BSP-126: Companies Reading Your Gmail, Samsung Leaking Your Photos, & MORE!

On episode 126 of the BSP, I talk about Google Duplex potentially being implemented into Data Centers, 3rd party app developers having access & reading through your gmail accounts, Samsung randomly texting photos from your gallery to people in your contact book, and the Australian airports implementing biometric scanning as a proof of concept to roll out countrywide biometric scanning. 

Later, I share 4 audio books I’ve loved this year, get corrected about loud sound sources destroying condensers, talk more about the companies fighting California’s new privacy laws, and the possibility of paying for privacy. In the ask bandrew segment I cover what XLR cables I use, then cover the Space Force and if I believe this is leading up to disclosure, and end the podcast by showing an awesome Blue Yeti microphone fail on television.

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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Thank You!
01:48 - The Biased SM7B Shill Returns
02:34 - Google Duplex Launching in Call Centers
04:58 - Google Gives 3rd Party App Developer Access to Your Gmail
* Google Blog: https://www.blog.google/technology/safety-security/ensuring-your-security-and-privacy-within-gmail/
* Google Security Check: https://myaccount.google.com/intro/security-checkup/3?pli=1
10:43 - Samsung Texting App Randomly Sending Photos from Gallery!
13:49 - Australian Airports Replacing Passports with Biometric Scanning
18:09 - Products I Wanted
19:08 - 4 Audio Books I’ve Loved this Year
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23:07 - Correcting Condensers Destroyed by Loud Sounds
24:42 - Opposition to California Law to Sell and BUY our information
27:01 - You ARE The Product! Paying for Privacy.
29:59 - Ask Bandrew
30:13 - Email 1
31:02 - What XLR Cables do you Use?
32:02 - Are Provided Cables Any Good?
33:02 - My Understanding of XLR Cables.
34:48 - Email 2
35:54 - Is Alien Disclosure on the Way?
40:53 - What Would The Public Reaction Be?
43:52 - What’s the Purpose of the Space Force?
46:18 - Email 3
46:40 - Serious Blue Yeti Microphone Fail
47:41 - Outro

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BSP-125: YouTube Disables Custom Thumbnails, Video Creator Grant Money, and More!

On episode 125 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube launching the miniplayer on desktop, YouTube disabling custom thumbnails, VidCon launching a grant program where you can receive $2000, Twitch updating stream discovery, HaveIBeenPwned integrating with Firefox & 1 password, Twitter allowing for physical 2fa tokens, a Contractor trying to sell surveillance tools to track political dissidents, a man who threatened Ajit Pai being arrested, another data aggregator leaking 340 million personal data records, and California passing a new consumer privacy act.

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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Uploading the Podcast to Podcastage
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01:23 - Subtly Improving Your Podcast
02:16 - A Bunch of New Videos
* Ultimate Travel Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOJLbc0R3wI
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04:03 - YouTube Mini Player on Desktop
05:10 - YouTube Disables Custom Thumbnail
* https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!category-topic/Youtube/-EpSdU2730A
07:01 - VidCon Video Creator Grant
* https://www.vidconcreatorgrant.com/apply/
10:08 - Twitch Updates Stream Discovery
* https://trello.com/b/qfZCai4F/discovery-updates
11:37 - HaveIBeenPwned Integrates with Firefox & 1Password
* https://blog.agilebits.com/2018/06/25/watchtower-we-shall-fight-on-the-breaches/
14:13 - Twitter Allows for Physical 2fa Tokens
15:00 - Contractor Tried Selling Surveillance Tools to Track Political Dissidents
16:40 - Man Who Threatened Ajit Pai Arrested by FBI
18:32 - Another Leak of 340 Million Personal Data Records
20:51 - California Passes New Consumer Privacy Act
22:25 - Blackberry Key 2 (I want it!!!)
* https://puri.sm/shop/librem-5/
* https://smartphones.gadgethacks.com/how-to/4-best-phones-for-privacy-security-0176106/
24:36 - What I’ve Been Testing
25:21 - What You Had to Say
31:17 - Ask Bandrew
31:35 - Email 1
31:58 - Would you prefer an RE20 Colored SM7b, or an SM7b Colored RE20?
32:58 - Email 2
33:42 - What Are Your Thoughts on Full Time YouTubers?
34:20 - Would You Want To Be a Full Time YouTube Creator?
36:50 - Email 3
37:11 - Thoughts on Android Phones?
38:19 - Can Loud Drums Ruin a Condenser Mic?
* http://blog.shure.com/fact-vs-fiction-tim-vear-explodes-audio-myths-2/
39:09 - Thoughts on Mechanical Keyboards?
40:03 - Would You Want to Earn Money from Podcasting?
41:35 - Outro

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BSP-124: New Ways to Make Money on YouTube

On episode 124 of the BSP, I cover Google Podcasts going live, 3 new monetization tools on YouTube that were announced at VidCon 2018, Instagram TV, Apple Fined $6.6M USD in Australia, Apple repairing Macbook keyboards for free, and Verizon no longer selling your real-time location data. I also talk about the RE27 N/D briefly, all my waves plugins disappearing, 3 new Mac utility apps that I like, and much much more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - I like the RE27 N/D
01:30 - All my Waves Plugins Disappeared!
02:26 - Google Podcasts Live
04:30 - New YouTube Monetization Tools
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12:25 - Instagram TV
16:10 - Apple Fined $6.6M USD
18:08 - Apple Repairing Macbook Keyboards for Free
20:15 - Verizon No Longer Selling Real-Time Location Data
* Senator Wyden’s Letter: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4457320-Wyden-Securus-Location-Tracking-Letter-to-FCC.html
23:20 - What I’ve Been Testing (Bartender 3, Unclutter, Magnet)
25:29 - What You Had to Say (Your response's to last week's episode)
29:05 - Ask Bandrew
29:20 - Email 1
29:30 - Refurbishing & Repainting an Electro Voice RE20
31:46 - Email 2 (Social Media Privacy / Boundaries)
33:35 - Thoughts on digital oversharing?
36:34 - What can be done about it?
37:40 - 4 Rules for New Creators Using Social Media
42:23 - How do you set boundaries with digital connections?
44:00 - How do you stop someone from oversharing with you?
46:00 - Outro

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BSP-123: Resident Evil 2 Remake, Google Podcast App, and Apple Security

On episode 123 of the BSP, I cover Verizon having 3 unlimited data tiers, Sony announcing the Resident Evil 2 remake, Google launching a podcast app, Apple banning apps from selling user’s contact lists, China tracking citizen’s cars with RFID tags, and Apple blocking GreyKey iOS Hacking tool. I also talk about my signal chain and what I’m doing different this week.

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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Verizon Launching 3rd Unlimited Data Tier
01:51 - Resident Evil 2 Remake
* https://youtu.be/a-lEnz5QKuM
04:10 - Google Launching Podcast App
06:28 - Apple Banning Apps from Selling User Contact Lists
08:45 - China track citizen’s cars with RFID tags
11:57 - Apple Blocking GreyKey iOS Hacking Tool
14:15 - What I’ve Been Testing (Processing)
* API Vision Strip
* FabFilter DS
* 1176
* LA-2A
* Pultec Legacy EQ
16:53 - What You Had to Say (Subs Feed / X-Files Game)
20:12 - Ask Bandrew
20:26 - Email 1
20:47 - Did you change your room setup?
21:27 - Are you single?
22:03 - How do you deal with stress?
23:51 - How do you connect the iPad to the UA Arrow?
24:58 - Email 2
25:22 - Do you know of The Odd Dad Out
25:51 - Do you know about the Guatemala Volcano Eruption
26:34 - Do you know about the Chernobyl Disaster?
27:23 - Email 3
27:45 - What are your thoughts on Google WiFi Devices
30:14 - Outro 

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BSP-122: YouTube Killing Subscriptions, WWDC Woes & More

On episode 122 of the BSP, I cover YouTube killing the subscription feed through algorithms, Patreon acquiring Kit, WWDC 2018 Announcements from Hardware to iOS to Mac OS, Facebook launching a gaming portal, Instagram launching 1 hour long videos, MyHeritage leaking 92 million people’s login information, and much much more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - YouTube Killing Subscription
07:15 - Patreon Acquired Kit
10:36 - WWDC 2018 Hardware Announcements
13:07 - iOS 12 Announcements
21:00 - OSX Mojave Announcements
25:01 - Watch OS Announcements
26:07 - Apple TV Announcements
27:00 - Facebook Launching Gaming Portal
29:27 - 1 Hour Long Instagram Videos
30:02 - MyHeritage Leaked 92 Million People’s Account Details
31:14 - Products That Should Exist
33:24 - What I’ve Been Testing
35:02 - What You Had to Say
36:40 - Ask Bandrew
36:51 - Email 1
37:14 - One Creator I’d Like to have on Creator Case Study
38:58 - What am I looking forward to?
39:35 - Email 2
40:45 - Will you review the Heil Fin?
41:19 - Will you make more why I don’t game videos?
42:30 - Do you have any other channels you want to launch?
44:07 - Outro

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BSP-121: Vermont Fights Data Brokers, Podcastage Updates & More

On episode 121 of the BSP, I talk about my new series called Creator Case Study, the plans I have for the Podcastage youtube channel, Vermont regulating data brokers, iOS 11.4 going live and what the features are, What to expect from WWDC ’18, as well as answering your questions.

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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Thoughts on Creator Case Study Series
02:51 - Changes to Podcastage Programming
05:53 - Why are you drinking Starbucks?
06:49 - Vermont Regulating Data Brokers
* https://legislature.vermont.gov/assets/Documents/2018/Docs/BILLS/H-0764/H-0764%20As%20Passed%20by%20Both%20House%20and%20Senate%20Unofficial.pdf
* https://techcrunch.com/2018/05/27/vermont-passes-first-first-law-to-crack-down-on-data-brokers/
12:15 - iOS 11.4 is live
13:58 - What to expect at WWDC ‘18
19:58 - What You Had to Ask Bandrew?
20:44 - Amazon Bugging Your Home or You Bugging Your Own Home?
21:42 - Would you recommend a shotgun mic for voice over?
24:08 - Should I buy a yeti or procaster for my new podcast?
27:18 - Outro

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BSP-120: Apple Bend Gate, Amazon Big Brother State, and More

On episode 120 of the BSP, I talk about Apple lying about Bend Gate on the iPhone 6 and 6-plus, Facebook two factor authentication, Yubikey compatibility with the iPhone, Razer Core X, News outlets banning EU viewers, EU citizens downloading information from Apple, Amazon Facial Rekognition, Amazon Echo spying on you, TeenSafe leaking your passwords, Comcast Xfinity router passwords being leaked, Comcast launching new mesh wifi devices, Twitch streaming Doctor Who, and Amazon saving The Expanse. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Apple Lied About Bend Gate
05:31 - Facebook Doesn’t Want Your Phone # Anymore
07:20 - Yubikey NFC Capability on the iPhone 7 & Newer
09:15 - Razer Core X Announced
10:35 - News Outlets Ban EU Users
12:17 - EU Apple Users Can Download Their Data
13:12 - Amazon Facial Recognition (Big Brother State!!!)
17:14 - Amazon Echo Sends Private Conversation to Contact Book
20:37 - TeenSafe Leaks your Teens Passwords
22:50 - Comcast Xfinity Leaking Router Passwords
25:00 - Comcast Launching Mesh Wifi System
25:57 - Twitch Streaming Doctor Who for 7 Weeks
26:21 - Amazon Saves The Expanse
26:42 - What You Had To Say
29:07 - Ask Bandrew
29:20 - Email 1
31:05 - Email 2
32:39 - Email 3
35:05 - Outro

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BSP-119: Google Kills YouTube Red...Sort of, Lil Tay Get's Mother Fired, and more

On episode 119 of the BSP, I talk about Google Killing / Rebranding YouTube Red to YouTube Premium, YouTube adding music credits in descriptions, Lil Tay getting her mother fired, YouTube adding Tastemade & The Young Turks to YouTubeTV, Facebook launching Youth guidelines, Facebook launching Voice posts and photo/video storage, more Facebook data exposed, and Call of Duty IIII release.

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Clarification on Smart Phone Addiction
01:37 - Good Use Case for Google Duplex
02:50 - Google Kills YouTube Red, Sort of…
04:50 - YouTube Gives Musicians Proper Credit
07:08 - Lil Tay Gets Mom Fired
12:01 - YouTubeTV Brings in Tastemade & The Young Turks
14:26 - Facebook Loves the Youths
* https://www.facebook.com/safety/youth/peer-voices/principles
18:05 - Facebook Launching Voice Posts & Photo/Video Storage
20:43 - More Facebook Data Exposed via Personality Quizzes
* https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/14/17352900/facebook-data-exposed-personality-quiz
22:48 - Call of Duty IIII or IV Coming Soon
24:00 - What You Had to Say - Two Party Consent
26:00 - Ask Bandrew
26:25 - Email 1
26:58 - Opinions on Fortnite?
28:16 - Thoughts on the Royal Wedding?
28:47 - How do you get back into Podcasting?
29:55 - Outro

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BSP-118: Google Assistant Makes Calls, Phil Defranco Launches Video App, and More

On episode 118 of the BSP, I talk about Gmail composing your e-mails for you, Google’s camera allowing you to copy text from a photo, Google Assistant (Duplex) making phone calls for you, HDR playback on YouTube going live on iOS, YouTube rolling out a “Take a Break” feature, Philip DeFranco launching a stand alone video app, Hulu launching a channel guide, Apple removing apps that share location data, Apple selling streaming subscriptions, Apple launching a credit card, Apple disabling USB connections if your iOS device is locked for 7 days, Twitter rolling out encrypted direct messages, Rick & Morty renewed for 70 episodes, and Syfy not renewing the Expanse.

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00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Gmail Can Compose Your E-mails For You
02:23 - Google Lens Can Copy Text from Photos
03:45 - Google Assistant Making Phone Calls
08:37 - HDR YouTube Playback on iOS Available
08:58 - YouTube “Take a Break” Feature
11:47 - Philip DeFranco Launches Stand Alone Video App
14:46 - Hulu Launches a Channel Guide
15:50 - Apple Removing Apps That Share Location Data
17:34 - Apple Selling Streaming Subscriptions
18:32 - Apple Launching a Credit Card
20:07 - Apple Disabling USB Connections if Device is Locked for 7 Days
22:27 - Twitter May Be Working on Encrypted Direct Messages
23:55 - Rick And Morty Renewed for 70 More Episodes
25:09 - SyFy Does Not Renew The Expanse
25:57 - What You Had to Say!
28:00 - Ask Bandrew
28:18 - Email 1
28:55 - Thoughts on Google Digital Well Being Initiative?
30:23 - Email 2
30:42 - Rank RE20, SM7B, Procaster on 1-10 Scale
31:49 - Email 3
32:04 - What are your computer specs?
33:20 - Outro

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BSP-117: Gibson Declares Bankruptcy, Twitter Passwords in Plain Text, Facebook Dating, & More

On episode 117 of the BSP, I talk about Gibson declaring bankruptcy, YouTube ad targeting based on playback device, YouTube pulling 1,400 videos due to ad reads, YouTube having 1.8 Billion active members per month, Viacom launching a digital studio, Twitter announcing 30 new video content deals, Twitter storing your passwords in plain text, Facebook launching a dating service, and a more sustainable MoviePass competitor.

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00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Gibson Declares Bankruptcy
02:28 - YouTube Targets You Based on Playback Device
05:25 - YouTube Pulls 1400 Videos that Advertise Website that Advocates Cheating
08:36 - YouTube Has 1.8 Billion Logged in Users per Month
10:21 - Viacom Launches Digital Studio
13:15 - Twitter Announces 30 New Content Deals
* (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/twitter-announces-over-30-premium-video-content-deals-at-digital-content-newfronts-expands-depth-and-breadth-of-programming-slate-300639486.html)
15:30 - Twitter Stored Passwords in Plain Text
21:00 - Facebook Launches a Dating Service
22:62 - MoviePass Competitor Appears
27:01 - Corsair K63 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
28:51 - What you had to say
33:20 - Ask Bandrew
33:35 - Email 1
34:21 - Can you use this mic?
34:37 - Why’d you use the RE20?
34:48 - What’s your favorite things to do?
35:21 - What’s your favorite food?
35:30 - Why is your main channel Podcastage?
35:58 - Do you think there will be peace between North Korea & America
36:39 - Email 2
37:07 - What’s a song that reminds you of summer?
37:50 - What song makes you want to dance?
38:26 - What’s a song that reminds you of you?
39:15 - Outro

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BSP-116: Video Streaming Growth, YouTube's Copyright System, Amazon Accessing Your Car, & More

On episode 116 of the BSP, we cover Video streaming growth and what it means for creators, Discord coming to Xbox, Human curated YouTube kids app, Youtube’s new copyright system, Amazon prime price increase, Amazon accessing your vehicle trunk, and Amazon launching a Kid focussed echo. In listener feedback we hear a parents view on YouTube kids, a correction on Facebook paid accounts, Youtube forcing diversification of revenue streams, and a couple’s opinion on Netflix movie theaters.

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - What You Had to Say
00:48 - A parents view on YouTube Kids
02:19 - The truth about paid facebook accounts
02:48 - Youtube forcing diversification of revenue streams
06:22 - A couple’s thoughts on Netflix Theaters
06:54 - Video Streaming Growth
09:16 - Discord Coming to Xbox
10:25 - Human curated YT Kids App going live
12:12 - YouTube’s New Copyright System
* (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ovs06SJ5jmQ)
15:04 - Amazon Prime price increase to $120/year
16:45 - Amazon wants access to your trunk
20:01 - Amazon launches a Kid Friendly Echo Dot
21:38 - What I’ve been Testing
22:51 - Ask Bandrew
23:18 - Email 1
* (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IToG4CxawLg&list=PL0liJGrq7wsxc_FeJhAKzcgPJNT3r8ZEy&index=11)
24:17 - Favorite Youtube video this week?
* (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrcJz63En94&list=PLANorT3Y7McMKzxqTw8u8ykq3pe_6A0Tn)
23:45 - PSA of the week? 
27:32 - Email 2
28:05 - What content creator would you like to meet or spend a day with?
30:45 - Email 3 / My Nightmare
32:29 - Outro 

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Neewer NW-8 XLR Condenser Mic Review

Today I review another super cheap OEM microphone from China from Neewer, the Neewer NW-8.

For this review, I have the mic connected directly to the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2nd gen, with the gain set at 10:00. I have done no post processing on the audio, it is all raw, but the audio was slightly boosted in final cut pro X to simply make the audio easier to listen to.

If you are interested in this microphone, it will set you back $30.00 on Amazon

What's In the Box

  1. Microphone

  2. Windscreen

  3. Shockmount

  4. 5/8" to 3/8" Adapter

  5. XLR to 3.5mm Cable

  6. 3.5mm TRRS Splitter

  7. Documentation

Specifications

  1. Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz

  2. Polar Pattern: Cardioid

  3. Sensitivity: ~-37dB

  4. Impedance: 150-ohms

Performance / Features

The build quality of this mic feels sub par. The body is all plastic with a metal grill. It does have a little bit of weight to it which adds a decent feel to it, but all around it feels like an unreliable, poorly built microphone. 

The frequency response is listed as 20Hz - 20kHz. They did not provide a frequency response graph of this microphone, which is not surprising given the price. Listening to it though, it sounds as though it lacks in the low end as well as the high end, making for a somewhat mid forward microphone.

The polar pattern of this mic is standard cardioid. It does not do a great job at off axis or background noise rejection, and the coloring as you move around the mic changes pretty drastically. 

The overall performance of this mic is about as good as you would expect out of a $30 microphone. If you connect it direct to your computer with the provided 3.5mm cables, it does not sound good at all as there is lots of noise. If you connect it to an USB Audio Interface with phantom power and an XLR cable, it sounds decent. As previously mentioned it does seem very mid forward, but I did not hate it for electric, acoustic, or for singing. For spoken word, the lack in the low end, and the lack in clarity makes this sound like exactly what it is, a $30 microphone. 

Pros

  • Dirt cheap

  • Lots of accessories

  • When connected to USB Audio Interface, it's usable

Cons

  • Not a good build quality

  • When connected as 3.5mm mic, it sounds bad

  • Lacks in low end & high end.

Conclusion

If you are just recording demos so you can hear your song ideas, I think this microphone would be fine. But if you're planning on using this microphone for any form of professional application I believe you should move on to another microphone. 

If you have any additional questions about this microphone, leave them on the youtube video, and I will try to reply ASAP. 

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BSP-115: YouTube Updates on 2018 Creator Priorities

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On episode 115 of the BSP, I talk about Apple launching a paid news service, Susan Wojicki’s updates to YouTube’s 2018 Creator Priorities, YouTube potentially violating child privacy laws (COPPA), Highlights from Mark Zuckerbergs hearings with Congress and the House, Russia banning Telegram, National Geographic launching a mini-series on Ebola, and Netflix buying Movie Theaters.

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00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Apple Paid News Subscription Service
01:49 - YouTube’s Updates to 2018 Creator Priorities
07:23 - YouTube Potentially Violating Child Privacy Laws
* (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/09/business/media/youtube-kids-ftc-complaint.html)
10:38 - Highlights from Zuckerberg Congress / House Hearing
18:05 - Russia Bans Telegram
* (https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/17/17246150/telegram-russia-ban)
20:00 - National Geographic Ebola mini-series
20:50 - Netflix Buying Movie Theaters? 
22:14 - Ask Bandrew
22:40 - Question 1
23:20 - What Headphones Provide the Least Listening Fatigue
25:35 - Question 2
25:45 - Thoughts on 368 Casey Nesitat & Patreon Jack Conte Meeting?
27:01 - Question 3
27:08 - What’s an Appropriate Age to Start Podcasting?
28:41 - Question 4
29:01 - How to Deal with Suicide?
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Universal Audio Arrow Interface Review

Today I am reviewing an amazing new interface from Universal Audio, the Universal Audio Arrow.

During this review, I have the Rode NT1 connected directly to the Arrow, recording at 24-bit, 48kHz. I have done no post processing to the audio, but it was boosted ~6dB in Final Cut Pro to make it easier to listen to.

If you are interested in this interface, it will set you back $500.00 on Amazon

What's In the Box

  1. Interface
  2. Quick Start Guide

Specifications

  1. Bit Depth: 24-Bit
  2. Sample Rate: 44.1 - 192kHz
  3. Gain Range: 10 - 65dB
  4. Dynamic Range: 118dBA
  5. EIN: -128dBu
  6. Input Impedance: 9.2K Ohms, 5.4K Ohms (with +48v engaged)
  7. Pad: -20dB
  8. Phantom Power: +48v
  9. Processing: Solo Core DSP Chip

Performance / Features

The build quality of this interface is great. It has an all aluminum chassis, and a foam/rubber bottom to keep the interface from sliding around your deck. The XLR and 1/4" inputs all feel firmly attached and do not wiggle around at all. The buttons and dials on the face of the interface also have nice tactile feedback and feel sturdy as well. If you would like to learn more about the functions of this interface, this is covered in the video review. 

The overall performance of this interface is amazing. First off, the preamps. You're getting up +65dB of gain, which is fully capable of driving even the most gain hungry microphones (like the SM7b). When I tested the noise floor, I measured it at around -110dB, which is very impressive at 100%. The A/D converters offer all you could possibly need by recording 24-bit up to 192kHz. While you're at 192kHz, you get roundtrip latency as low as 3ms, and output latency around .5ms.

The real stand out future of this interface is in it's processing and plugins. You get the same near zero latency monitoring/processing as mentioned before, but it's processed on the interface and not on your computer. The plugin pack that comes with the interface has some useful tools like the UA-610B tube preamp, Teletronics LA-2A, Marshall Plexi Classic, and Bass Amp emulator, but I actually bought a unison pre, and I used it on every podcast I recorded. That is the API Vision Channel Strip, paired with the LA-2A. There's not much more I can say about the performance of this thing. It is outstanding on all fronts, and I truly enjoyed using the device.

Pros

  • Live DSP Processing (Near zero latency)
  • Bus powered so there's no need for an external power supply
  • -110dB noise floor at 100%
  • Preamps have 65dB of gain
  • 24-Bit 192kHz High Res A/D convertors
  • 3ms roundtrip (.6ms output) latency at 192kHz
  • Great build quality
  • Offers full +48v phantom power on bus power

Cons

  • Expensive relative to other dual preamp interfaces
  • Steep learning curve for the routing software
  • Some software does not like this interface (discord)
  • Locked into thunderbolt 3

Conclusion

This is the perfect interface if you are looking to dive into Universal Audio's ecosystem without spending $1000 on an interface. If you're a musician who strictly records in the box, and can't afford expensive outboard gear, this is a great entry point to play with Universal Audio's top of the line analog emulation plugins to add color and life to your recordings. If you're a podcaster, I also think that this is an awesome option since you will get the chance to play with emulations of gear that podcaster's don't typically get a chance to use.

After two months of testing this thing, the plugins and live processing have become so essential for my podcasting workflow, and voice chat workflow, that I am not able to remove it from my desk. It has become a permanent staple in my recording system.

If you have any additional questions about this microphone, leave them on the youtube video, and I will try to reply ASAP. 

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BSP-114: Skype Podcasting Tools, Apple Mac Pro, Changes to YouTube Kids, and More

On episode 114, I talk about Skype rolling out a new content creator app, Apple rolling out a new RAW video codec, Apple moving off of intel chip architecture, Apple hiring Google’s AI leader, the Mac Pro being delayed until 2019, The shooting at YouTube HQ, an update to YouTubeTV, Youtube hand picking videos for YouTube Kids, Facebook adjusting how people are able to search on their service, and Mark Zuckerberg not firing anyone due to the Cambridge Analytica data scandal.

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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Missing Next Week’s Episode
01:09 - What You Had to Say (Amazon Banking Accounts)
04:25 - New Skype Podcasting Tools
* (https://blogs.skype.com/news/2018/04/06/make-collaboration-the-heart-of-your-live-streams-podcasts-and-videos-with-skype-for-content-creators/)
06:45 - Apple Rolls Out New Video Format
08:19 - Apple Switching off Intel Chips and What This Could Mean
11:08 - Apple Hired Google’s AI Leader
12:13 - Mac Pro Delayed Until 2019
14:20 - YouTube HQ Shooting
* (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/)
* (1-800-273-8255)
16:25 - Quick Update to YouTube TV
16:46 - YouTube Hand Picking Videos for YouTube Kids
* (ttps://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6168681?hl=en)
20:41 - Facebook Updating How People Can Search for you on Facebook
22:15 - Facebook Didn’t Fire Anyone over Cambridge Analytica
24:32 - Ask Bandrew
24:48 - YT Comment 1
25:03 - Is Go Pro Abandoning the Chinese Market?
26:14 - Email 2
26:28 - Where’s the Serial Number on the Samson C01U Pro?
27:02 - Email 3
27:59 - Do you sell your mics?
28:47 - What’s a good mic for streaming? 
29:30 - Email 4
30:16 - What do you think about the Paul Brothers podcasting and twitch streaming?
31:57 - What do you think of you tubers in general all starting podcasts?
33:54 - Adjustments to this episode of the podcast
34:38 - Outro 

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BSP-113: Amazon Banking Services

On episode 113 I provide an update to my Twitch live-streaming, introduce a new segment where you guys tell me how dumb I am, talk about Amazon launching banking services, Mac OSX launching external GPU support, the first Chrome OS Tablet, the new iPad, Apple launching classroom tools, a new entry level GoPro, a serious issue with affiliate marketing, Jake Paul getting a talk show, Rhode Island blocking porn unless you pay, and much much more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Update to Live Streaming
*     (Twitch Channel: http://www.twitch.tv/podcastage)
*     (WIDG Ep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-sZjVcyCTE)
02:24 - What You Had To Say (Getting Corrected by Viewers)
04:34 - Amazon Checking Accounts for Teenagers
07:31 - Mac OSX Launches External GPU Support
08:09 - First Chrome OS Tablet
09:30 - 2018 iPad Launch
10:45 - Apple Classroom Toolkit
12:38 - New Entry Level GoPro
14:03 - 90% Of Affiliate Posts Go Undisclosed
17:30 - Jake Paul Gets a Talk Show
20:14 - Rhode Island Blocking Porn Unless you Pay
23:28 - Apple TV Programming Coming 2019
23:55 - Ask Bandrew
24:12 - Email 1
25:06 - Can you quit caffeine?
26:05 - What is your dream job?
27:00 - Are panels beneficial for Fans & Creators?
29:40 - Is Roku the Best? 
* (Privacy Policy: https://docs.roku.com/doc/userprivacypolicy/en-us)
31:41 - Email 2
33:05 - Response to SP
33:40 - My Thoughts on Launching a Store
35:11 - Email 3
35:43 - Discussing Issues with C01u Pro
36:32 - Email 4
36:50 - How’d you come up with your intro?
37:26 - Do you have any future podcast plans?
38:29 - Outro 

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BSP-111: YouTube Disinformation

On episode 111 I discuss Stephen Hawking passing away, Twitter live streaming MLS games, Apple acquiring texture and what this means, Trump creating a US Space Force, YouTubeTV’s price increase, YouTube’s fight with Misinformation / Disinformation, Chinese police using facial recognition glasses, Moviepass saying that they do not track you, and Apple picking up a new series from the creator of Bob’s Burgers.

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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Sunshine Summit 2018
01:27 - Stephen Hawking Passed Away
02:40 - Twitter Live Streaming MLS Soccer
03:54 - Apple Acquires Texture
06:18 - Trump’s Space Force
07:42 - YouTubeTV Price Increase
08:21 - YouTube’s Continued Fight with Misinformation
10:46 - Chinese Police Using Facial Recognition Glasses
13:03 - Movie Pass States They’re Not Tracking You
15:48 - Apple Acquired Show from Bob’s Burgers Creator
17:27 - Ask Bandrew
17:41 - E-mail 1
18:17 - What mic did you use on BSP-108
18:28 - Was that mic Dynamic or Condenser?
18:45 - What are your thoughts on it?
20:03 - Do you use the DBX286s on your podcast?
22:11 - E-mail 2
22:51 - Thoughts on Crowdfunding
23:33 - Thoughts on Solar Power Start Up Investments
25:50 - One Piece of Investment Advice
26:25 - Email 3
26:59 - Did you know NASA is going to mars?
27:50 - Opinions on Emoticons?
29:32 - Most expensive & cheapest mic you’ve reviewed?
29:51 - Outro

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BSP-110: Twitter Wants to Verify Everyone!

On episode 110, I talk about Washington State passing their own Net Neutrality laws, Facebook launching a breaking news tag, Twitter wanting to verify everyone, New youtube analytics coming soon, YouTube TV partnering/sponsoring the MLB, Movie Pass tracking you, Facebooks new App Locker collecting more data on you, and a new At The Gates album launching!

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00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Upcoming Live Stream Friday 3/16/18 8:00PM EST
01:31 - Done with the TLM103
02:13 - Washington State vs Net Neutrality
04:20 - Facebook Breaking News
06:40 - Twitter Wants to Verify Everyone!
11:41 - New YouTube Analytics
14:41 - YouTube TV & The World Series
17:33 - Movie Pass is Tracking You!
21:20 - Facebook VPN & App Locker are Tracking You!
24:07 - New AT THE GATES Album!
24:45 - Ask Bandrew
25:04 - E-mail 1
26:05 - Is the SM58 Worth the extra $60 over the SM48?
31:12 -  Email 2
32:58 - What’s your Favorite YouTuber?
34:21 - Can you use the Rycote Shockmount with the SM7b
35:10 - Email 3
35:19 - What’s the most embarrassing moment in your life?
35:42 - Where would you want to visit?
36:30 - Have you been abroad?
36:46 - Outro

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BSP-109: YouTube Ads and Alex Jones

On episode 109 I talk about Twitter launching bookmarks, 3 new youtube live streaming features, Advertisers pulling advertisements from Alex Jones’ youtube channel, Youtube reinstating advertisements on Logan Paul’s channel, Youtube mistakenly taking down right wing channels & videos, Facebook facial recognition, Apple storing iCloud encryption keys in China, Apple using Google Cloud services to store your iCloud data, and China censoring social media responses.

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00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Twitter Launches Bookmarks
01:33 - New YouTube LiveStream Features
03:58 - Advertisers Pull Ads off Alex Jones’ YouTube Channel
06:00 - YouTube Reinstating Ads on Logan Paul’s Channel
08:45 - YouTube Mistakenly Took Down Conservative / Right-Wing Channels
11:23 - Facebook Facial Recognition!
13:20 - Apple Storing iCloud Encryption Keys in China
16:03 - Apple Storing iCloud Data on Google Cloud
17:50 - China Censoring Social Media Response
19:48 - Ask Bandrew
20:13 - E-mail 1
21:27 - If you could switch two film characters, what would lead to the best improvement
22:48 - How do you deal with regret for not asking someone something?
24:49 - How do you measure conversational subtext? 
26:00 - E-mail 2
26:22 - Will you check out 12-Gauge Microphones
27:24 - E-mail 3
28:10 - Thoughts on Celebs Joining YouTube?
31:27 - How do you find new media?
34:11 - E-mail 4
34:25 - Favorite Film?
35:10 - Favorite Podcast?
36:05 - Want a Christmas interface?
36:10 - Boom Arm Recommendation for AT2020
37:09 - Outro 

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