Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp418

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Topics discussed: The new Elgato Voice Focus plugin that was just announced as a free update for their wave link software and I demo voice focus to show how effective it is and what kind of impact it has on audio, I then try Antares Mod Mic to see if it can actually turn a Behringer Xm8500 into a U87, and then discuss what EDC is and explore the 3 types of EDC youtubers.

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Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):

Neumann U87 Ai: https://geni.us/u87aikit

Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Ask Questions: https://www.askbandrew.com

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00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Elgato Voice Focus AI Noise Removal

05:45 - Turning an XM8500 into a U87 using Antares Mod Mic

15:28 - WYHTS: Audio Technica Turn Tables Don't Damage Records

16:45 - WYHTS: What is EDC?

19:41 - WYHTS : 3 Types of EDC Videos on YouTube

25:00 - Value for Value

27:56 - Valentines Day Horror Movie

31:15 - Outro

Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp417

Support: http://podcastage.com/support

Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema 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

Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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

02:10 - My 2025 Everyday Carry

13:25 - What I've Been Testing

14:48 - WYHTS: Why I Love Day of the Dead

16:55 - WYHTS: My Favorite Vinyl Records

24:10 - WYHTS: Is MP3 vs. Lossless Worth It?

28:42 - WYHTS: Uploading Review to Apple Music

30:47 - WYHTS: YouTube Audio is Disappointing / More Fragrance Talk

34:35 - WYHTS: Does SoundSpeeds Smell Bad?

36:15 - WYHTS: Thanks to an Artist

• Aufladbar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aufladbarart/

38:00 - V4V: Canada is NOT the 51st State

39:15 - V4V: Vinegar Syndrome & Second Languages

43:35 - WWA: Tribulation

• Tribulation - Hungry Waters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0FANx2XSmo

46:06 - Conclusion

Audio/Video: https://www.geeksrising.com/shows/bsp416

Support: http://podcastage.com/support

Topics discussed: The 14 hour TikTok ban and 4 steps that I think you should take to limit the risk of potential damage of social media bans, youtube announcing they are improving the audio quality of some videos, share some fragrance recommendations from BSP viewiers, discuss the difference betwene the Neumann TLM107 and TLM103, discuss my guitar collection, talk about the physical media dillema and more.

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

Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links):

Neumann TLM107: https://geni.us/tlm107

Universal Audio x8: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/uax8

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

00:25 - The TikTok Ban in the United States

• FORBES ARTICLE: https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/01/19/tiktok-ban-live-updates-tiktok-restoring-service-after-trump-promises-hell-delay-ban/
• THE VERGE ARTICLE: https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/20/24348213/trump-tiktok-ban-executive-order-sale-delay-china

02:30 - What to Do About Social Media Bans?

10:38 - YouTube Improving Audio Quality

• Activate: https://www.youtube.com/new
• Blog Announcement: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/new-youtube-premium-features-2025/
• YouTube Audio Stats: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/4603579?hl=en
• Github OPUS 251 Stats: https://gist.github.com/AgentOak/34d47c65b1d28829bb17c24c04a0096f
• YT Music Quality: https://support.google.com/youtubemusic/answer/9076559?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=0

18:22 - WYHTS: Fragrance Fans in the BSP Community

21:30 - WYHTS: Why is the Neumann TLM107 Better than the TLM103?

24:00 - WYHTS: What's Your Guitar Collection?

28:20 - WYHTS: Why Streaming Services are Failing

34:02 - WYHTS: The Origin of the Microphone Milhouse nickname

• Nancy's Microphone Setup: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5PSlkNmPI

37:00 - Value for Value

• Henrique's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IncrediblyHandsome

38:20 - The Physical Media Dilema

42:40 - Conclusion