Shure SM5b Review / Test

Today I review the original Shure SM7b, the SM5b! This is regarded as one of the best broadcast dynamics of all time, but it was too hard to build and didn’t sell well enough. This mic debuted in 1966, I think, although I did find it in the 1965 brochure from Shure and it was discontinued in 1986. It has been replaced by the SM7 and then the SM7b.

I missed this video while researching (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_hJSs7PoPM), and apparently the SM5 was originally developed in 1964, and it was discontinued in 1988.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:28 - Setup
00:49 - History of the SM5b
02:23 - What’s in the Box
02:37 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
04:02 - Specifications
04:18 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
04:39 - Plosive Test
04:48 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
05:11 - Background Noise Test
05:29 - Untreated Room Test
05:47 - Mic Mount Bump Test
06:06 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
06:22 - Intro to Comparison
06:51 - Shure SM57 Comparison
07:33 - Shure SM58 Comparison
08:07 - Shure SM7B Comparison
09:19 - Shure SM7 Comparison
10:10 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
10:52 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
12:11 - Music Test
13:20 - Pros & Cons
15:36 - Overall Thoughts
17:35 - Recommendation
19:02 - Outro

Timex Standard Snoopy Peanuts Watch Review

Today I share my experience with the Timex Standard Snoopy Watch. These are pretty basic watches in terms of functionality and you can get an identical watch from Timex for around $50, and you can get this watch for $80-$100 depending on where you buy it, so it comes down to whether you think Snoopy & Woodstock being on your dial is worth the premium.

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MXL Revelation II Tube Microphone Review / Test

Today I review the MXL Revelation II which is an affordable multiple polar pattern tube condenser microphone. This has a very detailed top end and a round low end which over powers the mid section causing a slight V shaped sound.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:25 - Setup
00:46 - What’s in the Box
01:38 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:59 - Specifications
03:33 - 3 Polar Pattern (Tone / Rotation)
04:39 - Plosive Test
05:10 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
05:27 - Background Noise Test
05:44 - Untreated Room Test
06:09 - Shock Mount Bump Test
06:28 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
06:51 - High Pass Filter Test
07:23 - High End Interface / Outboard Preamp Test
09:20 - Intro to Comparison
09:34 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
10:08 - Lewitt LCT240 Pro Comparison
10:41 - Rode NT1 Comparison
11:14 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
12:01 - Avantone CV12 Comparison
12:49 - Lewitt LCT840 Comparison
13:34 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
14:27 - Telefunken TF47 Comparison
15:27 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
16:24 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison
17:52 - Music Test
19:25 - Pros & Cons
21:09 - Overall Thoughts
24:07 - Recommendation
25:44 - 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!

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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
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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

Sennheiser MD445 Review / Test

Today I review the brand new microphone from Sennheiser, the MD445. This is a super cardioid handheld dynamic microphone that does a great job at background noise rejection and handling noise rejection. The mic tone is very bright and offers some nice shimmer to singing vocals, but for spoken word I personally think the boost in the top end is a bit too much.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:29 - Setup
00:46 - What’s in the Box
01:10 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:47 - Specifications
02:11 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:37 - Plosive Test
02:47 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:07 - Background Noise Test
03:26 - Untreated Room Test
03:40 - Handling Noise Test
03:54 - Mic Mount Bump Test
04:14 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:32 - Cup The Mic Test
04:58 - Intro to Comparison
05:09 - AKG D5 Comparison
05:42 - Shure SM58 Comparison
06:15 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison
06:52 - Electro Voice ND76 Comparison
07:28 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
08:06 - Audix OM2 Comparison
08:36 - Sennheiser E935 Comaparison
09:14 - Beyerdynamic TG V70d Comparison
09:50 - Beyerdynamic M88 TG Comparison
10:36 - Shure KSM8 Comparison
11:22 - Sennheiser MD435 Comparison
12:17 - Lewitt MTP940CM Comparison
13:20 - Neumann KMS 105 Comparison
14:32 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
15:47 - Music Test
17:08 - Pros & Cons
18:16 - Overall Thoughts
20:54 - Recommendation
23:21 - Outro

Addressing the Controversy...

There’s not really any controversy, it’s a joke. I made a video parodying youtuber apology videos because Dark Corner Studios watched creators first videos, and he saw stickers in my first video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5g2fSTqZYY

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
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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

Golden Age Project Pre-73 MKIII Review / Test / Explained

Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review Golden Age Project Pre-73 MKIII which is a budget Neve 1073 style preamp. This offers +80dB of gain with 2 high pass filters and 2 high shelf filters as well as a variable mic input impedance. For a budget outboard pre, this thing is very powerful and versatile.

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00:00 - Intro / Pricing
00:26 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:56 - What’s in the Box
01:11 - Build Quality
01:43 - Walkthrough of Preamp
03:15 - Specifications
03:49 - High Pass / High Shelf Test
05:37 - Input Impedance Test
07:01 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
08:42 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
09:37 - Preamp vs. Interface Preamp
12:23 - Pros & Cons
13:41 - Opinion on Pre
14:17 - Recommendation
16:03 - 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

Timex Waterbury Traditional GMT Unboxing / First Impressions

A quick unboxing of the Waterbury Traditional GMT 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch.