Helping content creators determine how the news affects their careers and projects, Bandrew Scott deconstructs the latest YouTube, Social Media, and Streaming news to help you avoid the hysteria and focus on what's important; creating content. There is also a healthy dose of audio production tips and tricks and on occasion there is also insight into creating for the Podcastage YouTube channel which has over 300,000 subscribers and 65 Million views.
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp407 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: YouTube's comment auto replies have gotten WILD, advocating going to vote, comparing the Shure 565 to the Shure SM58, demoing the Peluso P414, discuss doing more mic grab bag podcasts and how off the cuff episodes do well, share why I don't sell gear I review, share my thoughts on whether phantom power can damage mics, and share my weekly recommendation for SAW. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Peluso P414: it's somewhere Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:24 - YouTube's Auto Comment Replies are WILD! 04:17 - Go Vote 04:53 - Shure 565 vs. Shure SM58 09:31 - WIBT: Peluso P414 13:01 - WYHTS: Do More Mic Grab Bag Podcasts 15:12 - WYHTS: Why I Don't Sell Gear I've Reviewed 20:34 - Value for Value Henrique's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IncrediblyHandsome/videos 25:46 - Ask Bandrew 26:42 - Email 1 27:30 - Does Phantom Power Damage Mics? 31:43 - WWA: Saw (2004) 36:13 - Conclusion
11/3/24 • 37:29
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp406 Support: http://podcastage.com/support Topics discussed: Testing random mics that I have never gotten around to reviewing such as: Shure KSM330, NOS Active Ribbon, Earthworks CTF12-B, Earthworks FM360/HC, Gauge ECM87, Stuio Projects C1, and Heil PR30b. I also talk about taking the thumbnail thief to court, what my strategy is for youtube shorts, share a complaint about JZ mics, and discuss how film distribution has changed. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA47: https://geni.us/WA47 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 01:48 - Shure SM330 04:00 - NOS Active Ribbon 06:15 - Earthworks CTF12-B 08:20 - Earthworks FM360/HC 11:15 - Gauge Microphone ECM87 13:40 - Studio Projects C1 15:08 - Heil PR30B 19:15 - WYHTS: Take the Thumbnail Thief to Court 23:15 - WYHTS: Why Not Upload Shorts to Your Main Channel? 29:24 - WYHTS: Complaint about JZ Mics 33:23 - Value for Value 37:12 - How Film Distribution Allowed Terrifier 3 to Succeed. 40:45 - Have Grace & Understanding for Content Thiefs 44:00 - Audio Submission 1 45:02 - Cheap DAW Alternatives to REAPER? 50:56 - Conclusion
10/20/24 • 52:03
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp405 Topics discussed: Someone stealing my work and not crediting me, why I hate AI and Faceless channels and the advocates of that content type, the JZ Mics Violet Amethyst, a new YouTube Channel I launched focused on shorts, Why Youtube loves shorts, Talking into the top of the U87 Ai, and a huge list of horror movie recommendations like Terrifier 3. Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Violet Amethyst: https://intshop.jzmic.com/products/amethyst Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Support: http://podcastage.com/support Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - Stop Stealing My Work ○ BSP-388: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz4hpFUO2jU ○ The Post: https://x.com/xNickOnline/status/1843879939306598855 13:25 - WIBT: Violet Amethyst Mic 14:54 - I'm Running a Shorts Only Channel! 19:30 - WYHTS: Use Shorts for Unboxings 25:06 - WYHTS: Why YouTube LOVES Shorts! 30:24 - WYHTS: Will YouTube Over-Advertise Shotrts 33:13 - WYHTS: Talking into the Top of the U87 Ai? 34:37 - Value for Value 37:55 - WWA: Go See Terrifier 3 46:13 - Conclusion
10/14/24 • 47:28
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp404 Topics discussed: YouTube announcing shorts will be able to exceed 60 seconds and be up to 3 minutes long starting on 15 OCTOBER 2024. I talk about why I think they're doing this, who I think will benefit from this, if I will start using shorts more, and how youtube kind of just confuses me now. I also revisit the Shotgun Mic vs. Small Diaphragm condenser microphone discussion with a sample in a completely untreated room. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 - YouTube Extending Shorts Time Limit to 3 Minutes! Creator Insider Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmVHABqRwHw vidIQ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCDfxk7J01w 02:17 - Why Do I Think They're Doing This? 05:00 - Who Will Benefit From This Extension? 07:12 - Will I Be Using Shorts Now? 10:50 - YouTube Just Confuses Me Now 14:48 - WIBT: U87 15:22 - Shotgun Mic vs. SDC in an Untreated Space 29:43 - Value for Value 38:47 - Conclusion
10/7/24 • 40:32
Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp403 Topics discussed: Should you avoid using shotgun microphones for indoor recording, why I'm no longer using the term "joy", testing the Shure KSM44a, Using playlists to manage channels, Real world benefits gained from making youtube videos, how to support the show without conributing money, and ORANGES! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure KSM44a: https://geni.us/ksm44a Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:24 - Should You Avoid Shotgun Mics for Indoor Use? 16:33 - No Longer Seeking "Joy". 19:44 - WIBT: Shure KSM44a 21:03 - WYHTS: Using Playlists to Manage Your Channel MEI Studio: https://www.youtube.com/@meistudiony Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@Podcastage/playlists 25:04 - WYHTS: "The more you do, the better you get" Dracomies Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dracomies 27:44 - WYHTS: Real World Benefit of Making YouTube Videos 34:00 - Value for Value 36:35 - WWA: Orange 40:08 - Conlcusion
9/29/24 • 41:46
Video: https://youtu.be/AHPcF6nWDKI Topics discussed: Why I think hobbyists care about succeeding and growing in their hobby field, how I'm adjusting my cross website posting process to try and improve discoverability, demoing adobe generative fill AI, a conspiracy theory about spell check, taking down microphone ranking sites, demoing uploading podcasts to spotify, and sharing my thoughts on doing a No Spend Month. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:17 - Why Hobbyists Care About Success 11:05 - How Cross Posting May Hurt Performance 16:45 - WIBT: Adobe Photoshop Generative Fill AI 21:35 - WYHTS: Bureaucracy is Concernering 25:15 - WYHTS: Take Down Mic Review Sites! 31:50 - WYHTS: Uploading Video Podcasts to Spotify 37:45 - WYHTS: No Clips on the Channel! 43:05 - Value for Value 45:47 - WWA: No Spend Month
9/23/24 • 51:27
Video: https://youtu.be/Pp4eDenb2Vk Topics discussed: The FTC's new ruling banning fake reviews and manipulation of views/subscribers, what I did to save 50% on my podcast expenses, I test the Warm Audio WA47, discuss spending money on youtube thumbnails, differentiate between growing and shrinking channels, explain why I have had multiple podcast channels, and suggest you get a good night sleep. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Warm Audio WA47: https://geni.us/WA47 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:18 - FTC Banning Fake Reviews BSP-198: https://youtu.be/PB7CGGGaFaw?si=bye0n-9_wjOO_gXN&t=48 FTC Summary: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/08/federal-trade-commission-announces-final-rule-banning-fake-reviews-testimonials FTC Ruling: https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/r311003consumerreviewstestimonialsfinalrulefrn.pdf 14:25 - How I Saved Money on My Podcast 22:54 - WIBT: Warm Audio WA47 24:47 - WYHTS: Accounting Advice for Creators 27:20 - WYHTS: Spending Money on YouTube Thumbnails 30:30 - WYHTS: Channel Growth vs. Shrinking 33:30 - WYHTS: Podcasting on Multiple Channels 42:19 - Value for Value 51:18 - Weekly Recommendation Algorithm 53:23 - Outro
9/16/24 • 54:40
Video: https://youtu.be/5N37hzt_2ys Topics discussed: How much my podcast earns in 1 year, hitting 1,000,000 youtube plays and 400 episodes of the podcast, how RSS Feeds saved Alex Jones & Info Wars from being deplatformed, how Listeners define what a podcast is, the most backhanded comment that I've received, Questioning my monetization strategy for youtube, share thoughts on why people hate those they disagree with, including religion in my mic reviews, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure Nexadyne 8/C: https://geni.us/shure8c Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:18 - How Much I Earned From Podcasting For 1 Year! 09:56 - Podcast Milestones 12:45 - WIBT: Nexadyne 8/C 13:24 - WYHTS: RSS Feeds Saved Alex Jones from Deplatforming 17:27 - WYHTS: Listeners Define What a Podcast Is. 20:09 - WYHTS: The Most Backhanded "Compliment" I've Ever Received 21:09 - Questioning Monetization of my Content 25:07 - WYHTS: Why People HATE Those They Disagree With 29:07 - WYHTS: Including Religion in Mic Review 30:40 - WYHTS: 7-Year Discord Anniversary 32:15 - WYHTS: I Can't Listen to You Anymore 32:40 - WYHTS: I NOW HAVE A ROADIE & A SEMI! 33:53 - Value for Value 37:10 - What "Pros" Don't Understand About US! 42:30 - WWA: Shut Off Your A/C! 44:12 - Outro
9/8/24 • 46:28
Video: https://youtu.be/Buxk7NMdHsA Topics discussed: Video podcasting on YouTube, why people say YouTube Videos aren't podcasts, why I refuse to make an RSS distributed video podcast, the benefits of video distributed via RSS, my favorite comment of all time, if Hobbyists are just failures, the Shure Nexadyne 8/C, the reality of audio & podcast conferences, why some people disliked Susan as the CEO of youtube, and the Ludo - Broken Bride EP. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure Nexadyne 8/C: https://geni.us/shure8c Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:22 - Why People Say "YouTube Video Podcasts" are not Podcasts 03:20 - Why I REFUSE To Make a Video RSS 06:03 - What I'd Lose Through Video RSS Podcasting 11:25 - Actual Benefit of Video RSS Podcasts 14:44 - Summary of Why I Won't Make a "Video Podcast" NMS Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/h_7T1VExTq8?si=G9B1s_55v9Q5ydn4&t=2311 PodcastIndex: https://podcastindex.org Global Media: https://www.globalmediainsight.com/blog/youtube-users-statistics/#:~:text=YouTube%20has%20more%20than%20113.9%20million%20active%20channels. Siteefy: https://siteefy.com/how-many-websites-are-there/ Thread: https://pod.social/@Bandrew/113034420268015435 19:45 - My Favorite Comment of All Time! 22:04 - Are "Hobbysts" Just Failures 27:37 - WIBT: Shure Nexadyne 8/C 29:18 - WYHTS: Reality of Audio & Podcast Conferences 33:00 - WYHTS: Susan Was a Bad CEO & YouTube Sucks. 39:03 - Value for Value 41:40 - WWA: Ludo - Broken Bride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFIaFyuXp_Y #AudioEducation #YouTube #Podcast
9/2/24 • 45:20
Video: https://youtu.be/gQVCkRmVqGQ Topics discussed: How youtube changed from 2014 - 2023 under the leadership of CEO Susan Wojicki, why I don't attend podcast conventions, making a video podcast for $50, demonstrating that I still mess up. Testing if my desk or monitor is the main cause of reflections of my voice, demonstrate how to do an EQ match, and recommend a movie series. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm49 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 - How YouTube Has Changed (Susan Wojicki's Legacy) 15:28 - Why I Don't Attend Podcast Conferences? 25:40 - Video Podcast for Under $50 28:25 - WYHTS: Sunk Cost & Free Coffee! 29:45 - WYHTS: I Still Mess Up 33:06 - WYHTS: Your Monitor is Ruining Your LAV 36:15 - WYHTS: How Do You EQ Match? 45:21 - Value 4 Value 55.55 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm 58:36 - Conclusion
8/25/24 • 60:11
Video: https://youtu.be/639HbyIO8Ok Topics discussed: Demoing how to get better sound out of your lav mic with placement and then processing, why I will use Reamping over Looper Pedals, discussing why I'm okay spending $1,000 on a mic when I'm not okay spending $8 for coffee, my theory on the real reason for social media apps rolling out community notes, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Sennheiser ME2: https://geni.us/sennME2 Neumann KM185: https://geni.us/km185ii Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:24 - Improving a Lav Mic 07:05 - WIBT: Sennheiser ME2 / Neumann KM185 09:18 - WYHTS: Why Looper Pedals Don't Work For Me 11:50 - WYHTS: If You Buy Microphones, You Should Buy Coffee 20:37 - WYHTS: TLM49 Is Your Mic! 21:45 - Value for Value 22:40 - V4V: Different Reasons for Travel 26:30 - V4V: Real Reason for Community Notes 30:21 - V4V: Orwell Supports ContextCop 32:10 - WWA: Analysis Paralysis - Four Year Strong 34:40 - Conclusion #AudioEducation #Frugal #Podcast
8/11/24 • 35:44
Video: https://youtu.be/n8NL8v8Jtso Topics discussed: Youtube rolling out Community Notes to fact check videos, why you may need a D.I. box, why I am excited about reamping, the reality of live concert videos, why you shouldn't save money on food while traveling and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tlm49 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:41 - YouTube Community Notes Blog post: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-ways-to-offer-viewers-more-context/ 04:35 - Why You Need a D.I. Box? 13:20 - WIBT: Neumann TLM49 14:40 - WYHTS: The Reality of Live Concert DVD's 19:05 - WYTHS: Don't Save on Food on Travel 26:45 - Value 4 Value 30:10 - Conclusion
8/5/24 • 31:48
Video: https://youtu.be/Se7Z52DIR30 Topics discussed: 7 audio lessons I've learned over the last few weeks, tips on how to save money while traveling, why doom spending makes sense, measuring podcast success, editing out personality from podcasts/videos, and youtube buying me a pizza! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Miktek MK300: https://geni.us/mk300 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 - 7 Audio Lessons I've Learned B&H Creator Roundtable: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMlzytOfBD8 15:00 - Tips to Save Money on Travel 19:20 - Doom Spending Makes Sense 25:00 - WIBT: Miktek MK300 26:43 - WYHTS: Measuring Podcast Success? 29:57 - WYHTS: Editing Out Personality 35:05 - Value for Value 41:40 - Weekly Wecomendation 43:55 - Conclusion #AudioEducation #Frugality #Podcast
7/28/24 • 45:08
Video: https://youtu.be/rB5Uk1PJQ38 Topics discussed: Testing the idea of "Microphone Reach", the reality of editing this podcast and the neuroticism of it, everything has become so political and combative and I'm so sick of it, why you can't add new video to existing youtube videos, if videos that have ads turned off earn youtube premium revenue sharing, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): sE Electronics X1a: https://geni.us/sex1a Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 - Is "Microphone Reach" Real? 09:24 - The Reality of Editing Podcasts & Video 15:00 - WIBT: sE Electronics X1A 16:30 - WYHTS: Everything Is Political and I'm Sick of it!!! 20:10 - WYHTS: Why Can't You Add Video to Existing YouTube Videos? 23:31 - WYHTS: Do Unmonetized Channels Earn from YouTube Premium Viewers? YT Premium Revenue: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6306276 27:45 - Value For Value 31:30 - Ask Bandrew 32:40 - Video Submission 33:22 - Which Mic is Best? 36:18 - Live Event with Tom Buck! Event Link: https://events.bhphotovideo.com/creator-roundtable/podcasting-event?ref=bandrewscott 38:50 - Conclusion #AudioMyth #Editing #Podcast
7/7/24 • 40:19
Video: https://youtu.be/V_l9WLGio8c Topics discussed: How to add correction notes to your published youtube video, the power of "I Don't Care", the Shure SM27, why I do the tests that I do in my microphone reviews, making a good title & thumbnail prior to making a video, why people live monitor mics, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM27: https://geni.us/ssm27 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:15 - Adding Corrections to YouTube Videos 05:52 - Want to Determine if Missed Uploads Harm Channel 08:25 - The Power of "I Don't Care" 10:45 - WIBT: Shure SM27 12:25 - WYHTS: Why I Do The Tests I Do in my Mic Reviews? 18:45 - WYHTS: Make Thumbnails & Titles before Filming! 22:52 - WYHTS: Why Even Live Monitor Your MIC!? 27:30 - Value 4 Value 29:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm 31:19 - Conclusion #YouTube #Recording #Podcast
6/30/24 • 32:37
Video: https://youtu.be/tp0cphTKRzA Topics discussed: YouTube rolling out thumbnail A/B comparisons and why Thumbnails are important, the Behringer D2 Podcast Pro, Recording without monitoring, why we present differently on different mics, why AI CANNOT replace Podcastage, the fact I wear grandma glasses and weird hats, the importance of seeking meaning instead of happiness, if AI is okay for creative projects, The Hobbit, and Sounds Speeds Podcast joining Geeks Rising! Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Behringer D2 Podcast Pro: I don't feel like linking it Heritage Audio i73 PRO2: n/a 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 00:17 - YouTube Thumbnail A/B Comparison Creator Insider video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KAYAhIWsdY Old Creator Insider Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZoLw141o78 Focus on Title & Thumbnails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0N6nC7heqc 08:37 - WIBT: Behringer D2 Podcast pro 11:35 - WYHTS: Recording Without Monitoring? 13:18 - WYHTS: Sucky DVD Special Features 14:55 - WYHTS: Presenting Differently on Different Mics 19:16 - WYHTS: Why AI CANNOT Replace Podcastage 24:12 - WYHTS: Grandma Glasses and Weird Hats 28:40 - Value for Value 36:45 - V4V: Seeking Happiness vs. Seeking Meaning 43:40 - V4V: Is Using AI for Creative Projects Okay? 46:03 - V4V: Have I Watched Supernatural? 47:27 - V4V: How Big are Bigfoots Feet? 48:15 - Weekly Weckomendation Algowithm 49:45 - ANNOUNCEMENT 50:53 - Outro
6/17/24 • 52:04
Video: https://youtu.be/t2-AiEatwtU Topics discussed: YouTube has rolled out an AI Video Outline Generator in studio, if there is good country music, authenticity in music, headphones impacting performance, DVD play all options. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105 Heritage Adui i73 PRO2: n/a 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 00:15 - YouTube's New AI Outline Generator 15:14 - WIBT: Heritage Audio I73 PRO Interface 16:30 - WYHTS: Is There Good Country Music? Authenticity in Music? Sierra Ferrell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fPqmceCf90 Billy Strings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6CyQftidOw Jesse Welles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtScpL5o7cg Little Jimmy Dickens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRao-sKBOWc Hank Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry_-p-0stx4 26:19 - WYHTS: Overhead Shots & Headphones in Video 31:50 - Value for Value 37:23 - Weekly Wecommendation Algowithm 41:16 - Conclusion
6/9/24 • 43:24
Video: https://youtu.be/iTTE0d_De1o Topics discussed: YouTube FINALLY providing timestamps to what caused demonetization, Spotify rolling out podcast chapters, I rant why I love chapters and timestamps, the Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2, Why I care about the Shure MVX2u over the F3, what cameras I use, a new segment called WHAT I LIKE WEEKLY, and the realization that you don't need 100w tube amps. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Stuff. 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 00:31 - YouTube Demonetization Timestamps 06:00 - Spotify Adding Podcast Chapters 11:10 - WIBT: Heritage Audio i73 Pro 2 14:35 - WYHTS: Why Shure MVX2u over Zoom F3? 18:15 - WYHTS: What Camera do You Use? 20:25 - Value for Value 24:50 - What I Like Weekly Uncooked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfG0lH9LeZg Daddy of Mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2UJCKW6ILc Dead End Friend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvAjRjDYWI 28:30 - Why I Missed a Week 29:50 - You Don't Need 100W AMPS! 32:20 - Conslusion
6/2/24 • 33:34
Video: https://youtu.be/QmMbLBv8EKE Topics discussed: Did Shure fix the issue with the MVX2u low frequencies causing noise floor increase, do handheld condensers reject more than studio condensers, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Stuff. 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 00:37 - Did Shure Fix the MVX2u? MVX2u Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaEf2YX_tnU 08:15 - What I'm Testing 11:15 - Do Handheld Condenser Reject More Than Studio Condenser? 19:30 - WYHTS: Do I Do Vocal Warm Ups? 21:30 - WYHTS: 9th Podcastage Anniversary 23:30 - WYHTS: AI is Ruining Creativity 26:30 - WYHTS: I Refuse to Use A.I. 30:10 - WYHTS: YouTube's User Hostile Moves EposVox Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib3E8rBsT60 36:15 - Value for Value 39:56 - Conclusion
5/20/24 • 43:00
Video: https://youtu.be/Jz4hpFUO2jU Topics discussed: Why I think AI Content and Faceless channels are ruining youtube and youtube search, YouTube flagging AI content, Why I do not watch other peoples reviews, Why the TikTok Ban is good, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:18 - AI Content & Faceless Channels Ruining YouTube 06:00 - YouTube Flagging AI Content YT BLOG: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/ 11:30 - Why I Don't Watch Reviews … 21:50 - What I'm Testing 26:30 - WYHTS: The TikTok Ban is Good 35:30 - Value for Value 45:00 - Conclusion
5/12/24 • 47:05
Video: https://youtu.be/K-huKM8r8KA Topics discussed: The United States TikTok ban and what I suggest content creators do, comparing the Lewitt Ray to the Lewitt LCT440, testing if face masks make good pop filters, discussing if redundant items are luxury items, explaining why audio gear is high value, and then insane ramblings and tangents. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Ray: https://geni.us/lray Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 - The U.S. Tik Tok Ban Verge Article: https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-package BSP-222 Discussing Tik Tok Ban: https://youtu.be/aAOt9fABjaM?si=vn5KxQLe_V3EisZ2 08:00 - WYHTS: Lewitt Ray vs. Lewitt LCT440 10:24 - WYHTS: Do Face Masks Make Good Pop Filters? 12:51 - WYHTS: Redundant Items are Luxury Items 21:26 - WYHTS: Audio Gear is High Value 28:00 - Value for Value 30:13 - Conclusion
4/28/24 • 33:19
Video: https://youtu.be/IRAMyU7dmew Topics discussed: Do negative reviews kill companies, the Lewitt Aura, the podcast being personality driven, wool socks rule, my favorite value electronics, the real way to EQ, and if the NT1 4th gen and Signature series are the same. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Ray: https://geni.us/lray RND Portico 5017: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnd5017 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:13 - Do Negative Reviews Kill Companies? MKBHD Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QztFpzKsdeA 08:20 - WIBT: Lewitt Aura 11:30 - WYHTS: BSP is a Personality Channel 15:25 - WYHTS: Best Value Electronics 21:10 - WYHTS: The REAL Way to EQ 23:18 - Value for Value 23:43 - Ask Bandrew 25:30 - Voice Submission 1 27:30 - Are the NT1 4th Gen and NT1 Signature identical? Rode Response: https://twitter.com/earnoud/status/1734109464460996643 34:00 - Conclusion
4/22/24 • 35:33
Video: https://youtu.be/VBQ_eVVAK6w Topics discussed: My favorite things of the year as of April 2024, Tudor's watch & wonders releases, why YouTube is beating Netflix?, Why run two youtube channels instead of just one, Suggestions on limiting microphone bleed, Addressing a very common EQ mistkae, and the most important thing I learned about audio last year. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure MoveMic: https://geni.us/smovemic Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Shure Move Mic: https://geni.us/smovemic 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 00:54 - My Favorite things of 2024, So Far 14:00 - WIBT: Shure MoveMic 18:00 - WYHTS: YouTube Beating Netflix Nielsen Data: https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2024/colder-weather-and-nfl-playoffs-drive-increased-tv-usage-in-january/ 22:04 - WYHTS: Why Run 2 YouTube Channels Instead of 1? 31:45 - Value for Value 33:49 - Limiting Microphone Bleed 37:45 - Ask Bandrew 38:30 - Video Submission 1 41:00 - Very Common EQ Mistake 44:10 - Video Submission 2 44:57 - Most Important Thing I Learned About Audio? 48:40 - Conclusion
4/15/24 • 50:10
Video: https://youtu.be/TBypTk7Mgx4 Topics discussed: A professional Sound Guy corrects me on Lavalier microphones and provides their thoughts on proper use cases, Overhead booming with the Shure SM7b, the Shure Move Mic, hitting 10,000 Subscribers on this podcast after 9 years of production, why I don't use IEM's for monitoring, Mics in frame making you relatable, information lost when I privated 100 episodes of this podcast, abnd why I was okay deleting 100 episodes of my podcast 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 x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Shure Move Mic: https://geni.us/smovemic 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 00:17 - Professional Sound Guy Shares Insight into Lav Mics 16:30 - Overhead Booming with the Shure SM7b 18:11 - WIBT: Shure Move Mic 21:10 - 10,000 Subscribers in 9 Years 28:30 - WYHTS: Why Don't People Use IEM's for Monitoring? 32:15 - WYHTS: Mics in Frame are Relatable 36:51 - WYHTS: Info Lost Because I Deleted my Podcast How to Start a Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfsPgm0v7jk 10 Pieces of Advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtKzbW4GW1U 41:54 - Why I'm Okay Deleting 100 Podcast Episodes 47:26 - Value for Value 49:27 - Conclusion
4/7/24 • 50:54
Video: https://youtu.be/C_lf9nxJ5Tg Topics discussed: YouTube's employee telling us that we should not delete our youtube videos, sharing feedback about lav mics, why understanding listener playback systems is important, why people use mics in frame, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann BCM 104: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/bcm104 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:15 - Don't Delete Your YouTube Videos 05:02 - Was I Wrong About Lavs? 08:27 - Understand the Playback Location of Your Listeners 11:53 - Why People Use Mics in Frame 21:22 - WYHTS: When Lav Mics ARE Useful 24:25 - WYHTS: My Voice is Just Bad For Lavs 27:15 - WYHTS: Benefit of Reviewing Cheap Products 31:00 - Value for Value 35:35 - Conclusion
3/24/24 • 37:03
Video: https://youtu.be/MZ-6W3VsGgs Topics discussed: Youtube updating the TV app, why I buy and review bad sounding microphones, revisiting my comparison of 6 lav microphones with a wild crad thrown in, why I won't make a finance channel, how you can collect watches and do no spend months, and then a lot more talk about people's opinions on Lavs. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67 Reissue: https://imp.i114863.net/u67 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:14 - YouTube Updating the TV App Blog Post: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/designing-a-richer-youtube-experience-for-your-tvs/ 03:07 - Why I Buy & Review Bad Microphones? 10:15 - WIBT: Revisiting 6 Lav Mics 17:27 - WYHTS: I Need to Redo my MP3 vs. M4a Test 20:45 - WYHTS: Why I Won't Make a Finance Channel 22:19 - Collecting Watches & Doing a No Spend Month 24:15 - WYHTS: Lav Mics Are Worse than $20 Dynamics! 25:30 - Why I Think Lavs are Expensive 30:10 - Value for Value 33:40 - Conclusion
3/17/24 • 35:02
Video: https://youtu.be/_oNvMUmo4sI Lossless Audio: https://www.bandrewscott.com/blog/bsp381 Topics discussed: M4a vs. MP3 which one sounds better including demos, Comparing the Rode Lavalier II, Countryman B6, Sanken Cos 11D, and Shure TL48, Why I am strict with my diet, finances, and exercise, and a few other things in the value for value section. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67 Reissue: https://imp.i114863.net/u67 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:32 - M4a vs MP3 - Which Sounds Better? 06:18 - My Thoughts on M4a vs MP3 11:54 - Rode Lavalier II vs. Countryman B6 vs. Sanken Cos 11D vs. Shure TL48 17:00 - WYHTS: Why Not Practice Moderation? 29:00 - Value for Value 33:04 - Conclsuion #Audio #LavMic #Podcast
3/11/24 • 34:41
Video: https://youtu.be/4Gru8_wpxqk Topics discussed: The benefits of doing a no spend month, my actual 2024 everyday carry, and a few other things as well. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):Neumann U67 Reissue: https://imp.i114863.net/u67 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:14 - The Benefits of Doing a No-Spend Month 11:22 - WIBT: Neumann U67 Reissue 12:37 - My Actual 2024 Everyday Carry 29:10 - Value for Value 30:45 - Ask Bandrew 31:28 - Video Submission 1 33:41 - What is Wrong With Your Audio 38:40 - Conclusion
3/4/24 • 40:11
Video: https://youtu.be/SZvWwPQsEcI Topics discussed: JZ Mics Vintage 67, Did I take Ozempic (my weight loss journey), what I learned from doing what makes me uncomfortable, avoiding information overload, why I shouldn't buy mics from manufacturers, why making mistakes makes you more trustworthy, and the digital audio players I've tried. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): JZ Mics Vintage 67: https://usashop.jzmic.com/collections/vintage-series/products/vintage-67 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 RND Portico 5017: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnd5017 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:15 - WIBT: JZ Mics Vintage 67 03:15 - WYHTS: Did I Take Ozempic? (How I Lost Weight) 08:25 - Why I Do What Makes me Uncomfortable 13:21 - WYHTS: Avoiding Information Overload 17:50 - WYHTS: Why Not Buy Mics from the Manufacturer? 20:15 - WYHTS: Mistakes Make You Trustworthy 22:35 - WYHTS: My Favorite Digital Audio Players 26:58 - Value for Value 29:34 - Outro
2/19/24 • 31:12
Video: https://youtu.be/FUv6PS73Tf8 Topics discussed: Going on a podcast detox, a feature that every Digital Audio Player should have, my experience with Neumann getting a microphone sent in for repair, Why apple transcribing podcasts doesn't bother me, Apple not hosting podcasts, and using the Shure A7WS with Sennheiser Handheld Dynamics to reduce plosives. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann BCM 104: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/bcm104 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 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 00:15 - Having a Podcast Detox 03:37 - Audio Players NEED This Function! 07:30 - My Neumann Customer Service Experience 14:50 - WYHTS: Why is it Okay for Apple to Transcribe Podcasts? 19:45 - WYHTS: Apple Doesn't Host Podcasts 22:45 - Shure A7Ws + Sennheiser Dynamics 24:24 - Value for Value 28:45 - Conclusion
2/12/24 • 29:51