Audio Technica ATH-M50xSTS & M50xSTS-USB Review /Test

The Headphone Show Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwR4aIGHa50

Today I review the new headset mics from Audio Technica. These things use the ATH-M50x as the platform, and pull the capsule from the AT2020. The headphones are very easy to listen to, and the mic ends up with a lot of the same characteristics of most headset mics. It does sound better than a lot of headset mics, but it still sounds like a headset mic.

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Buy the ATH-M50xSTS (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/athm50xsts
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/athm50xsts

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:26 - Setup
00:47 - What’s in the Box
01:28 - Build Quality
03:12 - Microphone Functionality
04:06 - Comfort
04:38 - Specifications
05:22 - Headphone Discussion
06:14 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
06:33 - Plosive Test
06:51 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
07:11 - Background Noise Test 
07:31 - Untreated Room Test
07:51 - Shock Rejection Test 
08:07 - Microphone Mute Test
08:31 - EQ-Ing The Mic to Sound Better
10:06 - Intro to Comparison
10:29 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
11:00 - Sennheiser Game One Comparison
11:44 - Audio Technica ATH-M50x-STS-USB Comparison
12:14 - Audio Technica BPHS1 Comparison
12:51 - Audio Technica BPHS2 Comparison
13:24 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
13:51 - Pros & Cons
15:32 - Overall Thoughts
17:06 - Recommendation
19:50 - Outro

Is It Too Small?: Tissot PRX 35mm Wearing Experience

Due to rave reviews of the Tissot PRX, I picked up the 40mm version but found it was too big because of the end links. I picked up the 35mm expecting to hate it, but it turned out being one of the most enjoyable and easy to wear watches I have tried so far.

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

CHECK OUT THE WATCHES (Affiliate Links):
Tissot PRX 35mm: https://geni.us/prx35svr

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

MEASUREMENTS:
Case Diameter: 35.4mm
Lug to Lug: 44.6mm (including protruding end links)
Thickness: 9.6mm
Weight : 94g (sized for 6.5" wrist)

BSP-340: YouTube's Confusing Podcast Move, & More

On episode 340 of the BSP I discuss YouTube's confusing decision to add podasting to YT music and allow free AD-SUPPORTED background play. I also share a warning and discussion about building your business on someone else's platform, attempt to get a better result from Adobe Podcast AI via mixing wet/dry signals, and then hear some audio submissions from you.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt MTP W950: n/a
Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA
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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Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - YouTube Adding Podcasts to YouTube Music
10:42 - Section 230 Notice
12:35 - WYHTS: Danger of Creating Your Business on Someone Else's Platform
20:20 - WYHTS: How a Shotgun Mic REALLY Gets Reach
21:12 - WYHTS: Adobe Podcast AI Needs a Wet/Dry Mix

• www.jimharold.com

25:40 - Ask Bandrew
26:20 - Video Submission 1
27:42 - Great SDC Spoken Word Setup
29:20 - Voice Submission 2
32:25 - Using a Super Cheap 3.5mm Mic
34:35 - Outro

Adobe Podcast AI Sounds Bad

Adobe Podcast AI: https://podcast.adobe.com

Today I test out Adobe Podcast A.I. to see how it handles mics recorded in untreated spaces, how it handles phone call audio, clipping audio, recordings with too much background noise and a few more things. It's powerful and it has a lot of potential, but I think in it's current iteration it sounds pretty bad.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt MTP W950: n/a
Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

00:00 - Intro
00:33 - 1.1: Distance Micing
01:21 - 1.2: Phone Voice Memo
01:55 - 1.3: Phone Call
02:29 - 1.4: Wrong Side of the Mic
03:16 - 1.5: Clipping Audio
03:57 - 1.6: Excessive Background Noise
04:33 - 1.7: Properly Recorded Audio
05:23 - 2: My Thoughts
06:56 - 3: Who Is This For?
07:46 - 4: Words of Warning
08:37 - 5: Wrap Up
10:10 - Outro

BSP-339: YouTube's CEO Steps Down, Trying Adobe Podcast AI, & More

On episode 339of the BSP I discuss Susan Wojcicki stepping down as the CEO of youtube and why I think she did a great job over the last 9 years, the brand new Lewitt MTP 950W, YouTube shorts paying the most for short form content, testing if expensive shotgun mics do better at background noise rejection, How to measure LUFS for a podcast, and testing out Adobe Podcast Ai and sharing my thoughts.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt MTP W950: n/a
Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA
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://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Susan Wojcicki Steps Down as YouTube CEO

• Tweet: https://twitter.com/SusanWojcicki/status/1626279709825978369

• Blog: https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/a-personal-update-from-susan/

12:45 - Brand New Lewitt Mic
15:35 - WYHTS: YouTube Pays The Most for Short Form Content
19:05 - WYHTS: There Are Good Lav Mics
22:50 - WYTHS: Do Expensive Shotgun Mics Reject More Noise?

• Sound Speeds NTG8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFEv_g-mXdU

25:50 - WYHTS: Why Reread Voice Submission Questions?
28:05 - WYHTS: Long Live #MutantFam, The Drive In Will Never Die
33:31 - Ask Bandrew
34:35 - Voice Submission 1
35:50 - How Do I Get My Podcast to a Decent Level?

• Youlean Loudness Meter: https://youlean.co/youlean-loudness-meter/

42:50 - Video Submission 2
43:50 - My Experience with Adobe Podcast AI

• Dario's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@record216cleveland

• Sound Speeds Adobe AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHo6Z9r6fyo

• Scottish Watches Podcast: http://www.scottishwatches.co.uk

45:00 - Does Adobe Podcast Ai Work for Distance Micing?
47:05 - My Thoughts on Adobe Podcast Ai
51:35 - Conclusion

The Only Watch I Really “Need”: Casio G-Shock Square Wearing Experience

I heard that every watch collection needs a G-Shock, so I wanted to find out what the hubub was about. So I picked up the 5600, 5610, and 5000u as well as a few colorful variations to wear over the last few years to find out what I like about them and what I dislike about them. This is my wearing experience with the Casio G-Shock Squares.

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

CHECK OUT THE WATCHES (Affiliate Links):
DW-5600: https://geni.us/dw56001ev
GW-M5610: https://geni.us/gwm5610u
GM-5000U: https://geni.us/gw5000u
Drakkar (lol): https://geni.us/drakkarnoir

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

MEASUREMENTS:
Case Diameter: 44mm
Lug to Lug: 48.5mm (55.5mm including the strap if it's compressed a little bit)
Thickness (5600 / 5610 / 5000u): 12.5mm / 12.2mm / 13mm
Weight (5600 / 5610 / 5000u): 53g / 50g / 75g

Sorry the audio is kind of goofed, I was trying out a new wireless lav system and it didn't work out as well as I had planned.

Presonus M7 Budget Mic Review / Test

Today I review a budget mic, the Presonus M7. This offers a rolled off low end, a forward mid section and a somewhat dull air region. I don't think this mic sounds particularly good on any sound source, and I don't recommend it as a stand alone purchase, but if you're getting it as a part of a kit you can make it work.

Buy the Presonus M7 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/prem7
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/preM7

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 / Price / Disclaimer 
00:17 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
01:07 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:30 - Specifications
01:52 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:12 - Plosive Test
02:26 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:51 - Background Noise Test 
03:11 - Untreated Room Test
03:34 - Shock Rejection Test
03:50 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:04 - Intro to Comparison
04:28 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
04:48 - Tascam TM80 Comparison
05:07 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:31 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
06:00 - Music Test
07:40 - Pros & Cons
08:23  - Overall Thoughts
10:57 - Recommendation
11:55 - Outro

BSP-338: YouTube Shorts Revenue is Bad, Shotgun vs. Lav Mics, & More

On episode 338of the BSP I discuss  YouTube shorts revenue sharing going live and what kind of CPM you can expect, I share my weight loss journey, discuss editing some more, admitting that I screw up a lot, address people telling me I use windscreens wrong, then discuss if mics being labeled "podcast" mics offends me, and finally answer if a listener should use a shotgun mic or lavalier microphone.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Presonus M7: https://geni.us/prem7
Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA
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://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - YouTube Shorts Ad Revenue Sucks!
07:35 - My Weight Loss Journey
19:25 - Presonus M7
21:05 - WYHTS: Who Has Time For Editing?
26:00 - WYHTS: It's Okay To Screw Up.
29:05 - WYHTS: Get Over Yourself!
31:50 - WYHTS: FIll Your Living Space For Your Hobby!
33:05 - WYHTS: Your Using Your Popfilter Wrong!
35:00 - Ask Bandrew
35:50 - Voice Submission 1
36:50 - Do I Care that People Label the RE20 and AT2020 Podcast Microphones?
39:40 - Voice Submission 2
40:14 - Should You Use a Shotgun Mic or Lav Mic?
45:10 - Outro

Your Desk & Screens Sound TERRIBLE

A quick video demonstrating how your desk and computer monitors can impact your recording and I share a few ways to resolve this issue in your recordings.

Gear Used (Affiliate Links)
Neumann KM184: https://geni.us/km184
Deity Pocket Wireless: https://geni.us/deitypockwire
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://geni.us/2i32rd

00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Explanation
01:32 - Solution 1: Facing Away From Desk
03:07 - Solution 2: Treat Your Desk (Affordable)
04:01 - Solution 3: Treat Your Desk (Expensive)
05:13 - Testing With The SM7b
06:11 - Takeaways & Lessons
09:49 - Why Did I Make This Video?
10:35 - Conclusion 

#Recording #DeskSetup #Improvement

BSP-337: Podcast Lessons From YouTube, & More

On episode 3367of the BSP I discuss my ethos and approach to editing, why I think that you should value your audiences time and how following what experienced and talented podcasts do can be detrimental. I read your negative comments, discuss getting used to your voice, and discuss when it's justifiable for your living space to be filled up by your hobby.

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: no

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:40 - My Ethos of Editing Podcasts & Video
19:05 - What I'm Testing
21:25 - WYHTS: Responding to Negative Comments
26:35 - WYHTS: Starting a Clips Channel!
29:54 - WYHTS: Clothes are Too Expensive
30:50 - Ask Bandrew
31:48 - Voice Submission 1
33:08 - How To Get Used To Your Own Voice?
35:50 - Email Submission 2
36:20 - Recommendation: Dynamic Mic Under $500
Article: https://podcastage.com/rev/broadcastdynamic
38:35 - Video Submission 3
40:20 - When Is It Justifiable For Your Hobby To Take Up Living Space?
47:50 - Outro