Avantone Pro CK-6 Classic Review / Test

Today I review an affordable condenser mic, the Avantone CK-6 Classic. This mic has a controlled low end with a gooey low mid section and a more midforward sound with an apparent top end that does sound a bit recessed compared to similar priced mics. The big draw back to this mic is the ringing and resonance of it, so if you touch this mic it will ring like a bell.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:18 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
01:12 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:52 - Specifications
02:17 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:37 - Plosive Test
02:54 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:14 - Background Noise Test
03:36 - Untreated Room Test
03:51 - Shock Rejection Test
04:12 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:46 - High Pass Filter Test
05:14 - Intro to Comparison
05:27 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
05:50 - Neat Worker Bee Comparison
06:17 - MXL V67G Comparison
06:43 - Audio Technica AT2020 Copmarison
07:13 - Blue Ember Comparison
07:36 - AKG P120 Comparison
08:00 - Lewitt LCT440 Compariswon
08:32 - Rode NT1 Comparison
09:07 - Lauten Audio LA220 Comparison
09:42 - Soyuz SU-23 Comparison
10:17 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:17 - Music Test
12:24 - Pros & Cons
13:30 - Overall Thoughts
16:16 - Recommendation
17:26 - Outro

BSP-274: Amazon Bans 600 Chinese Companies For Review Fraud, and More

On episode 274 of the BSP, I discuss Amazon’s recent action to ban 600 Chinese Companies who were caught committing review fraud, when you can offer unsolicited criticism, what the terms Mids, Top End, Bright, Dark, and Coloration mean when discussing audio gear, and more.

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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

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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Amazon Bans 600 Chinese Companies

• BSP-198 (5 JAN 2020):

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB7CGGGaFaw

• The Verge Article: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/17/22680269/amazon-ban-chinese-brands-review-abuse-fraud-policy

05:44 - WYHTS: Use a Truncate Silence Effect
07:29 - WYHTS: Southern California Dude Bro Alert!
08:34 - WYHTS: You CAN Give Unsolicited Criticism to People
12:04 - Ask Bandrew
13:04 - Voice Submission 1
15:04 - What Do You Mean by Mids, Top End, Coloration, Bright, and Dark?
21:49 - Email 2
22:34 - What Do You Consider a Vintage Microphone?
26:04 - Voice Submission 3
29:24 - 500 Series Rack Discussion?
35:19 - Outro

Placid Audio Carbonphone & Copperphone Mini Review / Test

Today I review two of the most unique mics I’ve tested to date, the Carbonphone RU-80 and Copperphone Mini. These are effect microphones that make you sound like you are recording in the 1920’s and 1930’s on an AM radio.

Buy the Mics (Non Affiliate Link)
Carbonphone RU-80: https://www.placidaudio.com/products/ru-80/
Copperphone Mini: https://www.placidaudio.com/products/copperphone-mini/

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:45 - Setup
01:18 - What’s in the Box
01:31 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:01 - Specifications
02:30 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:03 - Plosive Test
03:22 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:01 - Background Noise Test
04:34 - Shock Rejection Test
05:04 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:27 - Why No More Tests?
05:49 - Music Test
07:20 - Pros & Cons
08:40 - Overall Thoughts
12:00 - Recommendation
12:55 - Outro

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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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

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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.

Buy the Lewitt MTP 940 CM (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/940cm

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
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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
00:30 - 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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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
00:29 - 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.

Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
512 Audio Limelight: https://imp.i114863.net/limelight
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.

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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?

Buy the Behringer BX2020 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: N/A
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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
00:25 - 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

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Twitter: @bandrewsays
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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