On episode 273 of the BSP, I discuss Youtube changing the requirements for channels to gain the community tab feature, the SM7b becoming less popular, my advice on cutting out filler words, why I don't recommend noise gates all the time, how I recommend addressing incorrect microphone technique, 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 Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Presonus Revelator iO24: https://imp.i114863.net/io24 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 00:56 - YouTube Community Post Sub Requirement Changes

• YT Post About Community posts: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/125117248/expanding-community-posts-to-channels-with-500-subscribers-and-removing-the-discussion-tab?hl=en

04:15 - Presonus Revelator iO24 05:30 - WYHTS: People's Choice of Desert Island Mics 06:26 - The SM7b is Falling Out of Favor 08:15 - WYHTS: Old Adages 10:00 - WYHTS: Does the 512 Audio Limelight Fit in Electro Voice Shockmounts? 11:30 - Ask Bandrew 12:30 - Voice Submission 1 15:45 - How bad does audio have to be before I turn it off? 18:10 - How to Stop Saying Filler Words? 22:45 - How is My EQ? / Why Not to Use a Noise Gate 26:15 - Email 2 27:00 - How do You Correct Incorrect Mic Technique Politely? 30:42 - Voice Submission 3 31:15 - Have I Ever Modded Any of My Audio Gear? 33:15 - Email 4 33:50 - How to Reduce Sibilance? 36:00 - Outro