sE Electronics Dynacaster Review / Test

Today I review the new mic from sE Electronics, the Dynacaster. This is an extremely versatile mic that has multiple EQ switches and most importantly a built in dynamite mic activator / preamp. As far as a general purpose studio microphone, this thing is very appealing. 

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

Buy the sE Electronics Dynacaster (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/dynacaster
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/dynacaster

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 
00:18 - Setup
00:45 - What’s in the Box
01:14 - Build Quality 
02:17 - Specifications
02:42 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:02 - Plosive Test
03:17 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:39 - Background Noise Test 
04:01 - Untreated Room Test
04:22 - Shock Rejection Test
05:47 - EQ Switch Demo
04:43 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:58 - Foam Windscreen Test
05:47 - EQ Switch Demo
07:01 - Internal Mic Activator Test
07:34 -  Intro to Comparison
08:10 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
08:32 - Shure SM58 Comparison
08:54 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
09:19 - Rode Procaster Comparison
09:46 - Electro Voice RE320 Comparison
10:10 - Shure SM7b Comparison
10:48 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
11:12 - Earthworks Ethos Comparison
11:40 - Sennheiser MD441 U Comparison
12:23 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
12:52 - Music Test
14:25 - Pros & Cons
16:13 - Overall Thoughts
19:57 - Recommendation
20:31 - Outro

BSP-295: YouTube Paying Podcasters?, sE Dynacaster Redemption, and More

On episode 295 of the BSP, I discuss a rumor that youtube is paying podcasters a grant of $50,000 - $300,000 to start making a video podcast on the platform, then I discuss the redemption of the sE Electronics Dynacster, and then explore the idea of retailers embedding your videos some more following pushback on the last episode. 

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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

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:18 - YouTube Pays Podcasters to Make Video Podcasts

• Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-04/youtube-offers-up-to-300-000-to-get-podcasters-to-make-videos

07:11 - sE Electronics Dynacaster 
10:01 - What You Had to Say
11:01 - WYHTS: Manufacturers Benefit From Your Videos
19:01 - WYHTS: I Don't Make YouTube Videos to Make Money
21:41 - WYHTS: Clipping My Reviews Ruins Impartiality
24:41 - WYHTS: Payment in Exposure
27:16 - WYHTS: You Make YouTube Videos, You're not Guaranteed Any Return!
31:46 - Ask Bandfrew
32:46 - Voice Submission 1
36:23 - Should I Get a Condenser or Dynamic?
39:16- Voice Submission 2
41:41 - XM8500 too Muddy?
42:31 - Voice is Buried by Video in OBS

• Sidechain: https://wpguru.co.uk/2020/04/how-to-use-sidechain-compression-in-obs/

45:22 - Movie of the Week
50:51 - Outro

Little Red Riding Hood - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audiobook

A recording of Little Red Riding Hood, 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: Lewitt LCT1040

Settings: Tube Warm (100% Tube - 75% Tube / 25% Fet - 50% Tube / 50% Fet - 25% Tube / 75% Fet)

3 Month Ownership of Seiko Seitona SSC813 Review

After 3 months of owning the Seiko SSC813 Seitona, I share my review and experience with this watch and talk about how it confuses me. 

Check Out a Different Seiko Speedtimer (Affiliate Link)
https://geni.us/seitona

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

GEAR I USE (Affiliate Links):
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: Lewitt LCT1040 (Tube-Dark, Super Cardioid, 75%Tube)
Mic stand:  https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Samson Q2u Review / Test

oday I review one of the best budget microphones available, the samson Q2u. The microphone is a plug and play mic that sounds pretty great for the price. It does have it's faults being that it suffers from plosives, sibilance, and handling noise. If you can't deal with those issues I recommend looking elsewhere ,but if you are able to deal with those issues you can get some great recordings for a $50-$70 mic. 

Buy the Samson Q2u (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/samq2u
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/q2u

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 
00:21 - Setup
00:40 - What’s in the Box
01:08 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:09 - Specifications
02:28 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:47 - Plosive Test
03:03 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:22 - Background Noise Test 
03:41 - Untreated Room Test
04:01 - Shock Rejection Test
04:45 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:01 - Handling Noise Test
05:17 - Cup the Mic Test
05:44 - Windscreen Test
06:17 - On / Off Switch Test
06:34 - XLR vs USB Output Test
07:32 - Noise Floor Measurement 
08:24 - Latency Measure
08:43 - Intro to Comparison
09:07 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
09:37 - Samson Q2u Comparison
10:03 - Shure SM58 Comparison
10:33 - Audio Technica ATR2100X Comparison
11:04 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
11:41 - Audio Technica AT2020 USB + Comparison
12:20 - Samson Q9U Comparison
13:06 - Shure SM7b Comparison
13:43 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
14:17 - Music Test
15:44 - Pros & Cons
18:00 - Overall Thoughts
20:39 - Recommendation
22:00 - Outro

Mother Holle - A Grimms Fairy Tale - Audiobook

A recording of Mother Holle, 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: Lewitt LCT1040

Beyerdynamic M90 Pro X Review / Test

Today I review a new microphone the from Beyerdynamic, the M90 Pro X. This mic has a crazy low self noise of only 5.6dBa, it offers a controlled lowend, an even low mid section, and a punch upper mid section with plenty of articulation and detail in the treble and air. It comes with a pretty effective pop filter, and a shock mount that is alright but lets in a bit of rumble.

Buy the Beyerdynamic M90 Pro X (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/m90prox
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/m90prox

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 
00:27 - Setup
00:50 - What’s in the Box
01:12 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:34 - Specifications
01:58 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:18 - Plosive Test
02:33 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:58 - Background Noise Test 
03:17 - Untreated Room Test
03:33 - Shock Rejection Test
03:55 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:15 - Intro to Comparison
04:43 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
05:04 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:28 - Neat King Bee II Comparison
05:55 - Rode NT1 Cmoparison
06:19 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
06:50 - Sennheiser MK4 Comparison
07:16 - Shure KSM32 Comparison
07:44 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:09 - Music Test
09:34 - Pros & Cons
10:58 - Overall Thoughts
13:00 - Recommendation
14:22 - Outro

BSP-294: Retailers Earn From Your Work, "Free" Stuff isn't Free, & More

On episode 294 of the BSP, I discuss retailers embedding youtube videos on their product pages and pose questions about the ethics of this and if it's okay, then discuss youtubers who feel entitled to free stuff but why free stuff isn't in fact free, and then more stuff too.

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. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro 
00:12 - I Don't Want to Record Today
01:12 - Retailers Posting YouTube Videos on Their Site
12:27 - LCT1040 / Different Hoodie
13:12 - WYHTS: Proper Mic for Aliens
14:27 - WYHTS: YouTubers are Entitled to Free Stuff
25:27 - Ask Bandrew
26:57 - Voice Submission 1
27:52 - Why Am I Clipping When I'm Not Hitting 0dB? 3
32:42 - Voice Submission 2
33:27 - Microphones for Conference Rooms?

• https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/conference-discussion?filter[life_cycle_status]=new,featured,available

• https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/phonum.html

35:42 - Movie of the Week
41:04 - Outro

The Mouse, The Bird, and The Sausage - A Grimms Fairy Tale

A recording of The Mouse, The Bird, and The Sausage 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: sE Electronics Dynacaster - (Neutral Mode & Then Low Shelf Engaged)

Timex American Documents Review

Today I share my opinion on whether or not a $500 timex is really worth the money. Spoiler alert: no not really.

Buy the American Documents (Affiliate Link)
https://geni.us/timexad

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

GEAR I USE (Affiliate Links):
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/dynacaster
Microphone 2: na/td (75t)
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650