Best Budget Beater Watch? - Casio MRW-200H

MEASUREMENTS:
Case Diameter: 45.4
Lug to Lug: 48.1mm
Lug Width: 22mm
Thickness: 13.7mm
Weight : 129g

Buy the MRW-200H (Affiliate Link): https://geni.us/mrw200h

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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/kms105
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Preamp: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

SOURCES:
Product Page: https://www.casio.com/us/watches/casio/product.MRW-200H-1BV/
Operation Guide: https://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/009/qw5125.pdf

Austrian Audio MiCreator USB Mic Review / Test

Today I review a new USB mic from Austrian Audio; the MiCreator. This is a USB mic that also expands to allow you to add an additional input (instrument, second mic capusle, or lav mic kit). The sound is fairly balanced with a controlled low end a slightly more midfocused sound due to no significant cuts, and then a relatively smooth upper frequency range.

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RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: High
Computer Level: 26.7% (4dB)
Boosted in Post: +0dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Super Cardioid
Freq Response : 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity -35dBFS (low) / -15dBFS (high)
Equivalent Noise Level: 22dB SPL (A)
Max SPL: 130 dB SPL (low gain)
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate:  48kHz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:28 - What’s in the Box
01:02 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:33 - Specifications
02:43 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:02 - Plosive Test
03:19 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:40 - Background Noise Test 
03:57 - Untreated Room Test
04:18 - Shock Rejection Test
04:34 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:51 - Demo of Sattelite
05:44 - Intro to Comparison
06:14 - Blue Yeti Comparison
06:46 - Audio Technica AT2020USB-X Comparison
07:18 - Sennheiser Profile USB Comparison
07:54 - Samson G-Track Pro Comparison
08:41 - Blue Yeti X Comparison
09:26 - Rode NT-USB+ Comparison
10:00 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
10:38 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison
11:30 - Neumann U87 Ai Copmarison
12:10 - Instrument Input Test
14:01 - Microphone Music Test
15:43 - Pros & Cons
17:13 - Overall Thoughts
18:47 - Recommendation
21:37  - Outro

BSP-364: Common Sense Personal Finance Tips, Worst Audio Ever & More

Topics Discussed: My 8 common sense personal finance tips, why do some mics pick up more bass frequencies, can the Wave XLR drive 6xx headphones, and the worst audio that I can make.  

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM7b:  https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Universal Audio LA610 MK2:  https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
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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Discord:  http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:12 - WYHTS: Why I'm Not Starting Another Channel
02:12 - WYHTS: 8 Common Sense Personal Finance Tips
16:57 - WYHTS: YouTubers Obligation to Cover New Releases
19:09 - WYHTS: Bandrew Is Throwing Stones in a Glass House
20:57 - Value for Value Segment
26:44 - Ask Bandrew
27:24 - Audio Submission 1
28:20 - Why do Some Mics Pick Up More Bass Frequencies
32:27 - Lewitt MTP350 CM Desk Rumble Rejection Test
34:06 - Video Submission 2
36:07 - Can Wave XLR Drive 6xx Headphones?

• Julian’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxl9_vMQWnI 

38:37 - Audio Submission 3
39:34 - Worst Audio I Can Make
41:54 - Rode NTH100 Update - They Broke
42:42 - Outro

My Favorite Seiko - SRPE05 King Turtle Wearing Experience

In this video I share my wearing experience with the Seiko SRPE05 Turtle. Although the watch measures big with a diameter of 45mm, it wears like a dream and is incredibly comfortable.

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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

Shure SM7dB Review / Test

Today I review new Shure SM7dB. Does this improve the noise floor of your recordings? Is it worth the money? Should you buy it? In this review I compare it to the SM7b as well as a bunch of other microphones so you can hear it. Other than that it sounds like an SM7b just with a hotter output, so if that's something that sounds appealing it may work for you, but keep your expecations on low noise recording in check.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Mic: No EQ Switches, Preamp Mode +28dB
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~12:00
Boosted in Post: +6dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response : 50Hz - 20khz
Sensitivity: -59dB / -41dB / -31dB
Impedance: 150 Ohms (27 Ohs in Preamp Mode)
Power Requirement: 48V DC Phantom Power

Buy the Shure SM7dB (Affiliate Link)
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Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/sm7db
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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/shure_sm_7_db.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

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NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:27  - What’s in the Box
00:49 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:48 - Specifications
02:00 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:17 - Plosive Test
02:33 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:56 - Background Noise Test 
03:11 - Untreated Room Test
03:30 - Shock Rejection Test
03:45 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:59 - EQ Switch Demo
05:00 - Does the SM7dB Have a Quieter Noise Floor?
07:01 - Intro to Comparison
07:32 - Shure SM58 Comparison
07:58 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
08:26 - Rode Podmic Comparison
08:55 - sE Electronics DCM6 Comparison
09:36 - Shure MV7x Comparison
10:05 - Rode Procaster Comparison
10:33 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison
11:08 - Audio Technica BP40 Comparison
11:33 - Logitech Blue Sona Comparison
12:04 - Beyerdynamic M201tg Comparison
12:34 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
13:16 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
14:00 - Music Test
15:28  - Pros & Cons
17:53 - Overall Thoughts
19:22 - Is the SM7dB Better Than the SM7b?
20:50 - Recommendation
23:20 - Conclusion

How To Use Your G-Shock 5600 - Module 3229 Tutorial

This is a tutorial on how to set the time on your G-shock 5600 as well as how to use the alarm, hourly chime, timer, auto repeat, stopwatch, split time, and flash alert. Hope it helps.

Buy the 5600: https://geni.us/5600e (affiliate link)
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

SOURCES:
All G-Shocks with 3229: https://shockbase.org/watches/modules_dyn.php?module=3229
Casio Module Guide: https://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/009/qw3229.pdf

Logitech Yeti GX Dynamic RGB Gaming Mic Review

Today I review a new USB mic from Logitech the Yeti GX. This is an USB supercardioid dynamic mic with RGB lighting. The software is pretty good but has a few faults, while the sound of the microphone is bested by every other microphone I compared it against; this sounds similar to the mic on a headset.

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NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Computer Level: 49
Boosted in Post: +0dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Super Cardioid
Freq Response : 50Hz - 18kHz
Signal to Noise: 78dB
Dynamic Range: 95dB
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate:  48kHz/96kHz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:33 - What’s in the Box
00:58 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:43 - Specifications
01:53 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:12 - Plosive Test
02:22 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:46 - Background Noise Test 
03:08 - Untreated Room Test
03:30 - Shock Rejection Test
03:48 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:02 - Mute Button Test
04:18 - Foam Windscreen Sound Test
04:55 - Desktop Stand Test
05:24 - Smart Audio Lock Demo (Never Clip)
06:06 - Intro to Comparison
06:29 - Samson Q2u Comparison
06:59 - Blue Yeti X Comparison
07:36 - Elgato Wave 3 Comparison
08:11 - Audio Technica AT2040 USB Comparison
08:42 - Rode Podmic USB Comparison
09:22 - Shure MV7 Comparison
10:04 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
10:35 - Software Walkthrough
15:10 - Are Processing Settings Stored on Mic?
15:57 - Music Test
17:25 - Pros & Cons
19:13 - Overall Thoughts
20:49 - Recommendation
22:21  - Outro

BSP-363: You Don't NEED to Upgrade Your Tech, & More

Topics Discussed: You don't need to upgrade your tech, Logitech yeti GX opinions, Ponzi schemes vs. pyramid schemes, More hobbyists having money stolen from them and why I'd be a bad criminal, why Youtube ads are worst than TV ads, iPhone 15 pro mic demo and more.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2
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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Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:48 - You Don't Need to Upgrade
13:12 - Logitech Yeti GX Opinions
16:38 - WYHTS: Ponzi Schemes vs. Pyramid Schemes
18:01 - WYHTS: Hobbyists Having Money Stolen
24:31 - WYHTS: Why YouTube Ads are Worse than TV Ads
27:12 - WYHTS: Podcast Hosting Recommendations?
31:03 - WYHTS: iPhone 15 Pro Mic Demo / Impressions
34:13 - WYHTS: Adam Sandler's Younger Brother
35:30 - Show Supporters
36:58 - Conclusion

Is It Too Boring? Tudor Pelagos 39 Wearing Experience (M25407N-0001)

MEASUREMENTS:
Case Diameter: 39mm with 40mm bezel
Lug to Lug: 36.7mm
Lug Width: 21mm
Thickness: 11.8mm
Weight : 104g (sized for 6.5" wrist)

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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

Electro Voice RE520 Review / Test

HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/re520
Video: https://youtu.be/wnEGw0_zjGc

Today I review a handheld condenser mic from Electro Voice the RE520. This thing sounds like a brighter RE20 with a bit of heft in the bass, relatively neutral mid section and then a bump in the top end which offers some nice clarity without sounding too overboosted. It does great with handling noise rejection and pretty well with background noise. It suffers from plosives and if the grill is removed it becomes ungrounded and hums.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: ~3:00
Boosted in Post: +4dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
Freq Response : 40Hz - 20khz
Sensitivity: -45dB
Max SPL: 150 dB
Self Noise: 17dBA
Impedance: 200 Ohms
Power Requirement: 48V DC Phantom Power
Spec Sheet: https://products.electrovoice.com/binary/RE520_Condenser_supercardioid_vocal_microphone_Datasheet_51_en_31631879435.pdf

Buy the Electo Voice RE520 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/RE520
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/re520
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3EHtZqn
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/ev_re520.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:24  - What’s in the Box
00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:11 - Specifications
01:27 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
01:50 - Plosive Test
02:10 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:30 - Background Noise Test 
02:49 - Untreated Room Test
03:10 - Shock Rejection Test
03:28 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:42 - Handling Noise Test
03:53 - Cup the Mic Test
04:14 - High Pass Filter Test
04:56 - Intro to Comparison
05:12 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:40 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
06:06 - Audio Technica AT2010 Comparison
06:32 - Electro Voice ND76 Comparison
07:01 - Lewitt MTP350CM Comparison
07:28 - Rode M2 Comparison
07:55 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
08:29 - Shure Beta87a Comparison
09:04 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
09:40 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison
10:15 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
10:45 - Music Test
12:17 - Pros & Cons
13:35 - Overall Thoughts
15:21 - Recommendation