BSP-273: YT Community Post Change, SM7b Falling out of Favor, & More

On episode 273 of the BSP, I discuss Youtube changing the requirements for channels to gain the community tab feature, the SM7b becoming less popular, my advice on cutting out filler words, why I don’t recommend noise gates all the time, how I recommend addressing incorrect microphone technique, and more.

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

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - YouTube Community Post Sub Requirement Changes

• YT Post About Community posts: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/125117248/expanding-community-posts-to-channels-with-500-subscribers-and-removing-the-discussion-tab?hl=en

03:31 - Presonus Revelator iO24
04:46 - WYHTS: People’s Choice of Desert Island Mics
07:42 - The SM7b is Falling Out of Favor
07:31 - WYHTS: Old Adages
09:16 - WYHTS: Does the 512 Audio Limelight Fit in Electro Voice Shockmounts?
10:45 - Ask Bandrew
11:46 - Voice Submission 1
15:01 - How bad does audio have to be before I turn it off?
17:26 - How to Stop Saying Filler Words?
22:01 - How is My EQ? / Why Not to Use a Noise Gate
25:31 - Email 2
26:16 - How do You Correct Incorrect Mic Technique Politely?
29:58 - Voice Submission 3
30:31 - Have I Ever Modded Any of My Audio Gear?
32:31 - Email 4
33:06 - How to Reduce Sibilance?
35:16 - Outro

The Biggest Misconception About the SM7b

I constantly hear from everyone that the SM7b needs 60dB of gain; this is even listed on Shure's official youtube channel. I disagree with this completely. If you are recording or streaming through a piece of software that allows for the addition of a limiter, such as OBS, I think you can get by with around 50dB of gain.

Video on setting up audio for livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXphHY4AqAA

Lewitt MTP 940 CM Handheld Condenser Mic Review / Test

Today I review one of the most versatile handheld mics I’ve ever tested, the Lewitt MTP 940 CM. This is a multi-polar pattern handheld condenser microphone with a 1” capsule. It also offers two pads and two high pass filter options. In the handheld condenser market, the self noise is pretty respectable, did a great job at off axis coloration, and did great rejecting background noise.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:30 - Setup
01:00 - What’s in the Box
01:36 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:20 - Specifications
02:47 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:47 - Plosive Test
04:03 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:34 - Background Noise Test
04:52 - Untreated Room Test
05:10 - Shock Rejection Test
05:29 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:45 - Handling Noise Rejection Test
06:01 - Cupping the Mic Test
06:27 - Windscreen Test
07:03 - High Pass Filter Test
08:05 - Intro to Comparison
08:21 - Shure SM58 Comparison
08:54 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
09:19 - Audio Technica AT2010 Comparison
09:57 - Lewitt MTP350 CM Comparison
10:31 - Rode M2 Comparison
11:06 - Shure Beta 87A Comparison
11:39 - Shure KSM8 Comparison
12:09 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison
12:51 - Earthworks SR314 Comparison
13:27 - Sennheiser MD441U Comparison
14:32 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
15:20 - Music Test
16:28 - Pros & Cons
17:27 - Overall Thoughts
19:34 - Recommendation
20:31 - Outro

512 Audio Limelight Dynamic Mic Review / Test

Today I review the new dynamic broadcast mic from 512 Audio, the Limelight. If you’re unaware, 512 Audio is a spin off or subsidiary or something of Warm Audio. This is a very ribbon sounding dynamic microphone with a very powerful low and low mid section. It does a good job at background noise rejection and room rejection but suffers in terms of shock rejection.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:29 - Setup
00:49 - What’s in the Box
01:07 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:42 - Specifications
02:01 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:22 - Plosive Test
02:33 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:54 - Background Noise Test
03:12 - Untreated Room Test
03:28 - Shock Rejection Test
03:44 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:00 - High Pass Filter Test
04:39 - Intro to Comparison
04:53 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:24 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
05:58 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
06:25 - Rode Podmic Comparison
07:00 - Rode Procaster Comparison
07:34 - Heil PR40 Comparison
08:08 - Shure SM7b Comparison
08:44 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
09:22 - Beyerdynamic M160 Comparison
10:19 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:20 - Music Test
12:57 - Pros & Cons
14:47 - Overall Thoughts
16:28 - Recommendation
17:19 - Outro

BSP-272: Only Fans Reverses Ban, 512 Audio Limelight, My Desert Island Mic?

On episode 272 of the BSP, I discuss OnlyFans suspending their ban of adult activity, the brand new 512 Audio Limelight which is a new broadcast dynamic microphone, my desert island microphone, and what you should look for when buying a mic.

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Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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00:00 - Intro
00:20 - OnlyFans Suspending Ban?
06:05 - Facebook Election Commission?
06:55 - 512 Audio Limelight
09:20 - WYHTS: Desert Island Microphone?
12:50 - WYHTS: YouTube Algorithm Changes?
14:35 - Ask Bandrew
15:35 - Voice Submission 1
17:45 - Facebook Podcasts?
21:05 - Email 2
21:35 - Dynamic or Condenser for Windy Environment?
24:05 - Voice Submission 3
25:10 - Recommended Interfaces Under $300-$400?
26:30 - Email 4
26:58 - Rode Podmic or Polsen MC-Pod?
31:50 - Voice Submission 5
32:15 - What to Look for When Buying a Mic?
35:35 - Outro

Behringer BX2020 Budget Mic Review / Test

Today I review the new budget mic from Behringer, the BX2020. Is it trying to copy the Audio Technica AT2020? We may never know. This is an affordable mic that has a quite sibilant top end and roll off in the low end. It also doesn’t do great at ambient noise rejection or plosive rejection. Oh did I mention that I have no idea if they’re trying to copy the AT2020?

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:25 - Setup
00:45 - What’s in the Box
01:04 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:30 - Specifications
01:51 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:12 - Plosive Test
02:23 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:43 - Background Noise Test
03:01 - Untreated Room Test
03:13 - Mount Test
03:29 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:44 - Intro to Comparison
03:59 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
04:30 - Behringer C1 Comparison
05:06 - Mackie EM91C Comparison
05:37 - Neat Worker Bee Comparison
06:10 - MXL V67 Comparison
06:46 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
07:23 - Blue Ember Comparison
07:53 - AKG P120 Comparison
08:30 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:14 - Music Test
10:29 - Pros & Cons
11:14 - Overall Thoughts
13:30 - Recommendation
15:01 - Outro

BSP-271: Is OnlyFans Really Banning Adult Content?, Updates to YouTube Search

On episode 270 of the BSP, I discuss the news that OnlyFans will be banning certain adult content, YouTube updating their search algorithm, and other big changes YouTube is making. I also used the Behringer BX2020 in this video.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Behringer BX2020: https://imp.i114863.net/bx2020
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

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - OnlyFans Banning Adult Content

• Bloomberg Article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-08-19/onlyfans-to-block-sexually-explicit-videos-starting-in-october

• Updated Policy Changes: https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/20/22634785/onlyfans-new-terms-of-service-policy-banning-sex-masturbation

07:36 - YouTube Updates Search Algorithm

• YouTube Blog: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/next-phase-searching-youtube/

20:45 - Behringer BX2020
22:15 - WYHTS: Boots Theory of Socieconomic Unfaireness.
24:30 - WYHTS: SM7B where B is for Butt Plug

• CSB Tweet: https://twitter.com/CSB/status/1427276175349518342

26:30 - WYHTS: The Barrier of Entry is Increasing AND Decreasing
30:30 - Outro

Vandals - An Idea For a Movie (Guitar Cover)

Cover of the song An Idea For a Movie by Vandals off their album Hitler Bad, Vandals Good.

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Revv D20: https://imp.i114863.net/revvd20
Friedman BE-OD: https://imp.i114863.net/beod
Beyerdynamic M160: https://imp.i114863.net/W1W6X
Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r

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Elgato WaveXLR Streamer Interface Review / Explained

Today I walkthrough, explain, test and review the Elgato WaveXLR. This thing essentially turns any XLR mic into a Wave3. This has 75dB of gain for your microphone (so yes it can drive the Shure SM7b), it has a digital mixer to mix multiple digital sound sources, and also has a clipboard feature to ensure you don’t distort your analog to digital converters. Regarding the A/D converters it is 24-bit 48/96kHz, which is great.

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00:00 - Intro / Pricing / Disclosure
00:30 - Signal Chain for Testing
00:56 - What’s in the Box
01:13 - Build Quality
01:48 - Walkthrough of Features
04:05 - Specifications
04:53 - Shure SM7b Mic Test (No Cloudlifter or Fethead)
06:00 - Clipguard Test
06:49 - Low-cut / High Pass Filter Test
07:45 - Interface Mute Test
08:35 - Preamp Gain Noise Test
09:30 - Latency Test
10:23 - Software Walkthrough
14:49 - Pros & Cons
17:57 - Recommendation
20:59 - Outro

BSP-270: The SM7b Labeled a Streamer Microphone? and Other Questions

On episode 270 of the BSP, I discuss the Rodecaster Pro ducking feature, Why down mixing to mono leads to more noise in OBS, why I use cheap boom arms in my reviews, if the SM7b being labeled a streaming microphone is offensive or infuriating, and then I poorly answer some other technical questions.

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Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag
Elgato LP Boom Arm: https://www.elgato.com/en/wave-mic-arm-lp
Elgato WaveXLR: https://geni.us/wavexlr
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Elgato WaveXLR
02:22 - Elgato Low Profile Boom Arm
05:42 - Ask Bandrew
06:37 - Voice Submission 1
07:17 - Rodecaster Pro Ducking Feature

• John's Video on Ducking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn5T7PyaSNc

09:12 - Voice Submission 2
11:32 - Why is Channel 1 Quiet & Channel 2 is Noisy?
14:27 - Voice Submission 3
15:42 - Why Do I Use Cheap Boom Arms?
18:27 - Voice Submission 4
23:27 - Condenser Over Dynamic is Controversial?
24:27 - Downsizing Audio Setup?
25:56 - The SM7B is a Streaming Microphone?
30:56 - Is the Barrier of Entry to Streaming Rising?
33:42 - Voice Submission 5
34:15 - What’s a Hum Elimator and Variable Attenuator?
36:07 - Outro