BSP-291: YouTube's 2022 Priorities, Dark Mics, and Dynacaster Test

On episode 291 of the BSP, I discuss youtube's 2022 priorities and share what I think it means for us as content creators. I also discuss dark mics that aren't quiet, and use the sE Electronics Dynacaster.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
sE Electronics Dynacaster: https://geni.us/dynacaster
Yellowtek M!ka: 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 
00:13 - YouTube's 2022 Priorities

• YOUTUBE 2022 PRIORITIES BLOG: https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/letter-susan-our-2022-priorities/

17:35 - sE Electronics Dynacaster
18:38 - WYHTS: Get Featured by Triggering Bandrew
20:08 - Ask Bandrew
20:38 - Video Submission 1
23:23 - Lav Mics and 48v Phantom Power?
25:23 - Voice Submission 2
27:06 - Dark Mics that Won't be Hissy & Have Reach
39:08 - Movie of the Week
41:45 - Outro

Fundevogel - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audiobook

A recording of Fundevogel, a Grimms' Fairy Tales. This recording is not intended to be perfect, it's simply to demonstrate the quality of microphones in long form context.

Microphone Used: na (TD)

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Microtech Gefell UMT70s Review / Test (vs. NW700, U87 Ai, TLM103)

Today I review a mic that uses the same capsule as the Neumann U47, the Microtech Gefell UMT70s. This is a multi pattern condenser mic with Omni, Cardioid, and Figure-8 patterns with a High Pass filter and -10dB pad. This mic offers a reserved lowend, forward upper mid range, and a tame and controlled top end. It does suffer from a pretty resonant body, so be careful not to bump it while recording and it also picks up quite a bit of ambient noise. 

Paid Promotion Selected because I received Lauten Audio Atlantis & Neat Mic free of charge to review. I was not paid, compensated, or required to include it in this video. I just thought it was interesting to include. Now I have to click that stupid paid promo button. Everything else in this video was paid for out of my own pocket.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:25 - Setup
00:50 - What’s in the Box
01:25 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:02 - Specifications
02:20 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:33 - Plosive Test
03:44 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:11 - Background Noise Test 
04:31 - Untreated Room Test
04:54 - Shock Rejection Test
05:18 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:36 - High Pass Filter Test
06:05 - High End Audio Interface Test
06:45 - High End Preamp Demo
07:51 - Intro to Comparison
08:13 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
08:34 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
08:57 - Neat King Bee II Comparison
09:24 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
09:51 - Rode NT1 Comparison
10:22 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
10:48 - Neumann TLM102 Comparison
11:17 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
11:45 - Soyuz 023 Bomblet Comparison
12:16 - AKG C414 XLS Comparison
12:48 - Austrian Audio OC818 Comparison
13:23 - Lauten Audio Atlantis Comparison
14:07 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
14:42 - Music Test
16:04 - Pros & Cons
18:58 - Overall Thoughts
21:39 - Recommendation
18:02 - Outro

BSP-290: Don't Criticize Popular People, My Microphone Journey, & More

On episode 290 of the BSP, I discuss a comment telling me that it's funny that I criticize people who are more popular than me, and then I share my thoughts on why copyright claims lead to 100% of revenue being taken and then share my entire microphone journey from why I bought my first one to why I started reviewing them. 

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Beyerdynamic M90 Pro X: https://geni.us/m90x
Yellowtek M!ka: 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 - What I'm Testing 
01:25 - WYHTS: Don't Criticize the Popular People!!!!
06:00 - WYHTS: Why Do Copyright Claims Get 100% of Revenue?
08:00 - WYHTS: You Watching Them Police Academy Movies? 
09:40 - Ask Bandrew
10:30 - Voice Submission 1
11:25 - Mic with Good Proximity Effect and Background Noise Rejection?
13:07 - Email 2
14:10 - Outboard Compressor Recommendations? 
19:10 - Video Submission 3
21:35 - How I Got Into Microphones?
32:53 - Voice Submission 4
33:38 - 7 XLR Input Audio Interface Recommendations
36:06 - Movie(s) of the Week?
38:50 - Outro 

Desert Island Microphone Discussion with Audio Haze

Ricky was kind enough to have me on his channel to discuss desert island mics. Check it out if you’re up to that.

Rapunzel - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audiobook

A recording of The Adventures of Chanticleer and Partletl, a Grimms' Fairy Tales. This recording is not intended to be perfect, it's simply to demonstrate the quality of microphones in long form context.

Microphone Used: na (TW)

Tudor Black Bay 36 vs. Rolex Explorer 1

Today I compare two amazing 36mm everyday watches, the Rolex Explorer 1 ref. 14270 and the Tudor Black Bay 36 ref. M79500-0007. I compare the specs and measurements on paper and share what I believe the downsides to both watches are. 

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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 1: https://geni.us/re20b
Microphone 2: na TC
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Comparing them on Paper
05:06 - Lume Test
05:35 - Wrist Shot
06:19 - Concluding the Comparison
09:30 - Outro
10:35 - Story Time

Electro Voice RE20 Review / Test

Today I re-review the Electro Voice RE20 after 5 years of use. If you are looking for a dynamic mic that does great at background noise rejection while offering a brighter top end to get more articulation and a reserved mid section, then this is great. It is another studio workhorse mic for music studios that can be used successfully on nearly every instrument and for spoken word it's amazing; assuming you don't have a very sibilant voice. 

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:26 - Setup
00:43 - What’s in the Box
01:03 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:14 - Specifications
02:38 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:53 - Plosive Test
03:03 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:34 - Background Noise Test 
03:51 - Untreated Room Test
04:13 - Shock Rejection Test
04:33 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:45 - High Pass Filter Test
05:11 - Intro to Comparison
05:25 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
05:52 - Shure SM58 Comparison
06:14 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
06:35 - Rode Procaster Comparison
06:59 - Electro Voice RE320 Comparison
07:26 - Beyerdynamic M201 TG Comparison
07:50 - Shure SM7b Comparison
08:25 - Rode Broadcaster Comparison
08:55 - Old Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
09:24 - Earthworks Icon Pro Comparison
09:54 - Electro Voice RE27 N/D Comparison
10:23 - Earthworks Ethos Comparison
10:55 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
11:43 - Music Test
12:49 - Pros & Cons
14:15 - Overall Thoughts
16:54 - Recommendation
18:02 - Outro

BSP-289: Twitch Streamers Banned for Copyright Infringement

On episode 289 of the BSP, I discuss Twitch suspending Pokimane and Toast for streaming full episodes of copyrighted television shows because of the "React Meta", why I think there will be real pushback from the twitch community, and what I think the outcome will be. 

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Electro Voice RE20: https://geni.us/re20b
Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
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 
00:11 - Twitch Streamers Banned for Copyright Infringement

• Friends Licensing: https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/netflix-paid-how-much-to-keep-friends-throughout-2019/

• Anime Licensing: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2021-08-02/how-much-does-it-cost-to-license-anime-series/.175579

16:14 - Electro Voice RE20
17:11 - Ask Bandrew
17:44 - Email 1
18:19 - Discord Volume Low When Using Pro Gear?
20:39 - Voice Submission 2
23:22 - DBX 500 Series vs. Neve 500 Series? 
27:14 - Email 3
27:59 - OC18 vs. SM7b vs. RE20
31:40 - Voice Submission 4
32:09 - How to Get Better at Reading VO Scripts?
34:29 - Email 5
34:49 - $200 Studio Setup Recommendation?
37:41 - Movie of the Week
41:19 - Outro