How to Master Your Audio - VidIQ

This week Vyyyper welcomes the Sultan of Audio Bandrew AKA Podcastage to the show! We talk about the importance of having quality audio in your videos, and how to master Audio!

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Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

The Offspring - Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) (Guitar Cover) (Neumann KM184)

Guitar cover of the song Pretty Fly (For a White Guy) by The Offspring off their album Americana.

GEAR I USED (Affiliate Links):
Ernie Ball Music Man Sting Ray: https://imp.i114863.net/musicmanrs
Revv D20: https://imp.i114863.net/revvd20
Friedman BE-OD: https://imp.i114863.net/beod
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/km184
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Telefunken TF47 Review / Test (vs. AT2020, TF51, U87, U67)

Today I review the Telefunken TF47 which is a mid-forward multi pattern tube condenser microphone. This offers great mid clarity and a robust low mid section with a tame air sound. If you're going for that more vintage sound, this thing sounds great.

Buy the Telefunken TF47 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/tf47
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/tf47

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

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:27 - Setup
00:46 - What’s in the Box
01:20 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:59 - Specifications
02:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:27 - Plosive Test
03:43 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:04 - Background Noise Test 
04:24 - Untreated Room Test
04:47 - Shock Rejection Test
05:08 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:30 - High End Outboard Preamp Test
06:35 - Intro to Comparison
07:05 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
07:33 - Rode NT1 Comparison
08:02 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
08:26 - Soyuz SU023 Bomblet Comparison
08:56 - Telefunken TF51 Comparison
09:40 - Lewitt LCT1040 Comparison
10:18 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:10 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison
11:57 - Music Test
13:29 - Pros & Cons
15:57 - Overall Thoughts
19:47 - Recommendation
21:04 - Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-304: YouTube Highlighting Popular Parts of Videos, Burned Out, and More

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/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

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
00:17 - Living Like The 90's
01:11 - YouTube Highlighting Popular Parts of Video

10:50 - Experiment (11:44 - Advert)
12:35 - I'm Burned Out!
17:25 - Telefunken TF47
19:50 - WYHTS: Curtis Judd
21:05 - WYHTS: Sound Speeds Rule 34
22:05 - Sound Speeds Killed the BSP-303!
23:50 - Ask Bandrew
24:50 - Voice Submission 1
25:20 - Electro Voice PL20?
25:55 - Advice on Growing Subscribers on YouTube
36:20 - Conclusion

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Relient K - Sadie Hawkins Dance (Guitar Cover) (Telefunken TF47)

Guitar cover of the song Sadie Hawkins Dance by Relient K off their album The Anatomy of the Tongue in Cheek

GEAR I USED (Affiliate Links):
Ernie Ball Music Man Sting Ray: https://imp.i114863.net/musicmanrs
Revv D20: https://imp.i114863.net/revvd20
Friedman BE-OD: https://imp.i114863.net/beod
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://imp.i114863.net/tf47
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-303: Facebook Giving Up On Podcasts, TikTok Revenue Share, and More

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. 

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
00:14 - Facebook Giving Up on Podcasts

04:30 - TikTok Rolling Out Revenue Share

09:10 - WYHTS: Sibilance Trick
12:00 - WYHTS: Another Sibilance Trick
13:00 - WYHTS: Crypto Human Authentication
15:15 - Ask Bandrew
16:00 - Voice Submission 1
17:00 - Zoom Podtrak P4 or Zoom H6 and Music?
22:15 - Voice Submission 2
23:29 - Is Video Essential For Podcasters? 
28:00 - Where Should I Use a Declicker? 
29:27 - Video Submission 3 (Live Reaction) 
33:12 - Conclusion / Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

The Purpose of Post Processing

I discuss the purpose of post processing and one of the biggest mistakes people make when processing their audio. 

00:00 - Intro
00:26 - Step 1: Good Audio Before Record
01:40 - Step 2: Process With a Purpose
02:36 - Step 3: Make It a Good Listening Experience
03:41 - Step 4: Stop That! It Sounds Bad!
05:46 - Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-302: Twitter Saved and/or Destroyed, YouTube Shorts Monetization, and More

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. 

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500
M-Audio M-Track Solo: https://geni.us/mtracksolo
Lyx Pro Stand: https://geni.us/lyxDKR1
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

ELON Photo by Duncan.Hull
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk#/media/File:Elon_Musk_Royal_Society_(crop2).jpg
CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Elon Musk Royal Society (crop2).jpg
Created: 13 July 2018

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Elon Musk Buying Twitter

10:05 - YouTube Monetizing Shorts

15:55 - Cheap Gear for This Podcast
18:25 - WYHTS: Too Many Streaming Services
20:10 - WYHTS: People Change Streaming Services
23:25 - WYHTS: Tom Buck Puns!
23:50 - Ask Bendrew
24:40 - Voice Submission 1
25:10 - Reducing Sibilance Without Software
29:16 - Email 2
30:30 - Which of These 4 Mics For This Situation?
32:20 - Voice Submission 3
32:50 - My Philosophy of Post Processing 
42:00 - Movies of the Week
45:10 - Guest Spot

46:30 - Outro

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Guest on Scottish Watches Podcast #356

I had the honor of being on Scottish Watches #356 to talk about watches and youtube and podcasting. I haven’t listened to the episode yet so I don’t know if I made a complete fool of myself or not, but Rikki and Gigi made it such an enjoyable experience and they’re so good at their job that I’m confident that they didn’t let me look too stupid.

Rikki had actually asked me a year ago to be on the show right when I started my watch channel but I was too nervous to do it because I don’t think I know enough about watches. Frankly, I still don’t know enough about watches, but if the internet isn’t there to make a fool of yourself, what’s it there for?

If you are into watches you definitely need to check out SCOTTISH WATCHES because most importantly the content is great and funny, and secondly, it sounds outstanding.

Check out the episode: http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk/2022/04/28/scottish-watches-podcast-356-podcastage-on-watches-plus-make-or-improve-your-own-podcasts-and-youtube-videos/

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Do You Prefer Bad Video With Good Audio?

I exported the video at 480p and then imported the file back to FCPX and exported as 1080p. I used the original audio to ensure it wasn't further degraded.

The point of the main channel video and this is not to say "this setup is better than that setup", it is simply to illustrate the point that audio will make or break a video. There's more leeway given to bad video as opposed to bad video.

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing.