Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp433 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Is YouTube demonetizing videos that use AI voices, the Nuemann TLM193, some additional suggestions on mid side micing. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM193: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm193 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Question...
Jul 14, 2025•32 min
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp432 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: The Halter MS130160 mic clip, trying mid/side micing with the Beyerdynamic M130 and M160 on acoustic guitar, why I am trying the Rode PSA1+, and comparing the Neumann TLM193 to the Neumann U87 Ai. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM193: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm193 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwa...
Jul 06, 2025•29 min
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp431 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Beyerdynamic being acquired by Cosonics, me frying a second Universal Audio Interface in 24 hours, using an RME Audio Interface, and other stuff too. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM193: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm193 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qua...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 431
Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Beyerdynamic being acquired by Cosonics, me frying a second Universal Audio Interface in 24 hours, using an RME Audio Interface, and other stuff too. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit RME Baby Face Pro: out of production As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://w...
Jun 15, 2025•31 min•Ep. 430
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp429 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: My $3000 universal audio interface dying and what I'm doing in the mean time. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audix PDX720: https://geni.us/pdx720 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podc...
Jun 08, 2025•38 min•Ep. 429
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp428 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Updating the Shure MVX2u and retesting it to see how it's performing with the latest firmware, testing and using the Audix PDX720, using the AEA KU5a supercardioid ribbon microphone briefly, and discussing if I think Americans care about manufacturing location or handmade goods. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): A...
Jun 02, 2025•44 min•Ep. 428
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp427 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: 4 lessons I've learned after making 10 years of video reviews on youtube, trying to make AI music with the new Music Assistant in YouTube & then critiquing it, and then a brief discussion of tariffs. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neat Worker Bee II: https://geni.us/workbee2 Universal Audio x8: https://swee...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 427
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp426 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: The Shure SM57 and Shure SM58 increasing in price and why I think this has happened, sharing my thoughts on the Aston Apex, and explaining that Sound Speeds was not criticizing me for doing tests. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Aston Apex: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/apex Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sj...
May 04, 2025•29 min•Ep. 426
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp425 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Responding to Sound Speed Podcast 34 discussing the "useless" tests in my mic reviews, the Audix PDX520, why I advocate for subtle processing, trying to turn the SM7b into the TLM103 and turning the TLM103 into the SM7b, and then share the awful mouth declick output. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audix PDX520:...
Apr 21, 2025•41 min•Ep. 425
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp424 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: How I process my podcast audio, I share 8 tips on how I save money from money savings tips to behavior altering suggestions, then I discuss how I don't think debt is feared enough, discuss my stance on being responsible financially, discuss giving up over indulgence, and explaining why my budget wasn't wrong. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used Th...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 424
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp423 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: What made me want to discuss budgeting, explain what a budget is, share my thoughts on the benefits of budgeting, setting up a budget and then summarizing budgeting. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn fro...
Apr 08, 2025•36 min•Ep. 423
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp422 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: YouTube automatically disabling some notifications, a change to how shorts views are counted, a report on if YouTube Premium Lite is any good, discussing why negativity is more common, tech innovation lacking, things getting better, checking the EMI resistance of the sE electronics V7 and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Aff...
Mar 30, 2025•56 min•Ep. 422
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp421 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Has everyone lost enthusiasm and passion and has everyone become jaded and nonchalant?, 3 things I've been enjoying the last few weeks, Trying YouTube DreamScape AI background replacement tool, the Lewitt Connect 2, YouTube Premium Lite, Appreciation for Disturbing movies, and the Terrifier UHD Box Set from Umbrella. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear...
Mar 16, 2025•42 min•Ep. 421
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp419 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: YouTube automatically inserting even MORE midroll advertisements and what you as a content creator can do to stop it, my favorite examples of why YouTube Community Posts are flawed, the difficulty of requesting youtubers to upload multiple audio files, why I will NEVER stop complaining about bad audio, The Benefit of Denim Jackets, and other stuff too. Subscribe to the full audio podcas...
Mar 02, 2025•36 min•Ep. 420
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp419 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: 3 big changes coming to youtube. 1st the new communities function on channels which allows viewers to post to a channels home page, secondly the auto dubbing of videos which allows viewers from around the world to have audio in their native language, and lastly the voice replies to comments on your channel page. I also discuss getting audio right before you hit record, and briefly discu...
Feb 23, 2025•31 min•Ep. 419
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp418 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: The new Elgato Voice Focus plugin that was just announced as a free update for their wave link software and I demo voice focus to show how effective it is and what kind of impact it has on audio, I then try Antares Mod Mic to see if it can actually turn a Behringer Xm8500 into a U87, and then discuss what EDC is and explore the 3 types of EDC youtubers. Subscribe to the full audio podca...
Feb 10, 2025•32 min•Ep. 418
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp417 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and mor...
Feb 02, 2025•47 min•Ep. 417
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp416 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and mor...
Jan 26, 2025•44 min•Ep. 416
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp415 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Exploring who my doppleganger is, discussing the Honey browser add on controversy, sharing advice on a common mistkae in hobbies & collecting that I think you should avoid, not hoarding physical media, ranting about fragrances, and promoting an awesome musician. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107...
Jan 12, 2025•44 min•Ep. 415
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp414 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Getting out of your comfort zone, facing difficult situations head on, my 2024 content goal success, and personal goal failures, my favorite videos of 2024, what my plans are on 2025 and personal goal for the next year. I also talk about being 10 years sober and a no spend month as well as the 18i20 (4th gen). Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used T...
Jan 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 414
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp413 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Best podcasts of 2024, best music of 2024, best movies of 2024, the best youtubers of 2024, a conspiracy theory about youtube and dating content, and the Neumann TLM107 Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM107: https://geni.us/tlm107 Neve Portico 5017: https://geni.us/rnd5017 Universal Audio x8: https://sw...
Dec 23, 2024•40 min•Ep. 413
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp412 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: The benefits of not upgrading your gear constantly, the studio tech I have upgraded during 2024, my most used microphones of 2024, my most used headphones of 2024, and my most used audio players of 2024. I also share the tech I'm excited for in 2025. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/sh...
Dec 16, 2024•55 min•Ep. 412
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp411 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: My advice for content creators through a series of questions I wish I had addressed prior to spending the last 10 years making youtube videos, the Fifine AM8, why I don't rent microphones, investing in podcast guests audio quality, high impressions = low clickthrough rate, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links...
Dec 08, 2024•50 min•Ep. 411
Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp410 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Sharing analytics on how a custom thumbnail compared to an autogenerated thumbnail and also share a theory about thumbnail A/B comparisons, Trolling people with microphone humor, the Shure MV6, if microphone reviews are evergreen content, if being a "YouTuber" is really "Worth It" where I discuss the time and money aspect of deciding if you want make videos, why youtube cares about aver...
Nov 25, 2024•59 min•Ep. 410
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp409 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Annual warning about Black Friday sales, a discussion of whether Custom YouTube Thumbnails are really worth it?, a discussion on if $600+ microphones are all a rip off, the mental health impact of YouTube Analytics, Advocating not sharing every thought you have, the fact I don't like being mean, and my love for the band Bayside. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.co...
Nov 17, 2024•47 min•Ep. 409
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp408 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Defending my stance on Microphone Diminishing Returns, explain that EVERY VIDEO IS NOT MADE FOR YOU, how my YouTube shorts channel is doing after 33 days and over 60 videos published, then demo the Electro Voice 644, Shure 545, and Broadcast Barn BCM1000, then share info that shows that youtube's comment suggestions are AI generated, and discuss what I will do with all my microphones. Subscri...
Nov 11, 2024•53 min•Ep. 408
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp407 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: YouTube's comment auto replies have gotten WILD, advocating going to vote, comparing the Shure 565 to the Shure SM58, demoing the Peluso P414, discuss doing more mic grab bag podcasts and how off the cuff episodes do well, share why I don't sell gear I review, share my thoughts on whether phantom power can damage mics, and share my weekly recommendation for SAW. Subscribe to the full audio po...
Nov 03, 2024•37 min•Ep. 407
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp406 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Testing random mics that I have never gotten around to reviewing such as: Shure KSM330, NOS Active Ribbon, Earthworks CTF12-B, Earthworks FM360/HC, Gauge ECM87, Stuio Projects C1, and Heil PR30b. I also talk about taking the thumbnail thief to court, what my strategy is for youtube shorts, share a complaint about JZ mics, and discuss how film distribution has changed. Subscribe to the full au...
Oct 20, 2024•52 min•Ep. 406
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp405 Topics discussed: Someone stealing my work and not crediting me, why I hate AI and Faceless channels and the advocates of that content type, the JZ Mics Violet Amethyst, a new YouTube Channel I launched focused on shorts, Why Youtube loves shorts, Talking into the top of the U87 Ai, and a huge list of horror movie recommendations like Terrifier 3. Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Violet Amethyst: https://intshop.jzmic.com/products/amethyst...
Oct 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 405
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp404 Topics discussed: YouTube announcing shorts will be able to exceed 60 seconds and be up to 3 minutes long starting on 15 OCTOBER 2024. I talk about why I think they're doing this, who I think will benefit from this, if I will start using shorts more, and how youtube kind of just confuses me now. I also revisit the Shotgun Mic vs. Small Diaphragm condenser microphone discussion with a sample in a completely untreated room. Subscribe to the full audi...
Oct 07, 2024•41 min•Ep. 404
