BSP-346: The Real Cost of Being a YouTuber, & More

Topics Discussed: The true cost of making youtube videos, reviewing more cheap gear, and escaping your burdens is therapeutic.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Earthworks SR117: https://geni.us/sr117
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:10 - The Real Cost of Being a YouTuber
15:11 - WYHTS: Review More Cheap Gear
21:10 - WYHTS: Escaping Reality is Therapeutic
25:25 - Outro

Beyerdynamic MC930 Review / Test (vs. C2, M2, sE8, KM184)

Today i review the Beyerdynamic MC930 which is a $600 small diaphragm condenser mic which has a thick lowend, a neutral mid section, and a slightly elevated treble and air region.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~2:00
Boosted in Post: +4dB

SPECS:
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Freq Response : 40Hz - 20khz
- Sensitivity: -30.5dB
- Self Noise: 16dBA
- Max SPL: 125dB (140dB with -15dB pad)
- Impedance: 180 Ohms
- High Pass Filter: 6dB/octave at 250hz
- Phantom power: 11-52V.

Buy the Beyerdynamic MC930 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/mc930
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/mc930

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 / Setup
00:29 - What’s in the Box
00:52 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:17 - Specifications
01:27 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:45 - Plosive Test
01:57 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:22 - Background Noise Test 
02:38 - Untreated Room Test
02:59 - Underboom & Overhead Booming Test
03:28 - Shock Rejection Test
03:45 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:59 - High Pass Filter Test
04:20 - Pad Switch Test
04:45 - Intro to Comparison
05:15 - Rode M5 Comparison
05:38 - Beyerdynamic TG I53 Comparison
06:02 - sE Electronics sE8 Comparison
06:24 - Shure SM81 Comparison
06:50 - Neumann KM184 Comparison
07:21 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
07:44 - Music Test
08:52  - Pros & Cons
10:24 - Overall Thoughts
12:17 - Recommendation
13:15 - Outro

Samson Go Mic Review / Test

Today I review one of the cheapest mics I've covered that sounds fantastic. This thing is small, portable, affordable, and feature rich. It may be out dated and have a number of flaws, but if you're able to get this at a good price, and you don't have the budget or desire to go above this, I think you'll be fine.

Buy the Samson Go Mic (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/goomic
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/samsongomic

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

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:23 - Setup
00:40 - What’s in the Box
01:01 - Build Quality
01:53 - Specifications
02:21 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:56 - Plosive Test
03:11 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:32 - Background Noise Test 
03:49 - Untreated Room Test
04:12 - Shock Rejection Test
04:30 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:46 - Desktop Tripod Test
05:08 - Laptop Monitor Test
05:31 - Intro to Comparison
05:56 - CAD U1 Comparison
06:18 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison
06:42 - Blue Snowball Comparison
07:04 - Rode NT-USB Mini Comparison
07:28 - Blue Yeti Nano Comparison
07:55 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:28 - Music Test
09:48 - Pros & Cons
11:37 - Overall Thoughts
14:00 - Recommendation
14:33 - Outro

BSP-345: Earthworks SR117, Choir Mic Techniques, SM7b DBX286s Setup, and More

Topics Discussed: Earthworks SR117, choir recording techniques, social media making you miss life, devices/software ruining your attention span, modern day ipods, the difference between the Focusrite 2i2 and Motu M2, and an SM7b setup walkthrough with the DBX286s.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):

Earthworks SR117: https://geni.us/sr117
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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
00:20 - Earthworks SR117
02:00 - Choir Recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHD5TomRyVw )
02:50 - WYHTS: Boundary Mics for Choir Recording
04:20 - WYHTS: Mic Techniques for Choir Recording
09:00 - WYHTS: Experts Ignore Simple Solutions
11:50 - WYHTS: Not Knowing What Your Missing is Real Life
20:50 - WYHTS: Devices / Software Ruin My Attention Span
24:00 - WYHTS: Using a Smart Phone for ONLY Calls & Texts
25:20 - WYHTS: Modern Day iPods
28:05 - AB1: Difference Between Focusrite 2i2 & Motu M2?
30:35 - Email Submission 2
31:44 - SM7b & DBX286s Setup Walkthrough
40:10 - Wrap Up

Snowdrop - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audio Book (Beyerdynamic MC930)

A recording of Snowdrop (Snow White & The Seven Dwarves), 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):
Beyerdynamic MC930: https://geni.us/mc930
Universal Audio X8: https://geni.us/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Paid promotion selected because MC930 was provided by Beyerdynamic so that I can review it on Podcastage.

Sweetheart Roland - A Grimm' s Fairy Tale - Audio Book (Earthworks SR117)

A recording of Sweetheart Roland, 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):
Earthworks SR117: https://geni.us/sr117
Universal Audio X8: https://geni.us/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

How I Carry My EDC (Every Day Carry)

This is definitely not just an excuse to test out a lavalier microphone and demonstrate that affordable gear can be more than sufficient for making content. The mic cost $13, and I only did EQ and Compression in GarageBand (which is free.

Mic used (affiliate link): https://geni.us/movolv1

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Frederick and Catherine - A Grimm's Fairy Tale - Audiobook (Tascam TM80)

A recording of Frederick and Catherine, 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):
Tascam TM-80: https://geni.us/tm80
Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The Little Peasant - A Grimm's Fairy Tale - Audiobook (Mackie EM-91C)

A recording of The Little Peasant 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):
Mackie EM-91c: https://geni.us/em91c
Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

BSP-344: Replacing My Smartphone With Single Purpose Items, & More

Topics Discussed: replacing my smartphone with single purpose items and older technology, budget audio equipment being more than enough for most people, 2 of my most embarrassing recording stories, why I don't put any of my podcast behind a pay wall, and usb mics for choir recordings.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500
Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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
00:12 - Replacing My Smartphone with Single Purpose Items
11:17 - WIBT: Budget Podcast Gear
18:39 - WYHTS: Rode NTH100's Fall Apart
22:01 - WYHTS: Put the Podcast Behind a Paywall?
25:39 - Ask Bandrew
27:09 - Email 1
27:46 - Microphone for Choir Recording in a Church?
35:43 - Conclusion