How To Set a Freestyle Shark Watch (Time, Date, Day, Alarm)

I received enough questions on my review of the shark watch that I figured I'd make a quick tutorial on how to set the shark watches multiple time zones, dates, and alarms up.

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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: https://geni.us/pockwire (in built mic)
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

00:00 - Setting Time / Date / Day
02:14 - Setting Time Zone 2 Time / Date / Day
02:54 - Setting Alarm 1
04:03 - Setting Alarm 2
04:55 - Conclusion

Using Lav Mics with USB Soundcards, Soundcard Gain

Sabrent AU-MMSA USB Soundcard Review / Test

Today I review a budget $7 usb soundcard, the Sabrent AU-MMSA to see if it's worth it and who it's for.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:08 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
00:59 - Build Quality
01:15 - Specifications
01:36 - Neewer NW-700 Test
02:06 - Behringer XM8500 Test
02:28 - Audio Technica AT2020 Test
02:53 - Shure SM7b Test
03:49 - Stick Microphone Test
04:13 - Line Level Input
05:00 - Does it Power Headphones?
05:52 - Pros & Cons
07:42 - Who Is It For?
08:40 - Outro

BSP-334: The Issue With Ad Supported Content, and More

On episode 334 of the BSP I discuss youtube's policy change which has led to videos with swearing in the first 8 seconds getting demonetized, and then elaborate on the overarching issue with ad supported content. I then explain how growing up playing in punk / metal bands led to my work ethic and more.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Behringer XM8500: https://geni.us/xm8500
Behringer UM2: https://geni.us/behrum2
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - YouTube Demonetizes Swearing

• GOOGLE CONTENT GUIDELINES: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/64073546?hl=en

13:19 - What I'm Testing
15:21 - Ask Bandrew
16:10 - Voice Submission 1
18:25 - Does Close Micing Impact My Sound?
23:05 - Where Does Your Work Ethic Come From?
35:36 - Email 2
35:20 - 2 PC Setup With Minifuse 2?
37:10 - Video Submission 3
39:34 - How Should I Improve My Audio?
41:45 - Conclusion / Outro

Shure SM57 vs. Beyerdynamic M201 TG

If the SM57 were a microphone, it would sound like the M201 TG; that's what Steve Albini's old website said, so I wanted to put them back to back and see how they compare. In the end these are two classic / legendary microphones and you can make great recordings with either.

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

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Amazon: https://geni.us/M201
Sweetwater:

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
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00:00 - Intro to Versus Series
00:56 - Build Quality
01:45 - Blind Comparison
02:36 - Microphone Spoken Word Test (Price / Specs)
03:15 - Polar Pattern Tests
03:52 - Background Noise Tests
04:15 - Distance Tests
04:48 - Handling Noise Tests
05:15 - Plosive Tests
05:39 - Music Tests
07:40 - Winner & Use Case Discussion
10:05 - Summary
11:20 - Outro

BSP-333: 2022 Was Another Failure, What I Learned Last Year

On episode 333 of the BSP I discuss what I learned from all the experiences during 2022 through the ups and downs and what my takeaways were. I also discuss if I hit my 2022 goals, what my favorite videos I made during the year, as well as my content goals for 2023 and my personal goals for 2023.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105
Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650
Universal Audio X8: https://geni.us/uax8

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00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Takeaways from 2022
15:00 - Do Marshmallows Help With Mouth Clicks
16:15 - Did I Hit 2022 Goals?
22:30 - My Favorite Videos of 2022

• No one cares about your audio gear (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7-tnf0j0vs)

• Episode 331: Addicted to Optimization (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9_m9iYttgk)

• 1990's Everyday Carry (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46kddAFZiE)

• How important is anti-magenetism for Watches (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bmpi67QE6Q)

26:15 - Content Goals for 2023
28:30 - Personal Goals for 2023
30:45 - Sponsor for Charity

My Favorite Things of 2022

Casio G-Shock GA2110 Casioak Wearing Experience

Sharing my wearing experience and what I enjoyed with the GA2100/GA2110 CASIOAK.

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GA2110SU-3AJF: https://geni.us/ga2110su|
GA2110ET-8A: https://geni.us/ga2110et

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My Most Worn Watch 2022

This is why the Black Bay 58 is my most worn watch of 2022.

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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: Rode Lavalier II
Interface: https://geni.us/aimicro
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

Why I'm Done With EDC (Every Day Carry)...for now