283: Expander vs Noise Gate, Line Level vs. Instrument Level, and more

On episode 283 of the BSP, I discuss a problem with the Neat King Bee II, how Turtle Beach used to be a high end audio manufacturer, why I started wearing a smart watch again, the difference between an expander and noise gate, whether you should use line or instrument level on your audio instrument and why vintage gear is always "better".    Subscribe to the full audio podcast at http://www.bandrewsays.com   Gear Used This Episode (Affiliate Links): Microtech Gefell UMT70s: https://vintageking.com/gefell-umt70s-fet Yellowtek Boom Arm: https://www.yellowtec.com/mika.html Arturia MiniFuse 2: https://imp.i114863.net/mfuse2 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  01:04 - Arturia MiniFuse 2 03:30 - WYHTS: Problem With Neat King Bee II? 05:15 - WYHTS: Turtle Beach Used to Be High End Audio!  06:50 - WYHTS: Fixed Level Interface Output 08:00 - WYHTS: Focusrite Fixed Level Output 09:15 - WYHTS: Getting Hired 10:05 - WYHTS: Why I Started Wearing a Smart Watch Again? 13:15 - Ask Bandrew 13:55 - Voice Submission 1 16:13 - Difference from Expander & Noise Gate?  20:32 - Email 2 22:00 -  Line Level vs. Instrument Level for Electric Guitar D.I. 28:25 - Voice Submission 3 29:15 - Why is Vintage Gear Always "Better"? 35:45 - Voice Submission 4 36:12 - What's the Future of Podcasting? 42:20 - Outro