BSP-268: Almost Banned From Amazon Affiliates, Audio Technica AT2040, and more

On episode 268 of the BSP, I discuss why I was almost banned from the Amazon Affiliate program and what you can do to avoid the same issue. I also use the brand new Audio Technica AT2040.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Audio Technica AT2040: https://geni.us/at2040
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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 - Amazon Affiliate Risk of Being Banned
05:35 - My Solution to the Issue
08:35 - What Can You Do?
10:50 - Audio Technica AT2040
13:35 - Ask Bandrew
14:30 - Voice Submission 1
15:50 - How to Pick a Microphone for Your Voice?
19:05 - How to Make Different Microphones Sound the Same?
24:50 - Email 2
25:25 - How To Make My Mic Louder for In Game Use?
28:20 - Email 3
29:50 - What is the Rode NT-452 ?!?!?
32:05 - I don’t think Rode will copy the Neumann TLM103.
36:05 - Outro

BSP-267: YouTube's New Way to Earn Money

On episode 267 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube’s new feature that will help you earn more money as a creator, called Super Thanks. I also discuss TikTok destroying Society, the noise floor of the Q2u, if the sE Electronics V7 is good for spoken word, and more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
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
00:10 - YouTube New Monetization Feature - Super Thanks

• Super Thanks Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/introducing-newest-member-supers-family-super-thanks/

• Super Thanks Policies: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10879035

• Super Thanks Thread: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/117930359/introducing-super-thanks-%E2%80%93-a-new-way-for-your-viewers-to-show-their-support?hl=en

06:25 - TikTok News?
07:20 - WYHTS: TikTok Was Designed to Destroy Society

• WSJ TikTok Algo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfczi2cI6Cs

12:55 - WYHTS: YouTube Also Has an Autoplay Function!
16:25 - Ask Bandrew
17:10 - Voice Submission 1
17:47 - Is the Noise Floor of the Q2u Really -70dB?
20:40 - Email 2
21:10 - Is the sE V7 Good for Spoken Word?
27:00 - Voice Submission 3
28:50 - Should I get the M201TG, AT875R, or some Azden Mic?
31:05 - Outro

BSP-266: YouTube Will Not Beat TikTok, and More

On episode 266 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube rolling out features to fight TikTok and why I think they’ll fail, YouTube’s new streaming features, and I share my thoughts on Elgato’s new audio products.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
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
00:11 - YouTube Taking on TikTok
09:11 - Rant / Prediction About TikTok

• YouTube Shorts Globally Available: https://www.engadget.com/youtube-shorts-available-globally-161554248.html

• TikTok suppressed Disabled, Queer, and Fat creators: https://slate.com/technology/2019/12/tiktok-disabled-users-videos-suppressed.html

16:04 - YouTubes New Streaming Features

• YouTube Streaming Features: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/117186067/availability-updates-for-clips-polls-subscribers-only-chat

19:00 - Elgato Announcements Thoughts (WaveArm, WaveXLR)

• Wave Arm: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm

• Wave Arm LP: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp

• WaveXLR: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-xlr

24:00 - Telefunken TF-51
25:29 - WYHTS: Every Company Spies on You!
27:29 - WYHTS: Royer’s Real Name
28:00 - Ask Bandrew
28:54 - Email 1

• Official Accounts; https://www.bandrewscott.com/official-accounts

29:24 - What Guitar Should I Buy

• Riffs Beards and Gear: https://www.youtube.com/user/fluff191

31:44 - Outro (https://www.bandrewscott.com/)

BSP-265: Audacity is Spyware?

On episode 265 of the BSP, I discuss the Audacity’s change to the privacy policy briefly, the Royer R10, if you should get a Soyuz Launcher for the RE20, Thoughts on Clubhouse, and How to Stop Using Crutch Words.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Royer R10: https://imp.i114863.net/r10
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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
00:22 - Audacity Spying On You!

• Gizmodo: https://gizmodo.com/audacity-s-privacy-policy-doesn-t-make-it-spyware-bec-1847235025

02:59 - Royer R10
05:26 - Ask Bandrew
06:36 - Voice Submission 1
06:39 - Should I Get the Soyuz Launcher for the RE20?
10:26 - Email 2
10:39 - Thoughts on Clubhouse app?
13:29 - Voice Submission 3
16:21 - Audio Critique and Saturator Plugins?
21:02 - Email 4
21:54 - USB Shotgun microphones?

• Rode Videomic NTG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcBPoLUf-34

22:54 - Voice Submission 5
23:54 - How to stop using crutch words?
30:09 - Outro

BSP-264: YouTube Banned Me

On episode 264 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube banning me, what the experience was like, my theories on why I was banned, concerns about how YouTube handles bans, my suggestions on how to safeguard against bans, and declare my love for YouTube. I also scream at Sound Speeds for thinking he’s so high and mighty and correct. WHAT A DUMMY!

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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
00:09 - Timeline of YouTube Ban
09:15 - Theories on Why I Was Banned
18:22 - Concerns about YouTube Bans
26:25 - How To Safeguard Against YouTube Bans
35:05 - I Still Love YouTube!
36:09 - Ask Bandrew
37:05 - Voice Submission 1
38:05 - Don’t Tell Me What To Do!
39:15 - Outro

BSP-263: Do as the Algo Demands, Cringe is Good, Stop Spending Money

On episode 263 of the BSP, I discuss the validity of content creators altering their content and format based on the perceived change of the YouTube algorithm, why I think cringe videos are great, and a necessary shift in spending habits.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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
00:50 - Don’t Let The YouTube Algorithm Dictate Your Content
09:50 - Keep Making Cringe Videos
12:50 - Stop Spending So Much Money!
29:15 - Outro

BSP-262: Tube Preamps, TLM103 vs. OC818, Podcastage's Beanies

On episode 262 of the BSP, I answer questions about the Universal Audio 610 Solo tube preamp, the Neumann TLM103 or Austrian Audio OC18, Why is the Zoom h5 so noisy?, what beanies do I wear, and share SM58 or sE v7?

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Golden Age Projects Pre73 MKIII: https://imp.i114863.net/gap73iii
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 - What I’ve Been Testing
01:30 - Ask Bandrew
02:30 - Email 1
02:45 - Test of Universal Audio 610 Solo?
07:45 - Email 2
08:25 - Neumann TLM103 or Austrian Audio OC18
12:55 - Email 3
14:15 - Why Is My Zoom H5 So Noisy!?
18:15 - Voice Submission 4
19:55 - What Beanies Do I Wear?

• Rothco Watch Cap: https://geni.us/rothco

23:15 - Voice Submission 5
24:25 - Shure SM58 vs. sE Electronics V7?
26:55 - Outro

• Just Heather: https://www.bandrewscott.com/blog/2021/6/9/guest-on-not-just-heathers

• Taylor Guitars: https://www.bandrewscott.com/blog/2021/6/8/guest-on-taylor-primetime-episode-47-5-great-mics-for-acoustic

• Why I Stopped Wearing Smart Watches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfQ4T1m-5go

BSP-261: Condenser Sound with Dynamic Rejection, Cheap Pop Filters Better than Expensive?

On episode 261 of the BSP, I answer questions about what mic does pod save America use, if you can get zero latency monitoring from a USB mic, what mics give you the condenser sound with dynamic mic rejection, suggested vocal mics under $500, an affordable alternative to Izotope RX8, and if cheap pop filters can outperform expensive pop filters.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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

BSP-260: YouTube Paying You $100M to Make Shorts

On episode 260 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement from YouTube that they will paying $100M to different creators who publish YouTube shorts over the next year of 2021 - 2022. I also use the Neumann TLM49 and discuss Facebook enforcing rules on one group of people, 25a, and audio feedback.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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 - YouTube Paying You To Make Shorts

• YouTube Shorts Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/introducing-youtube-shorts-fund/

07:40 - Neumann TLM49

• Bandrewplays Cover:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0atSATOPi1U

10:10 - WYHTS: Facebook Bans People They Disagree With
12:55 - WYHTS: Why is it Hard to Use 2FA and PW Managers?
16:40 - WYHTS: Tipping Content Creators is Gross!
18:25 - Ask Bandrew
21:25 - Voice Submission 1

• Duel Rambling: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/duel-rambling/id1533236145

21:25 - Input on Audio
26:25 - Video Submission 2

• Venus Productions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmh-fZCxHNQJ_4jYfkRGYhg

28:40 - Recommend a Mic for Podcast Sound

• 12 Best Podcast Mics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bg1cy8AUvI

33:25 - Voice Submission 3
36:00 - Budget Recording Gear
37:40 - How to Make My Cohosts Have Good Mic Technique?
41:00 - Outro

BSP-259: Sennheiser Acquired, Twitter Tip Jar, & More

On episode 259 of the BSP, I talk about StevieT being hacked, Sennheiser being acquired, Trumps Facebook ban being upheld, and Twitter Adding a Tip Jar!

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann U87 Ai: https://imp.i114863.net/u87
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
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
00:10 - StevieT’s YouTube Channel Deleted
03:55 - Sennheiser Acquired

• Sennheiser Press Release: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/newsroom/sonova-acquires-sennheiser-consumer-business-wpc768

06:10 - Trumps Facebook Ban Upheld
11:10 - Twitter Adds a Tip Jar
17:30 - U87 Ai. Of course.
18:00 - WYHTS: Variety Channels are More Stable!
21:40 - WYHTS: Variety Channels with Playlists?
25:00 - WYHTS: Monitoring Without Hardware Compressor.
27:20 - Outro

BSP-258: You Need Purpose, Should You Avoid Variety Channels on YouTube?

On episode 258 of the BSP, I answer a bunch of questions submitted by YOU. I address why you need purpose in your life, what type of pizza I eat, what are some options for multi-tracking mixers, why there aren’t affordable external compressors, mic suggestions for guitar/singing/podcasting under $500, whether variety channels are a good idea, and if you can easily monetize a second YouTube channel.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
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
00:10 - The News Outlets Are Trying To Destroy Me!
01:40 - Carbon Microphones
03:10 - Ask Bandrew
04:23 - S1: Simple Setups Win

• Curtis Judd ATEM Mini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4RLCBd3Q64

07:10 - S2: Why You Need Purpose In Your Life.
11:30 - S3: How Do I Like My Pizza?
13:30 - S4: Multi Tracking Mixer?

• Article on Multi-Track Mixers: https://thehomerecordings.com/mixers-usb-multitrack/

15:50 - S5: Why Aren’t There Any Affordable External Compressors?
21:30 - S6: Mic Suggestion for Guitar / Singing / Podcasting Under $500?
28:30 - S7: Should I Run a Variety Channel? Are Second Channels Easier to Monetize?

• Snappy's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW0foP2yzSJQA2CWd7mHSdA

39:00 - Outro

BSP-257: Facebook Entering Podcasting, Apple Charging For Podcasts, & More

On episode 257 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that Facebook is going to try to get into audio and roll out some podcasting features, as well as the announcement that Applee is allowing for premium podcast subscriptions.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Avantone CV12: https://imp.i114863.net/cv12
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
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

00:14 - Facebook Entering Podcasting?

• FB Podcast: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robpegoraro/2021/04/22/facebook-exec-sounds-off-on-its-new-audio-features/

• Dave Jackson: https://schoolofpodcasting.com/episodes/

• Daniel Jay Lewis: https://theaudacitytopodcast.com/

• Better Podcasting: https://www.betterpodcasting.com/

09:30 - Apple Charging For Podcasts?

• Apple Podcast Announcement: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/04/apple-leads-the-next-chapter-of-podcasting-with-apple-podcasts-subscriptions/

• Availability of Subs: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/availability-of-apple-podcasts-features

• Program Overview: https://podcasters.apple.com/support/892-apple-podcasters-program-overview

19:10 - Avantone CV12

20:40 - Ask Bandrew

21:50 - Email 1

23:30 - Can You Record & Hear Music With Focusrite Scarlett?

26:25 - Audio Submission 2

28:55 - Have I Screwed Up Audio And Had to Re-Record?

32:10 - How Do My Mics Sound?

32:55 - Is My EQ Okay?

34:30 - Email 3

35:55 - Why Does My ATR2100X Sound Bad?

41:05 - Video Submission 3

41:55 - Thoughts On Misusing The Podcast Platform?

44:05 - Outro

BSP-256: Twitch Banning People For Off-Line Behavior, and Much More

On episode 256 of the BSP, I discuss thew news that Twitch will be banning people for off site violations (on other social media platforms, and off-line behavior as well). I discuss why this is concerning even though it is understandable why they want to implement this.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
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
00:09 - Twitch Banning People For Offsite Behavior

• Twitch Blog Post: https://blog.twitch.tv/en/2021/04/07/our-plan-for-addressing-severe-off-service-misconduct/

10:44 - WYHTS: YouTube Hiding Dislikes because of YT Rewind
11:44 - WYHTS: YouTube Should Revert to the Star Rating
12:59 - WYHTS: YouTube Could Manipulate Dislike
14:29 - WYHTS: Mental Health Argument is Plausible
15:59 - WYHTS: Dislikes Tell Me If a Tutorial is Correct
18:34 - WYHTS: Dislikes are Super Informative
23:14 - WYHTS: Disliking videos doesn’t change a thing?
24:14 - WYHTS: Time Needs to be Considered As Well
25:34 - Ask Bandrew
16:14 - Video Submission 1
28:29 - How to Get Neighbors to be Quiet?
31:34 - Voice Submission 2
34:14 - Mixers for Recording?
37:59 - Voice Submission 3
38:29 - What Kind of Redundancy Do You Have in Place for Recording Failure?
41:34 - Outro

BSP-255: YouTube Removing Dislike Count, Updating Monetization, and More

On episode 255 of the BSP, I discuss the announcement that YouTube is removing the dislike count from public view and what this means for creators and viewers, as well as a quick update to the YouTube monetization policy. Then I talk about ’starting microphones’ for ’starting streamers’ and a whole lot more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links)
Lewitt LCT840: https://vintageking.com/lewitt-lct-840
Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
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 Removing Dislike Counter

• YouTube Remove Dislike Count: https://twitter.com/youtube/status/1376942486594150405?s=21

07:10 - YouTube Updates Monetization Policy

• YouTube Update Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/64073546?hl=en&msgid=104557807

• Gaming Monetization: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10291745

09:05 - What I’ve Been Testing
11:49 - WYHTS: The DBX Noise Floor Was Wrong
13:41 - WYHTS: ’Starting Streamers’ should by ’Starting Microphones’
19:00 - Ask Bandrew
20:02 - Email 1
20:30 - Hakan P110 vs. Stedman Proscreen 101 Pop Filter
22:35 - Video Submission 2
23:22 - What LUFS Should I Use For Music?

• Izotope on Music Loudness: https://www.izotope.com/en/learn/mastering-for-streaming-platforms.html

28:45 - Voice Submission 3
29:30 - Should Podcasters Trademark Their Show & Catch Phrases?

• Gamers 4 Life: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-gamers-4-life-podcast-jerrell-powell-ndclk1KCs6X/

33:55 - Outro

BSP-254: The Shure SM7b Is Dead...NOT

On episode 254 of the BSP, I discuss the latest Harris Heller’s video where he states the SM7b is Dead (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pf-Y-OZEO6w), and I point out why I disagree with this statement.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Sony C100: https://imp.i114863.net/Gjjzz2
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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
00:10 - The SM7b Is Dead…
08:25 - Sony C100
10:55 - WYHTS: Eliminating Hum From Recording
12:40 - WYHTS: Why Use a Cloudlifter With a DBX?

• Fethead / CL1 Article: https://podcastage.com/rev/micactivatornoise

15:40 - WYHTS: Pro Sound Guy Input on Reviews
17:55 - WYHTS: Free Stuff Isn’t Free Because You Make Videos On It
22:25 - Outro

BSP-253: YouTube Checks for Copyright Content, Samson Q9u, Free Stuff Isn't Free

On episode 253 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube allowing you to check for copyright strikes prior to publishing a video, Facebook going down, Twitter updating 2fa options on the phone, and why content creators do not receive stuff for free.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Samson Q9u: https://imp.i114863.net/q9u
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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 Checks for Copyright Content
05:10 - Facebook / Instagram / What’s App Outage
06:55 - Twitter Roles out 2FA on Phones

• Twitter 2fa Status: https://twitter.com/TwitterSupport/status/1371510300973875201?s=20

09:20 - Samson Q9u
11:50 - WYHTS: Use EQ for Voice Acting Characters
13:55 - WYHTS: You’ve Gotten So Serious
15:10 - WYHTS: Free Stuff Is Not Free!
21:10 - Ask Bandrew
22:05 - Voice Submission 1
23:20 - Why Does My Gear Have Electric Hum?
26:55 - Voice Submission 2
26:25 - What is the Doobly Doo?
28:25 - What do Mic Specs Mean?
34:55 - Voice Submission 3
35:25 - Can Pizza Toppings Go Under Cheese?
38:25 - Outro

BSP-252: YouTube Withholding Taxes, $200 Tube Mic, & More

On episode 252 of the BSP, I discuss YouTube announcing they will be withholding US taxes for all Non-US based creators. I also use a $200 tube microphone, discuss my opinion on multi pattern mics, my approach to purchasing items made in china, how many subs I need to get free mics, and a lot more.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Monoprice Stage Right LTM500: https://geni.us/ltm500
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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 Withholding Taxes

• YT ARTICLE: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10391362?hl=en

• YT VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeKEtf8A3FU

• IRS TAX Treaty: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/international-businesses/united-states-income-tax-treaties-a-to-z

06:15 - What I’ve Been Testing $200 Tube Mic
08:45 - WYHTS: Has My Opinion on Multi Pattern Condenser Mics Changed?
12:55 - WYHTS: You Need a Site Even if You Aren’t Going to be Banned!
15:52 - WYHTS: Everything Is Made in China
19:25 - Ask Bandrew
20:15 - Voice Submission 1
21:00 - Do Lav Mics Exhibit Proximity Effect?
22:00 - Do All Mics Exhibit the Proximity Effect?
23:15 - Email 2
23:42 - How Many Subs Do You Need to Get Everything for Free?
28:42 - Voice Submission 3
29:55 - Should I Change EQ for Different Characters?
32:55 - How Does the Studio Sound?

• John's Site: https://necropublications.com/

34:15 - Short Video Experiment
36:11 - Outro

BSP-251: Behringer Acquires Aston Mics, Dr. Seuss Cancelled?, Twitter Spaces and More

On episode 251 of the BSP, I discuss Behringer/Music Tribe acquiring Aston Mics and what I think this means for Aston, Dr Seuss being “Cancelled/Banned”, and Twitter rolling out spaces? I also answer questions about the best home conference mic, and the best sounding mic out of the box with no processing?

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
AKG C414 XLS: https://geni.us/c414xls
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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
00:13 - Behringer Acquires Aston Mics

• Aston Acquired: https://www.astonmics.com/EN/news-details/Aston-and-Music-Tribe-join-forces

04:03 - Dr Seuss Cancellet / Banned?

• Seuss Statement: https://www.seussville.com/statement-from-dr-seuss-enterprises/

• E-Bay Delisting: https://www.wsj.com/articles/dr-seuss-books-deemed-offensive-will-be-delisted-from-ebay-11614884201

12:31 - Twitter Spaces - Clubhouse Competitor

• Twitter Spaces: https://help.twitter.com/en/using-twitter/spaces

15:38 - AKG C414 XLS
16:53 - WYHTS: Zoom Podtrak P4 User Feedback
18:48 - WYHTS: Defending Facbook
20:13 - WYHTS: Promotion Thru Networking
23:12 - WYHTS: Time To Bring Websites Back
26:23 - Can You Use Condenser Mics for Podcasts?
29:08 - Ask Bandrew
39:53 - Voice Submission 1
32:18 - Advice on Processing
35:18 - Email 2
36:08 - Best Home Conference Mic?
37:08 - Video Submission 3
40:58 - More Advice on Processing
44:43 - Email 4
45:08 - Do I Like Ticking Watches / Clocks?
48:28 - Voice Submission 5
50:28 - Best Sounding Mics Out of the Box?
1:00:08 - Outro

BSP-250: Facebook Bans Australian News, Sennheiser Selling Consumer Audio Business, & More

On episode 250 of the BSP, I discuss Facebook banning all news in Australia whether you’re a publisher or a consumer, Sennheiser selling their consumer facing audio, and then I answer a bunch of questions before the sylvibot saga continues to unfold!

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
00:13 - Facebook Bans News in Australia
05:55 - Sennheiser Selling Headphone Business?

• Sennheiser Press Release: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/newsroom/sennheiser-to-reposition-its-business-units-independently-of-each-other-s5jh2n

10:00 - WYHTS: Twitter’s Undo Send Feature
12:15 - WYHTS: Submariner Takes Verbal Abuse Well

• BWDTBS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFB63TgQNX9Pe-vCmOiodRg

14:00 - WYHTS: PodTrak P4 Replaces Q2u / ATR2100 / AT2005

• Stargate Pioneers Show: https://www.betterpodcasting.com/

16:00 - Ask Bandrew
16:45 - Email 1
17:00 - What Do You Know about the Blue Mouse?

• Blue Mouse Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wHZR4mHebM

17:55 - Voice Submission 2
19:00 - How to Get Podcast Host to Improve Microphone Technique?
21:20 - Thoughts on Slate Digital VMS?
23:10 - Email 3
23:55 - Shure Beta 87a Too Quiet!?
28:20 - Voice Submission 4
31:25 - The SylviBot Saga Continues
33:15 - Will Driving Cars Become Illegal?
35:00 - 250 Episodes!
37:05 - Outro

BSP-249: Rupert Neve, Twitter Subscription, Audio Questions

On episode 249 of the BSP, I briefly discuss the passing of Rupert Neve and how important he is to audio recording, as well as the Neve gear that I’m using to honor him today. I then discuss some news regarding Twitter’s new monetization strategies and how I believe there will be serious issues with in-kind contributions if twitter continues to ban politicians

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
sE Electronics RN17: https://imp.i114863.net/RN17
Rupert Neve R6: https://imp.i114863.net/RNDR6
Rupert Neve 511: https://imp.i114863.net/RND511
Drawmer DS101: https://imp.i114863.net/DS101
SSL 611EQ: https://imp.i114863.net/611EQ
Rupert Neve 535: https://imp.i114863.net/RND535
Rupert Neve 543: https://imp.i114863.net/RND543
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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
00:13 - Rupert Neve

• Neve Blog Post: https://www.rupertneve.com/news/rupert-neve-1926-2021/

• Rupert Neve History: https://www.rupertneve.com/company/history/

03:43 - Twitter Monetization

• Tech Crunch Article: https://techcrunch.com/2021/02/08/twitter-confirms-plans-to-experiment-with-new-models-like-subscriptions-in-2021/

06:58 - Twitter Bans Trump Forever / Project Veritas Banned
10:13 - WYHTS: Spotify Plays Aren’t There
12:43 - WYHTS: Forced Furry Comment
14:27 - WYHTS: Bandrew is a Man in Fury?
15:37 - WYHTS: SylviBot Covering her Tracks!
16:42 - WYHTS: Alternative Audio Gear Retailers?
17:27 - Ask Bandrew
18:13 - Voice Submission 1

• Voice of Mail: https://vomp.podbean.com/

22:12 - Ideas to Celebrate Podcast Milestone?
24:42 - 5 Essential Software / Plugins I Use?
27:43 - Email 2
28:22 - Proper Recording / Publishing Levels

• Tutorial: https://twitter.com/podcastage/status/1259628059474317312?s=20

31:13 - Voice Submission 3
31:42 - Upgrade Options for Focusrite CM25 between $100-$250?
34:27 - Voice Submission 4
35:58 - Do You Recommend the Q2u as an XLR Only Mic?
40:02 - Video Submission 5
43:13 - Why am I Quieter Through Zoom Than my DAW?
47:42 - Outro