Neewer NW-700 Budget Mic Review / Test

Today I re-review one of the cheapest microphones on amazon, the NW700. This is a $20-$25 XLR microphone, and I put it through the gauntlet to see if it’s still worth the $20 in 2021.

Buy the Neewer NW700 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/nw700x

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
00:26 - Setup
00:51 - What’s in the Box
01:18 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:50 - Comparison to Original NW700
02:41 - Specifications
03:27 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:45 - Plosive Test
04:03 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:19 - Background Noise Test
04:37 - Untreated Room Test
04:51 - Shockmount Test
05:06 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:34 - Foam Windscreen Tone Test
06:03 - Intro to Comparison
06:17 - Original NW700 Comparison
06:47 - Mackie EM-91C Comparison
07:23 - Tascam TM80 Comparison
07:58 - Neat Worker Bee Comparison
08:35 - MXL V67G Comparison
09:15 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
09:53 - AKG P120 Comparison
10:25 - Presonus PX-1 Comparison
11:00 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:56 - Music Test
13:21 - Pros & Cons
14:52 - Overall Thoughts
17:26 - Is It Worth It in 2021 / Recommendation
19:06 - 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

My Rolex Explorer is Falling Apart (Repair Part I)

The entire purpose of this video is to document the process of getting a Rolex serviced. This was filmed on 21 JULY 2021, and I will be taking this to my local authorized dealer. From there, they will send it to the regional Rolex service center for assessment. In 2-3 weeks I will get a quote from them and have to approve the repair. Once I have approved the repair it will take 8-12 weeks for that repair/service to be completed.

Seiko Prospex 1959 Alpinist Unboxing (SPB245)

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.

Maono AU-HD300T USB / XLR Mic Review / Test

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

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/)

Bandrew's Favorite Things of June 2021

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)

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

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

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