The Only Watch I Really “Need”: Casio G-Shock Square Wearing Experience

I heard that every watch collection needs a G-Shock, so I wanted to find out what the hubub was about. So I picked up the 5600, 5610, and 5000u as well as a few colorful variations to wear over the last few years to find out what I like about them and what I dislike about them. This is my wearing experience with the Casio G-Shock Squares.

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

CHECK OUT THE WATCHES (Affiliate Links):
DW-5600: https://geni.us/dw56001ev
GW-M5610: https://geni.us/gwm5610u
GM-5000U: https://geni.us/gw5000u
Drakkar (lol): https://geni.us/drakkarnoir

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:
Mic stand: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Interface: https://imp.i114863.net/uax8
Headphones: https://geni.us/sennhd650

MEASUREMENTS:
Case Diameter: 44mm
Lug to Lug: 48.5mm (55.5mm including the strap if it's compressed a little bit)
Thickness (5600 / 5610 / 5000u): 12.5mm / 12.2mm / 13mm
Weight (5600 / 5610 / 5000u): 53g / 50g / 75g

Sorry the audio is kind of goofed, I was trying out a new wireless lav system and it didn't work out as well as I had planned.

Presonus M7 Budget Mic Review / Test

Today I review a budget mic, the Presonus M7. This offers a rolled off low end, a forward mid section and a somewhat dull air region. I don't think this mic sounds particularly good on any sound source, and I don't recommend it as a stand alone purchase, but if you're getting it as a part of a kit you can make it work.

Buy the Presonus M7 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/prem7
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/preM7

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 
00:17 - Setup
00:38 - What’s in the Box
01:07 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:30 - Specifications
01:52 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:12 - Plosive Test
02:26 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:51 - Background Noise Test 
03:11 - Untreated Room Test
03:34 - Shock Rejection Test
03:50 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:04 - Intro to Comparison
04:28 - Neewer NW700 Comparison
04:48 - Tascam TM80 Comparison
05:07 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
05:31 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
06:00 - Music Test
07:40 - Pros & Cons
08:23  - Overall Thoughts
10:57 - Recommendation
11:55 - Outro

BSP-338: YouTube Shorts Revenue is Bad, Shotgun vs. Lav Mics, & More

On episode 338of the BSP I discuss  YouTube shorts revenue sharing going live and what kind of CPM you can expect, I share my weight loss journey, discuss editing some more, admitting that I screw up a lot, address people telling me I use windscreens wrong, then discuss if mics being labeled "podcast" mics offends me, and finally answer if a listener should use a shotgun mic or lavalier microphone.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):
Presonus M7: https://geni.us/prem7
Yellowtek M!ka: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html
Universal Audio LA610 MKII: http://bit.ly/2MBhwLA
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://www.podcastage.com/store
Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - YouTube Shorts Ad Revenue Sucks!
07:35 - My Weight Loss Journey
19:25 - Presonus M7
21:05 - WYHTS: Who Has Time For Editing?
26:00 - WYHTS: It's Okay To Screw Up.
29:05 - WYHTS: Get Over Yourself!
31:50 - WYHTS: FIll Your Living Space For Your Hobby!
33:05 - WYHTS: Your Using Your Popfilter Wrong!
35:00 - Ask Bandrew
35:50 - Voice Submission 1
36:50 - Do I Care that People Label the RE20 and AT2020 Podcast Microphones?
39:40 - Voice Submission 2
40:14 - Should You Use a Shotgun Mic or Lav Mic?
45:10 - Outro

Your Desk & Screens Sound TERRIBLE

A quick video demonstrating how your desk and computer monitors can impact your recording and I share a few ways to resolve this issue in your recordings.

Gear Used (Affiliate Links)
Neumann KM184: https://geni.us/km184
Deity Pocket Wireless: https://geni.us/deitypockwire
Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: https://geni.us/2i32rd

00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Explanation
01:32 - Solution 1: Facing Away From Desk
03:07 - Solution 2: Treat Your Desk (Affordable)
04:01 - Solution 3: Treat Your Desk (Expensive)
05:13 - Testing With The SM7b
06:11 - Takeaways & Lessons
09:49 - Why Did I Make This Video?
10:35 - Conclusion 

#Recording #DeskSetup #Improvement

BSP-337: Podcast Lessons From YouTube, & More

On episode 3367of the BSP I discuss my ethos and approach to editing, why I think that you should value your audiences time and how following what experienced and talented podcasts do can be detrimental. I read your negative comments, discuss getting used to your voice, and discuss when it's justifiable for your living space to be filled up by your hobby.

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
Apple Earpods: no

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
00:40 - My Ethos of Editing Podcasts & Video
19:05 - What I'm Testing
21:25 - WYHTS: Responding to Negative Comments
26:35 - WYHTS: Starting a Clips Channel!
29:54 - WYHTS: Clothes are Too Expensive
30:50 - Ask Bandrew
31:48 - Voice Submission 1
33:08 - How To Get Used To Your Own Voice?
35:50 - Email Submission 2
36:20 - Recommendation: Dynamic Mic Under $500
Article: https://podcastage.com/rev/broadcastdynamic
38:35 - Video Submission 3
40:20 - When Is It Justifiable For Your Hobby To Take Up Living Space?
47:50 - Outro

Islander x The Urban Gentry Range Master Wearing Experience

sE Electronics DCM6 Review / Test (vs. SM7b, RE20, PodMic, AT2040)

Today I review a new budget broadcast dynamic mic, the sE Electronics DCM 3 and DCM 6. The DCM 3 is pretty comparable to other $100 "broadcast" dynamics, but the DCM6 has a built in mic activator which makes it louder than a condenser!

Buy the sE Electronics DCM6 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/dcm6
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/dcm6

Buy the sE Electronics DCM3 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/dcm3
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/dcm3

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: ~8:45
Boosted in Post: 3dB
Bit-Depth: 24-bit
Sample Rate: 48kHz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 
00:22 - Setup
00:56 - What’s in the Box
01:23 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:05 - Specifications
02:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
03:06 - Plosive Test
03:18 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:47 - Background Noise Test 
04:11 - Untreated Room Test
04:32 - Shock Rejection Test
04:48 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
05:03 - Foam Windscreen Tone Test
05:42 - Intro to Comparison
06:09 - Behringer XM8500 Comparison
06:28 - Shure SM58 Comparison
06:47 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
07:11 - sE Electronics DCM3 Comparison
07:30 - Rode Pod Mic Comparison
07:50 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
08:15 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
08:38 - Presonus PD-70 Comparison
09:08 - MXL BCD-1 Comparison
09:35 - Shure MV7x Comparison
10:08 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison
10:46 - Electro Voice RE320 Comparison
11:14 - Logitech Blue Sona Comparison
11:42 - Shure SM7b Comparison
12:13 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
12:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
13:26 - Music Test
14:58 - Pros & Cons
15:47 - Overall Thoughts & Opinions
18:28 - Recommendation
20:10 - Outro

BSP-336: This Podcast Is Not Edited, Abandoning Content Deadlines, & More

On episode 336 of the BSP I discuss why you should edit your podcast and demonstrate why editing is so important by not doing any edits during this show. I talk about pushing your arbitrary content release deadlines to ensure you're releasing a product that will reflect well on you for years to come, then I discuss you bullying me, the reptilian elite being real, microphones for deep voices, and critiquing your sound.

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
Apple Earpods: piss off

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
00:13 - Not Editing Podcasts
02:50 - Don't Hit Your Content Release Deadlines
06:47 - What I'm Testing
09:32 - WYHTS: Swearing at Work
11:37 - WYHTS: Reptilian Elite Are REAL!
14:42 - Ask Bandrew
15:52 - Voice Submission 1
16:49 - Microphones for Deep Voices?
22:47 - Voice Submission 2
23:42 - How To Get Rid of Mouth Clicks
28:57 - Voice Submission 3
29:38 - Critiquing Your Sound
32:42 - Outro

Samson C02 Neo-Vintage Review / Test (vs. M5, sE7, KM184)

Today I review a budget pair of small diaphragm condenser and each of these mics costs $50. The microphone has a relatively low sensitivity and a high self noise which can be a problem if you're recording quiet sound sources or recording at great distances. The low end leaves a bit to be desired, and it comes across more mid focused with a grainy upper mid and treble region.

Buy the Samson C02 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/samc02
Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/c02

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
00:37 - Setup
01:05 - What’s in the Box
01:29 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:50 - Specifications
02:14 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:32 - Plosive Test
02:44 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:03 - A Few Mic Position Tests
03:31 - Background Noise Test 
03:59 - Untreated Room Test
04:16 - Shock Rejection Test
04:41 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:55 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:20 - Intro to Comparison
05:40 - Rode M5 Comparison
06:09 - sE Electronics sE7 Comparison
06:34 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison
07:01 - Neumann KM184 Comparison
07:39 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
08:13 - Music Test
09:49 - Pros & Cons
11:38 - Overall Thoughts
14:30 - Recommendation
15:47 - Outro

BSP-335: $100 Video Podcast Setup, Dangers of YouTube Business

On episode 335 of the BSP I discuss my $100 video podcast setup that I am using to prove that you don't need high quality equipment to make listenable and watchable videos or podcasts, you can get by with affordable gear. I also talk more about youtube demonetizing videos with swearing and elaborate on the danger of building your business on someone else's platform.

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

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
00:20 - $100 Video Podcast Setup
06:10 - WYHTS: I Can't Swear At Work
08:50 - WYHTS: YouTube Sucks at Communication
12:08 - WYHTS: YouTube Isn't Fining You
14:26 - WYHTS: YouTube are Liars and They're Stealing
27:40 - Ask Bandrew
28:13 - Voice Submission 1
29:38 - How to Add a High Pass Filter in Audacity?

• Link to the audacity manual in the episode notes: https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/high_pass_filter.html

30:42 - Why is My Podcast Quiet?
32:40 - Email 2
33:10 - Recommendation to Record Keyboard Sound Only?
35:45 - Voice Submission 3
36:10 - Which Do You Like Better?
36:53 - How's My Day Going?
38:45 - Outro