On episode 313 of the BSP I discuss the Telefunken TF51, how the angle of a shotgun mic impacts the sound quality, how the downpayment on a home is not my issue with buying, if discord destroys audio in voice chats, and using the Shure SM7b with the focusrite scarlett solo. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-g...
Aug 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 313
On episode 311 of the BSP I discuss the Rodecaster Pro 2, I address the advice to "just buy whatever house you can afford", using the SM7b as a boom mic, critiquing listeners audio, and what may be the highest quality audio ever created? Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Sennheiser MKH416: https://geni.us/mkh4161 Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Rodecaster Pro 2: https://geni.us/rcpro2 Sennheiser HD650: ...
Jul 31, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 312
On episode 311 of the BSP I discuss the Rodecaster Pro 2, I address the advice to "just buy whatever house you can afford", using the SM7b as a boom mic, critiquing listeners audio, and what may be the highest quality audio ever created? Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Earthworks Ethos: https://imp.i114863.net/ethos Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Rodecaster Pro 2: https://geni.us/rcpro2 Sennheiser HD...
Jul 24, 2022•47 min•Ep. 311
On episode 310 of the BSP I discuss youtube finally taking steps to hopefully resolve the issue with excessive spam, scam, and impersonation in the comment section, why I haven't been uploading any videos (my studio is down), a follow up to the mixcast 4 and my movies of the week. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Earthworks Ethos: https://imp.i114863.net/ethos Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal ...
Jul 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 310
On episode 309 of the BSP I discuss youtube finally taking steps to hopefully resolve the issue with excessive spam, scam, and impersonation in the comment section, why I haven't been uploading any videos (my studio is down), a follow up to the mixcast 4 and my movies of the week. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Manley Reference Cardioid: https://imp.i114863.net/manrefcard Latchlake Mic King 1100: https://imp.i114863.net...
Jul 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 309
On episode 308 of the BSP I discuss youtube rolling out a new feature that allows you to correct videos that have already been uploaded, I share a bunch of feedback from you about how to handle and get rid of EMI generated from your computer, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Manley Reference Cardioid: OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom...
Jun 19, 2022•24 min•Ep. 308
On episode 307 of the BSP I discuss the Shure SM5b windscreen that is now available, a free spectral denoise recommendation for windows users, recommending an audio interface for the sE v7, and the movie of the week. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM5b: n/a Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://imp.i114863.net/vocastertwo Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As ...
Jun 12, 2022•37 min•Ep. 307
On episode 306 of the BSP I discuss youtube rolling out a new feature for viewing content on TV, the Focusrite Vocaster Two and answer a bunch of questions and ramble a bit. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105 Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Focusrite Vocaster Two: https://imp.i114863.net/vocastertwo Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an affiliate I earn ...
Jun 06, 2022•43 min•Ep. 306
On episode 305 of the BSP I discuss why I love the 90's and have been trying to recapture some of the fun of the 90's. I also try to explain why I think growing up in the 90's is better than growing up in the current time. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105 Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://ge...
May 29, 2022•29 min•Ep. 305
On episode 304 of the BSP I discuss some new features that youtube announced including highlighting the most popular parts of your video, having a visual video timeline, and single video looping, then I talk about how burned out I am. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Telefunken TF47: https://imp.i114863.net/tf47 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/pro...
May 22, 2022•40 min•Ep. 304
On episode 303 of the BSP I discuss the announcement that Facebook is shutting down it's podcast service, TikTok is rolling out revenue share with creators who have over 100,000 followers, a few tricks at reducing sibilance, and the most disgusting video submission I've ever received. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio ...
May 08, 2022•36 min•Ep. 303
On episode 302 of the BSP I discuss the announcement that Elon Musk is buying Twitter and what changes he wants to make tot he service, as well as youtube's plan to monetize shorts with advertisements. Then I share feedback about streaming services, and answer questions about adjusting mics in the real world to avoid sibilance, and my philosophy on post processing. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer XM8500: https:...
May 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 302
On episode 301 of the BSP I discuss the new YouTube policy that will pause monetization on certain content, Netflix stock tanking and the issue that I see with most streaming services, and then I share my advice on how to move the SM7b without causing too much noise, how to level your voice in the real world, and how to make good evergreen content. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Sennheiser MD441u: https://geni.us/md441u...
Apr 24, 2022•46 min•Ep. 301
On episode 300 of the BSP I talk about some advice I wish I could give myself before I started podcasting even though this is all pretty basic knowledge at this point. I'm just trying to share what I've learned after doing this podcast for 6 years. Then i talk about the Shure SM7b, the youtube podcast news, how to sound more enthusiastic while recording voice over and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: htt...
Apr 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 300
On episode 299 of the BSP I talk about youtube's plans for podcasting in the future and what it might mean, Universal Audio Spark and why it's good and terrible as well as how audio gear does not matter! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Cad U1: https://geni.us/cadu1 Lyxpro DKR1: https://geni.us/lyxDKR1 Shure A7WS: https://geni.us/a7ws Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/senn...
Apr 03, 2022•48 min•Ep. 299
On episode 298 of the BSP I talk about google altering their search results to surface more "helpful" reviews, and I share my thoughts on a growing issue with hobbies and why I think they're becoming so expensive. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA-47jr: https://geni.us/warm47jr Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni....
Mar 27, 2022•32 min•Ep. 286
On episode 297 of the BSP I talk about what helped me cope with the last two years of isolation and lockdowns while testing out the Warm Audio WA47 Jr. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA-47jr: https://geni.us/warm47jr Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases....
Mar 20, 2022•45 min•Ep. 297
On episode 296 of the BSP I talk about the Universal Audio SD-1, then further discuss making money from youtube, the relationship of reviewers and the audience as well as reviewers and companies. Then I discuss why youtube is going after the tik tok market and a BUNCH more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Universal Audio SD-1: https://geni.us/uasd1 Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: h...
Mar 13, 2022•40 min•Ep. 296
On episode 295 of the BSP, I discuss a rumor that youtube is paying podcasters a grant of $50,000 - $300,000 to start making a video podcast on the platform, then I discuss the redemption of the sE Electronics Dynacster, and then explore the idea of retailers embedding your videos some more following pushback on the last episode. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): sE Electronics Dynacaster: https://geni.us/dynacaster Yellow...
Mar 06, 2022•53 min•Ep. 295
On episode 294 of the BSP, I discuss retailers embedding youtube videos on their product pages and pose questions about the ethics of this and if it's okay, then discuss youtubers who feel entitled to free stuff but why free stuff isn't in fact free, and then more stuff too. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt LCT1040: na. Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/...
Feb 20, 2022•43 min•Ep. 294
On episode 293 of the BSP, I discuss why I haven't been discussing Joe Rogan, but I discuss a bit of why I think spotify and Joe Rogan is a bit concerning. Then I discuss the best way to support my channel, tips on making educational content, and people chasing the youtube algorithm. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt LCT1040: na. Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i11...
Feb 13, 2022•43 min•Ep. 293
On episode 292 of the BSP, I discuss adblockers and how they impact creators, the Lewitt LCT1040, youtube shorts content, the struggle of choosing microphones to review, pan law compensation and why obs clips at -6dB, The Towering Inferno and the new 25th Anniversary Arrow Video release of Mallrats by Kevin Smith. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt LCT1040: na. Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Univ...
Feb 06, 2022•46 min•Ep. 292
On episode 290 of the BSP, I discuss youtube's 2022 priorities and share what I think it means for us as content creators. I also discuss dark mics that aren't quiet, and use the sE Electronics Dynacaster. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): sE Electronics Dynacaster: https://geni.us/dynacaster Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni...
Jan 30, 2022•44 min•Ep. 291
On episode 290 of the BSP, I discuss a comment telling me that it's funny that I criticize people who are more popular than me, and then I share my thoughts on why copyright claims lead to 100% of revenue being taken and then share my entire microphone journey from why I bought my first one to why I started reviewing them. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Beyerdynamic M90 Pro X: https://geni.us/m90x Yellowtek M!ka: https:...
Jan 23, 2022•42 min•Ep. 290
On episode 289 of the BSP, I discuss Twitch suspending Pokimane and Toast for streaming full episodes of copyrighted television shows because of the "React Meta", why I think there will be real pushback from the twitch community, and what I think the outcome will be. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Electro Voice RE20: https://geni.us/re20b Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://im...
Jan 17, 2022•44 min•Ep. 289
On episode 288 of the BSP, I talk about what my 2021 goals were and what I learned over the last year as well what my favorite videos I made this year are. PODCASTAGE U67 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32oJQASh1kE PODCASTAGE2 OBS Settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXphHY4AqAA BANDREWSAYS SM7b is Dead, Not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuDkUTdKenU WATCHCASTAGE Why I Stopped Wearing a Smart Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfQ4T1m-5go BANDREWPLAYS Dumpweed Cover: https://w...
Jan 09, 2022•45 min•Ep. 288
On episode 287 of the BSP, I discuss my favorite YouTube channels of the year, as well as my favorite music, movies, tv shows, and books of the last year. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lauten Audio LC-387: https://geni.us/lautenfc387 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizo...
Jan 02, 2022•26 min•Ep. 287
On episode 286 of the BSP, I discuss Twitch banning Hasan and a few other streamers for using the term Cracker as a derogatory term for white people. I discuss the real reason Hasan should have been banned months ago and address responses to last weeks episode about YouTube copyright issues, copyright issues outside of youtube, getting fired from your job for your content and why I don't review headphones. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (...
Dec 19, 2021•23 min•Ep. 286
On episode 285 of the BSP, I discuss discord rolling out premium memberships and my thoughts on why this changes nothing about the discord platform, I also discuss youtube's copyright issue and why I don't anticipate it being resolved, and then answer questions about the Shure SM7b and Noise Treating Reooms. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lauten Audio LC-387: https://geni.us/lautenfc387 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: ht...
Dec 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 285
On episode 284 of the BSP, I discuss twitter's new policy regarding media of private individuals being banned and what I believe this means. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114...
Dec 05, 2021•21 min•Ep. 284
