NOFX - Louise (Gutiar Cover w/ Solo)

Cover of the song Louise, by NOFX off their album Pump Up The Valuum.

Gear Used (affiliate links):
Ernie Ball Music Man Sting Ray: https://imp.i114863.net/musicmanrs
Revv D20: https://imp.i114863.net/revvd20
Electro Harmonix Op Amp Big Muff Pi: https://imp.i114863.net/opampbigmuff
Shure SM57: https://geni.us/sm57
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r

As an associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Casio EAW-MQ-24-7B2 Review

The Casio MQ-24 is a small and thin quartz three hander that keeps accurate time and has a surprising tie to a classic sci-fi film.

Buy the Casio MQ-24 (Affiliate Link): https://geni.us/mq24

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Hodinkee Article: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/with-the-often-cheapest-watch-on-amazon

00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Dimensions & Build Quality
02:34 - Finishing / Design
04:59 - Movement
06:51 - Lume Test?
07:16 - Wrist Shot
08:14 - Pros
09:14 - Cons
10:30 - Conclusion
11:43 - Outro

Mackie EM-89D Budget Mic Review / Test

Today I review the new budget dynamic mic from Mackie, the EM-89D. This costs between $50-$70 dynamic with very crisp top end and a powerful lows and low mids creating a slight V-shape. It does suffer from handling noise and plosives, so you’ll need to practice careful mic technique.

Buy the Mackie EM-89D (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/em89d
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/em89d

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

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:18 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
01:04 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:32 - Specifications
01:47 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:06 - Plosive Test
02:16 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:36 - Background Noise Test
02:57 - Untreated Room Test
03:12 - Shockmount Test
03:28 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:43 - Handling Noise Test
03:57 - Mic Cupping Test
04:22 - Intro to Comparison
04:35 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
05:06 - Shure SM48 Comparison
05:34 - Lewitt MTP250 DM Comparison
05:58 - Electro Voice ND76 Comparison
06:23 - Audix OM2 Comparison
06:51 - AKG D5 Comparison
07:21 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison
07:54 - Shure SM58 Comparison
08:21 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
08:55 - Beyerdynamic TG V70d Comparison
09:21 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison
10:03 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison
10:42 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:20 - Music Test
12:47 - Pros & Cons
13:36 - Overall Thoughts
16:00 - Recommendation
17:17 - Outro

BSP-269: My Thoughts on "Buy it For Life"

On episode 269 of the BSP, I discuss my thoughts on the philosophy of “buy it for life” where you purchase high quality items that will last your entire life, and instead of replacing you repair. I also use the new Presonus Revelator iO24.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Presonus Revelator iO24: https://imp.i114863.net/io24
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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 - Just hanging out
00:43 - Buy it For Life
11:28 - Entry Level BIFL Items
21:13 - Applying BIFL to Non-BIFL Items
24:43 - Presonus Revelator IO24
25:53 - WYHTS: Rent Mics Before Buying
27:13 - WYHTS: Other Match EQ Options
28:28 - WYHTS: Rode NT-452?
30:13 - Outro

Audio Technica AT2040 Dynamic Mic Review / Test

Today I review the brand new budget podcast mic from Audio Technica, the AT2040. This is a hypercardioid dynamic microphone with a fairly open and mid forward sound. It does a good job at plosive rejection, and has a fairly healthy output compared to other dynamics.

Buy the Audio Technica AT2040 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/at2040
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/at2040

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

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:24 - Setup
00:44 - What’s in the Box
01:08 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:37 - Specifications
01:53 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:18 - Plosive Test
02:29 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:49 - Background Noise Test
03:07 - Untreated Room Test
03:25 - Shockmount Test
03:41 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:55 - Intro to Comparison
04:13 - Zoom ZDM1 Comparison
04:43 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
05:12 - Shure SM57 Comparison
05:52 - Rode Podmic Comparison
06:26 - Personus PD-70 Comparison
07:05 - Sontronics Podcast Pro Comparison
07:37 - Rode Procaster Comparison
08:03 - Audio Technica BP40 Comparison
08:44 - Shure SM7b Comparison
09:28 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
10:01 - Neumann BCM705 Comparison
10:49 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:49 - Music Test
12:50 - Pros & Cons
14:01 - Overall Thoughts
15:57 - Recommendation
17:00 - Outro

BSP-268: Almost Banned From Amazon Affiliates, Audio Technica AT2040, and more

On episode 268 of the BSP, I discuss why I was almost banned from the Amazon Affiliate program and what you can do to avoid the same issue. I also use the brand new Audio Technica AT2040.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Audio Technica AT2040: https://geni.us/at2040
Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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 - Amazon Affiliate Risk of Being Banned
05:35 - My Solution to the Issue
08:35 - What Can You Do?
10:50 - Audio Technica AT2040
13:35 - Ask Bandrew
14:30 - Voice Submission 1
15:50 - How to Pick a Microphone for Your Voice?
19:05 - How to Make Different Microphones Sound the Same?
24:50 - Email 2
25:25 - How To Make My Mic Louder for In Game Use?
28:20 - Email 3
29:50 - What is the Rode NT-452 ?!?!?
32:05 - I don’t think Rode will copy the Neumann TLM103.
36:05 - Outro

Lorier Neptune III Vintage Dive Watch Review

After wearing the Lorier Neptune III for a few months I share my experience with it. This a relatively affordable vintage inspired dive watch with a ton of character.

Buy the Lorier Neptune III: https://www.lorierwatches.com/products/neptune-siii-black-gilt

00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Off Topic
00:55 - Dimensions & Build Quality
03:21 - Finishing / Design
05:46 - Movement
06:27 - Lume Test
06:58 - Wrist Shot
07:48 - Pros
08:47 - Cons
10:43 - Conclusion
11:41 - Outro

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.