The Enthusiasm Project

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I haven’t taken a break in 6 years. When your main passion/hobby becomes not only a side hustle but also a full time career, the idea of taking a break can feel overwhelming, scary, and just plain wrong.

So in addition to a bit of gear talk and some awesome listener messages, my wife Heather joins me this week to dissect a bit of what’s been going on creatively lately and why now is probably the best time to step away for a little bit.

🎙This week's microphones:
Tom: Earthworks ETHOS https://bhpho.to/3JQa23P
Heather: Shure SM7B https://geni.us/tepsm7b

Both mics were running through the Rodecaster Duo

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S10E03 | Series Episode 149

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Many YouTube creators have unwittingly put brands in the driver’s seat of their channels, which I think has lead to a lot of fatigue/burnout from both creators and viewers alike. This week’s episode dives into that transition a bit more and explores what it would mean to re-evaluate the way we approach YouTube to rediscover creating and consuming from a place of genuine passion and enthusiasm.

🎙This week's microphone:
Rode Podmic USB
https://bhpho.to/3HlqwPQ (B&H)

The PodMic USB was running through the Rodecaster Duo on the PodMic preset with a few adjustments to the Big Bottom and EQ.

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S10E02 | Series Episode 148

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So much has happened between seasons that I want to take some time to catch up on all the crazy new A/V gear releases that have happened including Final Cut Pro for iPad, new cameras, Rodecaster clones, and a ton of new gear from Rode.

🎙This week's microphone:
Rode Podmic USB
https://bhpho.to/3HlqwPQ (B&H)

The PodMic USB was running through the Mackie DLZ Creator.

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S10E01 | Series Episode 147

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Have you ever felt embarrassed to admit you don't know something? I've taken on a lot of new hobbies and endeavors over the past year and it's been...humbling, to say the least. But it's also taught me the importance of admitting what you don't know and learning to "not be afraid to be seen trying."

🎙This week's microphone:
Rode NT-1 5th Gen
https://bhpho.to/40nWaTS (B&H)

The NT-1 was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the  NT-1 preset.

💡Learn Something Awesome:
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S9E10 | Series Episode 146

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Is every new product really "revolutionary?" Is this year's phone so different form last year's that it's really going to change your life in a meaningful way? Probably not.

Marketing is nothing new, but in the world of Creator Marketing, things are evolving fast and it seems like companies are putting themselves in the driver's seat more often. My awesome wife Heather joins the podcast this week to help me dissect some recent releases from Sony and Rode to better understand how companies use creators as major parts of marketing plans, why viewers are starting to get fatigued buy it, and how to view things through ha critical lens to find what's really the most helpful info for you.

Check out Heather's channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/heatherjustcreate

🎙This week's microphones:
Heather: Lewitt LCT 440 Pure
https://bhpho.to/3k7cCIS (B&H)
https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)

Tom: Lewitt LCT 240 Pro
https://bhpho.to/3GTTmpH (B&H)
https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon)

Both mics were running into the Rodecaster Pro II on the generic "Condenser" preset.

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S9E09 | Series Episode 145

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Get set to talk sets! Whether it's YouTube, podcasting, or even client work, a lot goes in to creating an awesome set design.

🎙This week's microphone:
Rode NT-1 5th Gen
https://bhpho.to/40nWaTS (B&H)

The NT-1 was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the  NT-1 preset.

💡Learn Something Awesome:
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S9E08 | Series Episode 144

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"You need to have your own website!" This is pretty common advice that you may have heard many times. But why? Let's talk about not only why it's a good idea to carve out your own corner of the internet with a website, but also how to do it– from hosting, domains, and content/structure, this week's episode covers everything!

(Or at least "everything" as much as I can as very much a non-professional website builder person.)

🎙This week's microphone:
Earthworks ETHOS
https://bhpho.to/3JQa23P (B&H)

The ETHOS was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset.

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S9E07 | Series Episode 143

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We all probably know that there's a big difference between "beginner" and "pro" audio/video gear, but how big is that difference really and how do you navigate choosing the right equipment for your needs? What about upgrades– do you really need the latest and greatest?

🎙This week's microphone:
Lewitt LCT 440 Pure
https://bhpho.to/3k7cCIS (B&H)
https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)

The Lewitt was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Rode NT-1 preset.

💡Learn Something Awesome:
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S9E06 | Series Episode 142

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It's time for the Season 9 Q&A episode! This was a really fun batch of questions, so thank you so much to everyone who took the time to submit!

🎙This week's microphone:
Blue Sona:
https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon)
https://bhpho.to/3IQvCU2 (B&H)

The Sona was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the Broadcaster preset.

•16 Stops podcast episode about switching to Sony:
https://youtu.be/uWCEtaPeVBw

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S9E05 | Series Episode 141

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It's time for a camera quest! If you've decided to dive into the world of cameras with interchangeable lenses, things can quickly become confusing. So let's talk about some things to consider when searching for the "perfect" camera, along with some of my specific favorites/recommendations.

🎙This week's microphone:
Shure SM7B:
https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater)
https://geni.us/wsNbYIV (Amazon)

The Shure was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the SM7B preset.

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S9E04 | Series Episode 140

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