Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist Unboxing (SPB245)

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Quick unboxing video of the Seiko Prospex SPB245 which is the 1959 Alpinist reimagining. Let me know if you've got any questions in the comments, I'll have a review sometime in the future.

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Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Maono AU-HD300T USB / XLR Mic Review / Test

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Today I review another budget usb microphone. This is a USB & XLR dynamic mic similar to the Shure MV7, Samson Q2u and Audio Technica ATR2100. The sound of this is slightly V-shaped so if you want a bit of a recessed midsection with powerful low mids and crisp top, this will do that. This is limited to 16-bit 48khz in terms of conversion and the inbuilt preamp is quiet.

Buy the Mono AU-HD300T (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/hd300t

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:20 - Setup
00:40 - What’s in the Box
01:15 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:13 - Specifications
02:34 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:52 - Plosive Test
03:03 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:21 - Background Noise Test
03:40 - Untreated Room Test
03:54 - Shockmount Test
04:10 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:28 - On Off Switch Noise Test
04:42 - Volume Button Noise Test
04:55 - Handling Noise Test
05:12 - Cup the Mic Test
05:36 - Noise Floor Test
06:20 - XLR vs. USB Output
07:20 - Intro to Comparison
07:35 - Samson Q2u Comparison
08:24 - Audio Technica ATR2100-USB Comparison
09:08 - Audio Technica ATR2100S-USB Comparison
10:04 - Samson Q9u Comparison
10:56 - Shure MV7 Comparison
11:41 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
13:01 - Latency Measure
13:31 - Music Test
14:46 - Pros & Cons
16:00 - Overall Thoughts
18:50 - Recommendation
21:09 - Outro

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Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

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

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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

16:04 - YouTubes New Streaming Features

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

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

29:24 - What Guitar Should I Buy

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

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Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Bandrew's Favorite Things of June 2021

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In this video Bandrew from @Bandrew Says Podcast shares his favorite things from June 2021! Check out all the podcasts on the network at www.geeksrising.com

Buy the Stuff (Affiliate Links):
Peterson Strobo Clip HD: https://geni.us/stroboclip
A Man and His Watch: https://geni.us/amahw

00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Peterson Strobo Clip HD Strobe Tuner
01:45 - A Man and HIs Watch
03:05 - Personalized Funko Pop
04:14 - Outro

My 3 Watch Collection (G-Shock, Tudor, Rolex)

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In today’s video I share my 3 watch collection which consists of the 3 watches that I have not been able to take off my wrist for the last 3 months.

00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Watch #1
01:41 - Watch #2
02:52 - Watch #3
04:25 - Collection
05:18 - Outro

Spoilers:
Watch 1: Casio GWM5600R-1
Watch 2: Tudor Black Bay 58
Watch 3: Rolex Explorer 1 Ref 14270

GEAR I USE:
Calipers: https://geni.us/digcalip
Camera: https://geni.us/c90d
Lens 24mm: https://geni.us/can24
Lens 50mm: https://geni.us/can50
Lens Macro: https://geni.us/can100
Microphone: https://geni.us/km185
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Royer R-10 Ribbon Mic Review / Test

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Today I review the Royer R10, a miniature R121 for less than half the price. It is a very smooth figure 8 ribbon mic with a very mid forward sound and tame top end.

Buy the Royer R10 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/royerr10
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/r10

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:20 - Setup
00:37 - What’s in the Box
01:09 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:43 - Specifications
02:02 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:24 - Plosive Test
02:47 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:07 - Background Noise Test
03:28 - Untreated Room Test
03:42 - Microphone Mount Bump Test
04:00 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:14 - Intro to Comparison
04:34 - MXL R144 Comparison
05:23 - Shure SM7b Comparison
06:00 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison
06:48 - AEA KU5a Comparison
07:29 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:00 - Music Test
10:02 - Pros & Cons
11:40 - Overall Thoughts
14:21 - Recommendation
16:00 - Outro

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Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-265: Audacity is Spyware?

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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!

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?

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

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Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Shure SM5b Review / Test

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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.

Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b

Buy the Shure SM5b (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: N/A
Sweetwater: N/A

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d

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

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Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Timex Standard Snoopy Peanuts Watch Review

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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.

Buy the Timex Snoopy Watch: https://geni.us/timexsnoopy

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

MXL Revelation II Tube Microphone Review / Test

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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.

Buy the MXL Revelation II (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/mxlrevii
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/mxlrevii

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d

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

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Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing.