing the Neumann TLM193 to the Neumann U87 Ai.

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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - A $70 Microphone Clip (Halter MS130160)
02:54 - Mid Side Recording Technique
04:26 - Beyerdynamic M130 & M160 Mid Side Micing Sample
07:35 - Rode PSA 1+
11:05 - Neumann TLM193 vs. Neumann U87 Ai
15:30 - WYHTS: TLM193 & Try a Grounding Mat
18:30 - WYHTS: How to Store "Dead" Batteries
20:28 - Value for Value
27:50 - Conclusion / Outro

BSP-431: My Universal Audio Repair Experience, Neumann TLM193, and More

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Topics discussed: Beyerdynamic being acquired by Cosonics, me frying a second Universal Audio Interface in 24 hours, using an RME Audio Interface, and other stuff too.

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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - My Universal Audio Repair Experience
10:55 - Neumann TLM193 vs. TLM103
16:47 - WIBT: RME Babyface
19:21 - Riffs, Beards & Gear is a Real One
20:41 - WYHTS: Dryer Sheets Solve Static Electricity Issue
24:00 - WYHTS: Thoughts on the Beyerdynamic Acquisition

• The word used was "EXPECT", not "INTEND". To me that seems like an even less committal word than "INTEND" so my commentary remains the same.

29:26 - Beyerdynamic M130
32:32 - WYHTS: Why I Haven't Considered the Neumann MT48?
36:25 - Value for Value
48:47 - FOTW: Best 1980's Albums
1:05:24 - Conclusion

SSP-39: 3 Short Stories

This episode marks the end of my 7th year of releasing weekly content on YouTube so I thought we'd have some fun. Here are 3 short stories from set.

BSP-430: Beyerdynamic Was Acquired, I Fried Another UA Interface, and More

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Topics discussed: Beyerdynamic being acquired by Cosonics, me frying a second Universal Audio Interface in 24 hours, using an RME Audio Interface, and other stuff too.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

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Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit
RME Baby Face Pro: out of production

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00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Beyerdynamic Acquired by Cosonic

• Yahoo Finance Article: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spoke-beyerdynamic-companys-acquisition-confirmed-155532941.html

• StereoNet Article: https://stereonet.com/news/beyerdynamic-sold-to-chinese-oem-specialist-cosonic

08:49 - I Fried a Second Univeral Audio Interface!
13:54 - Switching to an RME Audio Interface - My New Audio Interface Setup
18:05 - WYHTS: Other UA Interface Failures
22:16 - WYHTS: This Podcast has NO INFORMATION
24:50  - Value for Value
28:57 - Conclusion / Outro

SSP-38: Recording In Bad Weather

For episode 38 I'm answering a question I was asked... how to record in bad weather. I took that as steps to take in order to protect sound assets in bad weather. Enjoy.

BSP-429: My $3000 UA Interface Died, and More

Topics discussed: My $3000 universal audio interface dying and what I'm doing in the mean time.

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Audix PDX720: https://geni.us/pdx720
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - My $3000 Interface Died
05:41 - My Interim Solution
12:44 - Ramble
13:17 - WYHTS: The Shure MVX2u Works Great!
17:20 - WYHTS: The MVX2u's Weird Weakness.
22:30 - Value for Value

Rode AI1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQT91ONQRpc

29:30 - FOTW: 1980's & 1990's Living
36:08 - Conclusion

BSP-428: Shure MVX2u in 2025, Audix PDX720, & More

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Topics discussed: Updating the Shure MVX2u and retesting it to see how it's performing with the latest firmware, testing and using the Audix PDX720, using the AEA KU5a supercardioid ribbon microphone briefly, and discussing if I think Americans care about manufacturing location or handmade goods.

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Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Shure MVX2u in 2025
12:45 - WIBT: Audix PDX720
16:30 - WIBT: AEA KU5a
20:45 - WYHTS
21:45 - WYHTS: Do Americans Care About Hand Made Products?
33:20 - Value for Value
40:52 - Conclusion
42:25 - Outro

SSP-37: 10 Things That Have Changed On Set In The Last 25 Years

25 years doesn't sound like a very long time but considering how quick the world changes, it's a long time. Many of the people working on set haven't even been alive that long. As a fun way to remember where we came from, in this episode of the Sound Speeds Podcast we're going to go over 10 things that have changed on set the past 25 years. No, these are not in order. No, this is not a top 10. It's just a list of observations I've made working in Atlanta during the rise of the film industry.

BSP-427: 4 Lessons from 10 Years on YouTube, Making AI Music, and More

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Topics discussed: 4 lessons I've learned after making 10 years of video reviews on youtube, trying to make AI music with the new Music Assistant in YouTube & then critiquing it, and then a brief discussion of tariffs.

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Neat Worker Bee II: https://geni.us/workbee2
Universal Audio x8:  https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - 10 Years Making YouTube Reviews
03:38 - Lesson 1
07:21 - Lesson 2
11:21 - Lesson 3
16:40 - Lesson 4
24:00 - Trying To Make AI Music and Critiquiing it
49:15 - WIBT: Neat Worker Bee II
51:20 - WYHTS: The Bad Thing About Tariffs
57:15 - WYHTS: Made in the USA Microphones
59:55 - Value for Value
1:04:25 - Conclusion

SSP-36: Wind Resistant and Waterproof Action Camera Mics

Welcome to episode 36, an episode dedicated to one topic. In recent years Action Cameras have gotten incredibly good especially since they're about half the price of a smart phone or 50 Starbucks breakfasts. Sound wasn't a priority until only a few years ago when special features and gimmicks became the primary focus over picture quality. Now being able to advertise an action camera as having great picture and sound - everything you need for vlogging, is a selling feature. Why though are these tiny action camera microphones sounding good while being wind resistant and water proof?

BSP-426: Shure's Price Increase, Aston Apex, and More

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Topics discussed: The Shure SM57 and Shure SM58 increasing in price and why I think this has happened, sharing my thoughts on the Aston Apex, and explaining that Sound Speeds was not criticizing me for doing tests.

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00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Shure Increasing Their Prices

• China Tariff: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/04/28/2025-07325/notice-of-implementation-of-additional-duties-on-products-of-the-peoples-republic-of-china-pursuant

• Mexico Tariff: https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/04/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-declares-national-emergency-to-increase-our-competitive-edge-protect-our-sovereignty-and-strengthen-our-national-and-economic-security/#:~:text=For%20Canada%20and%20Mexico%2C%20the,will%20see%20a%2010%25%20tariff

• USMCA Goods: https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/united-states-mexico-canada-agreement

11:26 - WIBT: Aston Apex
15:30 - WYHTS: Correcting V-Tuber's Audio
16:52 - WYHTS: Sound Speeds Wasn't Attacking Me.
19:20 - Value for Value (Movie Podcasts & Microphone Self Noise)
27:20 - Conclusion

SSP-35: Why Sound Mixers Should Slate & Boom Ops Have Internal Compressors

Episode 35... For the first topic I'm addressing something written in a comment recently - why sound mixers should audibly slate takes instead of 2nd ACs. For the second topic I'm going to cover something production sound pros should know... that boom ops have internal compressors. Enjoy.

BSP-425: I Got Called Out!, Why I Do "Useless" Mic Reviews, & More

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Topics discussed: Responding to Sound Speed Podcast 34 discussing the "useless" tests in my mic reviews, the Audix PDX520, why I advocate for subtle processing, trying to turn the SM7b into the TLM103 and turning the TLM103 into the SM7b, and then share the awful mouth declick output.

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00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Kill Tony

• KT Episode 714: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-WxUaCAL5o&rco=1

• Sarah's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sarahsloanshow

02:30 - Getting Called Out!

• SSP-034: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihEIVy7Wetc

12:15 - WIBT: Audix PDX520
15:47 - WYHTS: Kill Tony People
16:43 - WYHTS: Why I Advocate for Subtle Processing?
23:00 - WYHTS: Why SM7B over TLM103
25:25 - TLM103 into the SM7B!
26:12 - SM7B into the TLM103!!!
27:00 - WYHTS: The Awful Mouth DeClick Output
28:28 - WYHTS: I Didn't Process This Episode?
30:51 - Value for Value
37:55 - Easter Movie Recommendation
39:39 - Outro

SSP-34: Tech Has Plateaued & Crazy Mic Tests

I'm in a bit of a feisty mood for this episode, number 34. Rant warning... for the first subject I'll address how tech has plateaued and you have so many great choices for better prices than we deserve. For the second topic I'm going on a rant about ridiculous microphone tests I see many people online doing in reviews. Perhaps my opinions will not be popular and that's fine. Enjoy.

BSP-424: How I Process my Podcast 2025, 8 Money Saving Tips, and more

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Topics discussed: How I process my podcast audio, I share 8 tips on how I save money from money savings tips to behavior altering suggestions, then I discuss how I don't think debt is feared enough, discuss my stance on being responsible financially, discuss giving up over indulgence, and explaining why my budget wasn't wrong.

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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - How I Process My Podcast in 2025
15:51 - 8 Money Saving Behaviors to Avoid Impulse Purchases
33:45  - WYHTS: Bear Traps vs. Debt Traps
36:25 - Debt is not Feared Enough
40:31 - WYHTS: Multi-Generational Housing in America
41:45 - Adults Should Help the Younger Generations
51:12 - WYHTS: Budgeting is Everything
52:41 - Stop Over Indulging
56:35 - WYHTS: Bandrew's Budget is Wrong
58:30 - Value for Value
01:13:04 - Conclusion  

#PodcastProcessing #FrugalLiving #Podcast

BSP-423: Why You NEED to Budget

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Topics discussed: What made me want to discuss budgeting, explain what a budget is, share my thoughts on the benefits of budgeting, setting up a budget and then summarizing budgeting.

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00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Why I Want to Discuss Budgeting
01:52 - What is a Budget?
02:59 - The Benefits of Budgeting
07:18 - Setting Up a Basic Budget
23:04 - Summary of a Budget
25:52 - WYHTS: YouTube Shorts
28:15 - Value for Value
33:00 - Random Conclusion Stuff

SSP-33: April Fools Day Special: Air To Water and Water To Air

Episode 33 is going to dive into a topic that everyone wonders about but is too afraid to ask... what happens to sound as it goes from air to water and vice versa. You're in for a treat this episode and in a few short minutes, you'll be able to sleep well with this knowledge.

BSP-422: YouTube Auto-Disabling Notifications, I Released Some Music, and more

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Topics discussed: YouTube automatically disabling some notifications, a change to how shorts views are counted, a report on if YouTube Premium Lite is any good, discussing why negativity is more common, tech innovation lacking, things getting better, checking the EMI resistance of the sE electronics V7 and more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:25 - YouTube Disabling Some Notifications

• YT Auto-Disabling Notifcations: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/18138167?hl=en&msgid=333836208

12:52 - YouTube Changing Shorts Views!

• YouTube Shorts Views Creator Insider Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QM6O4yPfrI

19:40 - WYHTS: Is YouTube Premium Lite any Good?
21:32 - WYHTS: Negativity Is more Common
24:30 - WYHTS: Tech Innovation is No More
28:25 - WYHTS: Things Will Get Better
31:10 - WYHTS: Why I Roll My Rs
33:00 - Value for Value
41:21 - Checking EMI of sE Electronics V7
49:45 - I Relased Music!

• Must Love Karate - Escapism: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTwNXVaSqUfvdMofVU3eFsCPgURZ3WUTE&si=KFdSnGr8pcNENh2E

55:00 - Conclusion

SSP-32: Hiding Boom Shadows In The Shot & Boom Op Body Silencing

Since 32 is one of my favorite numbers, I decided to do a boom operator double feature. In the first segment I'm going to discuss hiding a boom shadow in the shot. Many people would tell you to hide your shadow along a line in the architecture or in a cluttered area of set and this does sometimes work but the most helpful tip is something different. Second I'm going to discuss the importance of silencing your body on set and what that entails.