Topics Discussed: YouTube Podcast playlists and the ability to pull videos from multiple channels and the lack of analytics you get from channels you don't own. Austrian Audio OC16 and the new Apple Mac Studio. YouTube implementing RSS feeds, M4a being a nonstandard podcasting format, my thoughts on the Rode NTH100 headphones, how to EQ your voice to sound natural, audio recorded at 800dBFS, and why my re-reviews sound different. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com ...
Apr 03, 2023•46 min•Ep. 343
On episode 342 of the BSP I discuss the new YouTube podcasting features, why I believe youtube is getting into podcasting and speculation on what this means for pocasting. I then rant about ID3 tagging your podcast episodes and verifying features are working, discuss my new Clips channel @clipscastage, and then answer some questions like "Handheld Condenser or Small Diaphragm Condenser?". Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): ...
Mar 26, 2023•41 min•Ep. 342
On episode 341 of the BSP I talk more about youtube's attempt to break into podcasting. Since episode 340, I learned that this entire announcement has to do with youtube videos being marked as podcasts, and a viewer will now be able to listen to that video in the background while using the youtube music app. Note: I screwed the audio up big time. I started a new Reaper session and it reverted to 24-bit 44.1kHz. So I lost the 32-bit float benefit, and I didn't record in the standard 48kHz. HECK I...
Mar 06, 2023•31 min•Ep. 341
On episode 340 of the BSP I discuss YouTube's confusing decision to add podasting to YT music and allow free AD-SUPPORTED background play. I also share a warning and discussion about building your business on someone else's platform, attempt to get a better result from Adobe Podcast AI via mixing wet/dry signals, and then hear some audio submissions from you. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Lewitt MTP W950: n/a Universal ...
Feb 27, 2023•36 min•Ep. 340
On episode 339of the BSP I discuss Susan Wojcicki stepping down as the CEO of youtube and why I think she did a great job over the last 9 years, the brand new Lewitt MTP 950W, YouTube shorts paying the most for short form content, testing if expensive shotgun mics do better at background noise rejection, How to measure LUFS for a podcast, and testing out Adobe Podcast Ai and sharing my thoughts. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate L...
Feb 20, 2023•53 min•Ep. 339
On episode 338of the BSP I discuss YouTube shorts revenue sharing going live and what kind of CPM you can expect, I share my weight loss journey, discuss editing some more, admitting that I screw up a lot, address people telling me I use windscreens wrong, then discuss if mics being labeled "podcast" mics offends me, and finally answer if a listener should use a shotgun mic or lavalier microphone. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate...
Feb 13, 2023•47 min•Ep. 338
On episode 3367of the BSP I discuss my ethos and approach to editing, why I think that you should value your audiences time and how following what experienced and talented podcasts do can be detrimental. I read your negative comments, discuss getting used to your voice, and discuss when it's justifiable for your living space to be filled up by your hobby. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/...
Feb 06, 2023•50 min•Ep. 337
On episode 336 of the BSP I discuss why you should edit your podcast and demonstrate why editing is so important by not doing any edits during this show. I talk about pushing your arbitrary content release deadlines to ensure you're releasing a product that will reflect well on you for years to come, then I discuss you bullying me, the reptilian elite being real, microphones for deep voices, and critiquing your sound. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used Th...
Jan 30, 2023•38 min•Ep. 336
On episode 335 of the BSP I discuss my $100 video podcast setup that I am using to prove that you don't need high quality equipment to make listenable and watchable videos or podcasts, you can get by with affordable gear. I also talk more about youtube demonetizing videos with swearing and elaborate on the danger of building your business on someone else's platform. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer XM8500: https...
Jan 23, 2023•42 min•Ep. 335
On episode 334 of the BSP I discuss youtube's policy change which has led to videos with swearing in the first 8 seconds getting demonetized, and then elaborate on the overarching issue with ad supported content. I then explain how growing up playing in punk / metal bands led to my work ethic and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500 Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2 Sennheis...
Jan 16, 2023•46 min•Ep. 334
On episode 333 of the BSP I discuss what I learned from all the experiences during 2022 through the ups and downs and what my takeaways were. I also discuss if I hit my 2022 goals, what my favorite videos I made during the year, as well as my content goals for 2023 and my personal goals for 2023. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105 Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Universal Au...
Jan 08, 2023•35 min•Ep. 333
On episode 332 of the BSP I discuss my favorite youtube channels of the year, my favorite movies of the year, and my favorite books of the year. Then I share how I'm recording this entire episode with cheap gear. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500 Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2 Logitech C922: https://geni.us/c922x Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an affiliate I ...
Dec 25, 2022•36 min•Ep. 332
On episode 331 of the BSP I discuss the addiction to optimization and how gear is used to avoid doing actual work, preamp noise not being important, the fact that I am a philosopher, how I am a true gangster, and why I don't use fitness bands. 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 LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk...
Dec 19, 2022•51 min•Ep. 331
On episode 330 of the BSP I discuss the tragedy of handholding a Neumann U87 Ai for a full podcast episode, creating content and art when you are not inherently talented, and I offer a terrible review of the apple watch ultra. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Universal Audio X8: https://geni.us/uax8 Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying ...
Dec 11, 2022•27 min•Ep. 330
On episode 329 of the BSP I discuss how everything I believed is probably a lie and I have to assess everything to determine if it's accurate. I then talk about the purpose of videos being dark, the real reason people dislike electret microphones, the conflict of interest that arises from accepting sponsored videos from companies you review, other fall microphone pics, and an amazing voice submission. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affil...
Dec 04, 2022•38 min•Ep. 329
On episode 328 of the BSP I discuss microphones I associate with fall, why I do not accept money from companies even though I love some of them, thoughts on electret condenser microphones, how to get the best sound with remote guests, and double micing spoken word. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Zoom Podtrak P4: https://geni.us/podtrakp8 Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 A...
Nov 27, 2022•32 min•Ep. 328
On episode 327 of the BSP I discuss the Rode NT-USB+, how the future Twitter is different from Youtube, if handmade microphones are better, why I don't have a team, what makes a broadcast condenser, if I'll be a guest on your podcast and then I judge your audio. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Rode NT-USB+: https://imp.i114863.net/ntusbplus Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Sennheiser HD650: https://gen...
Nov 21, 2022•58 min•Ep. 327
On episode 326 of the BSP I discuss Elon Musk's real plans for Twitter: turning it into a bank, and seemingly a social credit score system. Then I use the Soyuz 1973, experimenting with pre-production, and answer questions about TikTok and how i use it to avoid security and privacy concerns. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Soyuz 1973: https://imp.i114863.net/1973 Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Univer...
Nov 13, 2022•46 min•Ep. 326
On episode 325 of the BSP I discuss YouTube advertising failing and what this may mean for us going forward, my recommendations for Halloween music and movies, the Electro Voice RE520 handheld condenser mic, comments being bad for content creators, faking it until you make it like I did, and how good is good enough. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Electro Voice RE520: https://geni.us/re520 Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yel...
Oct 30, 2022•43 min•Ep. 325
On episode 324 of the BSP I discuss why I advocate abandoning the pursuit of perfection as a content creator, proof that I am practicing what I preach, and the joys of being a basic b***h. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM81: Some Desktop Tripod: N/A Lewitt Connect 6: N/A Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: h...
Oct 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 324
On episode 323 of the BSP I discuss a youtube handles coming out, distance micing with a behringer XM8500, unplugging from the internet, my desire for a fender stratocaster, Content creation being a fun hobby, the benefit of being a small creator, not eveyone being cutout for fulltime content creation and a whole lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500 Some Desktop Tripod: N/A L...
Oct 16, 2022•47 min•Ep. 323
On episode 321 of the BSP I discuss a scandal surrounding podcast advertising, my experience with uploading content to tiktok and the differences between youtube and tiktok, the Logitech Blue Sona, and a lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Elgato Wave DX: N/A Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Lewitt Connect 6: N/A Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying p...
Oct 10, 2022•53 min•Ep. 322
On episode 321 of the BSP I discuss a scandal surrounding podcast advertising, my experience with uploading content to tiktok and the differences between youtube and tiktok, the Logitech Blue Sona, and a lot more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Logitech Blue Sona: https://geni.us/bluesona Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio X8: https://geni.us/uax8 Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd...
Oct 02, 2022•45 min•Ep. 321
On episode 320 of the BSP I discuss the Made on YouTube announcement where they discuss new criteria for joining YouTube Partner Program, new monetization possibilities for shorts, and the ability to license music for your videos. I also talk YouTube placing too many midrolls, ad breaks on TV vs. Online Video, and how much I earn from Affiliate Marketing. Correction: While uploading my podcast, my monetization upload defaults came up. I apparently not only omit mid-roll ads, but also do not have...
Sep 25, 2022•44 min•Ep. 320
On episode 319 of the BSP I discuss youtube testing out running 10 unskippable advertisements on videos, the new Apogee Boom, why I'm overhead micing again with the Neumann KM184, low pass filters for spoken word, youtube paid courses being a bad idea, selling out and doing clickbait, me being an overconsumption promoting hypocrite, and the difference between dB and LUFS meters. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann KM...
Sep 18, 2022•43 min•Ep. 319
On episode 318 of the BSP I discuss youtube's announcement of new features for educational content including paywalled education videos, my issue with everyday carry and many other hobbies, the Mojave MA-D, and then we discuss people criticizing youtube because they don't play the game, what camera and lenses I use, how i think you should use a noise gate, why my reviews sound so different over time, and how important 15kHz+ is for spoken word. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.b...
Sep 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 318
On episode 317 of the BSP I discuss and demonstrate boom micing with a figure-8 ribbon microphone, I discuss the fact that youtube owes us nothing and share my thoughts on what I think is most important to grow on youtube, I share a lot of more technical feedback from last weeks episode, and then I answer questions about if someone should buy a USB or XLR setup, how their audio sounds, and the best video/audio service. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used T...
Sep 04, 2022•43 min•Ep. 317
On episode 316 of the BSP I discuss the roll out of Youtube's new Podcasting section of their site, what we can learn from it, and I share how YouTube is the biggest podcast consumption platform out there. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audio Technica AT4033a: https://geni.us/AT4033a Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/se...
Aug 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 316
On episode 315 of the BSP I discuss the Rodecaster Pro 2 and what I'll be demoing in this episode, the term BUNG, why I wear two watches, and how I afford luxury goods because reviewing microphones on youtube is incredibly lucrative! 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 Rodecaster Pro 2: https://geni.us/rcpro2 Sennheiser HD650: https://g...
Aug 21, 2022•31 min•Ep. 315
On episode 314 of the BSP I discuss the fact that I am not a nihilist and the enemy of happiness, I discuss what microphone arms I use, if the Lewitt LCT540 and Audient ID4 is a good pairing, Yes or No, correcting my big mistake from last week, why people don't notice good mics, and if I have bleed from my open back headphoens. 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: http...
Aug 14, 2022•41 min•Ep. 314
