Audio is More Important than Video

I see a lot of people spend their budget on cameras while completely ignoring the audio side of things. This is me demonstrating and telling you why I think audio is more important than video. 

Good Audio Makes You Seem Smarter: https://tips.ariyh.com/p/good-sound-quality-smarter?s=r

00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Sample 1
01:27 - Sample 2
02:36 - Why Audio IS More Important Than Video
03:23 - Audio Makes People Leave Videos
04:44 - Easy Access to Good Video
05:28 - Good Audio Is Not Expensive
06:00 - Sample 3
06:48 - Conclusion
07:09 - Outro

BSP-301: YouTube Monetization Update, The Issue With Streamign Services, & More

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
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. 

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Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube's New Demonetization Policy

• Policy 1: https://support.google.com/publisherpolicies/answer/10502938

• Policy 2: https://support.google.com/publisherpolicies/answer/10522641#zippy=

05:40 - Netflix Crashing & My Thoughts on Streaming Services
13:55 - Sennheiser MD441u

• Dave Rat Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjdFb_8G2vs

15:40 - WYHTS: How Do You Move the SM7b and Not Cause Noise?
18:50 - WYHTS: Audio / Video Submission Need a Time Limit
19:55 - WYHTS: Spotify Video Podcasting is Open!
22:25 - WYHTS: Why Do I Have TWO SM7bs? 
25:00 - Ask Bandrew
26:20 - Voice Submission 1
27:45 - How to Stop From Peaking Without a Compressor?
30:05 - E-mail 2
30:25 - Is My Guitar Playing Like Dave Mason? 

• Solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qebz_FNzbOY&t=199s

33:20 - Voice Submission 3
34:17 - What Makes Good Evergreen Content? 
40:17 - What Excites Me In Audio?
43:33 - Outro

The Search for the Perfect Wallet

5 Things To Avoid When Buying Audio Equipment

I just wanted to share 5 mistakes that I see a lot of people making when purchasing audio equipment that should be avoided. I know this channel could be used to justify over consumption of audio equipment so I wanted to take a week to advocate for fiscal responsibility. Also, these tips could apply to pretty much any good you're considering purchasing.

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Tip #1 - Avoid Following Trends
01:39 - Tip #2 - Avoid Impulse Purchases
02:31 - Tip #3 - Avoid Buying The Dream
03:40 - Tip #4 - Avoid Going Into Debt
04:56 - Tip #5 - Avoid Paying Scalpers/Flippers
06:11 - Outro

I Bought the Best Selling Watches on Amazon

I bought the best selling and highest rated watches on amazon and I share my thoughts on them.

Buy the watches (Affiliate Links)
Casio F91w: https://geni.us/cf91w
Casio A158: https://geni.us/a158w
Timex Weekender: https://geni.us/tmxweekender
Timex Expedition Scout: https://geni.us/tmxexpedition
Casio DW5600: https://geni.us/dw56001ev
Invicta Bluesy: https://geni.us/invictablues
Invicta Quartz: https://geni.us/invictaqrtz

As an affiliate 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: https://geni.us/wawa47jr
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Neumann TLM103 vs Neumann U87 Ai Comparison

Today I compare two of the most popular voice over microphones on the market, the Neumann TLM103 and the Neumann U87 Ai. I let you hear how they sound for spoken word and a couple of instruments to help determine which of the mics will be right for you and which of these mics you should buy (if you're trying to decide between them obviously).

Buy the Neumann TLM103 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/ntlm103
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/ntlm103

Buy the Neumann U87 Ai (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/u87aikit
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/u87

Buy the Universal Audio X8 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/uax8
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8

00:00 - Intro to Versus Series
00:27 - Build Quality
01:25 - Blind Comparison
02:34 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
03:31 - Polar Pattern Tests
04:15 - Background Noise Tests
04:57 - Distance Tests
05:35 - Music Tests
07:48 - Conclusion & Winner
11:09 - Outro

BSP-300: What I Learned from 300 Podcast Episodes

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: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
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
00:16 - Most Podcasts Don't Make it Past Episode 7
03:40 - What I Learned from 300 Podcast Episodes
12:10 - Shure SM7b 
15:20 - WYHTS: The CAD U1 is Good Enough
17:65 - WYHTS: UA Sucks, CAD U1 is Incredible
21:25 - WYHTS: YouTube & Spotify Podcast Battle
27:25 - WYHTS: Real Reason for Audio Gear Price Increase
30:25 - Ask Bandrew
31:25 - Voice Submission 1
35:17 - $100 Mic With Good Background Noise Rejection
38:55 - Voice Submission 2
39:36 - Advice on How to Sound More Enthusiastic During Voice Overs?
47:20 - Voice Submission 3
49:18 - How Do I Reject More C0mputer Fan Noise?
52:10 - Movie of the Week
57:25 - Conclusion 

The Old Man and His Grandson - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audiobook

A recording of The Old Man and His Grandson 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
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. 

Trying the Highest Rated Men's Fragrances on Amazon

This is just an idiot's opinion on popular fragrances on Amazon. Do not take any of this too seriously, I'm just trying to have fun and provide the average consumer's perspective on this stuff. 

Affiliate Links
Nautica Voyage: https://geni.us/nauticavoyage
Davidoff Coolwater: https://geni.us/davidoffcoolwater
Drakkar Noir: https://geni.us/drakkarnoir

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

CAD U1 Review / Test (vs. XM8500, Q2u, ATR2100)

Today I review a mic that I bought for $16, a mic that I had labeled the worst mic that I have ever used. The CAD U1 seems to be a revised version of the version I reviewed in 2015, and it is a massive improvement over the original. I do think it still has quite a few faults that you'll need to be aware of while using it. 

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

Buy the CAD U1 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/cadu1

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:23 - Setup
00:40 - What’s in the Box
01:05 - Build Quality 
02:14 - Specifications
02:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:49 - Plosive Test
03:00 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:20 - Background Noise Test 
03:39 - Untreated Room Test
03:54 - Desktop Tripod Test / Shock Rejection Test
04:37 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:48 - Handling Noise Rejection Test
05:04 - Noise Floor Test
06:04 - Latency Test
06:28 - Intro to Comparison
06:52 -  Original CAD U1 Comparison
07:30 - Behrigner XM8500 Comparison
08:12 - Samson Q2u Comparison
08:40 - Audio Technica ATR2100X-USB Comparison
09:19 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:50 - Music Test
11:05 - Pros & Cons
12:38 - Overall Thoughts
14:10 - Recommendation
16:26 - Outro