BSP-287: Favorite YouTubers, Movies, TV-Shows and Music of 2021

On episode 287 of the BSP, I discuss my favorite YouTube channels of the year, as well as my favorite music, movies, tv shows, and books of the last year. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lauten Audio LC-387: https://geni.us/lautenfc387
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

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Happy New Year
00:58 - Favorite YouTube Channels 
05:42 - Favorite Music
11:10 - Favorite Movies 
14:49 - Favorite Television
17:32 - Favorite Books
21:47 - Favorite Watch
25:47 - Outro

Goodbye 2021, a Box Throwing Compilation

I guess this will become an annual tradition, so in order to close out the year here's the box throw compilation for the last year. Although the year was another rough one for all of us, your support over the last 365 has made it easier and even enjoyable. Thank you for that. I hope you found some help, enjoyment, or escapism in the videos over the last year. Let's see what the next year brings, and remember that we'll get through that one too.

Shure SM7b Mic Review / Test

Today I re-review the Shure SM7b after 6 years of use. If you are looking for a very easy to listen to mic for spoken word that's on the darker side, this thing is great. If you're looking for a music studio workhorse, this is great. However, it is a very quiet mic so make sure your interface's preamps can drive it.

How to Set Up the SM7b: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b-8FtIxjF8
SM7B Misconception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYQOqpPa1tI
Rhett Shull Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0v3uagcxT4

DISCLOSURE: As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm_7b_studiomikro.htm?partner_id=23899

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?partner_id=23899

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:26 - Setup
00:52 - What’s in the Box
01:23 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:05 - Specifications
02:19 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:38 - Plosive Test
02:56 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:22 - Background Noise Test 
03:39 - Untreated Room Test
04:00 - Shock Rejection Test
04:22 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:50 - Provided Windscreen Tone Test
05:26 - High Pass / Presence Boost Demo
06:44 - Intro to Comparison
07:13 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
07:40 - Shure SM58 Comparison
08:04 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
08:30 - Rode Procaster Comparison
08:56 - Beyerdynamic M201 TG Comparison
09:27 - Old Shure SM7b Comparison
10:04 - Rode Broadcaster Comparison
10:44 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
11:27 - Earthworks Icon Pro Comparison
11:55 - Earthworks Ethos Comparison
12:33 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
13:06 - Music Test
14:40 - Pros & Cons
16:58 - Overall Thoughts
19:57 - Recommendation
21:20 - Why I Think the SM7b is So Popular?
22:49 - Outro

How to Set Up the Shure SM7b for Beginners

Today I walkthrough setting up your Shure SM7b from attaching it to the stand, proper microphone technique, how to connect it to your interface and set your gain, which windscreen you should use, and when you should use the switches on the rear of the microphone.

REFERENCED VIDEOS:

How To Set Your Gain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l86SOlxyps
OBS Microphone Setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXphHY4AqAA
SM7B Misconception: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYQOqpPa1tI

As an Amazon, Sweetwater, & Thomann affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link)
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm_7b_studiomikro.htm?partner_id=23899
Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) (Affiliate Link)
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d
Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?partner_id=23899
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd

00:00 - Intro
00:11 - What's in the Box?
00:36 - Step 1: Attach it to a Stand
01:28 - Step 2: Position the Mic Properly
02:55 - Step 3: Connect the Mic & Set Your Gain
05:47 - Step 4.1: Windscreen Choice
07:33 - Step 4.2: Switches on the Mic
10:08 - Outro

$300 Mic Collection for Home Studio, Streaming, and Voice Over

Today I share a few mic collection ideas I had for Home Studio, Music, Podcasting, Streaming, and Voice Over. The first budget we're looking at is $300 and we'll explore other price ranges in future episodes. Let me know what you think in the comments about the next budget we should look at and what your perfect collection at this price range would be.

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Gear Discussed (Affiliate Links):

Audio Technica AT2020
Amazon:  https://geni.us/at2020x
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/at2020

Shure SM57
Amazon: https://geni.us/sm57
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm57

sE Electronics sE7
Amazon: https://geni.us/sese7
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/se7

sE Electronics sE8
Amazon: https://geni.us/sese8
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/se8

Beyerdynamic M201 TG 
Amazon: https://geni.us/M201
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/m201tg

Rode Procaster
Amazon: https://geni.us/rodepro
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/procaster

Electro Voice RE320
Amazon: https://geni.us/re320
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/re320

Shure SM58 
Amazon: https://geni.us/sm58
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm58

Sennheiser E835 
Amazon: https://geni.us/e835
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/e835

sE Electronics V7
Amazon: https://geni.us/sEv7
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sev7

Rode NT1
Amazon: https://geni.us/rodent1
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/nt1

Sennheiser MK4
Amazon: https://geni.us/sennmk4
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/mk4

Gear Used to Record (Affiliate Links):
Lauten Audio LC-387: https://geni.us/lautenfc387
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

00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Don't Get Offended
01:04 - Home Studio Musician Picks
05:07 - Podcaster / Streamer Picks
09:21 - Voice Over Picks
11:05 - Mic Tests for Music
12:55 - Conclusion

BSP-286: Twitch Bans Racial Slurs Against White People

On episode 286 of the BSP, I discuss Twitch banning Hasan and a few other streamers for using the term Cracker as a derogatory term for white people. I discuss the real reason Hasan should have been banned months ago and address responses to last weeks episode about YouTube copyright issues, copyright issues outside of youtube, getting fired from your job for your content and why I don't review headphones. 

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lauten Audio LC-387: https://geni.us/lautenfc387
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

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:10 - Twitch Bans Streams for White Racial Slurs
06:50 - WYHTS: YouTube Creators Need to Band Together to Solve Copyright Issues
10:05 - WYHTS: Copyright Issues Outside of YouTube
13:22 - WYHTS: Getting Fired for Political News Coverage
18:20 - WYHTS: Do I Review Headphones?
19:38 - Next Week Off

Tudor Black Bay 58 Review (M79030N-0001)

Today we look at the pumpkin spice latte of watches, the Tudor Black Bay 58. This watch is amazing in terms of specs, sizing, and value and you’ll either love it or hate it even though it is a pretty basic bitch watch.

Buy the Tudor Black Bay 58 (Found an affiliate link!): https://geni.us/bb58

As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

00:00 - Introduction
00:24 - Dimensions & Build Quality  
02:04 - Finishing / Design
05:57 - Movement
06:30 - Lume Test
06:55 - Wrist Shot
07:41 - Pros
08:38 - Cons
10:18 - Conclusion
11:19 - Outro

Podcastage's Favorite Audio Gear of 2021

Today we discuss my favorite audio gear of 2021. I limit the selections to one winner and one runner up which made it very difficult, but I share my favorite microphone that I reviewed this year, my favorite audio interface I reviewed, and my favorite new production gear that I use in my studio. I would love to hear what your favorite gear of the year is.

Links:
Podcast Channel: http://youtube.com/bandrewsayspodcast
Watch Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watchcastage
Music Channel: https://www.youtube.com/bandrewplays
Personal Channel: https://www.youtube.com/bandrewscott

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Gear Discussed (Affiliate Links):
Neumann TLM49:  https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49
Earthworks Ethos: https://imp.i114863.net/ethos
Universal Audio Twin X: https://geni.us/uatwinx 
Audient ID14: https://geni.us/id14mkii
Taylor 517E: https://imp.i114863.net/517e
Jim Dunlop .60mm Nylon Picks: https://geni.us/jd60
Ernie Ball 1.5mm Picks: https://geni.us/eb15
Radial Engineering JS-3: https://geni.us/radialjs3

Gear Used to Record (Affiliate Links):
Lauten Audio FC-387: https://geni.us/lautenfc387
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

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Favorite Mics I Reviewed
03:03 - Favorite Interfaces I Reviewed
04:35 - Favorite Production Gear
08:23 - Favorite Mics I Bought?
09:40 - Your Favorite Gear?
09:56 - Conclusion

BSP-285: Discord Premium Paywall, YouTube Copyright Issue, and More

On episode 285 of the BSP, I discuss discord rolling out premium memberships and my thoughts on why this changes nothing about the discord platform, I also discuss youtube's copyright issue and why I don't anticipate it being resolved, and then answer questions about the Shure SM7b and Noise Treating Reooms. 

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lauten Audio LC-387: https://geni.us/lautenfc387
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

As an 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 
00:17 - Discord Premium Paywall

• Discord Blog: https://discord.com/blog/building-sustainable-creator-communities-on-discord

• Discord FAQ: https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/4415163187607-Premium-Memberships-for-Servers

08:45 - YouTube Copyright Issue

• Mark's Update: 

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSFIGHdtd_g

• PewDiePie's Video: 

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ku1ykhGP764

14:56 - Lauten FC-387
17:12 - WYHTS: Tape Editing Would Use VU Meters
19:39 - WYHTS: Podcast about Social Media Drama?
20:47 - Ask Bandrew
21:22 - Voice Submission 1
21:37 - How to Reduce Background Noise without Treating Room?
23:56 - Email 2
24:37 - What Interface Can I Use the SM7b More Than 6 Inches Away?
28:37 - Voice Submission 3
29:00 - Am I Concerned about Getting Fired For What I Post Online?
33:32 - Email 4
34:04 - Getting Good Sound Out of the TLM49?
36:37 - Outro

Neumann U67 Reissue Review / Test

Today I review the best microphone ever made, or at the very least one of them, the Neumann U67 Reissue. This is a multi pattern tube condenser microphone that sounds amazing. It offers a fairly controlled low end, neutral-ish mid section and a smooth top end that avoids sibilance and harshness. One main down side is the price and the Max SPL only hitting 124dB. 

Buy the Neumann U67 Reissue  (Affiliate Link)
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/u67

Buy the Neumann U87 Ai (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/u87aikit
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/u87

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 
00:45- Setup
01:10  - What’s in the Box
01:50 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
03:00 - Specifications
03:32 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
04:29 - Plosive Test
04:47 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
05:07 - Background Noise Test 
05:24 - Untreated Room Test
05:44 - Shock Rejection Test
06:03 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
06:20 - High Pass Filter Test
06:45 - High Quality Interface Test
07:38 - LA610 Tube Preamp Test
08:27 - Portico 5017 Preamp Test
09:00 - Intro to Comparison
09:15 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
09:40 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
10:02 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
10:29 - Rode NT1 Comparison
10:54 - Shure SM7b Comparison
11:32 - Neumann KMS105 Comparison
12:03 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison
12:28 - Warm Audio WA67 Comparison
13:06 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
13:37 - Neumann TLM49 Comparison
14:07 - Telefunken TF47 Comparion
14:38 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
15:20 - Music Test
17:01 - Pros & Cons
18:51 - Overall Thoughts
21:35 - Is a $7000 Mic Worth It? /  Recommendation
23:31 - Outro