sE Electronics DCM6 Review / Test (vs. SM7b, RE20, PodMic, AT2040)
/Today I review a new budget broadcast dynamic mic, the sE Electronics DCM 3 and DCM 6. The DCM 3 is pretty comparable to other $100 "broadcast" dynamics, but the DCM6 has a built in mic activator which makes it louder than a condenser!
Buy the sE Electronics DCM6 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/dcm6
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Buy the sE Electronics DCM3 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/dcm3
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/dcm3
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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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focusrite 18i20 2nd Gen
Gain: ~8:45
Boosted in Post: 3dB
Bit-Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate: 48kHz
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:22 - Setup
00:56 - What’s in the Box
01:23 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:05 - Specifications
02:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:06 - Plosive Test
03:18 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:47 - Background Noise Test
04:11 - Untreated Room Test
04:32 - Shock Rejection Test
04:48 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:03 - Foam Windscreen Tone Test
05:42 - Intro to Comparison
06:09 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
06:28 - Shure SM58 Comparison
06:47 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
07:11 - sE Electronics DCM3 Comparison
07:30 - Rode Pod Mic Comparison
07:50 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
08:15 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
08:38 - Presonus PD-70 Comparison
09:08 - MXL BCD-1 Comparison
09:35 - Shure MV7x Comparison
10:08 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison
10:46 - Electro Voice RE320 Comparison
11:14 - Logitech Blue Sona Comparison
11:42 - Shure SM7b Comparison
12:13 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
12:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
13:26 - Music Test
14:58 - Pros & Cons
15:47 - Overall Thoughts & Opinions
18:28 - Recommendation
20:10 - Outro
BSP-336: This Podcast Is Not Edited, Abandoning Content Deadlines, & More
/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 This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500
Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2
Apple Earpods: piss off
As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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00:00 - Intro
00:13 - Not Editing Podcasts
02:50 - Don't Hit Your Content Release Deadlines
06:47 - What I'm Testing
09:32 - WYHTS: Swearing at Work
11:37 - WYHTS: Reptilian Elite Are REAL!
14:42 - Ask Bandrew
15:52 - Voice Submission 1
16:49 - Microphones for Deep Voices?
22:47 - Voice Submission 2
23:42 - How To Get Rid of Mouth Clicks
28:57 - Voice Submission 3
29:38 - Critiquing Your Sound
32:42 - Outro
Samson C02 Neo-Vintage Review / Test (vs. M5, sE7, KM184)
/Today I review a budget pair of small diaphragm condenser and each of these mics costs $50. The microphone has a relatively low sensitivity and a high self noise which can be a problem if you're recording quiet sound sources or recording at great distances. The low end leaves a bit to be desired, and it comes across more mid focused with a grainy upper mid and treble region.
Buy the Samson C02 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/samc02
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/c02
Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Setup
01:05 - What’s in the Box
01:29 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:50 - Specifications
02:14 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:32 - Plosive Test
02:44 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:03 - A Few Mic Position Tests
03:31 - Background Noise Test
03:59 - Untreated Room Test
04:16 - Shock Rejection Test
04:41 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:55 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:20 - Intro to Comparison
05:40 - Rode M5 Comparison
06:09 - sE Electronics sE7 Comparison
06:34 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison
07:01 - Neumann KM184 Comparison
07:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:13 - Music Test
09:49 - Pros & Cons
11:38 - Overall Thoughts
14:30 - Recommendation
15:47 - Outro
BSP-335: $100 Video Podcast Setup, Dangers of YouTube Business
/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://geni.us/xm8500
Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650
As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - $100 Video Podcast Setup
06:10 - WYHTS: I Can't Swear At Work
08:50 - WYHTS: YouTube Sucks at Communication
12:08 - WYHTS: YouTube Isn't Fining You
14:26 - WYHTS: YouTube are Liars and They're Stealing
27:40 - Ask Bandrew
28:13 - Voice Submission 1
29:38 - How to Add a High Pass Filter in Audacity?
Link to the audacity manual in the episode notes: https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/high_pass_filter.html
30:42 - Why is My Podcast Quiet?
32:40 - Email 2
33:10 - Recommendation to Record Keyboard Sound Only?
35:45 - Voice Submission 3
36:10 - Which Do You Like Better?
36:53 - How's My Day Going?
38:45 - Outro
How To Set a Freestyle Shark Watch (Time, Date, Day, Alarm)
/I received enough questions on my review of the shark watch that I figured I'd make a quick tutorial on how to set the shark watches multiple time zones, dates, and alarms up.
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GEAR I USE:
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/pockwire (in built mic)
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650
00:00 - Setting Time / Date / Day
02:14 - Setting Time Zone 2 Time / Date / Day
02:54 - Setting Alarm 1
04:03 - Setting Alarm 2
04:55 - Conclusion
Sabrent AU-MMSA USB Soundcard Review / Test
/Today I review a budget $7 usb soundcard, the Sabrent AU-MMSA to see if it's worth it and who it's for.
Buy the Sabrent AU-MMSA (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/aummsa
DISCLOSURE: As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:08 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
00:59 - Build Quality
01:15 - Specifications
01:36 - Neewer NW-700 Test
02:06 - Behringer XM8500 Test
02:28 - Audio Technica AT2020 Test
02:53 - Shure SM7b Test
03:49 - Stick Microphone Test
04:13 - Line Level Input
05:00 - Does it Power Headphones?
05:52 - Pros & Cons
07:42 - Who Is It For?
08:40 - Outro
BSP-334: The Issue With Ad Supported Content, and More
/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
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650
As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Demonetizes Swearing
GOOGLE CONTENT GUIDELINES: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/64073546?hl=en
13:19 - What I'm Testing
15:21 - Ask Bandrew
16:10 - Voice Submission 1
18:25 - Does Close Micing Impact My Sound?
23:05 - Where Does Your Work Ethic Come From?
35:36 - Email 2
35:20 - 2 PC Setup With Minifuse 2?
37:10 - Video Submission 3
39:34 - How Should I Improve My Audio?
41:45 - Conclusion / Outro
Shure SM57 vs. Beyerdynamic M201 TG
/If the SM57 were a microphone, it would sound like the M201 TG; that's what Steve Albini's old website said, so I wanted to put them back to back and see how they compare. In the end these are two classic / legendary microphones and you can make great recordings with either.
Buy the Shure SM57 Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/sm57
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm57
Buy the Beyerdynamic M201 TG (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/M201
Sweetwater:
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 Versus Series
00:56 - Build Quality
01:45 - Blind Comparison
02:36 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
03:15 - Polar Pattern Tests
03:52 - Background Noise Tests
04:15 - Distance Tests
04:48 - Handling Noise Tests
05:15 - Plosive Tests
05:39 - Music Tests
07:40 - Winner & Use Case Discussion
10:05 - Summary
11:20 - Outro