BSP-362: $4 Million Stolen From Podcasters, and More

Topics Discussed: Kast media has allegedly not paid their podcasters $4 million dollars. Sound treating your bathroom, why I cover clone mics, and finding a USB shotgun mic.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Electro Voice RE520: https://geni.us/RE520
Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Kast Media Allegedly Stealing $4m From Their Podcasters

• Podnews September Coverage: https://podnews.net/update/kast-media-investigation

• Podnews July Coverage: https://podnews.net/update/kast-media-payouts

• Coffeezilla Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ftBeP16TA

12:40 - What I've Been Testing?
14:05 - WYHTS: YouTube Pushing YouTube Premium
16:00 - WYHTS: Bring on More Ads!
18:18 - WYHTS: Sound Treating Your Bathroom
19:45 - WYHTS: Why Do You Cover Clone Mics?
22:25 - WYHTS: Using a 6 Year Old iPhone
23:55 - Podcast Supporter Section
25:10 - Shotgun Mics in Your Bathroom
31:50 - Conclsuion

Tudor MT5400 / MT5402 Movement Overview

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Differences Between MT5400 & 5402
00:44 - When They Launched & What They're In?
01:25 - The Specs
02:03 - Functions
02:47 - Wrap up

SOURCES:
Tudor Manufacture Caliber: https://www.tudorwatch.com/en/inside-tudor/watchmaking/tudor-manufacture-movement
Launch of MT5402: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/tudor-black-bay-fifty-eight-introducing
MT5400 Breakdown: https://calibercorner.com/tudor-caliber-mt5400/
MT5402 Breakdown: https://calibercorner.com/tudor-caliber-mt5402/
Kennisi History: https://www.kenissi.ch/History

Behringer MIC300 Tube Preamp & Limiter Review / Test

Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the budget Behringer MIC300 tube preamp. This offer +60dB of gain with +10dB on the output stage, and the main thing that drew me to it, an analog limiter (which is fine, but not great). If you're looking for a fantastic sounding preamp with tons of clean gain, this is not for you. It's a relatively distorted, slightly noisy tube preamp that's a little bit of fun.

Buy the Behringer MIC300 (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/mic300
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/behringer_mic300_tube_ultragain.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

Buy the Rode NT1 Kit (Affiliate)
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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/rode_nt1_kit.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
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Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

00:00 - Intro / Pricing
00:30 - What’s in the Box
00:40 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:12 - Specifications
02:05 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
03:15 - Preamp Gain Noise Test 
03:56 - Limiter Test
05:49  - Preamp vs. Interface Preamp
06:29 - Music Test
08:17 - Pros & Cons
09:16 - Opinion on Pre
10:08 - Recommendation
11:25  - Outro

BSP-361: YouTubers Can't Shut Off Unskippable Ads, Are Clone Mics Okay?

Topics Discussed: Youtubers being unable to shutoff unskippable, preroll, and post roll advertisements. The difference between counterfeit and clone microphones, my thoughts on counterfit microphones, and a quick test of the best mic for a reverberant room.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit
Behringer Mic 300: https://geni.us/mic300
Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - YouTubers Can't Shut Off Unskippable Ads
08:50 - What I'm Testing
10:00 - WYHTS: Wimpy From Popeye
10:50 - WYHTS: Get Bandrew To Read Your Copy!
12:20 - WYHTS: Counterfeit vs. Clone Mics
17:20 - Super Thanks
18:50 - Ask Bandrew
19:26 - Video Submission 1
21:08 - My Thoughts on Clone Mics
31:20 - Video Submission 2
33:27 - Best Mic for Reverberant Room?
39:30 - Conclusion

1990's Dad Watch - Casio A168 Wearing Experience

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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/sm58
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Preamp: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

MEASUREMENTS:
Case Diameter: 35mm
Lug to Lug: 38.5mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Thickness: 9.6mm
Weight : 48g (sized for 6.5" wrist)

00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Measurements / Movement
01:07 - Wrist Shots (6.5" / 16.5mm)
01:26 - Lume Shot
01:44 - Size Comparisons
03:16 - What I Liked
04:30 - What I Disliked
06:37 - Final Thoughts
07:30 - Outro

Shure MVX2U Interface Review / Demo / Explained

Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the new Shure MVX2u. This is the smallest interface I've reviewed and it offers +60dB of gain as well as Digital Signal Processing such as EQ, Compression, and Limiting. The preamp is on the noisier side of things and as of early-September 2023 there is an issue with low frequency sounds increasing the noise floor of the device. 

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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/shure_motiv_mvx2u.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

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Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/nt1
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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/rode_nt1_kit.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link)
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00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure 
00:31 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:30 - What’s in the Box
00:44 - Build Quality
01:19 - Specifications
02:14 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
03:27 - Preamp Noise Level Test 
05:03 - Software Auto-Level Walkthrough
10:28 - Software Processing Walkthrough
15:37 - Are Settings Stored on the Device?
16:45 - Pros & Cons
19:43 - Recommendation
21:32  - Outro

How To Set a Casio A168 (Time, Date, Day, Alarm) - Module 3298 Walkthrough

Audio Technica AT2020USB-X Review / Test

Today I review a new USB mic from Audio Techncia, the 2020USB-X. This is an update to the 2020USB+ and it's offering higher conversion 24-bit/96kHz and it adds a new mute button. It comes with a desktop stand as well which the original did not, but it abandons the standard 2020 mount that the original USB+used in lieu of a 1/4" threading on the bottom. It offers a clear sound that leans into the territory of being a bit harsh, and it picks up a bit more room tone and reflections than I'd prefer. However, in a world of decreasing plug and play mics, it offers a pretty decent sound for those who need the limited functionality.

Buy the Audio Technica AT2020USB-X (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/at2020usbx
Sweetwater: n/a
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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Computer Level: 29%
Boosted in Post: +0dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz
Bit Depth: 16/24-bit
Sample Rate:  44.1 - 96kHz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:24 - What’s in the Box
00:48 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:33 - Specifications
01:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:05 - Plosive Test
02:24 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:41 - Background Noise Test 
02:57 - Untreated Room Test
03:18 - Shock Rejection Test
03:36 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:50 - Mute Button Test
04:04 - Desktop Stand Test
04:35 - Intro to Comparison
05:03 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison
05:32 - Blue Snowball Comparison
06:00 - Samson C01u Pro Comparison
06:28 - Blue Yeti (Original) Comparison
07:00 - Rode NT-USB Mini Comparison
07:26 - Blue Yeti Nano Comparison
07:54 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
08:28 - Audio Technica AT2500X-USB Comparison
08:57 - Sennheiser Profile Comparison
09:30 - Audio Technica AT2020USB+ Comparison
10:10 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison
10:42 - sE Electronics Neom Comparison
11:11 - Rode NT-USB+ Comparison
11:35 - Blue Yeti X Comparison
12:11 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
12:41 - Music Test
14:09 - Pros & Cons
15:49 - Overall Thoughts
17:22- Recommendation
19:00  - Outro

BSP-360: YouTube Testing 60 Second Unskippable Ads, Don't Buy Counterfeit Gear, & More

Topics Discussed: Youtube testing 90 second unskippable ads, Don't buy counterfeit gear, Audio technica AT2020USB-X, The Benefit of youtuber merch, modern music that is great, how I store microphones, How you should take control of your life, and a lot of great topics in the Donation segment.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):

Audio Technica AT2020USB-X: https://geni.us/at2020usbx
Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100

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 Testing 90 Second Unskippable Ads

• Ad Guidelines: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2467968

• Ad Length Guidelines: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/6244563?sjid=1712794147187447008-NA

09:28 - Don't Buy Counterfeit Gear

• Ricky's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNR-Oa6QVp4

24:08 - Audio Technica AT2020USB-X
25:43 - WYHTS: Benefit of YouTuber Merch
28:43 - WYHTS: Modern Music is GREAT!
31:58 - WYHTS: How Do You Store Mics?
33:38 - WYHTS: Take Control Of Your Own LIFE!
37:18 - Donation Segment
52:28 - Conclusion

Citizen Promaster Dive Wearing Experience

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MEASUREMENTS:
Case Diameter: 44mm
Lug to Lug: 50mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Thickness: 11.5mm
Weight : 94g (sized for 6.5" wrist)

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: n/a
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Preamp: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

MEASUREMENTS:

Case Diameter: 44mm

Lug to Lug: 50mm

Lug Width: 20mm

Thickness: 11.5mm

Weight : 94g (sized for 6.5" wrist)