BSP-299: YouTube's Podcast Plans, Universal Audio Spark, and more

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/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube's Podcast Plans

• PodNews Announcement: https://podnews.net/update/youtube-podcasting-plans

10:27 - Universal Audio Spark

• Spark Page: https://spark.uaudio.com/

• Initial Plugins: https://help.uaudio.com/hc/en-us/sections/4573072157460-UAD-Spark-UADx-Documentation

19:19 - Audio Gear Doesn't Matter
25:27 - WYHTS: Audio Companies Raising Prices?
30:07 - WYHTS: Review Format Limiting Creativity
32:37 - Ask Bandrew
33:17 - Voice Submission 1
35:12 - How to Connect GoXLR to a Mixer?
37:27 - Voice Submission 2
38:16 - Has Travis Barker Saved or Ruined Punk Rock?
40:37 - Voice Submission 3
41:57 - Should I Get an SM7b or SM58?
44:31 - Outro

Clever Gretel - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audiobook

A recording of Clever Gretel, a Grimms' Fairy Tales. This recording is not intended to be perfect, it's simply to demonstrate the quality of microphones in long form context.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Universal Audio SD-1: https://geni.us/uasd1 (podcast preset)
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. 

Labtec AM-242 Review / Test (vs. U87 Ai)

I don't understand why no one is talking about this vintage microphone from the 1990's; the computer microphone that everyone had, the Labtec AM-242!

DISCLOSURE: As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?partner_id=23899

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
01:04 - Setup
01:38 - What’s in the Box
01:58 - Build Quality 
02:19 - Specifications
02:40 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:00 - Plosive Test
03:18 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:52 - Background Noise Test 
04:09 - Shock Rejection Test
04:32 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:45 - Intro to Comparison
05:15 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
05:50 - Music Test
07:20 - Outro

Best Watches for Accountants, Financiers, Bankers, Excel Lovers

Today I share my picks for the best watches for accountants, bankers, financiers, investors, portfolio managers, or anyone who deals with numbers and excel all day. 

Check Out the Watches (Affiliate Links)
Calculator (Black): https://geni.us/CA53W
Calculator (Gold): https://geni.us/DBC611G
Seiko 5: https://geni.us/SRPD55
Diver 65: https://geni.us/OD65
Black Bay 58: https://geni.us/bb58
World Time: https://geni.us/a1200
Timex: https://geni.us/timexq
Christopher Ward GMT: http://christopherward.com

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

GEAR I USE (Affiliate Links):
Calipers: https://geni.us/digcalip
Camera: https://geni.us/c90d
Lens 24mm: https://geni.us/can24
Lens 50mm: https://geni.us/can50
Lens Macro: https://geni.us/can100
Microphone: Lewitt LCT1040 (Tube-Clear, Super Cardiod, 100% Tube)
Mic stand:  https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Warm Audio WA-47 Jr Review / Test

Today I review a relatively affordable clone of the U47, the Warm Audio WA-47 Jr. This has a slight midforward sound with a slower sounding treble range making it sound less detailed and articulate. In my opinion this culminates into a more vintage sounding tone. If you're buying this microphone, buy it because you like the sound of this microphone, not because you like the U47. 

DISCLOSURE: As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Buy the Warm Audio WA-47 Jr (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/warm47jr
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/wa47jr

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?partner_id=23899

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:21 - Setup
00:36 - What’s in the Box
01:01 - Build Quality 
01:37 - Specifications
02:08 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:05 - Plosive Test
03:16 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:39 - Background Noise Test 
03:57 - Untreated Room Test
04:17 - Shock Rejection Test
04:35 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:49 - High Pass Filter Test
05:35 - Intro to Comparison
05:45 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
06:11 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
06:36 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison
07:08 - Rode NT1 Comparison
07:34 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
08:02 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
08:37 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:04 - Music Test
10:11 - Pros & Cons
11:13 - Overall Thoughts
13:56 - Recommendation
15:42 - Outro

BSP-298: Google Favoring "Helpful" Reviews, Hobbies are Becoming Too Expensive

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.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Google Surfacing More "Helpful" Reviews

• Blog Announcement: https://blog.google/products/search/more-helpful-product-reviews/

08:19 - Hobbies Are Becoming Too Expensive
22:39 - WYHTS: Working From Home for 10 years
24:39 - WYHTS: Talk Into the Rear of the Mic
25:46 - WYHTS: Watches Good, Technology Bad
28:07 - WYHTS: YouTube Conspiracy Theory Grant 
29:39 - Outro

Rumplestiltskin - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audiobook

A recording of Rumplestiltskin, a Grimms' Fairy Tales. This recording is not intended to be perfect, it's simply to demonstrate the quality of microphones in long form context.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Universal Audio SD-1: https://geni.us/uasd1 (Spoken Word Preset)
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. 

Highest Rated Everyday Carry on Amazon

Today I build an EDC based solely on the ratings on Amazon. 

Affiliate Links
Watch: https://geni.us/cf91w
Wallet: https://geni.us/Blix
Knife: https://geni.us/classicsd
Flashlight: https://geni.us/microstream
Pen: https://geni.us/pilg2
Carabiner: https://geni.us/hephis
Notepad: https://geni.us/riteinrainpad
Handkerchief: https://geni.us/handytex
Microfiber Cloth: https://geni.us/magicfibercloth
Headphones: do not buy
Chapstick: https://geni.us/burtsbee

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Universal Audio SD1 vs. Music Villa MV3 (Versus Series)

Today we compare the Universal Audio SD1 and the Music Villa MV3. I'm doing this comparison to determine if Universal Audio is just rebranding budget microphones and increasing prices. 

Buy the Universal Audio SD1 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/uasd1
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sd1

Buy the Music Villa MV-3 (NOT Affiliate Link)
Music Villa: https://musicvilla.com/products/music-villa-mv-3-broadcast-microphone

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d

00:00 - Intro to SD1 and MV3
00:28 - Build Quality
01:33 - Blind Comparison
02:42 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
03:22 - Polar Pattern Tests
04:01 - Background Noise Tests
04:37 - Distance Tests
05:10 - High Pass Filter / Presence Boost Switch Test
06:25 - Handling Noise Rejection Tests
06:51 - Music Tests
08:36 - Conclusion & Winner
10:53 - Is Universal Audio Just Rebadging Cheap Mics?
12:19 - Outro

BSP-296: How I Coped With 2 Years of Lockdown

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.

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. 

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

00:00 - Intro
00:22 - How I Coped with 2 Years of Lockdown
15:02 - Warm Audio WA47 Jr. 
16:22 - WYHTS: Why Not Use the New RE20?
17:52 - WYHTS: Tooth Cam & Add 3rd and 4th Camera Angles!
23:37 - WYHTS: I Skip All The Audio Tests of Your Review
26:52 - Ask Bandrew
27:37 - Voice Submission 1
29:14 - I Lost Interest in Reviewing Interfaces
32:07 - Voice Submission 2
33:00 - Why Didn't I Discuss the SM7b Windscreen in Your MV7 Reviews?
36:44 - Movie of the Week
42:07 - Outro