BSP-212: The SM7b Is a Waste of Money / How To Properly Use the SM7b

On episode 212 of the BSP I talk about JayzTwoCents’ video on the SM7b, and why he thought it was a waste of money. I also discuss what we can learn from his experience, and what he can do to improve the audio quality. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Manley Reference Cardioid: https://imp.i114863.net/GWaN9
Hakan P110: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - JayzTwoCents SM7b Mic Fail

• Jayz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kixrGWXVVW8&t=1s

03:01 - How To Setup the SM7b
05:19 - Close Talking the SM7b vs. Far Talking the SM7b
08:09 - What Can We Learn From JayzTwoCents?
10:50 - Bandrew You’re Just an SM7b Fan Boy, REEEEE!
11:49 - It’s Just a Mistake
13:07 - Conclusion (Do Not Hate on Jay)
13:59 - Manley Reference Cardioid
15:19 - WYHTS: "Bandrew You’re So Smart" - Sound Speeds
16:38 - WYHTS: Could Honey Be Why Amazon Cut Affiliate %?
20:03 - WYHTS: Affiliate Links are Unethical?
22:30 - WYHTS: You Don’t Touch Anything While Recording!
24:30 - WYHTS: Recording Engineer Cringes at Lady Gaga
26:08 - Ask Bandrew (https://www.askbandrew.com) 
26:43 - Email 1
27:14 - Thoughts on Audio Gear Price Inflation
28:52 - Email 2
30:21 - Thoughts on Nvidia RTX Voice De-noise
31:28 - Voice Submission 1
32:34 - Most Comfortable Sub $150 Headphones
34:44 - Voice Submission 2 (redacted)
35:08 - Voice Submission 3
35:49 - Is the Samson Q2u Better via USB or XLR? 
37:10 - Outro

BSP-211: YouTube Adds Chapter Markers, Amazon Affiliate Rates Cut in Half

On episode 211 of the BSP I talk about YouTube Adding Chapter Markers to their videos, Amazon cutting affiliate marketing fee commissions in half, and a lot more! 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: https://imp.i114863.net/9kGM5
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: https://imp.i114863.net/Kb9av
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:18 - YouTube Adding Chapter Markers to Videos

• Support Article on Timestamps: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/18138167

05:49 - Amazon Affiliate Income Apocalypse!
10:11 - What Have I Been Testing - Canon 90d
13:47 - WYHTS: Use Discord to Multi Track Record?
14:46 - WYHTS: Mute Your Mic When You’re Not Talking
16:11 - WYHTS: What’s Your Day Job?
17:21 - WYHTS: What’s Better: Large Untreated Room or Small Untreated Room?
18:43 - WYHTS: New Issues With At Home Productions
19:46 - Lady Gaga Defiles Vintage Neumann U47

• Lady Gaga Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNM706Iv8M

22:14 - Ask Bandrew
22:48 - Email 1

• https://studio-link.de/

23:48 - Studio Link for Remote Multi Track Recording
24:15 - Voice Submission 1
26:55 - Social Media Distancing!
32:53 - Voice Submission 2
34:30 - EQ Tutorials

• Booth Junkie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6XtciKhgUY

• Curtis Judd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pClRCcg5-Uk

35:39 - What Mics Are an Upgrade From the Neat King Bee
36:20 - Neat King Bee vs. Shure KSM44a vs. Austrian Audio OC818 vs. Neumann U87 Ai
40:35 - Voice Submission 3
43:20 - Different Audio Codecs

• Donald’s Podcast: VoiceOfMail.com

• Audio Codec Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_audio_coding_formats

• Allan Tepper: https://www.provideocoalition.com/enter-the-48-khz-alliance/

47:15 - Outro

BSP-210: How To Work From Home Like a Pro

On episode 210 of the BSP I talk about How To Work From Home Like a Pro, How to get a Pop Punk Bass Tone, Websites to Record Podcasts Remotely, and a whole lot more.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 - How To Work From Home Like a Pro
07:33 - WYHTS: Are You Ripping Off the No Agenda Show?

• Gut Punch News: https://gutpunchnews.com/

• No Agenda Show: http://www.noagendashow.com/

08:27 - WYHTS: Why Not Fix the Canon 70d?
12:46 - WYHTS: The TV Production Quality is Intended to Stoke More Fear!
12:00 - WYHTS: Bad Sound Quality DOES Equate to Relatibility!
17:30 - Ask Bandrew (https://www.askbandrew.com)
18:17 - Voice Submission 1
19:05 - How To Get Pop Punk / Green Day Bass Tone
22:45 - Voice Submission 2 (Remote Audio Recording)

• Voice of Mail Podcast: https://voiceofmail.com/

29:45 - Options for Remote Podcast Recording

• InQuality: https://www.youtube.com/connectinquality

• Cleanfeed: https://cleanfeed.net/

• Zencaster: https://zencastr.com/

32:45 - Outro

BSP-209: Late Night Hosts Audio is Terrible, YouTube Defaults to 480p, and More

On episode 209 of the BSP I talk about YouTube Videos Defaulting to 480p, Self Certification, Late Night Talk Show Hosts Audio Being Absolutely Terrible and Embarrassing, and a lot more. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 Playback Defaults to 480p
02:35 - Self Certification for YouTube
03:45 - Late Night Talk Show Hosts Audio SUCKS!
13:41 - Telefunken TF47
16:10 - Hakan P110 Pop Filter
17:41 - Change Your Phone Case! 
19:22 - Fix Your Twitter!  
22:02 - Blame Sound Speeds!!! (Tiger King)
23:40 - Podcasters’ Roundtable Guest Spot
24:13 - Canon 70d Died AGAIN! 
24:50 - Outro

BSP-208: My Favorite YouTube Channels, Watch New Release Movies at Home, & More

On episode 208 of the BSP I talk about some of my favorite YouTubers that I am subscribed to including PewDiePie, Ola Englund, Destiny, IDubbbz, and I talk about the shift from movie theater viewing to at home film viewing. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Telefunken TF47: http://bit.ly/39e3l6R
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro  
00:12 - My Favorite YouTubers

• Adam Neely: https://www.youtube.com/user/havic5

• Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/user/songstowearpantsto

• Anthony Padilla: https://www.youtube.com/user/AnthonyPadilla

• Austin Evans: https://www.youtube.com/user/duncan33303

• Bowser Vids: https://www.youtube.com/user/bowservidstotally

• Cody’s Lab: https://www.youtube.com/user/theCodyReeder

• Count Dankula: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7SeFWZYFmsm1tqWxfuOTPQ

• Danny Gonzalez: https://www.youtube.com/user/ActualDannyGonzalez

• Drew Gooden: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTSRIY3GLFYIpkR2QwyeklA

• Destiny: https://www.youtube.com/user/destiny

• Doctor Wolfula: https://www.youtube.com/user/jackstickman

• Good Mythical Morning: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhettandlink2

• Hainbach: https://www.youtube.com/user/Hainbach101

• IDubbbztv: https://www.youtube.com/user/iDubbbzTV

• Internet Comment Etiquette: https://www.youtube.com/user/commentiquette

• JonTronShow: https://www.youtube.com/user/JonTronShow

• MaxMoeFoePokemon: https://www.youtube.com/user/maxmoefoePokemon

• Mista GG: https://www.youtube.com/user/doubleOMichael

• NerdCity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxsQFG_8Dbt1sZhLReL2mUw

• Ola Englund: https://www.youtube.com/user/fearedse

• PewDiePie: https://www.youtube.com/user/PewDiePie

• RedLetterMedia: https://www.youtube.com/user/RedLetterMedia

• Steven Crowder: https://www.youtube.com/user/StevenCrowder

• Punk Rock MBA: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjewxGh1Gx5i5Uzxn0v-TPw

• TimCast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe02lGcO-ahAURWuxAJnjdA

24:22 - Stream Theater Movies at Home
27:30 - New iPad Pro & Macbook Air
29:02 - WYHTS: Memories of Murder & U87 are Best
30:47 - WYHTS: I Love Aliens Because of X-Files
31:48 - WYHTS: Hobby Farming
32:41 - WYHTS: Common Phrase That I Hate
33:44 - WYHTS: Bandrew Did a Yiay! 
34:14 - Ask Bandrew (https://www.askbandrew.com)
34:44 - Voice Submission 1
35:19 - Thoughts on Channel Markers for YouTube
36:55 - Voice Submission 2
37:23 - Why do I Use Libsyn?
37:53 - What Should You Look For in a Podcast Host?
40:27 - Camera Is Dead!!!
41:29 - Conversation with Curtis Judd (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pMS6UOGYl4)
42:19 - Outro

BSP-207: Things To Do At Home, Free Streaming Movies, Top 5 Conspiracies, How To EQ Mics

On episode 207 of the BSP we avoid all discussion of the Corona Virus Covid-19. Instead we discuss some activities people can enjoy while spending time at home, I provide an introduction to nudibranchs, I share 9 of my Favorite Films that are available to stream for Free, and I also include a tutorial on how to EQ a headset mic to sound like a studio mic, and how to connect a mic to an instrument input.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Telefunken TF47: http://bit.ly/39e3l6R
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro  
00:39 - No Corona Virus Talk On This Podcast
01:43 - What Can People Do When They’re Stuck at Home?
04:37 - Introduction to Nudibranchs
07:48 - Favorite Films That Are Streamable for Free

• Wargames: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNLQ-O-Qx3Y

• The Host: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdNqos19xSU

• Hackers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T_CqqjOPDc

• Over the Top: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFb1eG5CgzI

• The Arrival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2NVH0iSTuk

• Cube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o3Lgx_HSRQ

• Mirage Men: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srtrRbt77AE

• Citzenfour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRzDsxUOm4M

• Sound City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kREXK5sVjQ4

13:25 - Background in Audio & Favorite Interest Outside of Microphones
16:48 - Top 5 Favorite Conspiracy Theories
20:22 - Headphones?
23:49 - Interfaces for Podcasters Needs?
27:12 - How To EQ a Headset Mic To Sound Like a Studio Mic?
34:14 - Ask Bandrew
34:37 - Voice Submission 1
36:58 - Is There Research on Listener Preference of Microphones

• Microphone Comparison for Snare Drum Recording: http://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=19766

• An Online Resource for the Subjective Comparison of Vocal Microphones: http://www.aes.org/e-lib/browse.cfm?elib=16609

• AudioTestKitchen.com    

40:11 - Voice Submission 2
41:30 - Can You Connect a Microphone to an Interfaces Hi-Z Input?
44:30 - How Can You Measure Your Recordings Noise Floor? 
46:47 - Announcements
48:04 - Outro 

BSP-206: COPPA Returns: KIDS Act Destroys "Influencer" Marketing

On episode 205 of the BSP I analyze the new bill that’s being proposed titled KIDS Act which stands for: Kids Internet Design and Safet Act. This proposed bill targets advertising on platforms such as YouTube where it could lead to no more host read ads.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Telefunken TF47: http://bit.ly/39e3l6R
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro  
00:13 - New Bill Could Destroy Online Content Creation

• Bill: https://www.markey.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/KIDS%20Act%202020.pdf

01:24 - Findings of The KIDS Act Bill
06:15 - Regullations of The KIDS Act Bill
08:22 - Prohibited Advertising Practices on The KIDS Act Bill
09:13 - Government Funding Videos Through The KIDS Act Bill
09:46 - Thoughts on the Bill
12:14 - No Branded Content?
14:13 - Vague Definition of Directed to Children 
17:24 - WYHTS: The Law of Diminishing Returns on Microphones
18:57 - WYHTS: You Own Your Reddit Post’s Copyright
20:48 - WYHTS: We Should Teach Economics in High School
21:56 - WYHTS: Reddit Exploitation & Cringing at Old Reviews
24:04 - WYHTS: SM7B Sounds Better Than the Telefunken TF47 & Toilet Paper Shortage 
28:32 - WYHTS: There’s No More Work Ethic!
31:30 - Ask Bandrew
31:57 - Email 1
32:07 - Can I Connect the Samson G-Track Pro to my Camera?

• Connect Mic to Camera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKISKPndaDo

32:53 - Email 2
33:17 - Can I Get Radio Quality Audio Out of the Rodecaster Pro?
35:12 - Voice Submission
35:56 - Can YouTube Grow Forever Or Will The Bubble Burst?
39:06 - Experiment Where There’s No Intro on YouTube
39:49 -  Outro

BSP-205: Stop Stealing Reddit Content for YouTube

On episode 205 of the BSP I analyze the subreddit r/subreddit protesting the youtubers who steal stories from authors without crediting, offering compensation, or receiving permission.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Telefunken TF47: http://bit.ly/39e3l6R
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 - Reddit Fighting YouTubers Stealing Content

• The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/27/21156447/reddit-subreddit-nosleep-horror-story-protest-youtubers-stealing-stories

06:37 - Rant: Self Checkout / Cashierless Stores & Minimum Wage
11:44 - What I’ve Been Testing: Telefunken TF47
13:42 - WYHTS: No One Cares About Smart Financial Decisions
17:46 - WYHTS: Worst Microphone I’ve Ever Reviewed
19:19 - WYHTS: Does Microfinancing Impact Social Progress?
22:09 - Ask Bandrew (www.askbandrew.com)
22:46 - Voice Submission #1 (Bark’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyDCIQBV6-VDbBQr2By52Jg)
23:27 - My Favorite Handheld Dynamic Microphone
25:22 - Voice Submission #2
25:42 - What’s My Favorite Conspiracy?
28:14 - Voice Submission #3
29:23 - My Favorite Computer Games
32:00 - Trying Something Different

BSP-204: Patreon Capital Micro-Loans, Twitter Fighting Misinformation & More

On episode 204 of the BSP I analyze Patreon Capital and their goal to issue Micro Loans or Cash Advances to creators on their platform with a track record, as well as YouTube rolling out smart reply comments, twitter using verified users to limit the spread of misinformation, and I go on a rant about why creators should not advertise every company that offers them money.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM7: N/A
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 - Patreon Rolls Out Cash Advance

• Hot Pod News: https://hotpodnews.com/patreon-capital-an-alternative-to-podcast-financing/

• Credit Cards Cash Advance: https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/4-key-questions-cash-advances-1273.php

08:34 - Youtube Rolling Out Comment Smart Replies
10:57 - Twitter Battling Misinformation

• NBC: https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/twitter-testing-new-ways-fight-misinformation-including-community-based-points-n1139931

13:57 - Rant: Stop Advertising Companies You Won’t Use!
21:19 - WYHTS: Government is Unfairly Regulating Online Creators
24:35 - WYHTS: Standing Airplane Seats Are Already In The Works! 
25:37 - Ask Bandrew
26:03 - Email 1
26:28 - Blue Yeti Mic Fails
28:09 - Voice Submission
28:37 - Best Audio Gear Deal I’ve Ever Gotten?
31:58 - Outro

BSP-203: FTC Targeting Companies for Shady Adverts, YouTube Hiding Comments, & More

On episode 203 of the BSP I analyze the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) targeting companies for engaging in shady marketing practices on Social Media, YouTube Hiding comments, and a whole lot more.

CORRECTION: In the introduction, I state that the FTC is targeting Social Media companies. This is not accurate. The FTC is targeting companies who conduct shady advertising practices on social media platforms. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
01:07 - FTC Targeting Social Media Companys

• FTC Statment: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/public_statements/1566445/p204500_-_endorsement_guides_reg_review_-_chopra_stmt.pdf

• FTC Guides: https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/press-releases/ftc-publishes-final-guides-governing-endorsements-testimonials/091005revisedendorsementguides.pdf

• FTC Disclosure 101: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/1001a-influencer-guide-508_1.pdf

10:09 - YouTube Hiding the Comments Section
14:03 - YouTube Subscriber Age Feature
15:26 - WYHTS: Turkey Leg Microphone
16:13 - WYHTS: Flying Sucks!
18:08 - WYHTS: Australia Hype & Canon 90d
19:35 - Ask Bandrew
20:25 - Voice Submission 1
20:38 - Is Julian Krause an Alien?
22:03 - Voice Submission 2
23:22 - Thoughts on Sterling Audio Microphones?
24:25 - What Are Cherry MX Blues?
26:08 - Outro

BSP-202: YouTube Made $15 Billion Last Year! Tastiest Mic Fail of ALL Time, and More

On episode 202 of the BSP I analyze the recent disclosure that YouTube earned $15 Billion in revenues and discuss how that affects you as a creator, and also share a mistake YouTube made and what they should do to rectify this. I then rant on the absurdity and offensiveness that airlines market credit cards to you in flight, share my initial thoughts on the Yellowtek m!ka boom arm, and respond to a lot of comments and questions. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 Makes $15 Billion Per Year! 
05:21 - YouTube Made an Amazing Decision & Then Reverse It (AKA: YOUTUBE IS DYING!)
09:56 - Rant: Credit Card Advertisements on Airplanes
13:37 - Yellowtek m!ka Boom Arm
15:48 - WYHTS: Pro Studios are ALWAYS Better than Home Studios?
18:43 - WYHTS: Neil Young Things AM Radio is Better than MP3!?
20:10 - WYHTS: Why Record to Tape?
21:24 - WYHTS: The Podcast Noise Floor is Perfectly Fine! 
22:46 - WYHTS: MFA and 2FA are the Best Account Security Practices.
24:19 - WYHTS: Who Has The Best VPN?
26:15 - Ask Bandrew (https://www.askbandrew.com)
26:54 - Email 1
27:13 - The Tastiest Mic Fail EVER!
28:20 - Email 2
28:55 - Can the U44 Drive the SM7b and Procaster?
30:41 - Email 3
31:35 - How to Decrease Background Noise for Rode Procaster?
33:37 - Voice Submission (Josh’s Site: https://www.jcaldigital.org/)
35:18 - Non Recording Gear I’m Looking Into
39:38 - Outro

BSP-201: YouTube Accounts Being Hacked, Neil Young Is So Wrong, and More

On episode 201 of the BSP I discuss the seeming increase in YouTube accounts being hacked and offer a few options on how to avoid this happening to you, as well as talk about Neil Young thinking MacBook pros produce Fisher Price audio, and respond to a lot of questions and offer a lot of creator advice. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 - No Politics
01:17 - YouTube Accounts Being Hacked
05:00 - 4 Tips to Stop Account Getting Hacked
11:40 - Neil Young is So WRONG!

• The Vergecast: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/28/21091655/neil-young-podcast-vergecast-interview-phil-baker-book-pono-hi-res-audio

18:00 - WYHTS: Should I Return the Motu M4 for the SSL 2+?
20:52 - WYHTS: I Heard White Noise In Your Podcast!? 
22:18 - WYHTS: Why Gear Doesn’t Have On/Off Switches?
25:18 - WYHTS: Just Buy a Power Switcher
27:15 - Ask Bandrew (http://www.askbandrew.com)
28:00 - Voice Submission 1

• The Squash Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/thesquash/

29:44 - 4 Pieces of Bad Advice for YouTube, Streaming, and Podcasting
34:15 - Under Rated Gear 
36:30 - Under Rated Advice 38:40 - Video Submission 1

• 4th Wall Alliance: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8xBA-hq1GGAZoLAb3KAubg

40:30  - Thoughts on Google VPN?
46:00 - New Giveaways (https://www.podcastage.com/giveaways)
46:55 - Teaser For Upcoming Podcast Project
47:38 - Outro (VO by Shawn Milo: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShawnMilo)

BSP-200: Coolest Gear Announced at NAMM

On episode 200 of the BSP I discuss the NAMM Gear Announcements: Samson Q9u, Sontrontics Podcast Pro, Lewitt Project 1040, SSL 2+ Audio Interface, Audient Evo, Apogee Symphony Desktop, and Universal Audio Luna. Outro voice over by Chazz R. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 - Samson Q9u
03:47 - Sontronics Podcast Pro
05:55 - Lewitt Project 1040
09:42 - SSL 2+ Audio Interface
13:27 - Audient EVO Interface
15:50 - Apogee Symphony Desktop
18:06 - Presonus ioStation 24c
19:45 - Universal Audio Luna DAW
22:55 - WYHTS: Devices NEED On/Off Switches
24:50 - WYHTS: The BSP Has White Noise!? 
26:25 - WYHTS: If You Had a Van & a Great Dane, Would You Do More Investigations?
28:10 - WYHTS: Vivo Boom Arm vs Rode PSA1 Boom Arm?
29:38 - Ask Bandrew
30:14 - Email 1
31:35 - Not Tearing Down Other Creators
35:25 - Email 2
35:45 - Single Polar Pattern vs. Multi Polar Pattern Mics
38:59 - Voice Submission
39:37 - Recording Add-Ins in Audacity

• Audacity Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87McXcX_y-I

40:27 - 200 Episode Thank You
42:20 - Outro

BSP-199: Bandrew's Favorite Things of 2019

On episode 199 of the BSP I share my favorite gear I used in 2019, and my favorite movies of 2019. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
01:01 - My Favorite Gear of 2019
10:58 - My Favorite Movies of 2019
19:28 - WYHTS: Why I Don’t Do More Expose Commentary Videos
21:40 - WYHTS: Your Argument was Weakened by Saying “I Think”
27:15 - Ask Bandrew
27:45 - Email 1
28:02 - Santa Fails at Microphone-ing
29:45 - Email 2
30:10 - $150-$200 Rap Mic Setup
32:19 - Voice Submission
32:43 - Shure SM48 with Yamaha MG10XU?
34:15 - I was on Podcast Engineering Show
34:45 - Outro

BSP-198: Amazon Reviews Are Not Trustworthy, Here's Why

On episode 198 of the BSP I share proof that some Amazon reviews are paid for, and explain why this is terrible for the consumer, and why you should not trust Amazon reviews alone. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:48 - You Cannot Trust Amazon Reviews 
11:56 - How Is This Different Than Free Stuff Sent for YouTube Reviews?
15:48 - Summary of Data
16:38 - Advice to Companies that Moman Play Distributes for
18:10 - WYHTS: Headphone Reviews in 2020?
20:03 - WYHTS: Recording an Outro for the BSP!
21:23 - WYHTS: 2020 Podcastage Sticker Line? 
22:19 - WYHTS: More Budget Reviews in 2020?
23:57 - WYHTS: 2019 Wasn’t a Failure! 
25:15 - Ask Bandrew
25:52 - Email 1
27:33 - Voice Submission 1
27:54 - Making Videos on Plugin Processing
29:00 - Voice Submission 2
29:43 - The Law of Diminishing Returns for Microphones
34:06 - Dave Jackson’s Favorite Podcast of 2019!
Shawn Milo’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShawnMilo

BSP-197: 2019 Was a Failure and I'm Glad / My 2020 Goals

On episode 197 of the BSP I analyze what a failure 2019 was and why that’s a good thing, as well as what I learned from that. I also share what my goals are for 2020. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 - What Were My 2019 Goals?
04:54 - What I DID Accomplish in 2019
18:28 - Favorite Videos I Made in 2019
22:14 - My Goals for 2020
28:31 - Ask Bandrew
29:09 - Voice Submission 1
29:43 - How do I Mount my Canon 90d?

• Manfrotto Friction Arm: https://geni.us/manfboom

• Manfrotto Clamp: https://geni.us/manfclamp

30:29 - Can I Use the Canon 70D for my 2nd Angle?
32:09 - Versus Series on Boom Arms?
32:47 - Versus Series on Recording Software?
34:40 - Voice Submission 2
35:51 - How Does Guys Voice Sound Through the Rode M2?

• Guy’s Site: www.mymac.com

36:45 - Video Submission 1
39:24 - I’m Being Bullied!

• Allen’s YT Channel: www.youtube.com/soundspeeds

41:48 - Outro 

Shawn Milo’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShawnMilo

BSP-196: PewDiePie Doesn't Quit YouTube, Tipping Creators on YouTube, and More

On episode 196 of the BSP I talk about the recent news that PewDiePie is not quitting youtube, that PewDiePie quit twitter (cool), and that there is a new monetization tool on youtube that allows your audience to tip you on a video. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro  
01:07 - PewDiePie is Not Quitting YouTube
04:27 - PewDiePie Quit Twitter
05:39 - New Monetization Feature on YouTube!?

• Nimmin Tweet: https://twitter.com/NickNimmin/status/1208373805644562433?s=20

• Applaud Info: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9632365?hl=en

• Reddit Thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/YTubers/comments/edr7jq/applaud_button/

07:45 - Expensive vs Cheap Audio Interface Answer
09:44 - WYHTS: Are You Going to Upload After COPPA Goes Into Effect?
13:35 - WYHTS: YouTube Bans People for Mocking Flat Earthers? 
14:25 - WYHTS: Who Could Hate Microphone Reviews? 
16:33 - WYHTS: Can I Still Mock You In The Comments? 
19:00 - Ask Bandrew
19:57 - Voice Submission #1

• Crispy’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYNS9NWMgNMT7nkmBfxFINQ

19:56 - What Other Language Would You Like to Learn?
23:13 - Voice Submission #2

• The Last Dodo Band: https://thelastdodo.bandcamp.com/

24:46 - How do You Censor Bad Words?
28:25 - What’s Your Audio Production Channel?

• Bandrew Plays Channel: https://www.youtube.com/bandrewplays

• In The Mix Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcCXe3iWo6lq-iWKV40Oug

29:30 - Outro

Shawn Milo’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShawnMilo

BSP-195: YouTube Updated Harassment Policy, YouTube Rewind 2019, & More

On episode 195 of the BSP I discuss YouTube’s update to the harassment policy that was announced on 12/11/2019, what they say will be changing, and a video that has already been deleted by youtube. I also share my thoughts on YouTube Rewind 2019, and more. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 - YouTube Reason for Updating the Harassment Policy

• YOUTUBE HARASSMENT POLICY BLOG: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2019/12/an-update-to-our-harassment-policy.html

04:13 - Stance Against Threats & Personal Attacks
06:42 - Consequences of Harassing Behavior
10:53 - Addressing Toxic Comments
14:44 - What’s the Outcome of this Update?
15:26 - iDubbbz Content Cop Taken Down
21:14 - Warm Audio WA73-EQ
21:46 - WYHTS: Thoughts on YouTube Rewind 2019?
24:50 - WYHTS: Are There Any USB & XLR Condenser Mics?
25:36 - WYHTS: Do Content Producer Finance! 
26:48 - Ask Bandrew
27:31 - Email 1
28:04 - Audient ID14 or U Audio Arrow?
28:50 - Voice Submission
29:30 - Expensive Interface vs. Cheap Interface? 
32:11 - Outro 

Shawn Milo’s Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ShawnMilo

BSP-193: Black Friday & Cyber Monday Advice, Every Day Carry, Neumann U87 & More

On episode 193 of the BSP I disclose my secret podcast that I used for #NaPodPoMo, #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday advice, My Everyday Carry, and the Neumann U87Ai and then answer a lot of your questions.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

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 - I Survived NaPodPoMo (http://www.bandrewscott.com)
02:25 - Black Friday & Cyber Monday Rant (https://www.podcastage.com)
05:42 - My Everyday Carry
11:22 - The Neumann U87 Ai
15:40 - WYHTS: Gear I’m Thankful For
16:19 - WYHTS: Finance Tip #7: Don’t Become a Content Creator
17:15 - WYHTS: Stranger Danger and Uber Drivers
19:26 - WYHTS: Special Plans for Episode 200
20:47 - WYHTS: Why is COPPA Holding Creators Liable?
27:47 - Ask Bandrew (www.askbandrew.com)
28:20 - Email 1
28:50 - Why Don’t You Mark All Your Content as Kids Directed Content?
32:14 - Email 2
32:55 - What Mic Should I Get for Singing?
35:28 - Email 3
36:04 - What $100 - $200 Webcam Should I Get to Start
36:55 - Email 4
37:19 - What’s the Difference Between a CoWorker & Colleague?
38:45 - Video Submission (X Hades Stamps YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdUboiOe_tF-iX7mVUeG0w)
40:40 - Will I Upload to BandrewPlays again?
41:36 - Are Halo Meters Difficult for Color Blind People?
42:26 - How Many Handheld Mics do I Own? How Many are Dynamics?
42:50 - Would I Use the SM58 / E835 / E609 / MXL991 on a Podcast?
44:20 - Outro