BSP-142: YouTube's Updated Creator Priorities (October 2018), Tim Cook on Privacy & Security, and More!

On episode 142 of the BSP I talk about YouTube’s updates to the Creator Priorities in October 2018, Apple Blocking the Gray Key exploit, Tim Cook’s speech regarding Privacy & Security regulation in the United States and the implications this would have, facebook going the way of Myspace, Logitech launching a new camera capture software, PewDiePie vs. T-Series and why it matters, and a lot more.

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00:00 - Intro
01:10 YouTube Updates 2018 Priorities (October 2018)

12:30 - Apple Blocked Gray Key
13:25 - Tim Cook Gives a Middle Finger to Google & Facebook (Privacy in the United States) 

24:18 - Facebook Going the Way of Myspace
25:14 - Logitech Launching a new Camera Capture Software

26:54 - Sennheiser MKH416 Summary
27:53 - PewDiePie vs T-Series and Why It’s Important
30:52 - Is Facebook Really Aperture?
31:21 - What do you do to prepare for your podcast?
33:21 - Should I get a Zoom Recorder or Can I Connect a Scarlett Solo to the Samsung S9?
36:55 - Ask Bandrew
37:23 - Email 1
38:15 - Should Every Modern Gentleman Own a Suit, and How Much Should They Pay?
43:12 - Email 2
43:46 - Mixer or Interface for Music?
44:38 - Interface for 4 Monitors?
46:06 - Email 3
47:03 - How Do I Get the Universal Audio Arrow to Work with Discord using Loopback Audio?
49:48 - Outro

BSP-141: YouTube Crashed, Twitter Publicly Shaming You, & More

On episode 141 I talk about YouTube’s recent outage, Youtube adding subscription buttons for embedded players, YouTube screwing PewDiePie and releasing Logan Paul’s movie, Apple releasing their shows for free, Apple apologizing for a phishing attack, Twitter publicly shaming people who violate twitter’s rules, TSA rolling out facial recognition for domestic travelers, Facebook releasing Portal, and Google offering spam call screening service. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Launched http://www.findtherightmic.com
01:27 - Memberships available on http://www.youtube.com/podcastage
02:18 - YouTube down for over an hour!!!
04:14 - YouTube adds subscription buttons for embedded players
05:31 - YouTube releasing Logan Paul’s new movie
08:54 - Apple’s original shows will be free
11:26 - Apple iPad event on 10/30/18 @ 10:00AM EDT
12:21 - Apple apologizes for phishing attack
13:17 - Twitter publicly shames people who violate Twitter’s rules
16:26 - TSA implementing facial recognition for domestic travelers
19:16 - Facebook announces Portal (Amazon Echo competitor)
21:13 - Google offers spam call screening service
23:50 - Ask Bandrew
24:06 - Email 1
24:39 - What’s the correct level to record the Samson G-Track Pro?
26:44 - Email 2
27:00 - What do you think the Safest & Best social media sites
31:07 - Email 3
33:07 - Am I damaging my audio gear with this weird setup?
35:39 - Email 4
36:15 - Can the UMC22 drive the Shure SM58?
37:41 - Outro

BSP-140: How to Promote Your Podcast, How Much Hosting Do You Need for Your Podcast, & More

On episode 140 of the BSP, we cover Spotify for Podcasters Beta and what it means for podcasters, YouTube using your Google search history to target ads at you, Twitter expanding fake account & spam rules, Chinese Spy Chips infiltrating Apple / Amazon / US Gov’t and a LOT more 

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00:00 - Intro
00:48 - What Sites Can Be Used to Promote Your Podcast?
04:08 - How Much Hosting Space Do I Need For My Podcast?
07:25 - Can I Use the Blue Yeti for Screaming Vocals?
09:30 - Why Is My Audio Quiet & Boomy in Audacity?
10:53 - What Preamp/Interface Would Be Best For a Ribbon Mic?
13:31 - How Do I Balance Windows 10 Input Volume & My Interface Gain?
15:20 - Can You Make a Video About Microphone Upgrade Paths?
15:55 - What’s a Good Audio Setup For The iPad or iPhone?
17:17 - Can I Use a Cloudlifter With a Wireless Mic Rig?
19:23 - Outro

BSP-139: Spotify for Podcasters, YouTube Ad Targeting, and More

On episode 139 of the BSP, we cover Spotify for Podcasters Beta and what it means for podcasters, YouTube using your Google search history to target ads at you, Twitter expanding fake account & spam rules, Chinese Spy Chips infiltrating Apple / Amazon / US Gov’t and a LOT more 

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00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Spotify for Podcasters Beta
04:10 - YouTube Targeting You Based on Google Search
06:56 - Twitter Expanding Fake Account & Spam Rules
10:34 - Chinese Spy Chips Infiltrate Apple / Amazon / US Government & More
16:21 - When is the Next Creator Case Study Coming Out?
17:27 - Stop Using Crome
18:11 - The MKH416 Should NOT be Used for Voiceover 
19:48 - Ask Bandrew
20:00 - Can we start a band?
21:29 - What Alternatives are There to the Apogee Mic 96k?
24:20 - Worst Sounding Podcast Setup?
27:21 - Outro 

BSP-138: Facebook Is Abusing Your Data!

On episode 138 of the BSP, I talk about a YouTuber being Arrested, Google Chrome v.69 tracking your browsing history, Instagram losing their CEO, Facebook using your 2 factor auth phone number to target ads, 50 million facebook accounts having access stolen, and much more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Conspiracy Theorist YouTuber Arrested
05:18 - Google Chrome Tracking Your Browsing History
08:00 - Instagram’s CEO’s Leave the Company
09:30 - Facebook Using your 2fa Phone Number to Target Ads at You!!!

14:29 - 50 Million Facebook Accounts Had Access Tokens Stolen
16:36 - Opinion: What Can You Do To Protect Your Privacy / Security?
20:05 - Sonarworks True-Fi Coming to Mobile Devices
22:26 - Sennheiser MKH-416
23:51 - Canon Cameras with Clean HDMI Out
24:36 - Why You Can’t Edit Tweets
25:35 - Adverts Should Only Be at the End of Videos!?
29:15 - Why did I Revert Back to an MP3 player?
33:43 - Ask Bandrew
34:28 - Email 1
35:00 - How Can I Fix High Microphone Self Noise? 
38:11 - Email 2
39:30 - How To Connect an XLR Mic to an Xbox One Controller
42:10 - Email 3
43:47 - How Do You Setup NW800 & Pyle Pad 10MXU
46:59 - Outro 

BSP-137: YouTube Cancels Gaming, Amazon Launches 100,000 New Products & More

On episode 137 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube shutting down the YouTube Gaming App, YouTube rolling out the memberships for channels with more than 50,000 subscribers, Twitch being banned in China, Alex Jones being banned from PayPal, Twitter rolling out reverse chronological timelines, Amazon announcing ~100 new products in September 2018, and Delta Airlines using facial recognition.

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00:00 - Intro
00:56 - YouTube Cancelling the Gaming App
03:07 - YouTube Channels over 50k Subs Getting Memberships
05:41 - Twitch Banned in China
08:38 - PayPal Bans Alex Jones
12:15 - Twitter Reverse Chronological Timeline
13:18 - Amazon New Product Announcements 
21:40 - Delta Airlines Using Facial Recognition at Atlanta Airport
22:45 - Punkt MP-02
26:00 - 3 New Go Pros
27:15 - Project Dragonfly Already in Syria?
28:25 - Why don’t Laptops have Killswitches for the Camera / Mic?
29:08 - Apple Watches Will Call Emergency Services Improperly?
32:33 - Ask Bandrew
32:51 - Email 1
33:24 - Have you considered updating your Camera Rig?
35:55 - Email 2
36:06 - Hallmark Channel Microphone Fail!
37:40 - Email 3
38:43 - Why don’t I have mid roll ads on your videos?
40:42 - Outro 

BSP-136: The Apple Watch Was the Best Announcement!

On episode 136 of the BSP, I talk about Google Project Dragonfly which ties individuals searches to their phone numbers (in China), The announcements from the September 2018 Apple Event and why the Apple Watch Series 4 was the best announcement, The EU Passing a new copyright directive which seems detrimental to content creators, and a lot more!

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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Creator Case Study Plug
02:00 - Google Project Dragonfly (Censorship & Spying)

07:23 - Apple September 2018 Event Announcement 
21:50 - Dr. Disrespect Shot At!
23:05 - The EU Passes a New Copyright Directive

27:49 - New Dynamic XLR/USB Microphone from RODE!!!!
29:30 - Theory About Long Form Content Hurting Your YouTube Channel
32:42 - There’s No Reason to Buy a Mic That’s More Than $400
36:11 - You Should Be Using Cheap Microphones!
39:40 - Ask Bandrew
39:56 - Email 1
41:26 - Have you Read Jasper Fforde or Matthew Reilly?
41:55 - Do I Prefer Fiction or Non-Fiction?
42:38 - What’s on my Current Audio Book Playlist?
45:18 - Email 2
45:53 - Will You Give Me Feedback on My Podcast?
46:23 - What’s Your Favorite Movie Genre?
47:37 -  Email 3
48:31 - How do I Become a YouTube Partner?
50:50 - Outro

BSP-135: Apple Bans Info Wars App

On episode 135 of the BSP, I talk about Apple banning the Info Wars app from the iOS App Store, Twitter launching Audio Only live broadcasting for podcasters on Periscope, the new Amazon Fire HD8 Tablet, Getting 2 free audio books from audible, and much more.

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00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Apple Bans Info Wars App
06:06 - Twitter Launches Live Audio Only Broadcasts
09:16 - New Amazon Fire HD8 Tablet
11:22 - 2 Free Audio Books per Month from Amazon

13:08 - Tales From The Crypt

14:58 - WYHTS: Microphones Do Not Matter & Reviews are Worthless
21:53 - WYHTS: The Law of Diminishing Returns for Dynamic Mics
24:09 - WYHTS: Ad Block on YouTube
24:39 - Ask Bandrew
24:52 - Email 1
25:08 - Blue Yeti Nano is a Bad Sign for Blue

27:04 - Email 2
27:43 - Can You Explain Auditory Descriptive Terms?

29:10 - Email 3
29:25 - Is the C01u Pro Brighter than the NT1?
29:58 - Outro

BSP-134: Twitter Suggesting You Unfollow People!?

On episode 134 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube launching new tools to help raise money for charity, JacksFilms launching his series “YIAY” on twitch, the iPhone Event having a date, why I don’t talk about gear rumors much anymore, Twitter suggesting people to unfollow, Twitter launching threaded conversations & status indicators, and Google launching two factor authentication tokens. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - PSA: Assume every piece of content will be someone’s first impression of you
02:36 - YouTube making charitable giving easier

06:10 - JacksFilms transitioning to Twitch
08:50 - iPhone Event Announced & why I don’t talk about rumors anymore
10:00 - Twitter recommending people to unfollow
13:24 - Twitter threading conversations & status indicators
15:31 - Blue Yeti Nano

16:33 - Google launches security key

19:10 - Will unstoppable ads remove extremely long advertisements on youtube?
20:19 - Non-skippable ads will lead to more Adblock on youtube
21:41 - Items of overkill distract form the content
24:46 - The MD441U is a waste of $850 
25:55 - Ask Bandrew
26:13 - Email 1
27:05 - Do I trust planes that are computer controlled or pilot controlled?
30:00 - Email 2
31:24 - Do I need a separate youtube channel for each podcast & can I create SubChannels
37:03 - Email 3
37:23 - Suggest a podcast mic setup for under $180
39:21 - Outro

BSP-133: Make More Money on YouTube, Facebook "Social Trust" Score, and More

On episode 133 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube rolling out non-skippable advertisements to all youtubers who are in the partner program, Twitch changing the benefits you get with Twitch Prime, Facebook launching a social trust score, and Facebook tracking app usage on your phone with their VPN service.

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00:00 - Intro
00:59 - All Creators Getting Unskippable Ad Option
* YouTube Ad Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH4twWUw2OI
07:40 - Twitch Changing Prime Benefits
* Changes to Twitch Prime: https://blog.twitch.tv/changes-to-twitch-prime-a986f0d8c9a9
* Twitch Turbo: https://help.twitch.tv/customer/en/portal/articles/973896-twitch-turbo
11:32 - Facebook Launches Social Trust Score
* Meow Meow Beenz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI4kiPaKfAE
* Community Season 5, Episode 8: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/tv-season/app-development-and-condiments/id766894690?i=835928745&mt=4&at=1001l4W2 (Affiliate Link)
13:57 - Facebook’s VPN Taken Out of the iOS App Store
15:23 - Movie of the Week: Hereditary (2018)
18:40 - What I Have Been Testing: Sennheiser MD441U
20:42 - WYHTS: Being Held Responsible for Misinterpretations
21:44 - WYHTS: Law Enforcement Stopping Gangs
25:36 - WYHTS: Fighting People Who Like Mushrooms
26:19 - Ask Bandrew
26:36 - Email 1
27:13 - Do you notice foam windscreens muffling a microphone’s sound?
28:16 - Email 2
29:24 - How do I stop the bleed between microphones?
31:34 - Should I use the AT2005 as USB or XLR?
32:11 - What video editing software do you use?
32:29 - What are your thoughts on children using YouTube?
35:31 - Outro  

BSP-132: Twitter Timeout, Facebook Forced to Decrypt Messages, and More

On episode 132 of the BSP I talk about YouTube paying creators tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars to post content to their platform first as well as promote their monetization tools, Twitter putting Alex Jones in time out for a week based on a periscope livestream, and Facebook being pressured by the courts to decrypt end to end encrypted messages to assist in a probe into MS-13 activities. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - YouTube Paying Creators Money to Promote Monetization Features
05:11 - Facebook Being Pressured to Break Messenger’s Encryption
08:10 - Twitter Puts Alex Jones in Timeout
* https://www.mediamatters.org/video/2018/08/14/pericope-alex-jones-tells-supporters-get-their-battle-rifles-ready-against-antifa-mainstream-media/220995
11:50 - The End of the Rode Broadcaster
12:42 - What do you think the TSA can do to improve Air Travel Security?
* https://abcnews.go.com/US/exclusive-undercover-dhs-tests-find-widespread-security-failures/story?id=31434881
* https://www.vox.com/2016/5/17/11687014/tsa-against-airport-security
* https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/gao-says-there-is-no-evidence-that-a-tsa-program-to-spot-terrorists-is-effective/2013/11/13/fca999a0-4c93-11e3-be6b-d3d28122e6d4_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ed1dad1d88ac
15:01 - Twitter sucks for Healthy Conversations
16:45 - 2 Pieces of Feedback on Audio Interfaces
18:18 - Ask Bandrew
18:34 - Email 1
19:14 - How do I address topics clearly on my podcast?
21:34 - How long should my podcast be?
23:17 - Email 2
23:44 - Thoughts on Samson Technology Gear
24:48 Email 3
25:00 - C01u Pro vs BM800 & UMC202HD?
27:00 - Outro

BSP-131: YouTube Recommends Phones, Alex Jones De-Platformed, and More

On episode 131 of the BSP, I talk about Discord selling video games, Youtube adding a subscription shelf back to the homepage, YouTube certifying and recommending phones, Youtube deleting Alex Jones’ channel, and the FCC lying about the DDoS attack in 2017. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Sunshine Summit 2018
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01:18 - This Experiment is Over
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04:18 - Discord Selling Games
05:51 - YouTube Adding Subscription Shelf on Homepage
07:38 - YouTube Certifying & Recommending Phones
10:11 - YouTube Deleted Alex Jones Channel
* FB Statement: https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/08/enforcing-our-community-standards/
* Hank’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3pkkSNRug4
* JRE Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxwmcg7H5DU
23:31 - FCC Lied About the DDOS Attack in 2017
* Office of Inspector Generatl Letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uPl5NsbXowzbXrYf9KHBp-GVilTLQqyW/view
26:11 - Movie of the Week: Dracula (1931)
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29:40 - WYHTS: What triggers Air Marshalls to follow you on planes?
31:04 - WYHTS: Finding a balance between security & invasion of privacy?
33:26 - WYHTS: Logitech showing off Blue Snowball and Yeti & Ignoring Nice Microphones!!!
35:15 - Ask Bandrew
35:32 - How do I stop saying Uhhh and Umm in my podcast?
41:07 - Should I buy the Zoom H5 Portable Recorder or a USB Audio Interface?

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BSP-130: Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones, TSA Tracking US Citizens, and More

On episode 130 of the BSP, I talk about launching a new youtube channel and the reasoning behind it, I talk at length about Logitech Acquiring Blue and what that means for Blue. I also cover YouTube launching international youtube premium shows, Apple killing a portion of their affiliate program, TSA Tracking U.S. Citizens, Rode announcing a new dual lav recording kit, and Sennheiser announcing a bluetooth microphone.

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Launched a New YouTube Channel
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01:48 - Logitech Acquires Blue Microphones
07:54 - YouTube Launches International YouTube Red Show
08:47 - Apple Kills a Portion of Their Affiliate Program
11:27 - TSA Tracking U.S. Citizen
13:34 - Rode SC6-L Mobile Interview Kit
15:59 - Sennheiser Memory Mic
17:27 - WYHTS
17:45 - Why we should be okay with YouTube Experiments
18:45 - YouTube selectively enforcing policies
19:59 - You shouldn’t be mad about being demonetization
22:25 - PewDiePie is popularizing the analysis of Art
23:25 - I am not becoming less annoying
23:49 - Ask Bandrew
24:03 - Email 1
24:33 - Do you check out fans' creations?
24:57 - Do you participate in fans’ projects?
26:09 - Email 2
26:52 - How do I remove background noise from my recording?
29:21 - Outro

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TPR-147: Series in Review Mission Impossible 3

Series in Review continues with the Mission Impossible films. Malcolm and Zach host this episode and dive into  Mission Impossible 3!

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BSP-129: YouTube Killing the Trending Tab, YouTube Strikes Alex Jones' Channel, & More

On episode 129 of the BSP, I explain why Patreon acquired Kit.com, as well as cover Anchor launching a podcast studio, YouTube killing the Trending Tab, YouTube blocking Dislike button spam, The YT web player dynamically adjusting to fit a videos native resolution, YouTube striking Alex Jones’ channel, Twitch launching the Creator Camp, Apple fixing the Core i9 Thermal Throttling, Verizon launching a VPN, a new Stream deck from El Gato, and much more. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:51 - Practicing What I Preach!
01:49 - I Do Enjoy Making Videos
03:32 - Why did Patreon Acquire Kit.com?
04:52 - Anchor Launches Podcasting Studio
06:28 - YT News Flash: https://youtu.be/UkUdsH7xWOc
06:44 - YouTube Explore Tab Experiment
07:58 - Despamming Dislikes Button
08:28 - YouTube Web Player Adapting to Vertical Video
09:45 - YouTube Strikes Alex Jones
12:12 - Twitch Launches Creator Camp
* https://www.twitch.tv/creatorcamp/en/
13:20 - Apple Fixed Core i9 Thermal Throttling
* https://www.macrumors.com/2018/07/24/apple-addresses-macbook-pro-throttling/
16:10 - Verizon Launches a VPN
18:32 - Stream Deck Mini
19:24 - New Shure Gear?
20:41 - Suggested Film of the Week - Castle Freak
23:25 - Thoughts on a $300 Microphone Boom Arm
25:25 - Initial Thoughts on Rode Broadcaster
26:17 - What You Had to Say
26:44 - Apple Should Admit Fault to Regain Good Faith from Consumers
28:58 - Well Produced Videos are Essential Now
30:06 - Screen Recording & Digital Audio Routing
31:56 - Ask Bandrew
32:23 - Email 1
33:38 - SunshineAndPowercuts.com
33:55 - Thoughts on Online Media Affecting Attention Spans
40:20 - Outro

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TPR-146: Series in Review Mission Impossible 2

Series in Review with the Mission Impossible spy/action film series starring Tom Cruise and starting in 1996, we discuss and breakdown our favorite parts of the movies and what we think could be done better.

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BSP-128: Google Fined $5 Billion, Apple Keyboard Gate / Throttle Gate, & More

On episode 128 of the BSP, I think you for 70,000 subscribers, and apologize for the issues with last weeks episode. In the news, I cover Google being fined $5 billion for breaking EU anti trust laws, FouseyTube’s concert, Family of Five getting banned from YouTube, Apple keyboard failure and Apple’s response, Apple storing iCloud data on Chinese state owned servers, Core i9 Macbook Pros being throttled, and Amazon Prime Day being an absolute disaster. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:40 - Thanks for 70k Subs
01:26 - Sorry for Episode 127 Video Issues
02:30 - Google Fined $5 Billion for Breaking Anti Trust Laws
08:30 - FouseyTube Concert
09:59 - Family of Five / Daddy of Five Banned
10:56 - Apple Keyboard Gate
13:55 - Apple Storing iCloud Data on Chinese State Run Servers
15:48 - Core i9 Macbook Pro Throttle Gate
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18:34 - Amazon Prime Day Disaster
21:35 - WYHTS: Buying a PC for 1/4 the Price of a Mac
23:12 - WYHTS: Thoughts on the Blue Yeti?
24:32 - WYHTS: Smart Phones Tracking You
25:33 - WYHTS: Democratization of the Internet is OVER
27:07 - WYHTS: Paying Money to Avoid Windows 10
27:50 - Ask Bandrew
28:20 - Email 1
29:04 - Will you be on the Sunshine Summit 2018?
29::45 - Email 2
30:16 - Do you present your podcast as though it was live, or record segments?
30:57 - How long do you spend on the podcast?
31:58 - Why do I start the podcast recording multiple times?
35:13 - Email 3
35:58 - What is your new desk?
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37:03 - What’s your favorite X-Files episode?
39:25 - Outro

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TPR-145: Series In Review Mission Impossible

Series in Review starts again with the Mission Impossible films. Action film series starring Tom Cruise and starting in 1996, we discuss and breakdown our favorite parts of the movies and what we think could be done better.

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AmazonBasics Desktop Mini Condenser Microphone Review / Test

Today we're looking at a microphone from Amazon...let that sink in. Amazon is making microphones now. The mic we're looking at is the efficiently titled AmazonBasics Desktop Mini Condenser Microphone

For the majority of this review, I have the mic connected directly to my mac with the gain set at approximately 40%, with a boost of +4dB in post to make the audio more listenable. 

If you are interested in this microphone, it will set you back $43.00 on Amazon

What's In the Box

  1. Microphone (Preinstalled mount: 5/8" threading)

  2. Desktop Tripod

  3. 1.5m USB Cable

  4. Documentation

Specifications

  1. Frequency Response: 50Hz - 18kHz

  2. Polar Pattern: Cardioid

  3. Sensitivity: -35dB

  4. Bit Depth: 16-Bit

  5. Sample Rate: 48kHz

Performance / Features

The build quality of this mic feels bad man. The body is made out of a very cheap feeling plastic that feels very weak. The grill is metal and feels sturdy enough to withstand a few drops, but the mic is all around very light and feels cheaply made. On the top of the mic there is a Blue LED indicator light to indicate that you are connected, and this light will turn red if you mute the microphone with the large microphone mute button. The light unfortunately does not offer any sort of metering to inform you of a clipping signal. On the back you have a single USB port, and on the bottom you have the mount. 

The frequency response is listed as 50Hz - 18kHz. No graph was provided, so we're unable to analyze that. Listening to the audio samples it sounds as though there is somewhat of a boost in the low mids section with at times leads to a boxy sound, or almost muddy sound on the electric. There also seems to be a boost that slightly accentuates more nasally tones. 

The overall performance here was surprising. On the electric guitar the tone was a little bit muddy, but definitely usable for demos. The acoustic guitar sounded pretty nice with the low mids adding a good amount of body, while the highs remained clear without being overpowering. For singing this had a warmer tone to it, and all around it was fairly smooth sounding. For spoken word, it also sounded surprisingly good for the price. As previously mentioned, it can sound a little bit nasally, or a little bit boxy, but all around for skype meetings, chatting with friends, or recording demos at home, I think it was really nice.

Pros

  • Overall nice sound for the price

  • Clean preamp up to about 80%

  • Plenty of gain, without being too hot

Cons

  • Terrible performance with plosives

  • On the verge of being boomy at times

  • No 0 latency monitoring

  • Really bad feeling build quality

Conclusion

To summarize my thoughts of this microphone in a single word: Surprised. This microphone exceeded all my expectations. A lot of budget usb microphones fail significantly in at least one of these tests, but this mic provided usable audio in every scenario. Is it the best microphone on the market, no. Did they sacrifice a lot on the build quality, yes. But it does seem like they sacrificed the build quality to allow more money to be placed into the audio quality which turned out great.

If you're looking for a budget usb condenser microphone, and you're considering this mic, I would suggest it, but make sure to pick up a pop filter, make sure to take care of it, and if you have a few bucks left over, I'd suggest picking up a boom arm.

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TPR-144: Creating Compelling Characters

What makes a character compelling? On the episode a host-ful of creators discuss what they like about the characters they read or watch as well as what makes a compelling character in their own works. Logan (writer) is joined by Nicholas Cordell Orr (artist), Jess Herron (artist) and Cynthia Gerriets (toy designer)!

char·ac·ter

ˈkerəktər/

noun

  1. 1.

    the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

    "running away was not in keeping with her character"

    synonyms:personality, nature, disposition, temperament, temper, mentality, makeup; More

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