BSP-228: Mixing Vocals & Game Audio in OBS, How I Process My Podcast, & more

On episode 228 of the BSP, I talk about Using Sidechain Compression in OBS to mix vocals and game audio, How I process my Podcast, how I record acoustic guitar for my reviews, how much compression is too much, and if the SM7b will work with the Behringer UM2

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
sE Electronics Gemini II: https://imp.i114863.net/bxAGm
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
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00:00 - Intro 
00:15 - Weekly News Update
00:43 - sE Electronics Gemini II
01:48 - WYHTS: Using Compression to Mix Vocals & Games in OBS
05:12 - WYHTS: How I Process My Podcast
19:11 - WYHTS: You Should Buy Peluso Microphones
20:54 - WYHTS: SM7b is Good / SM7b Sucks / SM7b is okay
24:12 - Ask Bandrew
24:49 - Email 1
25:42 - My $20 Headset Mic Sounds Better than the MXL V67G?
28:57 - Voice Submission 2
31:42 - Rode Increased Prices?
33:32 - Rode Changed the NT1 Shockmount?
34:22 - Rode NTK Review?
35:18 - Self Hosting a Podcast?
36:48 - Voice Submission 3
37:58 - How Do I Record Acoustic Guitar for my Reviews?
41:01 - Should I Upgrade My 10 Year Old Audio Interface?
42:52 - Voice Submission 4
43:12 - How Much Compression is Too Much Compression?
46:02 - Email 5
46:48 - How Do You Safely Unplug / Connect a Condenser Mic?
48:32 - Does the SM7b Work With the Behringer UM2?
49:12 - 200,000 Subscribers! 
49:57 - Outro

BSP-227: Getting That Broadcast Audio Sound, Why I LOVE The SM7b, and More

On episode 227 of the BSP, I talk about the Neumann U67, How Post Processing is responsible for that “BROADCAST” sound, guitar covers I did 15 years ago, Recommended USB Microphones under $130, Connecting a Dynamic mic to the Zoom H1n, Why I Love the SM7b and a whole lot more. 

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

Police Light Footage: https://audiosoundclips.com/police-lights-effect-video-background/

00:00 - Intro 
00:15 - News Sucks
00:49 - Neumann U67
02:49 - WYHTS: Other Professional Audio YouTube Channels

• Sound Speeds: https://www.youtube.com/soundspeeds

• Dave Rat: https://www.youtube.com/user/www73171

04:19 - WYHTS: Post Processing is Responsible for the Broadcast Sound
05:29 - WYHTS: Fighting a Ban is Hypocritical? 
08:34 - WYHTS: Didn’t I Do a Cover of The Early November on YouTube 15 years Ago?
09:29 - WYHTS: Hot Salsa is Best Salsa
11:14 - Ask Bandrew
12:04 - Voice Submission 1
12:46 - What Sub $130 USB Mics Would You Recommend?
14:49 - Email Submission 2
15:34 - Can You Connect a Dynamic Mic Directly to the Zoom H1?
18:57 - Voice Submission 3
21:49 - I Can’t Hear My Voice Over the Video Game I’m Playing
26:12 - Email Submission 4
26:31 - Do You Need an Audio Interface for the Rode NT1?
28:02 - Voice Submission 5
28:19 - Thoughts on the Rodecaster Pro?

• Review of RCP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxqNq3xifyQ

33:34 - Voice Submission 6
34:19 - Why Do You Like the SM7B!?
37:44 - Why Is The SM7b So Popular?
40:19 - Outro

BSP-226: YouTube Channels Are Being Hacked by BitCoin Scammers and More

On episode 226 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube channels being hacked by Bitcoin scammers, what you can do to protect your channel, and a whole lot more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:15 - YouTube Channels Are Being Hacked!
03:45 - What Can You Do To Protect From Being Hacked? 
15:00 - WYHTS: Beware of Watch Collecting!
17:20 - WYHTS: Vinyl Records Leading to Intention.
19:15 - WYHTS: A Few May Ruin Patreon For Everyone!
23:35 - WYHTS: Patreon is Getting Woke & Going Broke
26:30 - WYHTS: Audio Focused YouTubers Are Not Audio Engineers
31:00 - Ask Bandrew
31:45 - Email 1
32:45 - How does the Shure SM57 Sound Running into the Yamaha AG03?
34:00 - How Long Does it Take To Make a Review?
34:45 - What’s My Favorite Food?
35:45 - Video Submission 2
36:30 - Is the Perception 100 Right For You?
37:35 - Can You Use Studio Mics for Podcasts?
40:00 - Email 3
40:30 - Are the Amazon Links Legit?
42:30 - Voice Submission 4
43:20 - Should You Record the SM7b With High Pass Switch Engaged, or Should You EQ In Post?
46:15 - Outro

BSP-225: Patreon in Serious Legal Trouble, Twitter Hacker Arrested, and More

On episode 225 of the BSP, I talk about Patreon facing serious legal issues due to banning creators from their platform and how this could affect you as a creator, an update about who hacked twitter, and a whole lot more. 

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:15 - Patreon Is In Big Trouble!

• Article on Arbitration: https://reclaimthenet.org/final-ruling-patreon-owen-benjamin-injunction-denied/

07:57 - Twitter Hacker Arrested

• NY Times Twitter Hack: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/technology/twitter-hack-arrest.html

13:20 - Why I Love Watches
17:20 - www.WhereItsMade.info
18:35 - Ask Bandrew
19:20 - Voice Submission 1
19:55 - Thoughts on Quiet Fans While Recording?
22:10 - Email 2
22:30 - Can you Use 3-PIN DMX Cables for Microphones?

• Hosa Article: https://hosatech.com/press-release/xlr-dmx/

24:00 - Voice Submission 3
24:45 - Will I Do a Klaus Heyne Mod on the U87 or U67?

• Thread on Mod: https://www.gearslutz.com/board/high-end/189377-klaus-heyne-u87-mod-its-here-its-good.html

26:10 - Thoughts on the Rode K2?
27:16 - Video Submission 4
27:45 - How I Prepare For the Podcast?
34:57 - Email 5
35:21 - Am I An Audio Engineer? How Did I Learn What I Do?
37:56 - What Does Boosting by +6dB Mean?
41:25 - Voice Submission 6
42:40 - A Cheat Sheet for Podcast Guests to Get Good Audio

• 10 Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8YLqOmbV4

• Setting Gain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l86SOlxyps

45:55 - Outro

BSP-224: TikTok Paying $200M To Creators

On episode 224 of the BSP, I talk about TikTok planning to pay US creators $200 million dollars to create content on their platform, reasons to advocate your viewers to comment on your videos, and more. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U67: https://imp.i114863.net/NrO97 
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:12 - TikTok Paying $200 Million to Creators

• TikTok Blog Post: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/introducing-the-200-million-tiktok-creator-fund

06:28 - Twitter Hack Update 
07:18 - Neumann U67 Reissue
09:12 - WYHTS: Another Reason to Ask Viewers to Comment Below
12:52 - WYHTS: Do I Use a Teleprompter? 
15:28 - WYHTS: Wouldn’t the Twitter Hack Lead to the Exploit Being Fixed?
17:58 - WYHTS: Can You Really Buy Products Not Made in China?
20:59: - WYHTS: How Will You Review Audio Gear If You Don’t Want to Buy Stuff From China? 
25:02 - POLITICAL: Why I’m Avoiding Products Made in China?

• ARTICLES ON CHINA CAMPS:

• Organ Havesting 1: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-harvesting-organs-of-uighur-muslims-china-tribunal-tells-un-2019-9

• Organ Harvesting 2: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/china-religious-ethnic-minorities-uighur-muslim-harvest-organs-un-human-rights-a9117911.html

• Organ Harvesting 3: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/11/16/china-covers-up-killing-of-prisoners-to-harvest-organs-for-transplant-new-report/#1a9c99f82ec7

• Interview 1: https://www.businessinsider.com/muslim-woman-describes-horrors-of-chinese-concentration-camp-2019-10

• Interview 2: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/muslims-held-in-chinas-detention-camps-speak-out/

• Forced Labor: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewelinaochab/2020/04/04/the-fate-of-uighur-muslims-in-china-from-re-education-camps-to-forced-labor/#378ae3ed2f73

• Denouncing Camps: https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewsolender/2020/06/17/trump-signs-bill-condemning-chinas-uighur-camps-shortly-after-bolton-book-claims-he-encouraged-them/#335af39c31ed

BSP-223: Twitter Was Hacked and It Matters, Background Noise Rejection Tips, and More

On episode 222 of the BSP, I talk about the Twitter Hack on 15th JULY 2020, how it happened, what was taken, what was done and why it is so scary. I also answer a lot of questions about background noise rejection, why I promote conversation in the YouTube comments, and more. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
AEA KU5a: https://imp.i114863.net/GL37r
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:13 - Twitter Hacked & the Bitcoin Scam
02:00 - How t he Twitter Hack Happened
03:50 - What the Hackers Accessed

• TWITTER BLOG POST: https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/an-update-on-our-security-incident.html

• YOUR TWITTER DATA: https://help.twitter.com/en/managing-your-account/accessing-your-twitter-data

05:15 - Can You Do Anything & Should You Be Worried?
08:52 - Twitter Hack Conspiracy Corner! 
13:06 - What I’ve Been Testing: Sennheiser HD650’s
14:00 - WYHTS: Why Are You Okay With Comments on YouTube!? (https://www.betterpodcasting.com/)
20:00 - WYHTS: Is YouTube Premium Good for Creators?
22:45 - WYHTS: No Longer Buying Chinese Made Products?
26:15 - Ask Bandrew
26:66 - Email 1
27:15 - Quality Mic Under $50?
28:40 - Email 2
29:00 - Mic Rejecting Background Noise?
30:50 - Voice Submission 3
32:30 - SM57 Background Noise Rejection Tips.
37:00 - Email 4
37:15 - Can You Use the Rode Procaster with the Rode AI-1?
39:05 - Outro

BSP-222: TikTok May Be Getting Banned, YouTube Adding Mid Rolls, and More

On episode 222 of the BSP I discuss the possibility of TikTok being banned in the United States and what steps creators should take to mitigate the damage to their business, YouTube automatically adding mid roll adverts to all videos over 8 minutes and how to stop the automatic addition of these ads, and a whole lot more.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
AEA KU5a: https://imp.i114863.net/GL37r
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:15 - TikTok Might be Banned and What Should You as a Creator Do?
10:00 - YouTube Automatically Adding Midrolls to All 8 Minute Videos.
16:35 - WYHTS: Background Noise Can Be Good 
19:05 - WYHTS: Soviet Union Did Not Use Pencils in Space!
20:35 - WYHTS: What’s a Broadcast Mic?
22:35 - Ask Bandrew
23:20 - Video Submission 1

• Gimptoast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPOjxS4yM-JzH42x0zePzQ

24:25 - How Can I Get 7.1 Surround & Direct Monitoring?
27:10 - Voice Submission 2

• The English Coach Podcast: https://trainingtree.de/podcast

30:45 - Signal Path for Podcast Production?
34:10 - Talking About Politics?
36:40 - Video Submission 3
37:55 - Getting Clean Audio in a Reverberant Room?
40:00 - Outro  

BSP-221: You Owe Your Audience Good Sound, Broadcast Dynamics are Better? and More

On episode 221 of the BSP I discuss how you owe your audience good audio, address a comment saying that broadcast dynamic mics are better than handheld dynamics, how like and dislike buttons affect your YouTube video’s distribution, and a cheap option to create a safety track and mimic the outcome of 32-bit floating point recording.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
AEA KU5a: https://imp.i114863.net/GL37r
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:16 - AEA KU5a Update
00:46 - OC White Low Profile Boom Arm Gen 2
02:11 - WYHTS: I Like the AEA Without the High Pass Filter
03:00 - WYHTS: Provide Your Listeners The Best Experience Possible!
05:13 - WYHTS: Brodcast Dynamics Make Post Production Easier.
09:15 - Ask Bandrew
09:55 - Video Submission 1
10:37 - How Many Beanies & Flannels Do I Own?
13:17 - Email Submission 2
13:34 - Is the Samson C01u Pro Still the Best Sub $100 USB Condenser Mic?
16:21 - Video Submission 3
17:10 - Do The Like & Dislike Button YouTube Help or Hurt Your Video?

• Morning Fame Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXReoz4kBrA

22:18 - Email Submission 4
22:40 - Best USB Mic For Home Recording Under $50
23:40 - Voice Submission 5
24:06 -  Recommendations for High Pitched Voices
29:30 - Email Submission 6
30:15 - How Much Does My Day Job Pay Me?
34:00 - Voice Submission 7
34:31 - Can You Use an XLR Splitter to Mimic 32-Bit Floating?
39:07 - Outro

BSP-220: Recording a Podcast with a Ribbon Mic, Editing a Podcast with a Word Document

On episode 220 of the BSP I discuss the AEA KU5a Ribbon Microphone for Podcasting, Microphone for Bass Singers, Editing your Podcast via written word with Descript, how I record my podcast video, provide descriptions of audio gear terms, and a whole lot more. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
AEA KU5a: https://imp.i114863.net/GL37r
OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:10 - AEA KU5a Super Cardioid Active Ribbon Microphone
02:55 - WYHTS: Mics for Bass Singers
07:10 - Ask Bandrew
07:48 - Audio Submission 1
08:11 - Why do Preamps / Interfaces Need Pads?
09:51 - Email 2
10:30 - Why Does the MOTU M2 Require 500GB of Hard Drive Space?

• Table Source: https://www.gcaudio.com/tips-tricks/digital-file-sizes-and-storage-requirements/

12:45 - Audio Submission 3

• Descript: https://www.descript.com/

• Donald’s Podcast: https://vomp.podbean.com/

15:15 - Editing a Podcast In a Word Document
21:26 - Email 4
21:45 - Can I Use an Apollo Twin for Monitors?
23:40 - Audio Submission 5
24:16 - How Do I Record My Cameras
26:19 - Email 6
27:40 - Description of Audio Gear Terms
30:48 - Audio Technica AT2020USB+ Gain?
33:04 - Under $1000 Setup Recommendation

• Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr

34:58 - Audio Submission 7
37:16 - Why do Broadcast Dynamics Even Exist?
41:40 - Outro

BSP-219: How I Monitor Microphones, Mics for Bass Voices, Why are Dynamic Mics Quiet?

On episode 219 of the BSP I discuss Testing for Dynamic vs Condenser BG Noise Rejection, the Mojave MA201 Fet, the UMC22, Matching an NT1 to Lav Mics, The Background Noise Rejection of a Samson C01 and Shure PGA48, Mic Recommendations forBassy Voices, what Headphones & Speakers I use to monitors microphones, and more. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Mojave MA-201 Fet: N/A
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:10 - WYHTS: Do Dynamics Really Pick Up Less BG Noise
03:30 - Mojave MA201 FET
04:59 - Ask Bandrew
05:31 - Voice Submission 1
06:15 - Can the UMC22 Drive the NEAT King Bee?
08:15 - Voice Submission 2 
09:05 - Can I Make my Lav & Shotgun Mic Sound like the NT1?
12:05 - Email Submission 3
12:15 - Samson C01 vs Shure PGA48 Background Noise
14:30 - Voice Submission 4
14:45 - Mic Recommendations for Bassy Voices

• Bass Singer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKLaYGHJoJM

• Anton Browne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuFXQBgnbil-kLkdirWjx8A

18:45 - Voice Submission 5
19:45 - What Headphones & Speakers Do I Use?
21:35 - Eamil Submission 6
21:45 - Do the SM7b and RE20 Get A Benefit from Requiring So Much Gain?
24:45 - Voice Submission 7
25:12 - Is There a Difference Between Cheap & Expensive Interfaces?

• When Should You Upgrade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNeqQC9iyI4

26:38 - What is In Your Rack?
29:57 - Outro

BSP-218: YouTube Officially Announces Chapter Markers, and Audio Questions

On episode 218 of the BSP I discuss YouTube’s official announcement of Chapter Markers, The Rode Video Micro, Rode Procaster vs. Electro Voice RE320, Using Sidechaining for Multimic Setups, and Dynamic vs. Condenser Mics. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Mojave MA-201 Fet: N/A
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:13 - YouTube Officially Announces Chapter Markers

• YT Announcement: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/49733199

• YT How To: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9884579

• BSP How To: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OhEA-lw4RQ

02:14 - Why I’m not Covering Everything Going On
03:14 - Ask Bandrew
03:59 - Video Submission 1
04:59 - Rode Video Micro Direct to Mac vs. Zoom H1 
07:18 - Email 2
07:50 - Rode Procaster vs EV RE320
09:15 - Voice Submission 3
10:15 - Will I Record an Album or EP?
15:36 -  Advice For Recording in Summer?
17:07 - Email 4
18:14 - Can I Run Dynamic & Condenser Mics At The Same Time?
20:29 - Video Submission 5
21:30 - Using Sidechaining for Multi Mic Setup
25:39 - Email 6
26:05 - Dynamic & Condensers and Phantom Power
26:51 - Background Noise and Dynamic vs. Condenser
28:08 - Voice Submission 7
30:06 - Do I Need “Studio”Headphones for Recording and Mixing?
34:14 - Outro

BSP-217: I Look At Cute Animals

On episode 217 of the BSP I review CUTE ANIMALS!

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Mojave MA-201 Fet: N/A
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:13 - I Review Cute Animals
37:54 - Outro

BSP-216: Joe Rogan Exclusive to Spotify, Some Good News Abandons YouTube, and More

On episode 216 of the BSP I discuss Joe Rogan’s podcast moving to Spotify exclusively and what this means for creators, as well as the Some Good News show by John Krasinski abandoning YouTube and being put behind the CBS All Access paywall. I also briefly discuss the H3H3 vs. Keemstar drama and why I don’t support the actions taken.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Mojave MA-201 Fet: N/A
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
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00:00 - Intro 
00:18 - Joe Rogan Experience Exclusive to Spotify
10:47 - Some Good News YouTube Show Goes Behind the Pay Wall!
14:48 - Mojave MA-201 FET
15:47 - Comments About OBS -6dB Clipping
18:25 - WYHTS: H3H3 vs Keemstar & Cancel Culture
23:54 - Ask Bandrew
24:32 - Video Submission 
25:49 - How Does My BM800 Sound?
27:09 - Email 1
27:33 - Do Open Back Headphones Bleed Into Even the SM7b?
39:23 - Voice Submission
31:23 - For Livestreaming a Podcast Should I Get a Mixer or Use My Interface?
33:49 - Email 2
34:31 - Is There A Way to Reduce Latency in VoiceMeeter Banana?
36:10 - Alternatives to VoiceMeeter?
36:54 - My “E”’s are clipping
38:05 - LiveStreamForTheCure
38:40 - Outro

BSP-215: Why is OBS Clipping at -6dB, Twitch Safety Advisory Council, and more

On episode 215 of the BSP I briefly discuss the new Twitch Safety Advisory Council, and the Logic Pro 10.5 update. I then answer a lot of questions covering why OBS audio is clipping at -6dB, What Microphones I use, SKYPE Audio & OBS, the State of Freedom of Speech, and a whole lot more.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Manley Reference Cardioid: https://imp.i114863.net/GWaN9
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:14 - Twitch Forms Safety Advisory Council

• Twitch Announcement: https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2020/05/14/introducing-the-twitch-safety-advisory-council/

02:30 - Logic Pro 10.5 Update

• Logic Pro Announcement: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/05/apple-unveils-biggest-update-to-logic-since-the-launch-of-logic-pro-x/

04:13 - Manley Reference Cardioid
06:39 - WYHTS: What Are the Property of Podcast Stickers?
08:42 - WYHTS: Should I Leave SKYPE Audio at 100%?
11:09 - WYHTS: Isn’t a Podcast Using Microphones You Review Relevant to Your Main Channel?
15:09 - WYHTS: Should I Use Your OBS Settings With the GOXLR? 
16:19 - WYHTS: Why is OBS Clipping at -6dB!?
21:38 - Ask Bandrew
22:14 - Voice Submission 1
23:41 - Additional Thoughts on Rode M2
28:05 - Voice Submission 2
28:11 - What Microphones Do I Use?
30:33 - Voice Submission 3
31:50 - Thoughts on the State of Freedom Of Speech
37:34 - Announcements

• Fethead Placement: https://podcastage.com/rev/fetheadmicint

• Fethead Noise Improvement: https://podcastage.com/rev/micactivatornoise

• Https://www.bandrewscott.com

• http://livestreamforthecure.com/

38:55 - Outro

BSP-214: OBS Settings to Avoid Clipping, Upgrading from Condensers to Dynamic Mics, and More

On episode 214 of the BSP I address a lot of your feedback including talking about the OBS settings to avoid clipping and distorting your microphone, Alternatives to setting a mic up multiple feet away, Upgrading from entry level dynamics to condenser microphones, and a whole lot more.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Manley Reference Cardioid: https://imp.i114863.net/GWaN9
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:25 - WYHTS: Responsibility for Speech is too Controlling
05:58 - WYHTS: I Shut off Videos That Sound TOO Bad
07:29 - WYHTS: The Difference Between Recording & Live Streaming Audio
11:50 - WYHTS: I Don’t Go To Jay for Audio Advice!
14:53 - WYHTS: There Should be a Balance between Different Channels and Variety within a Channel
17:04 - Ask Bandrew
17:42 - Send in Song Questions PLEASE!
18:49 - Voice Submission 1
19:21 - Alternative to Setting Up The NT1 Multiple Feet Away?
22:41 - Voice Submission 2
24:07 - Upgrading From Dynamic to Condenser Microphones, Is It Worth It?
30:27 - Voice Submission 3
31:20 - Will I Review Soyuz Microphones?
32:05 - Will I Review Studio Monitors?
33:54 - Voice Submission 4
34:36 - Suggested Listening for Finance Education?

• Dave Ramsey https://www.daveramsey.com/show?snid=show

37:16 - New www.bandrewsays.com Website
37:54 - Outro 

BSP-213: Responsibility of Online Creators, Responding to Angry People, and More

On episode 213 of the BSP I talk about the responsibility that online content creators have, and how they can deal with those responsibilities. I also respond to a lot of push back that I received regarding my criticism of JayzTwoCents and his SM7b video, and I answer questions about how diversifying the content on your YouTube channel can be handled.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Manley Reference Cardioid: https://imp.i114863.net/GWaN9
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
OC White ProBoom Ultima https://www.ocwhite.com/broadcast-arms/proboom-ultima/proboom-ultima-lp-mic-booms.html
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:15 - What Responsbilities do Online Creators Have?
00:45 - Responsibility for Correct Information
04:17 - Responsibility for Your Audience
06:55 - Responsibility for Transparency
09:38 - JayzTwoCents Released an Update

• Jays Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwuFLEJr5uA

10:10 - I Pissed a Lot of People Off!
11:05 - Do I Stand By Last Weeks Episode?
11:55 - Did I Miss the Point of Jay's Video?
12:51 - The Point Was You Don’t NEED The SM7b!
13:55 - I’m Just an SM7b FanBoy!
15:09 - Why Not Call out Harris Heller!?
16:01 - I Am TOXIC! (Manley Reference Cardioid vs. Blue Yeti)
18:21 - Jay Should Continue to Talk About Audio!
20:13 - Do Not Follow Trends
21:30 - American Microphone Police Follow Up!
23:16 - WYHTS: You Need to Place Your Mic Before Setting Your Gain!
25:07 - WYHTS: Content is More Important than Sound!
25:22 - WYHTS: What Mic WOULD You Recommend for Distance Micing? 
28:48 - WYHTS: Honey’s Value is the Price Tracking Tool
30:27 - WYHTS: What Specs on an Interface Tell Me If It Can Drive a Dynamic Mic?
31:57 - Ask Bandrew
32:30 - Voice Submission 1
33:33 - Thoughts on Phenyx Pro PX10 USB Mixer

• Lo Knows Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3TJot10bNI

35:35 - Voice Submission 2 
36:17 - How Can Creators Diversify Their Content on a Channel?
45:19 - Voice Submission 3
45:32 - How Different Would Mics Sound If They All Had The Same Flat Frequency Response Graphs?
48:02 - Outro 

• Video Chat with Curtis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsEkZm1xiJA

BSP-212: The SM7b Is a Waste of Money / How To Properly Use the SM7b

On episode 212 of the BSP I talk about JayzTwoCents’ video on the SM7b, and why he thought it was a waste of money. I also discuss what we can learn from his experience, and what he can do to improve the audio quality. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Manley Reference Cardioid: https://imp.i114863.net/GWaN9
Hakan P110: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
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Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:13 - JayzTwoCents SM7b Mic Fail

• Jayz Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kixrGWXVVW8&t=1s

03:01 - How To Setup the SM7b
05:19 - Close Talking the SM7b vs. Far Talking the SM7b
08:09 - What Can We Learn From JayzTwoCents?
10:50 - Bandrew You’re Just an SM7b Fan Boy, REEEEE!
11:49 - It’s Just a Mistake
13:07 - Conclusion (Do Not Hate on Jay)
13:59 - Manley Reference Cardioid
15:19 - WYHTS: "Bandrew You’re So Smart" - Sound Speeds
16:38 - WYHTS: Could Honey Be Why Amazon Cut Affiliate %?
20:03 - WYHTS: Affiliate Links are Unethical?
22:30 - WYHTS: You Don’t Touch Anything While Recording!
24:30 - WYHTS: Recording Engineer Cringes at Lady Gaga
26:08 - Ask Bandrew (https://www.askbandrew.com) 
26:43 - Email 1
27:14 - Thoughts on Audio Gear Price Inflation
28:52 - Email 2
30:21 - Thoughts on Nvidia RTX Voice De-noise
31:28 - Voice Submission 1
32:34 - Most Comfortable Sub $150 Headphones
34:44 - Voice Submission 2 (redacted)
35:08 - Voice Submission 3
35:49 - Is the Samson Q2u Better via USB or XLR? 
37:10 - Outro

BSP-211: YouTube Adds Chapter Markers, Amazon Affiliate Rates Cut in Half

On episode 211 of the BSP I talk about YouTube Adding Chapter Markers to their videos, Amazon cutting affiliate marketing fee commissions in half, and a lot more! 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: https://imp.i114863.net/9kGM5
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: https://imp.i114863.net/Kb9av
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
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00:00 - Intro
00:18 - YouTube Adding Chapter Markers to Videos

• Support Article on Timestamps: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/18138167

05:49 - Amazon Affiliate Income Apocalypse!
10:11 - What Have I Been Testing - Canon 90d
13:47 - WYHTS: Use Discord to Multi Track Record?
14:46 - WYHTS: Mute Your Mic When You’re Not Talking
16:11 - WYHTS: What’s Your Day Job?
17:21 - WYHTS: What’s Better: Large Untreated Room or Small Untreated Room?
18:43 - WYHTS: New Issues With At Home Productions
19:46 - Lady Gaga Defiles Vintage Neumann U47

• Lady Gaga Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCNM706Iv8M

22:14 - Ask Bandrew
22:48 - Email 1

• https://studio-link.de/

23:48 - Studio Link for Remote Multi Track Recording
24:15 - Voice Submission 1
26:55 - Social Media Distancing!
32:53 - Voice Submission 2
34:30 - EQ Tutorials

• Booth Junkie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6XtciKhgUY

• Curtis Judd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pClRCcg5-Uk

35:39 - What Mics Are an Upgrade From the Neat King Bee
36:20 - Neat King Bee vs. Shure KSM44a vs. Austrian Audio OC818 vs. Neumann U87 Ai
40:35 - Voice Submission 3
43:20 - Different Audio Codecs

• Donald’s Podcast: VoiceOfMail.com

• Audio Codec Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_audio_coding_formats

• Allan Tepper: https://www.provideocoalition.com/enter-the-48-khz-alliance/

47:15 - Outro

BSP-210: How To Work From Home Like a Pro

On episode 210 of the BSP I talk about How To Work From Home Like a Pro, How to get a Pop Punk Bass Tone, Websites to Record Podcasts Remotely, and a whole lot more.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
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00:00 - Intro  
00:10 - How To Work From Home Like a Pro
07:33 - WYHTS: Are You Ripping Off the No Agenda Show?

• Gut Punch News: https://gutpunchnews.com/

• No Agenda Show: http://www.noagendashow.com/

08:27 - WYHTS: Why Not Fix the Canon 70d?
12:46 - WYHTS: The TV Production Quality is Intended to Stoke More Fear!
12:00 - WYHTS: Bad Sound Quality DOES Equate to Relatibility!
17:30 - Ask Bandrew (https://www.askbandrew.com)
18:17 - Voice Submission 1
19:05 - How To Get Pop Punk / Green Day Bass Tone
22:45 - Voice Submission 2 (Remote Audio Recording)

• Voice of Mail Podcast: https://voiceofmail.com/

29:45 - Options for Remote Podcast Recording

• InQuality: https://www.youtube.com/connectinquality

• Cleanfeed: https://cleanfeed.net/

• Zencaster: https://zencastr.com/

32:45 - Outro

BSP-209: Late Night Hosts Audio is Terrible, YouTube Defaults to 480p, and More

On episode 209 of the BSP I talk about YouTube Videos Defaulting to 480p, Self Certification, Late Night Talk Show Hosts Audio Being Absolutely Terrible and Embarrassing, and a lot more. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: http://bit.ly/2Ndtome
Warm Audio WA73-EQ: http://bit.ly/34p34ei
Universal Audio x8: http://bit.ly/35skacW
Yellowtec m!ka Boom Arm: https://shop.yellowtec.com/epages/Yellowtec.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Yellowtec/Products/YT3601
Sony MDR7506: https://geni.us/7506

Twitter: @bandrewsays
Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro  
00:17 - YouTube Playback Defaults to 480p
02:35 - Self Certification for YouTube
03:45 - Late Night Talk Show Hosts Audio SUCKS!
13:41 - Telefunken TF47
16:10 - Hakan P110 Pop Filter
17:41 - Change Your Phone Case! 
19:22 - Fix Your Twitter!  
22:02 - Blame Sound Speeds!!! (Tiger King)
23:40 - Podcasters’ Roundtable Guest Spot
24:13 - Canon 70d Died AGAIN! 
24:50 - Outro