Bandrew Says Podcast
385 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsHelping content creators determine how the news affects their careers and projects, Bandrew Scott deconstructs the latest YouTube, Social Media, and Streaming news to help you avoid the hysteria and focus on what's important; creating content. There is also a healthy dose of audio production tips and tricks and on occasion there is also insight into creating for the Podcastage YouTube channel which has over 300,000 subscribers and 65 Million views.
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386: Do Negative Reviews Kill Companies, Best Value Tech, and More
April 22, 2024 01:07 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/IRAMyU7dmew Topics discussed: Do negative reviews kill companies, the Lewitt Aura, the podcast being personality driven, wool socks rule, my favorite value electronics, the real way to EQ, and if the NT1 4th gen and Signature series are the same. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Ray: https://geni.us/lray RND Portico 5017: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnd5017 Universal Audio x8: h...
385: Why Run 2 YouTube Channels?, Common EQ Mistake, and More
April 15, 2024 00:54 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/VBQ_eVVAK6w Topics discussed: My favorite things of the year as of April 2024, Tudor's watch & wonders releases, why YouTube is beating Netflix?, Why run two youtube channels instead of just one, Suggestions on limiting microphone bleed, Addressing a very common EQ mistkae, and the most important thing I learned about audio last year. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure MoveM...
384: Pro Sound Guy on Lav Mics, 9 Years to 10,000 Subscribers, and more
April 07, 2024 23:46 - 50 minutes - 70.3 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/TBypTk7Mgx4 Topics discussed: A professional Sound Guy corrects me on Lavalier microphones and provides their thoughts on proper use cases, Overhead booming with the Shure SM7b, the Shure Move Mic, hitting 10,000 Subscribers on this podcast after 9 years of production, why I don't use IEM's for monitoring, Mics in frame making you relatable, information lost when I privated 100 episodes of this podcast, abnd why I was okay deleting 100 episodes of my podcast S...
383: Don't Delete Videos, Why Use Mics in Frame, and More
March 24, 2024 22:34 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/C_lf9nxJ5Tg Topics discussed: YouTube's employee telling us that we should not delete our youtube videos, sharing feedback about lav mics, why understanding listener playback systems is important, why people use mics in frame, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann BCM 104: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/bcm104 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8...
382: Why I Buy Bad Sounding Mics, Lav Mic or Boom Mic, and More
March 17, 2024 21:43 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/MZ-6W3VsGgs Topics discussed: Youtube updating the TV app, why I buy and review bad sounding microphones, revisiting my comparison of 6 lav microphones with a wild crad thrown in, why I won't make a finance channel, how you can collect watches and do no spend months, and then a lot more talk about people's opinions on Lavs. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67 Reissue: ...
381: MP3 vs M4a Which is BETTER?, 4 Lav Mics Compared, and More
March 11, 2024 02:56 - 34 minutes - 79.8 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/_oNvMUmo4sI Lossless Audio: https://www.bandrewscott.com/blog/bsp381 Topics discussed: M4a vs. MP3 which one sounds better including demos, Comparing the Rode Lavalier II, Countryman B6, Sanken Cos 11D, and Shure TL48, Why I am strict with my diet, finances, and exercise, and a few other things in the value for value section. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67 Reissu...
380: Benefits of a No Spend Month, My Actual 2024 EDC, and More
March 04, 2024 00:48 - 40 minutes - 46.5 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/4Gru8_wpxqk Topics discussed: The benefits of doing a no spend month, my actual 2024 everyday carry, and a few other things as well. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67 Reissue: https://imp.i114863.net/u67 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Ask Questions: https...
379: How I Lost Weight, Avoiding Information Overload, and More
February 19, 2024 00:03 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/SZvWwPQsEcI Topics discussed: JZ Mics Vintage 67, Did I take Ozempic (my weight loss journey), what I learned from doing what makes me uncomfortable, avoiding information overload, why I shouldn't buy mics from manufacturers, why making mistakes makes you more trustworthy, and the digital audio players I've tried. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): JZ Mics Vintage 67: https://usa...
378: Podcast Detox, My Neumann is Broken, & More
February 12, 2024 00:29 - 29 minutes - 34.5 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/FUv6PS73Tf8 Topics discussed: Going on a podcast detox, a feature that every Digital Audio Player should have, my experience with Neumann getting a microphone sent in for repair, Why apple transcribing podcasts doesn't bother me, Apple not hosting podcasts, and using the Shure A7WS with Sennheiser Handheld Dynamics to reduce plosives. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann BCM...
377: Apple Transcribing Every Podcast, Neumann BCM-104, and more
January 29, 2024 02:39 - 36 minutes - 42.2 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/7ZrLihIPa9E Topics discussed: Apple announcing that they will be transcribing every podcast, my phillips hue lighting, the Neumann BCM-104 vs the BCM-705, Not buying entry level gear, buying used gear, background music selection, and using titles and shorts to grow a youtube channel. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann BCM 104: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/bcm104 Rode NTH-10...
376: Does YouTube Punish Unmonetized Videos?, and more
January 22, 2024 02:05 - 32 minutes - 37.1 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/dfZl4U_vkds On episode 376 of the BSP I discuss if YouTube punishes unmonetized videos by limiting distribution, what my day job is, a flaw with YouTube podcasts, when you shouldn't buy expensive gear, eBay making you pay taxes, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Audio LA610 MK2...
375: YouTube RSS Ingestion, Tips for Audio Content on Youtube, and More
January 15, 2024 01:30 - 42 minutes - 49.2 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/w0ZG9RhxIjM On episode 375 of the BSP I discuss Youtube launching their RSS ingestion tool for audio podcasts, my tips for audio podcasts on youtube, what I've learened from selling on eBay, the oldest piece of gear I've had that I haven't reviewed, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 Universal Au...
374: What I Learned From Failing in 2023, and More
January 08, 2024 01:06 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/dNrZYYH0MhE On episode 374 of the BSP I discuss what I learned from all the experiences during 2023 through the ups and downs and what my takeaways were. I also discuss if I hit my 2023 goals, what my favorite videos I made during the year, as well as my content goals for 2024 and my personal goals for 2024. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105...
373: Favorite YouTubers of 2023, Perfect Sick Day Movie Marathon & More
December 24, 2023 19:03 - 41 minutes - 47.4 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/-hgBmM34pyc Topics Discussed: My favorite youtube channels, podcasts, music, and television of the year as well as my perfect sick day movie marathon line up. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 As an affiliate I earn from qualifyi...
372: Everyday Tech Upgrades, Most Used Audio Gear & More
December 17, 2023 23:11 - 26 minutes - 30.3 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/dK7b4WF_ik4 Topics Discussed: My 2023 everyday tech upgrades, most used audio gear of 2023, the tech I found most enjoyable to use and learn about, what I'm looking forward to in 2024, and the difference between hoarding and collecting. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2 Universa...
371: Goodbye Google Podcasts, Pause YouTube Comments, and More
December 11, 2023 00:55 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/4sp4rZs-pwU Topics Discussed: Google shutting down Google Podcasts, YouTube allowing channels to pause comments instead of shutting them off, 4K UHD being a region free media format, how I have time to watch movies, parabolic mics for indoor use, the Univseral Audio SD1 vs. the SE Electronics Dynacaster, and the show is interupted by a show called Actual News Network to report on Planet Rage. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com ...
370: Physical Media Matters, YouTube Gaming, VR Gaming Mic, and More
December 04, 2023 01:44 - 41 minutes - 48.2 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/O_NcGRJql9I Topics Discussed: Sony deleting tv shows purchased by their users and the importance of physical media, youtube rolling out gaming in app, parabolic mics indoors, Universal Audio SD-1 vs sE Electronics Dynacaster, opinions on used mics, MXL 770 vs MXL 990, and a microphone solution for VR streaming. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm...
369: What I’m Thankful For, Adjusting Lifestyle, Distance Micing Demo
November 20, 2023 02:26 - 27 minutes - 32 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/c4fn42LOxCA Topics Discussed: What I'm thankful for, bank fees, adjusting your lifestyle as purchasing power decreases, and then I include a demo of distance micing in an untreated space to show that a condenser may be right. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure KSM313/NE: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ksm313 Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2 Univers...
368: 4 Frugal Tips, YouTube Promotes Small Channels & more
November 13, 2023 01:36 - 35 minutes - 41 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/Yzr67KzY-Tc Topics Discussed: Making content when uninspired and unmotivated, 4 ways that I am focusing on being more frugal and saving money, the Presonus Tube Pre V2, YouTube promoting small channels with minimal views, and how Subscriber Count doesn't impact view performance of some channels. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann KMS105: https://geni.us/kms105 Presonus T...
367: Does Sub Count Impact the Algorithm, YouTube Viewership Down, and More
November 05, 2023 22:52 - 40 minutes - 46.2 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/X9d3vuTktEk Topics Discussed: Using the Lewitt LCT440, my podcast outros, YouTube viewership being down across the board, my theory on if YouTube Subscriber count impacts a channels performance in the algorithm, Rodecaster Pro Duo issues, and then I judge your audio. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt LCT440: https://geni.us/lct440 Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp....
366 - YouTube: The Shopping Network, YouTube Audio Limiter, & More
October 22, 2023 23:53 - 33 minutes - 38.6 MBTopics Discussed: Youtube's shopping program updates, Youtube rollilng out animations on the like button and subscribe button, Youtube adding an audio limiter for mobile playback, My initial thoughts on the rodecaster duo, Microphone product pricing & counterfeit mics, Sound treatment recommendations, If polarizing filters do anything indoors, and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM58: https://geni.u...
365: Saving Money on Gear, SM7b Portable Recorder, & More
October 15, 2023 21:56 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/junkgYOKJko Topics Discussed: My camera filter mistake, How a Youtuber saves money on gear, if there's a portable recorder that works with the SM7b, how I torted my audience with bad audio, what does BSP mean, Will I haven't livestreamed my podcast, and resolving pops in recordings. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio LA610 M...
364: Common Sense Personal Finance Tips, Worst Audio Ever & More
October 09, 2023 01:25 - 45 minutes - 52.1 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/8xS6CECYj7g Topics Discussed: My 8 common sense personal finance tips, why do some mics pick up more bass frequencies, can the Wave XLR drive 6xx headphones, and the worst audio that I can make. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ua...
363: You Don't NEED to Upgrade Your Tech, & More
September 24, 2023 23:05 - 39 minutes - 45.4 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/jKBV_i2iK6Q Topics Discussed: You don't need to upgrade your tech, Logitech yeti GX opinions, Ponzi schemes vs. pyramid schemes, More hobbyists having money stolen from them and why I'd be a bad criminal, why Youtube ads are worst than TV ads, iPhone 15 pro mic demo and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio LA610 MK2: http...
362: $4 Million Stolen From Podcasters, and More
September 17, 2023 23:46 - 33 minutes - 39 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/GDGXFp4Ot5I Topics Discussed: Kast media has allegedly not paid their podcasters $4 million dollars. Sound treating your bathroom, why I cover clone mics, and finding a USB shotgun mic. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Electro Voice RE520: https://geni.us/RE520 Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2 Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 R...
361: YouTubers Can't Shut Off Unskippable Ads, Are Clone Mics Okay?
September 10, 2023 21:58 - 42 minutes - 48.5 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/c-PL4Xq06k8 Topics Discussed: Youtubers being unable to shutoff unskippable, preroll, and post roll advertisements. The difference between counterfeit and clone microphones, my thoughts on counterfit microphones, and a quick test of the best mic for a reverberant room. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit Behringer Mic 300: https://geni.us/...
360: YouTube Testing 60 Second Unskippable Ads, Don't Buy Counterfeit Gear, & More
August 28, 2023 00:56 - 54 minutes - 62.6 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/hy9SaO708P0 Topics Discussed: Youtube testing 90 second unskippable ads, Don't buy counterfeit gear, Audio technica AT2020USB-X, The Benefit of youtuber merch, modern music that is great, how I store microphones, How you should take control of your life, and a lot of great topics in the Donation segment. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Audio Technica AT2020USB-X: Rode NTH-100...
359: Why I Share Private YouTube Data, No More Ads on This Show, & More
August 20, 2023 22:21 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/GxCI_FzEpUM Topics Discussed: Why I share so much data private youtube data, how lucky we are as hobbyists, why supporting content creators is important, skipping & unskippable ads, the amazing value for value supporters, a manual way to give youtube members ad free viewing, and how people use compressors with their interfaces. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67 Reissu...
358: YouTube Removing Links on Shorts, My Annual Podcast Earnings, & More
August 13, 2023 21:47 - 30 minutes - 35.5 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/Bbxw4vVo0AM Topics Discussed: Youtube removing links from Short form content and channel pages and who this affects, the AKG C414 XLS, names for listeners of the BSP, advertisements on my podcast, and my Annual podcast earnings. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): AKG C414 XLS: https://geni.us/c414xls Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Rode NTH-100: https://geni...
357: Is YouTube Premium REALLY Better for Creators? & More
August 06, 2023 22:27 - 34 minutes - 40.2 MBVideo: https://youtu.be/mVGQE890vXY Topics Discussed: Apple tax on YouTube Premium, donwloading youtube videos with Premium, what other features and value does youtube premium offer, the argument against youtube premium, AKG C414 XLS vs AKG C414 XLII, If youtube premium is really better for content creators, and the name for the Bandrew Says Podcast community. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U...
356: Is YouTube Premium Worth It?, Is Industry Standard Gear Great? & More
July 30, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 49.7 MBTopics Discussed: YouTube Premium price increase and if it's worth it, if great gear = industry standard gear, the fact that popular ≠ bad, avoiding social media and news for mental health and the AKG C414 XLRS vs Austrian Audio OC818. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Neumann U67 Reissue: https://imp.i114863.net/u67 Universal Audio LA610 MK2: https://imp.i114863.net/la610mk2 Universal Audio x8: https...
355: Twitter is Paying Creators, Rode Podmic USB, Escaping the Internet
July 16, 2023 22:21 - 24 minutes - 28.2 MBTopics Discussed: Twitter launching advertising revenue share for creators, the Rode Podmic USB, social media being a drain on our lives, why I enjoy physical media, old social media services, and using social media with intention. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Rode Podmic: https://geni.us/podmicusb Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As a...
354: Social Media Fatigue, $200 USB Mic Recommendations, & more
July 10, 2023 02:22 - 39 minutes - 46.1 MBTopics Discussed: The launch of Threads by Instagram / Meta I am at full fatigue of social media, Does youtube really understand the alogrithm?, Ignoring the pandemic in my content, Microphones as product placements, The life of a youtube channel, $200 USB Microphone Recommendations, and Identifying a microphone by sound. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal ...
353: Just Make BETTER Content, Prop Mics, & Is Your Content TOO Impersonal?
July 02, 2023 22:34 - 38 minutes - 44.8 MBTopics Discussed: Do subscribers improve video performance, advice to just make better content, YouTube promotions are for companies, why people might use a prop microphone, is your content too impersonal? Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Shure SM7b: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8 Rode NTH-100: https://geni.us/rnth100 As an affiliate I earn from qua...
352: Thumbnail A/B Testing, Do Comments Impact Video Performance?, & More
June 26, 2023 00:11 - 54 minutes - 62.9 MBTopics Discussed: YouTube's announcement of thumbnail A/B testing, YouTube promotion feature allowing you to run videos as ads, do comments impact your videos distribution and performance, youtube's monetization changes being for streamers, an important metric being monetizeable actions, condenser microphone alternatives to the Shure SM7b, and my thoughts on the Rodecaster Duo. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Lin...
351: YouTube Lowers Monetization Requirements, Do Dislikes Harm Videos?, and More
June 19, 2023 00:03 - 47 minutes - 54.7 MBTopics Discussed: YouTube lowering requirements to join the YouTube Partner Program, my findings on whether or not dislikes harm a videos perfromance, why I will never pay to promote a video on youtube, TikTok dominating youtube, what you should consider when buying a tube microphone, and defending myself from criticism of my reviews. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater....
350: Logitech Retiring Blue Microphones, Please Dislike This Video, and More
June 12, 2023 00:01 - 36 minutes - 41.8 MBTopics Discussed: Logitech is retiring the Blue Microphones brand, results of the experiment where I asked you to like my video to determine if Likes impact the distribution of a video, Using the Lewitt Pure Tube for a cover song, Fountain pen ink, Software I use to record mics and more. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube Universal Audio x8: https://sw...
349: What Really Matters for YouTube Growth, How I Edit a Video Podcast, and More
June 05, 2023 00:27 - 51 minutes - 59.1 MBTopics Discussed: YouTube employees share what metrics really matter for growth and sucess on the platform, the Lewitt Pure Tube microphone, How I edit my video podcast for youtube and audio distribution, Brands that I would happily advertise for, and the ethics of charity sponsorships, consulting, and affiliate links. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt Pure Tube: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/puretube ...
348: Do I Hate Making Videos, How I Process my Podcast and More
May 28, 2023 22:16 - 45 minutes - 52.2 MBTopics 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 Au...
347: Why NPR & Slate Podcasts Fail on YouTube, & More
May 21, 2023 22:14 - 34 minutes - 39.7 MBTopics Discussed: Podcast networks such as NPR and SLATE podcasts are failing on youtube, YouTube Music Podcast Analytics are TERRIBLE, how I get everything done between the day job and youtube. 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 qualif...
346: The Real Cost of Being a YouTuber, & More
April 30, 2023 22:27 - 27 minutes - 32.1 MBTopics Discussed: The true cost of making youtube videos, reviewing more cheap gear, and escaping your burdens is therapeutic. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Earthworks SR117: https://geni.us/sr117 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: h...
345: Earthworks SR117, Choir Mic Techniques, SM7b DBX286s Setup, and More
April 17, 2023 00:24 - 41 minutes - 48.2 MBTopics Discussed: Earthworks SR117, choir recording techniques, social media making you miss life, devices/software ruining your attention span, modern day ipods, the difference between the Focusrite 2i2 and Motu M2, and an SM7b setup walkthrough with the DBX286s. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Earthworks SR117: https://geni.us/sr117 Universal Audio x8: https://imp.i114863.net/zMg2r Rode NTH-100: h...
344: Replacing My Smartphone With Single Purpose Items, & More
April 09, 2023 22:27 - 37 minutes - 43.1 MBTopics Discussed: replacing my smartphone with single purpose items and older technology, budget audio equipment being more than enough for most people, 2 of my most embarrassing recording stories, why I don't put any of my podcast behind a pay wall, and usb mics for choir recordings. 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 Rode...
343: Podcast Analytics, Austrian Audio OC16, Mac Studio Upgrade, & More
April 03, 2023 00:11 - 45 minutes - 52.6 MBTopics Discussed: YouTube Podcast playlists and the ability to pull videos from multiple channels and the lack of analytics you get from channels you don't own. Austrian Audio OC16 and the new Apple Mac Studio. YouTube implementing RSS feeds, M4a being a nonstandard podcasting format, my thoughts on the Rode NTH100 headphones, how to EQ your voice to sound natural, audio recorded at 800dBFS, and why my re-reviews sound different. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandre...
342: Google & Podcasting are NOT Compatible, ID3 Tagging, and More
March 26, 2023 22:46 - 41 minutes - 47.2 MBOn episode 342 of the BSP I discuss the new YouTube podcasting features, why I believe youtube is getting into podcasting and speculation on what this means for pocasting. I then rant about ID3 tagging your podcast episodes and verifying features are working, discuss my new Clips channel @clipscastage, and then answer some questions like "Handheld Condenser or Small Diaphragm Condenser?". Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Af...
341: Videos Are NOT Podcasts, and That's Fine
March 06, 2023 02:32 - 30 minutes - 35.4 MBOn episode 341 of the BSP I talk more about youtube's attempt to break into podcasting. Since episode 340, I learned that this entire announcement has to do with youtube videos being marked as podcasts, and a viewer will now be able to listen to that video in the background while using the youtube music app. Note: I screwed the audio up big time. I started a new Reaper session and it reverted to 24-bit 44.1kHz. So I lost the 32-bit float benefit, and I didn't record in the standard 48k...
340: YouTube's Confusing Podcast Move, & More (BSP-340)
February 27, 2023 01:38 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBOn episode 340 of the BSP I discuss YouTube's confusing decision to add podasting to YT music and allow free AD-SUPPORTED background play. I also share a warning and discussion about building your business on someone else's platform, attempt to get a better result from Adobe Podcast AI via mixing wet/dry signals, and then hear some audio submissions from you. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Lewitt MTP W950: n/a ...
339: YouTube's CEO Steps Down, Trying Adobe Podcast AI, & More
February 20, 2023 03:01 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBOn episode 339of the BSP I discuss Susan Wojcicki stepping down as the CEO of youtube and why I think she did a great job over the last 9 years, the brand new Lewitt MTP 950W, YouTube shorts paying the most for short form content, testing if expensive shotgun mics do better at background noise rejection, How to measure LUFS for a podcast, and testing out Adobe Podcast Ai and sharing my thoughts. Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com Gear Used This Epis...
338: YouTube Shorts Revenue is Bad, Shotgun vs. Lav Mics, & More
February 13, 2023 01:29 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBOn 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 E...
337: Podcast Lessons From YouTube, & More
February 06, 2023 02:56 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBOn 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...