I get my Rode NT1 5th Generation back today from the UK repair service, they have had it just over a week and fingers crossed it works. There was a muffled noise coming from inside when handled and tapped which a same mic didnt do. They said the housing was slightly deformed and replaced a capacitor as a precaution. Really hoping it works or I will return them to Amazon which I dont want to do as they do sound amazing otherwise. Has anyone else ever had noise issues with microphones like muffled sounds or rattling inside thats hard to find? I had this a LONG time ago with some cheap condensers too just wouldnt expect the same from Rode of all brands at the pricepoint too.
Posts by Michael
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I was curious what you guys use for AI and your content creation? I mainly use ChatGPT (free version now since they put the price up), Google Gemini and Claude sometimes. For me ChatGPT does most that I want with the free version, I do miss the paid version for less limits and being able to upload but I just cant warrant the extra expense now its gone up. When I run out etc I just switch to Gemini and use multiple Gmail accounts for deep research when needed but I do still hit limits there as well.
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Is it worth taking on subscriber requests or sticking to your content strategy plan? In the past I have done a lot of suggested videos and more often than not they have flopped, what are your thoughts on this? I feel like its best to stick to our plans and goals and not deviate as much as it seems to not often perform well.
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So I was wondering what everyones worst performing videos are? For me on the new channel it has to be the introductory first video where I chat about the new channel, it isnt bad but SEO wise probably as was focused on introductions. On my old channel it was a subscriber request that I done. What about you?
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Ummm... does this mean I should start over? Im literally getting like 10 views per video right now with 600 subs, I just have used so many symph aliases I wouldn't even know what to use
I think it can help man, many people say it doesnt matter but I see no issue starting fresh. I have 65k on the old channel and getting less views than my new one when I post. I feel like the channel has a dead audience, nothing I post "stimulates" it again. Always lower end of views and completely demoralising.
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Here's the finished version, PLEASE give it some love I worked so hard on it.
External Content youtu.beContent embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.Love the video man, I had it on repeat a few times there. I havent even heard the original yet
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I only do that every single solitary time I ever post a video ever. But other than that? Nope.
It is so self limiting and frustrating. The last one I done when I posted this has 1.7k views since Friday on a 2 week old channel man and quite a few people saying they loved it. Think we are often so self critical judging ourselves for everything for me its how I look and if the content is good but actual video quality/sound etc I never worry about.
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Heads up for people not familiar with streaming, you can use obs to duel stream youtube live on vertical at the same time as horizontal, the built in option in live studio sucks as it doesn't give proper algorithm reach. There's tutorial online to set it up and you use 2 stream keys at the same time, its a small hastle but you will get used to it.
How To Stream Vertical AND Horizontal to YouTube (OBS Studio)
External Content www.youtube.comContent embedded from external sources will not be displayed without your consent.Through the activation of external content, you agree that personal data may be transferred to third party platforms. We have provided more information on this in our privacy policy.Symph This may be useful for you if youre going to be going live on YouTube not sure if similar on Twitch etc though. Sounds very good for getting YouTube to push your streams. Didnt realise the different formats would have different reach when live. Thanks for sharing this.
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What are your thoughts on GTA 6 giving birth to new YouTube channels? I honestly reckon that when it comes out theres going to be someone who thinks lets go for it and starts recording for the first time and ends up getting millions of views and reaching Markiplier levels.
I love when new games come out and people make content around them and then they go viral, like look at old school gamers, DanTDM and StampyLongNose with Minecraft, Markiplier with Outlast (maybe bit unsure). New games can sometimes create MASSIVE opportunities for gaming creators, especially when a creator gets in early and builds an audience around a game that everyone is searching for which will be GTA VI when it is out.
All it can take is someone thinking lets do this, getting a new game, creating a channel and going for their dreams of being a gaming content creator.
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This is something I have sometimes struggled with. I will make a good video, become excited and feel like it HAS to be out right away. I recommend not falling into this trap. Always no matter how tempting, ALWAYS post your videos when your potential or active audience is online the most, for a new channel the first few videos it doesnt matter but once you start getting subscribers I recommend being patient and releasing them when they are likely to be online.
I have saw in the past releasing videos that flop when posted during the day on larger channels across many niches. It is as if YouTube doesnt get the best signals from those watching during the day say working and school hours, maybe they abandon more or something but almost every video I have ever released during UK work time has performed terribly. Looking at your YouTube analytics and understanding when your viewers are online can be a huge part of improving video performance and growing a channel and making sure each video gets the chance in life it deserves 😊
Has anyone else experienced this too? I feel like it is a trap, we become excited and release our creations early to see them fall flat.
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I have saw quite a lot of GaryVees videos lately and he sure makes sense. My old channel with 65k subscribers has been pretty much dead. I have made a new channel and its doing VERY well in comparison. It is being put infront of new viewers and theyre actually watching, my audience retention is through the roof in comparison, what do you think? Definitely recommend following him in general for good reminders that we CAN do stuff regardless of the limitations we place on ourselves.
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Do you ever feel this way after recording? I have just done a video there and I am sat thinking as about to edit that wasnt good enough and everything bad comes out, it was too hot to record, I didnt sound my best, I didnt look my best, the content was off a bit, others do it way better. So many internal thoughts. I can imagine some of it being fairly normal. I am very critical of my content these days, I probably could do better with more practice to be honest. Do you pick things apart like that after? I am likely really overthinking things.
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I am thankful that I don't really have anyone that toxic in my past (that I remember anyway). I can't really think of anyone I'd be too terribly upset if they found me, but that might just be cause I don't remember so good....
Yeah even without anyone toxic like I just dont want people knowing about things I do online like businesses etc I like to keep separate from my personal life
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So create a short that loops seamlessly with the end thats 5-10 seconds long in total yeah? I havent tried looping a short using this method in a long time. What about monetisation though with being a short duration, are they monetising very short shorts now haha?
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Really cant wait to see the finished version, I enjoyed the "jamming" version on your TikTok man.
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Omg that's like when I dreamed I was back with my wife LOL Then you wake up and you're like "nope still running a ghost town" And I'm like "nope still alone..." LOL
Lifes often more peaceful that way haha as much as I would love a partner and have a lot to give etc I enjoy the peaceful times
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Thats awesome thank you man hopefully she signs up will be good, I had a weird dream last night about the forum suddenly flooded with new creators all chatting and supporting each other
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Ive noticed that the only video I have used A/B testing for title and thumbnails on my channel is the only video that has completely tanked and flopped. It may be coincidence but I am going to avoid using it from now on given the results. Anyone experienced the same with A/B Testing?
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Would really appreciate if any of you have friends on Discord or IRL or TikTok if you could share the community. I know many of us like to keep our channels private which is understandable but it would be good to have more people over. I invite almost all my friends who make content but so many are busy. Either way I am happy with a smaller community but would LOVE more people here, we need threads and members
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Does anyone know how to move the audio over to perfectly sync and align with the track above?
I use alt I think it is to tab it over but it just doesnt align for me. This is in Premiere Pro.
