Lewitt LCT 1040 Review / Test

Today I review the new mic from Lewitt, the LCT1040. This is one of the most versatile analog mics that I have ever used. It gives you a tube and a fet circuit and you can blend between them. On top of that the Tube mode has 4 different voicings, you have 5 polar patterns, 3 high pass filters, 3 pads, and the ability to output tube and fet through two XLR ports. It's a crazy powerful studio mic. 

Lewitt's 1040 Info Page: https://www.lewitt-audio.com/microphones/lct-recording/lct-1040?utm_source=Podcastage&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=YouTube-in&utm_id=LCT1040

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:37 - Setup
01:07 - What’s in the Box
02:17 - Build Quality 
03:12 - Features Walkthrough
06:16 - Specifications
06:37 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
08:13 - Plosive Test
08:28 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
08:49 - Background Noise Test 
09:08 - Untreated Room Test
09:33 - Shock Rejection Test
09:51 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
10:11 - Voicing Demo
12:06 - High Pass Filter Demo
13:00 - High End Audio Interface Test
13:47 - High End Preamp Demo
15:00 - Intro to Comparison
15:42 - Newer WM007 Comparison
16:01 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
16:22 - Neat King Bee V2 Comparison
16:47 - Rode NT1 Comparison
17:09 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison 
17:38 - Lewitt LCT840 Comparison
18:07 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
18:30 - Lewitt LCT940 Comparison 
19:05 - Telefunken TF51 Comparison
19:35 - Telefunken TF47 Comparison
20:13 - Manley Reference Cardioid Comparison
20:56 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
21:41 - Neumann U67 Reissue Comparison
22:17 - Music Test
25:29 - Pros & Cons
27:54 - Overall Thoughts
31:57 - Recommendation
32:33 - Outro

BSP-293: Joe Rogan Is No Longer a Podcaster, & More

On episode 293 of the BSP, I discuss why I haven't been discussing Joe Rogan, but I discuss a bit of why I think spotify and Joe Rogan is a bit concerning. Then I discuss the best way to support my channel, tips on making educational content, and people chasing the youtube algorithm.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt LCT1040: na.
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 
00:10 - Joe Rogan is Not a Podcaster & Spotify Nonsense 
12:29 - LCT1040 Settings 
13:04 - WYHTS: Where's the Beacn Mic Review
14:21 - WYHTS: Best Way to Support Your Channel
16:31 - Ask Bandrew
17:26 - Email 1
18:06 - Tips on Making Educational Content 
23:16 - Voice Submission 2
26:46 - Feedback on Audio
28:16 - Chasing the YouTube Algorithm 
33:01 - Voice Submission 3
36:36 - What Mic Would You Send to the Aliens 
39:26 - Movies of the Week

Hansel and Gretel - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audiobook (Lauten FC-387 Atlantis)

A recording of Hansel and Gretel, 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: Lauten Audio FC-387 Atlantis

Sterling P10 Instrument Mic Review / Test

Today I review a budget microphone from Sterling made for instrument, the P10. This mic offers a controlled low end which helps avoid muddiness, a very mid forward sound, and then a tame treble and air section. In my tests I found that it did really well on electric guitar, and was workable on acoustic and singing (in a controlled space). I don't necessarily think it's an effective spoken word microphone though but it's not designed to be. 

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:39 - Setup
01:02 - What’s in the Box
01:22 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:48 - Specifications
02:06 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:26 - Plosive Test
02:37 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:58 - Background Noise Test 
03:18 - Untreated Room Test
03:38 - Shock Rejection Test
04:00 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:15 - Handling Noise Test
04:33 - Intro to Comparison
05:02 - Sterling P20 Comparison
05:31 - Shure SM57 Comparison
05:57 - Beyerdynamic TG I51 Comparison
06:24 - Beyerdynamic M201 TG Comparison
06:48 - Shure SM7b Comparison
07:27 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
07:53 - Music Test
09:26 - Pros & Cons
11:02 - Overall Thoughts
13:28 - Recommendation
14:22 - Outro

BSP-292: Lewitt LCT-1040, Why OBS Clips at -6dB, & More

On episode 292 of the BSP, I discuss adblockers and how they impact creators, the Lewitt LCT1040, youtube shorts content, the struggle of choosing microphones to review, pan law compensation and why obs clips at -6dB, The Towering Inferno and the new 25th Anniversary Arrow Video release of Mallrats by Kevin Smith.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Lewitt LCT1040: na.
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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Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:10 - AdBlockers Impact on Creator Income
02:10 - Lewitt LCT1040
07:35 - WYHTS: Using Lav Mics with XLR
09:05 - WYHTS: Suggestions for Mic Shorts Content
10:48 - WYHTS: Your sE Dynacaster is Broken?
12:40 - WYHTS: Review the Revelator iO24!!!! REEE!
14:55 - Ask Bandrew
15:40 - Email 1 
16:40 - Have You Tested the Microtech Gefell M930
19:25 - Voice Submission 2
20:35 - Does OBS Still Clip at -6dB Mono? Pan Law Compensation Demonstration
24:25 - Analog Limtiers?
26:35 - Feedback on Vocal Processing
27:55 - Email 3
28:45 - Broadcast Dynamic Mic Recommendation
31:40 - Voice Submission 4
33:25 - Removing RF Interference? 
38:25 - Movie(s) of the Week
43:45 - Outro

The Valiant Little Tailor - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audiobook

A recording of The Valiant Little Tailor, 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 (TC/TW/TD/TS/F)

Tom Waits - I Don't Wanna Grow Up (Cover) (Lewitt LCT1040)

A cover of I Don't Wanna Grow Up by Tom Waits off his 1992 album Bone Machine.

Microphone Used: Lewitt LCT 1040

Are Swatch Watches Worth The Money?

Today I share my opinion on whether or not Swatch Watches are worth the money or not?

00:00 - Intro
00:12 - What Swatches I've Worn
00:50 - Why They're Not Worth the Money
02:57 - Why They're Worth the Money
04:11 - When You Shouldn't Buy a Swatch
05:22 - When You Should Buy a Swatch
06:22 - Outro

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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/lct440
Microphone 2: na/fet (120hz HPF)
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Lauten Audio Atlantis Review / Test

Today I review a mic that uses a 1.25" capsule, the Lauten Audio FC387 Atlantis. This mic has a robust bass and low mids section, and 3 voicings that offer quite different top ends from vintage and dark to modern and articulate. It does suffer from resonance so if you're using it in a situation where you may bump it, you will have to be careful. If you are looking for a mic to use in small areas it may also not be the right choice for you because it's a big ol boy.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:25 - Setup
00:52 - What’s in the Box
01:16 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:26 - Specifications
02:48 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:41 - Plosive Test
04:18 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:45 - Background Noise Test 
05:03 - Untreated Room Test
05:25 - Shock Rejection Test
05:44 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
06:02 - Voicing Demo
06:47 - High End Audio Interface Test
07:32 - High End Preamp Demo
08:30 - Intro to Comparison
08:56 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
09:15 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
09:37 - Neat King Bee II Comparison
09:57 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
10:22 - Rode NT1 Comparison
10:51 - Mojave MA201 Fet Comparison
11:17 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
11:44 - Blue Mouse Comparison
12:15 - Sony C100 Comparison
12:48 - Neumann TLM49 Comparison
13:27 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
14:02 - Music Test
17:01 - Pros & Cons
19:28 - Overall Thoughts
23:40 - Recommendation
24:14 - Outro

Blink 182 - Going Away to College (Cover)

A cover of Going Away to College by Blink 182 off their album Enema of the State.

Microphone Used: Lauten Audio FC-387 Atlantis