BSP-273: YT Community Post Change, SM7b Falling out of Favor, & More

On episode 273 of the BSP, I discuss Youtube changing the requirements for channels to gain the community tab feature, the SM7b becoming less popular, my advice on cutting out filler words, why I don’t recommend noise gates all the time, how I recommend addressing incorrect microphone technique, and more.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Presonus Revelator iO24: https://imp.i114863.net/io24
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - YouTube Community Post Sub Requirement Changes

• YT Post About Community posts: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/125117248/expanding-community-posts-to-channels-with-500-subscribers-and-removing-the-discussion-tab?hl=en

03:31 - Presonus Revelator iO24
04:46 - WYHTS: People’s Choice of Desert Island Mics
07:42 - The SM7b is Falling Out of Favor
07:31 - WYHTS: Old Adages
09:16 - WYHTS: Does the 512 Audio Limelight Fit in Electro Voice Shockmounts?
10:45 - Ask Bandrew
11:46 - Voice Submission 1
15:01 - How bad does audio have to be before I turn it off?
17:26 - How to Stop Saying Filler Words?
22:01 - How is My EQ? / Why Not to Use a Noise Gate
25:31 - Email 2
26:16 - How do You Correct Incorrect Mic Technique Politely?
29:58 - Voice Submission 3
30:31 - Have I Ever Modded Any of My Audio Gear?
32:31 - Email 4
33:06 - How to Reduce Sibilance?
35:16 - Outro

BSP-272: Only Fans Reverses Ban, 512 Audio Limelight, My Desert Island Mic?

On episode 272 of the BSP, I discuss OnlyFans suspending their ban of adult activity, the brand new 512 Audio Limelight which is a new broadcast dynamic microphone, my desert island microphone, and what you should look for when buying a mic.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
512 Audio Limelight: https://imp.i114863.net/limelight
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
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Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - OnlyFans Suspending Ban?
06:05 - Facebook Election Commission?
06:55 - 512 Audio Limelight
09:20 - WYHTS: Desert Island Microphone?
12:50 - WYHTS: YouTube Algorithm Changes?
14:35 - Ask Bandrew
15:35 - Voice Submission 1
17:45 - Facebook Podcasts?
21:05 - Email 2
21:35 - Dynamic or Condenser for Windy Environment?
24:05 - Voice Submission 3
25:10 - Recommended Interfaces Under $300-$400?
26:30 - Email 4
26:58 - Rode Podmic or Polsen MC-Pod?
31:50 - Voice Submission 5
32:15 - What to Look for When Buying a Mic?
35:35 - Outro

BSP-271: Is OnlyFans Really Banning Adult Content?, Updates to YouTube Search

On episode 270 of the BSP, I discuss the news that OnlyFans will be banning certain adult content, YouTube updating their search algorithm, and other big changes YouTube is making. I also used the Behringer BX2020 in this video.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Behringer BX2020: https://imp.i114863.net/bx2020
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - OnlyFans Banning Adult Content

• Bloomberg Article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-19/onlyfans-to-block-sexually-explicit-videos-starting-in-october

• Updated Policy Changes: https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/20/22634785/onlyfans-new-terms-of-service-policy-banning-sex-masturbation

07:36 - YouTube Updates Search Algorithm

• YouTube Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/next-phase-searching-youtube/

20:45 - Behringer BX2020
22:15 - WYHTS: Boots Theory of Socieconomic Unfaireness.
24:30 - WYHTS: SM7B where B is for Butt Plug

• CSB Tweet: https://twitter.com/CSB/status/1427276175349518342

26:30 - WYHTS: The Barrier of Entry is Increasing AND Decreasing
30:30 - Outro

BSP-270: The SM7b Labeled a Streamer Microphone? and Other Questions

On episode 270 of the BSP, I discuss the Rodecaster Pro ducking feature, Why down mixing to mono leads to more noise in OBS, why I use cheap boom arms in my reviews, if the SM7b being labeled a streaming microphone is offensive or infuriating, and then I poorly answer some other technical questions.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Elgato LP Boom Arm: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp
Elgato WaveXLR: https://geni.us/wavexlr
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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 - Elgato WaveXLR
02:22 - Elgato Low Profile Boom Arm
05:42 - Ask Bandrew
06:37 - Voice Submission 1
07:17 - Rodecaster Pro Ducking Feature

• John's Video on Ducking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn5T7PyaSNc

09:12 - Voice Submission 2
11:32 - Why is Channel 1 Quiet & Channel 2 is Noisy?
14:27 - Voice Submission 3
15:42 - Why Do I Use Cheap Boom Arms?
18:27 - Voice Submission 4
23:27 - Condenser Over Dynamic is Controversial?
24:27 - Downsizing Audio Setup?
25:56 - The SM7B is a Streaming Microphone?
30:56 - Is the Barrier of Entry to Streaming Rising?
33:42 - Voice Submission 5
34:15 - What’s a Hum Elimator and Variable Attenuator?
36:07 - Outro

BSP-269: My Thoughts on "Buy it For Life"

On episode 269 of the BSP, I discuss my thoughts on the philosophy of “buy it for life” where you purchase high quality items that will last your entire life, and instead of replacing you repair. I also use the new Presonus Revelator iO24.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Presonus Revelator iO24: https://imp.i114863.net/io24
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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 - Just hanging out
00:43 - Buy it For Life
11:28 - Entry Level BIFL Items
21:13 - Applying BIFL to Non-BIFL Items
24:43 - Presonus Revelator IO24
25:53 - WYHTS: Rent Mics Before Buying
27:13 - WYHTS: Other Match EQ Options
28:28 - WYHTS: Rode NT-452?
30:13 - Outro

BSP-268: Almost Banned From Amazon Affiliates, Audio Technica AT2040, and more

On episode 268 of the BSP, I discuss why I was almost banned from the Amazon Affiliate program and what you can do to avoid the same issue. I also use the brand new Audio Technica AT2040.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Audio Technica AT2040: https://geni.us/at2040
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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 - Amazon Affiliate Risk of Being Banned
05:35 - My Solution to the Issue
08:35 - What Can You Do?
10:50 - Audio Technica AT2040
13:35 - Ask Bandrew
14:30 - Voice Submission 1
15:50 - How to Pick a Microphone for Your Voice?
19:05 - How to Make Different Microphones Sound the Same?
24:50 - Email 2
25:25 - How To Make My Mic Louder for In Game Use?
28:20 - Email 3
29:50 - What is the Rode NT-452 ?!?!?
32:05 - I don’t think Rode will copy the Neumann TLM103.
36:05 - Outro

BSP-267: YouTube's New Way to Earn Money

On episode 267 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube’s new feature that will help you earn more money as a creator, called Super Thanks. I also discuss TikTok destroying Society, the noise floor of the Q2u, if the sE Electronics V7 is good for spoken word, and more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51
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-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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 - YouTube New Monetization Feature - Super Thanks

• Super Thanks Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/introducing-newest-member-supers-family-super-thanks/

• Super Thanks Policies: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10879035

• Super Thanks Thread: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/117930359/introducing-super-thanks-%E2%80%93-a-new-way-for-your-viewers-to-show-their-support?hl=en

06:25 - TikTok News?
07:20 - WYHTS: TikTok Was Designed to Destroy Society

• WSJ TikTok Algo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfczi2cI6Cs

12:55 - WYHTS: YouTube Also Has an Autoplay Function!
16:25 - Ask Bandrew
17:10 - Voice Submission 1
17:47 - Is the Noise Floor of the Q2u Really -70dB?
20:40 - Email 2
21:10 - Is the sE V7 Good for Spoken Word?
27:00 - Voice Submission 3
28:50 - Should I get the M201TG, AT875R, or some Azden Mic?
31:05 - Outro

BSP-266: YouTube Will Not Beat TikTok, and More

On episode 266 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube rolling out features to fight TikTok and why I think they’ll fail, YouTube’s new streaming features, and I share my thoughts on Elgato’s new audio products.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51
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-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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

00:00 - Intro
00:11 - YouTube Taking on TikTok
09:11 - Rant / Prediction About TikTok

• YouTube Shorts Globally Available: https://www.engadget.com/youtube-shorts-available-globally-161554248.html

• TikTok suppressed Disabled, Queer, and Fat creators: https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/tiktok-disabled-users-videos-suppressed.html

16:04 - YouTubes New Streaming Features

• YouTube Streaming Features: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/117186067/availability-updates-for-clips-polls-subscribers-only-chat

19:00 - Elgato Announcements Thoughts (WaveArm, WaveXLR)

• Wave Arm: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm

• Wave Arm LP: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp

• WaveXLR: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-xlr

24:00 - Telefunken TF-51
25:29 - WYHTS: Every Company Spies on You!
27:29 - WYHTS: Royer’s Real Name
28:00 - Ask Bandrew
28:54 - Email 1

• Official Accounts; https://www.bandrewscott.com/official-accounts

29:24 - What Guitar Should I Buy

• Riffs Beards and Gear: https://www.youtube.com/user/fluff191

31:44 - Outro (https://www.bandrewscott.com/)

BSP-265: Audacity is Spyware?

On episode 265 of the BSP, I discuss the Audacity’s change to the privacy policy briefly, the Royer R10, if you should get a Soyuz Launcher for the RE20, Thoughts on Clubhouse, and How to Stop Using Crutch Words.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Royer R10: https://imp.i114863.net/r10
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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

00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Audacity Spying On You!

• Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/audacity-s-privacy-policy-doesn-t-make-it-spyware-bec-1847235025

02:59 - Royer R10
05:26 - Ask Bandrew
06:36 - Voice Submission 1
06:39 - Should I Get the Soyuz Launcher for the RE20?
10:26 - Email 2
10:39 - Thoughts on Clubhouse app?
13:29 - Voice Submission 3
16:21 - Audio Critique and Saturator Plugins?
21:02 - Email 4
21:54 - USB Shotgun microphones?

• Rode Videomic NTG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBPoLUf-34

22:54 - Voice Submission 5
23:54 - How to stop using crutch words?
30:09 - Outro

BSP-264: YouTube Banned Me

On episode 264 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube banning me, what the experience was like, my theories on why I was banned, concerns about how YouTube handles bans, my suggestions on how to safeguard against bans, and declare my love for YouTube. I also scream at Sound Speeds for thinking he’s so high and mighty and correct. WHAT A DUMMY!

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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

00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Timeline of YouTube Ban
09:15 - Theories on Why I Was Banned
18:22 - Concerns about YouTube Bans
26:25 - How To Safeguard Against YouTube Bans
35:05 - I Still Love YouTube!
36:09 - Ask Bandrew
37:05 - Voice Submission 1
38:05 - Don’t Tell Me What To Do!
39:15 - Outro