Shure SM35 XLR Headset Mic Review / Test

/

Today I start my dive into head worn microphones that you see on stages for presenters when they don't have a mic in front of their face. This is the Shure SM35 which is an electret condenser mic and it does well with background noise rejection but suffers from a high self noise and a low sensitivity. It does not aggressively roll off all the bass like some headset mics do though.

Buy the Shure SM35 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/sm35xlr
Sweetwater: n/a

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 
00:26 - Setup
00:55 - What’s in the Box
01:17 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:12 - Specifications
02:42 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:59 - Plosive Test
03:18 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:35 - Background Noise Test 
03:53 - Untreated Room Test
04:11  - Handling Noise Rejection
04:26 - Intro to Comparison
04:51 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:24 - Beyerdynamic MMX300 Headset Comparison
05:57 - Audio Technica BPHS2 Headset Comparison
06:33 - Shure SM81 Comparison
07:05 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
07:37 - Pros & Cons
10:32 - Overall Thoughts
11:35 - Recommendation
14:00 - Outro

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-324: Abandoning Perfection, On Being a Basic B****

/

On episode 324 of the BSP I discuss why I advocate abandoning the pursuit of perfection as a content creator, proof that I am practicing what I preach, and the joys of being a basic b***h.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Shure SM81: https://geni.us/sm81
Some Desktop Tripod: N/A
Lewitt Connect 6: N/A
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Ranting
01:04 - Abandon the Pursuit of Perfection
11:42 - The Joys of Being a Basic B***h

26:40 - Shure SM81
27:50 - Conclusion

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Behringer XM8500 Mic Review / Test

/

Today I review one of the best deals in audio, the Behringer XM8500 which is a budget microphone that goes for $25. It's certainly not the greatest sounding microphones but it functions, and it's certainly not the worst. The proximity effect is exaggerated, the top end isn't smooth and it suffers from handling noise and plosive issues, but it works.

Buy the Behringer XM8500 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/xm8500
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/xm8500

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 
00:24 - Setup
00:43 - What’s in the Box
01:03 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:40 - Specifications
01:57 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:17 - Plosive Test
02:27 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:54 - Background Noise Test 
03:17 - Untreated Room Test
03:32 - Shock Rejection Test
03:49 - Handling Noise Rejection
04:03 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:17 - Cup the Mic Test
04:39 - Intro to Comparison
05:09 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
05:34 - Mackie EM89 Comparison
05:54 - Shure SM58 Comparison
06:22 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
06:43 - Rode Podmic Comparison
07:08 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
07:32 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
07:55 - Lewitt MTP550DM Comparison
08:19 - Shure SM7b Comparison
08:51 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:09 - Music Test
10:24 - Pros & Cons
11:25 - Overall Thoughts
14:04 - Recommendation
15:45 - Outro

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-323: YouTube Handles, Not Everyone Can Be a Full Time YouTuber, and More

/

On episode 323 of the BSP I discuss a youtube handles coming out, distance micing with a behringer XM8500, unplugging from the internet, my desire for a fender stratocaster, Content creation being a fun hobby, the benefit of being a small creator, not eveyone being cutout for fulltime content creation and a whole lot more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500
Some Desktop Tripod: N/A
Lewitt Connect 6: N/A
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:37 - YouTube Handles
04:32 - Distance Micing a Behringer XM8500
05:37 - Unplug From the Internet
07:47 - I Want a Fender Stratocaster
14:12 - WYHTS: YouTube's Experiment was Wrong!
17:27 - WYHTS: Content Creation is a Fun Hobby
19:42 - WYHTS: Being a Small Creator has a MASSIVE Benefit
25:37 - WYHTS: YouTube and TikTok are Completely Different Platforms
28:27 - WYHTS: Not Everyone is Cut Out to be a Fulltime YouTuber
32:07 - WYHTS: Teachers Using a Mic for Class
33:27 - WYHTS: Watch Youtube at 144p!
35:12 - WYHTS: What is a YouTube View?
36:57 - Ask Bandrew
37:57 - Voice Submission 1
39:02 - Is an AT2035 a Good Upgrade from a Blue Snowball?
44:27  - Conclusion

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Elgato Wave DX Mic Review / Test

/

Today I review a streamer microphone from Elgato, the Wave DX. This mic offers a very bright and clear sound without much to support it in the lower frequencies. It does do a fairly good job at plosive rejection, but it suffers quite a bit from shocks and isn't able to reject those. If you're looking for a very bright sounding mic then this may be the right pick for you.

Buy the Elgato Wave DX (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: n/a
Sweetwater: n/a

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.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focusrite 18i20 2nd Gen
Gain: ~4:00
Boosted in Post: 9dB
Bit-Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate: 48kHz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:26 - Setup
00:46 - What’s in the Box
01:19 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:48 - Specifications
02:03 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:22 - Plosive Test
02:32 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:54 - Background Noise Test 
03:14 - Untreated Room Test
03:35 - Shock Rejection Test
03:53 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:06 - Intro to Comparison
04:29 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
04:48 - Mackie EM89 Comparison
05:11 - Shure SM58 Comparison
05:31 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
05:51 - Rode Podmic Comparison
06:10 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
06:41 - Lewitt MTP550 DM Comparison
07:14 - Shure MV7x Comparison
07:33 - Rode Procaster Comparison
07:59 - Shure SM7b Comparison
08:29 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
08:59 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
09:34 - Music Test
10:40 - Pros & Cons
12:23 - Overall Thoughts & Opinions
14:52 - Recommendation
16:45 - Outro

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-322: YouTube's 4k Paywall, YouTube is Done & TikTok is in Charge!

/

On episode 321 of the BSP I discuss a scandal surrounding podcast advertising, my experience with uploading content to tiktok and the differences between youtube and tiktok, the Logitech Blue Sona, and a lot more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Elgato Wave DX: N/A
Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Lewitt Connect 6: N/A
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Putting 4k Video Behind a Paywall

13:00 - Elgato Wave DX / Lewitt Connect 6
15:55 - WYHTS: Use Shorts to Draw Attention to Old Content
17:55 - WYHTS: Upload Video to Facebook
20:25 - WYHTS: YouTube is Dead
26:35 - WYHTS: Stop Making Excuses For YouTube! TikTok IS BETTER!
38:35 - Ask Bandrew
38:55 - Voice Submission 1
39:44 - Do I Need MORE Audio Treatment?
40:55 - Email 2
41:25 - What Mic Should I Get for Picking Up Myself & My Students?
44:55 - Voice Submission 3
46:17 - Why Don't Gaming Headsets Use Better Mics?
50:55 - Outro

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Jonathan Coulton - Code Monkey (Guitar Cover) (Elgato Wave DX)

/

Recording of the song Code Monkey by JoCo from his album JoCo Looks Back. This was recorded using the Elgato Wave DX.

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Logitech Blue Sona Mic Review / Test

/

Today I review a microphone from Logitech, the makers of webcams. This is an XLR dynamic mic with an inbuilt preamp and it offers a darker and smoother sound which is not what I was expecting from them. I think it sounds quite good if that's the sound you're looking for, and many people will probably enjoy the sound. If you're looking for bright and exciting sounding mic, this is more of a soft sound.

Buy the Logitech Blue Sona (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/bluesona
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/bluesona

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.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Interface: Focusrite 18i20 2nd Gen
Gain: ~1:00
Boosted in Post: +8dB
Bit-Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate: 48kHz

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:21 - Setup
00:42 - What’s in the Box
01:03 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:41 - Specifications
02:03 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:22 - Plosive Test
02:32 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:47 - Background Noise Test 
03:05 - Untreated Room Test
03:21 - Shock Rejection Test
03:41 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:55 - Windscreen Tone Impact
04:20 - EQ Switch Test
05:11 - Intro to Comparison
05:36 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
05:54 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
06:15 - Shure SM58 Comparison
06:31 - Rode Podmic Comparison
06:51 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
07:11 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
07:32 - Shure MV7x Comparison
07:54 - Rode Procaster Comparison
08:14 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison
08:40 - Shure SM7b Comparison
09:02 - Earthworks Ethos Comparison
09:18 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
09:40 - Neumann U98 Ai Comparison
10:03 - Music Test
11:18 - Pros & Cons
12:25 - Overall Thoughts
14:42 - Recommendation
16:52 - Outro

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

BSP-321: Podcast Advertising Scandal? TikTok Experience, Logitech Blue Sona, & More

/

On episode 321 of the BSP I discuss a scandal surrounding podcast advertising, my experience with uploading content to tiktok and the differences between youtube and tiktok, the Logitech Blue Sona, and a lot more.

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Logitech Blue Sona: https://geni.us/bluesona
Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio X8: https://geni.us/uax8
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com
Merch: https://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Podcast Advertising Scandal

14:27 - My Experiences on TikTok
21:47 - Logitech Blue Sona
23:57 - WYHTS: Greatest Solution for Computer Monitor Audio Reflections
26:22 - WYHTS: Creators SHOULD Discuss Money
29:52 - WYHTS: People Refuse To Pay for What WAS "Free"
33:42 - WYHTS: You Have the Option to Block Ads
35:02 - WYHTS: Content Creators Need to Diversify Income Streams
38:12 - TY: Paying Content Creators
39:12 - TY: Why I Don't Have Memberships for the Podcast
41:38 - TY: Legend!
42:27 - Conclusion

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing. 

Minibosses - Double Dragon (Guitar Cover) (Logitech Blue Sona)

/

GEAR I USED (Affiliate Links):
Ernie Ball Music Man Sting Ray: https://imp.i114863.net/musicmanrs
Revv D20: https://imp.i114863.net/revvd20
Friedman BE-OD: https://imp.i114863.net/beod
Camera: https://geni.us/c90d
Lens 24mm: https://geni.us/can24
Lens 50mm: https://geni.us/can50
Lens Macro: https://geni.us/can100
Microphone:
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases

/ /

Bandrew Scott

Bandrew Scott is the founder and host of the youtube channel Podcastage, where he posts reviews of audio gear, and shares tips and tricks to improve the audio of your Podcast, YouTube Channel, or Live Stream.

He also founded the Geeks Rising podcast network, which is home to amazing education, wellness, and pop culture podcasts such as Tourette’s Podcast, Sunshine & Powercuts, and On The Subject.

Bandrew also runs his own show titled the Bandrew Says Podcast. On this show he analyzes the latest news to determine how it affects the content creation ecosystem, and shares that to help creates remain aware of how the platform they use is changing.