Today I review the Audient ID4. This is a single mic pre, dual channel interface with 58dB of gain, a low noise floor, a KILLER DI input section, and just about everything that you could need. This may be my new favorite entry level interface on the market. Buy the Audient ID4 Global: https://geni.us/audientid4 Buy the Rode NT1 Kit US: http://amzn.to/2i1eWfO UK: http://amzn.to/2i3uFh8 CA: http://amzn.to/2qzk3dz DE: http://amzn.to/2FCzPsk 00:00 - Intro / Pricing 00:25 - Setup / Testing Parameters 00:42 - What’s in the Box 00:52 - Build Quality / Walkthrough / Explained 03:08 - Specifications 03:31 - Preamp Gain Noise Test 04:06 - Dynamic Mic Test 04:21 - Latency Test 04:40 - Instrument DI Test 05:10 - Pros & Cons 06:15 - Recommendation 06:47 - Outro My YouTube Kit: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Discord: https://discord.gg/dXQUc7v Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podcastage Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/podcastage Personal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bandrewsays ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSkzU05T38o

Today we discuss my favorite audio gear of 2021. I limit the selections to one winner and one runner up which made it very difficult, but I share my favorite microphone that I reviewed this year, my favorite audio interface I reviewed, and my favorite new production gear that I use in my studio. I would love to hear what your favorite gear of the year is. NOTE: The paid promotion tag was selected because I received the TLM49 from Sweetwater for review, the Ethos from Earthworks for review, the iD14 from Audient for review, and the 517E Grand Pacific on loan from Taylor for use in reviews. I was not paid by any of these companies and all opinions are my own based on my own experience. Links: Podcast Channel: http://youtube.com/bandrewsayspodcast Watch Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watchcastage Music Channel: https://www.youtube.com/bandrewplays Personal Channel: https://www.youtube.com/bandrewscott As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. Gear Discussed (Affiliate Links): Neumann TLM49: https://imp.i114863.net/tlm49 Earthworks Ethos: https://imp.i114863.net/ethos Universal Audio Twin X: https://geni.us/uatwinx Audient ID14: https://geni.us/id14mkii Taylor 517E: https://imp.i114863.net/517e Jim Dunlop .60mm Nylon Picks: https://geni.us/jd60 Ernie Ball 1.5mm Picks: https://geni.us/eb15 Radial Engineering JS-3: https://geni.us/radialjs3 Gear Used to Record (Affiliate Links): Lauten Audio LC-387: https://geni.us/lautenfc387 Hakan P110 Pop Filter: https://imp.i114863.net/Za2Ag 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 00:00 - Intro 00:37 - Favorite Mics I Reviewed 03:03 - Favorite Interfaces I Reviewed 04:35 - Favorite Production Gear 08:23 - Favorite Mics I Bought? 09:40 - Your Favorite Gear? 09:56 - Conclusion #FavoriteGear #Recording #2021 Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastage Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb Check the Frequently Asked Questions: https://podcastage.com/faq Vote For What You Want Reviewed: https://podcastage.com/vote NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using an affiliate link, it provides me a small referral fee. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: htt ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0m-Lcm1E9Q

Today I review the SMM-205, a super cheap budget microphone. This thing costs under $10 and can plug directly into your computers mic input, or a portable recorder, or an audio interface. But is this thing even worth the $8 that it costs? Can it be used for gaming, youtube, or interviews? I don't think so. Buy the SMM-205 Global: https://geni.us/smm205 Buy the Scarlett Solo US: http://amzn.to/2oZrjhG UK: http://amzn.to/2oFbxFa CA: http://amzn.to/2oZADlB 00:00 - Intro / Price 00:25 - Set up for Review 00:39 - What’s in the Box 00:49 - Build Quality / Features 01:20 - Specifications 01:34 - Polar Pattern Test 01:42 - Background Noise Test 01:52 - Distance Test 01:57 - Device Compatibility Sound Tests 02:42 - Music Test 03:22 - Thoughts / Recommendation My YouTube Kit: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check the FAQ to see if your question was already answered: http://www.geeksrising.com/faq Vote For The Mics You Want Reviewed: http://www.geeksrising.com/podcastage Check us out, Follow us, & Like us over at: Website: http://www.geeksrising.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/podcastage Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/podcastage Personal Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/bandrewsays ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we_4jHRNPOA

In today's Q&A episode, I answer questions about moving away from reviewing audio gear to focus on non-audio gear, removing reverb and noise from recordings made in an untreated room, microphones for ghost hunting, why I'm not a full time mic reviewer, how many mics I have, and how I'm doing. Tips for a Better Vocal Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty8YLqOmbV4 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Reviewing Non-Audio Gear? 02:10 - Removing Reverb & Noise From Recording? 04:29 - Ghost Hunting Microphones 07:49 - Why I'm Not a Full Time Youtuber 11:27 - How Many Mics Do I Have? 12:21 - How am I Doing? 12:49 - Conclusion #QandA #Audio #YouTuber Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastage Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgJGYWSNuLQ