8 Reasons I Stopped Wearing a Smart Watch

In this video I share 8 reasons why I stopped wearing an Apple Watch after wearing them religiously for 4 years. I am not trying to downplay the benefits people may get from smart watches, I’m not trying to talk people out of wearing smart watches, I’m just sharing my journey with watches.

00:00 - Intro
00:54 - 1: Security
02:11 - 2: Phantom Buzzes
02:49 - 3: Always Reachable
03:50 - 4: Sterile
04:31 - 5: Another Thing to Charge
05:06 - 6: Keep It Updated
05:45 - 7: Short Life
07:03 - 8: The Reptiles Bro!
07:27 - Conclusion

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic Unboxing

Just a quick unboxing of the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic.

Guest on Not Just Heathers!

Heather was kind enough to ask me to be a guest on her new show Not Just Heathers, which you should totally check out. We talk all about connections and laugh a bit too much. If you want amazing show notes and a bunch of great interviews, go check it out here: https://justheathers.com/bandrew-scott/

Guest on Taylor Primetime Episode 47 - 5 Great Mics for Acoustic

Jay from Taylor was kind enough to ask me on the show to discuss 5 great large diaphragm microphones for recording acoustic guitars. Make sure to check out the whole show to get the Taylor Prime Time experience because they have an awesome show!

Rode NT1 vs. 1990's Rode NT1 Comparison (Versus Series)

Today we compare the original 90’s/00’s Rode NT1 to the current model of the Rode NT1 to determine if the new model is an improvement over the original or if the vintage model is a secret weapon.

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00:00 - Intro to Rode NT1
00:22 - Build Quality
01:34 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
02:55 - Polar Pattern Tests
03:41 - Background Noise Tests
04:25 - Distance Tests
05:10 - Music Tests
06:45 - Winner
08:44 - Conclusion
09:28 - Outro

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.

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Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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Audio Technica ATR2500x-USB Review / Test

Today I review the ATR2500x-USB, an affordable USB condenser microphone. It records up to 24-bit 192khz, has a USB-c port, and has zero latency monitoring. In this video, I compare the mic to the Razer Seiren Mini, AKG P120, Samson Q2u, AT2005 USB, Blue Yeti Nano, Rode NT USB Mini, AT2020, LCT240, and more.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:29 - Setup
00:47 - What’s in the Box
01:18 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:03 - Specifications
02:23 - Polar Pattern (Tone / Rotation)
02:44 - Plosive Test
02:54 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:12 - Background Noise Test
03:31 - Untreated Room Test
03:49 - Mic Mount Bump Test
04:07 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:24 - Desktop Stand Test
05:18 - Preamp Noise Measurement
06:11 - Latency Measurement
07:00 - Headphone Amp Power
07:24 - Zero Latency Monitoring Quirk?
07:58 - Intro to Comparison
08:15 - Razer Seiren Mini Comparison
09:00 - Samson Q2u Comparison
09:37 - AKG P120 Comparison
10:13 - Audio Technica AT2005 Comparison
10:50 - Rode NT USB Mini Comparison
11:36 - Audio Technica AT2100x-USB Comparison
12:15 - Blue Yeti Nano Comprison
12:45 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
13:25 - Audio Techinca AT2500-USB Comparison
14:13 - Lewitt LCT240 Pro Comparison
14:54 - Audio Technica AT2020-USB+ Comparison
15:38 - El Gato Wave 3 Comparison
16:13 - Rode NT-USB Comparison
16:50 - Rode NT1 Comparison
17:36 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
18:45 - Music Test
20:00 - Pros & Cons
21:28 - Overall Thoughts
23:36 - Recommendation
26:16 - Outro

Universal Audio Twin X Audio Interface Review / Explained

Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the Universal Audio Twin X Duo. This is a Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with ADAT/SPDIF expansion, two preamps with 65dB of gain, and DSP processing with near 0 latency. You get some great converters and you can record up to 24-bit 192kHz. This thing is an absolute beast if you are a Mac user.

Buy the Universal Audio Twin X Duo (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/uatwinx (heritage edition)
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/uatwinx (regular edition)

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00:00 - Intro / Pricing
00:16 - Difference Between Twin X Duo and Twin X Quad?
00:34 - Why Are UA Interfaces So Expensive?
00:54 - Signal Chain for Testing
01:17 - What’s in the Box
02:10 - Build Quality
02:42 - Walkthrough of Features
06:35 - Specifications
07:28 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
08:23 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
09:17 - Latency Test
10:10 - Instrument Input (D.I.) Test
11:39 - Can the Headphone Amp Drive HD650’s?
12:06 - Talk Back Microphone Test
12:54 - Unison Pre Plugin Demo Test
17:56 - Pros & Cons
22:00 - Recommendation
23:34 - Outro

Neumann TLM49 Mic Review / Test

oday I review a vintage inspired, mid forward mic from Neumann, the TLM49. This thing has a very controlled low-end, a bump in the upper mids, and a tame but clear top end. If you’re going for a mid-forward Neumann sound, this thing sounds great.

HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/tlm49

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Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
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Alex Jones Screams Into Neumann TLM49

I make dumb videos on the podcastage2 channel. This is no exception.