On episode 278 of the BSP, I answer questions that you sent in back in July. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Microtech Gefell UMT70s: https://vintageking.com/gefell-umt70s-fet Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Rambling 01:28 - WYHTS: Beta Ears 01:46 - WYHTS: Google Needs to Get Out of Politics 04:51 - WYHTS: Facebook Whistleblower Thoughts? 11:26 - Ask Bandrew 12:06 - Voice Submission 1 13:16 - Using a Rodecaster or GoXLR for Recording Violin? 16:36 - Email 2 16:51 - Interfaces with Built in Limiter? 18:51 - Voice Submission 3 19:21 - Are My Shockmount Bands Too Tight? 22:46 - Email 4 23:06 - How Not to Ask for Advice. 24:58 - Email 5 25:21 - Samson C01 vs Behringer B1 vs Lewitt LCT240 28:42 - Outro ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zikAfY7x3pA

On episode 275 of the BSP, I discuss Twitch’s announcement that they have reached an agreement with the National Music Publishers’ Association in an attempt to resolve the issues they have had with DMCA takedown/strikes over the last 6 months. I also discuss another method of review fraud and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Telefunken TF51: https://imp.i114863.net/tf51 OC White Low Profile Boom Arm: https://www.ocwhite.com/product/ultima-gen2-ultra-low-profile-adjustable-mic-boom-with-a-12-fixed-horizontal-arm-and-machined-table-bushing/ Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 As an amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - Twitch Partners with NMPA to “Resolve” DMCA Issues 06:40 - Telefunken TF-51 AGAIN! 07:40 - WYHTS: More Amazon Review Fraud through Facebook & PayPal 11:30 - WYHTS: How To Train Your Ear to Hear Different Frequencies? 13:25 - WYHTS: SM7B IS BEST!!!! 14:50 - WYHTS: Great 500 Series Comparison * 500 Series Preamp Shootout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y78JZz6SHE 15:40 - Ask Bandrew 16:25 - Email 1 16:50 - Can I Use the Gain Dial of my Interface as a Mute Button 18:40 - Voice Submission 2 21:20 - Rode NTG5 vs. Sennheiser MKH416 23:50 - My Voice is a Stress Test on Mics 3 25:25 - Soyuz 017 Review When? 28:30 - Email 3 29:40 - What Dynamic Mic / Interface Should I get? 32:25 - Outro ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6DR3b4ru2U

On episode 234 of the BSP, I talk about YouTube’s new policy to ban content that is used to justify real-world violence as well as why I think this is a bad idea. I also address getting consistent volume on YouTube videos, peaking with the AT2020, The Behringer UMC22 driving the SM7b, and the ultimate streaming channel strip. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Townsend Sphere L22: https://imp.i114863.net/7AYRV Triton Audio Fethead: https://geni.us/fethead Yellowtek M!ka Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Sennheiser HD650: https://geni.us/sennhd650 Twitter: @bandrewsays Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com Merch; https://teespring.com/stores/podcastage-store Discord: http://www.podcastage.com/discord 00:00 - Intro 00:12 - YouTube Fighting Conspiracy Theories * YT CONSPIRACY BLOG POST: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/harmful-conspiracy-theories-youtube/ * YT CONTEXT BLOG POST: https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/look-how-we-treat-educational-documentary-scientific-and-artistic-content-youtube/ 11:00 - What I’ve Been Testing Update 11:30 - WYHTS: Consistent YouTube Video Volume 13:15 - WYHTS: Impedance is like a Water Hose * SOUND SPEEDS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/A35Ol89_2q8?t=587 15:15 - Ask Bandrew (http://www.askbandrew.com) 15:45 - Email 1 16:45 - Should I Replace the AT2020 Because It’s Clipping? * HOW TO SET YOUR GAIN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l86SOlxyps 19:20 - Email 2 20:00 - Can The Behringer UMC22 Drive a Procaster and SM7b? 21:15 - Email 3 21:30 - What Camera’s I Use for Podcasting 22:40 - Email 4 23:22 - Is a USB Mic Sufficient for Zoom Calls? 24:20 - Ultimate Zoom Call Setup with No Budget? 27:15 - Outro #CreatorNews #Podcast #GeeksRising ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wRB3t9dNCE

Topics Discussed: Youtube shutting down stories, Elgato keylights, if I actually hate making videos and podcasts, why I don't think NPR's politics are responsible for their failure on youtube, Radio broadcasters failing on youtube, how I process my podcast, and why I still will not accept money to make reviews. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Mojave MA-200: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ma200 Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 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 - YouTube is Killing Stories 01:34 - WIBT: Elgato Key Lights 06:15 - WYHTS: Do I Hate Making Videos / Podcasts 09:43 - WYHTS: NPR is Failing Because They're Political & Biased 12:47 - WYHTS: YouTube Podcasts are Only in the US 14:43 - WYHTS: Bandrew is an Old Southern Lady 16:14 - WYHTS: Radio Broadccasters Failing on YouTube 22:00 - Ask Bandrew 22:50 - Email 1 23:24 - How I Process my Podcast 31:30 - Video Submission 2 34:58 - Why I Still Won't Do Paid "Reviews" 43:40 - Conclusion #PostProduction #ContentCreator #Podcast ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3EEE7MDOsM