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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 28/09/2026

Wanna know my secrets to my sound on YouTube? I spilled every bean. Not a single bean left unspilled. Here are the beans: How I Get My YouTube Audio (in Davinci Resolve) youtu.be/MVfOpf61akw

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How I Get My YouTube Audio (in Davinci Resolve)

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 21/09/2026

The day has arrived! This is the full review of the outstanding AudioScape AS-2A leveling amplifier! This is no plugin. This is as close to the vintage LA2A that you might ever get — and it costs less than many mics! I also may have written a show tune. youtu.be/UeYEUQynXZ4

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AudioScape AS-2A Hardware Optical Compressor

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 15/09/2026

Here’s what many reviewers AREN’T saying about gear. Or maybe they are. Who’s got time to watch gear reviews? Not me. Behold! The Truth About Audio Gear youtu.be/lYyi4U-QcSU

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The Truth About Audio Gear

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 09/09/2026

Which is your Ultimate Dachman mic? I compare all four currently available. If you were ever wondering which one you should get, this might help you decide! #Dachman #Neumann Ultimate Dachman Shootout youtu.be/DILuDxgZjas

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Ultimate Dachman Shootout

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 01/09/2026

How good are the Kali Audio HP-1 headphones? They’ve got Bluetooth. If you like listening to music on the go, you might be interested in these. Check them out! Kali Audio HP-1 Bluetooth Headphones youtu.be/JfS6sjQ8T-Y

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Kali Audio HP-1 Bluetooth Headphones

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 26/08/2026

At long last, come hang out with me for a half an hour as I show you around my shoddily crafted, temporary permanent bunker! This is the 2026 edition of the TPS studio tour! The TPS Studio Tour 2026 youtu.be/KVb3diHIzJQ

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The TPS Studio Tour 2026

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 19/08/2026

As promised, the full Aim Audio Essence review video! It was worth following up with this insanely inexpensive German-made microphone. Yes, I recorded another song. So what? Wannafightaboutit? Behold! Aim Audio Essence (Full Review) youtu.be/PiRztmGPGT8

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Aim Audio Essence (Full Review)

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 11/08/2026

A brand new plugin from a very old compressor was released today! It’s Rupert Neve’s very first germanium diode compressor! This guy is all human-made and is modeled on the real hardware owned by Marc Daniel Nelson. You absolutely MUST check this out! youtu.be/pNYeBFjLFvQ

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Pulsar Modular P252 MDN Diode

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 10/08/2026

I’m back from my working vacation just in time to get this video out to the world! This is for film set audio enthusiasts (location sound), and it’s something worth checking out! Saramonic K9XTX Wireless UHF Kit youtu.be/RdiIoP8JzF4

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Saramonic K9XTX Wireless UHF Kit

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 24/07/2026

Something wicked this way comes… #LA2A

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 22/07/2026

I’ve received a lot of great questions, hilarious statements, and some not very nice comments lately. I thought, why not make a video about some of them. Welcome to Mail Bag Ep 1. TPS MAIL BAG Ep. 1 youtu.be/-j4WRasdhgg

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TPS MAIL BAG Ep. 1

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 14/07/2026

Another tier list video?? Yes. This time it’s about plugins. Come hang out with me as I talk to myself for 40 minutes. Popular Plugins: RANKED Pt. 1 youtu.be/w0MkNwf4oo8

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Popular Plugins: RANKED Pt. 1

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 06/07/2026

The legendary Beyerdynamic M 160 ribbon mic! Used by Jimi Hendrix, Billy Joel, David Bowie, and hundreds more! And 60 years after its creation, I review it! I was a little late on this one. Beyerdynamic M 160 Ribbon Mic youtu.be/e3_3gHhYupM #bestribbonmic

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Beyerdynamic M 160 Ribbon Mic

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 06/07/2026

Check out my new single The Simple Life wherever you stream your music! “The Simple Life” by The Recordist. Recorded almost entirely with the Beyerdynamic M 160! #originalmusic #m160

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 29/06/2026

My response to Jim Lill’s preamp video. It’s just me talking with some clips shown. The comments section is… brutal. People get very emotional about these things. Anyway, here’s my video! My Response to the Jim Lill Preamp Debacle youtu.be/M_9vLu_stQ8

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My Response to the Jim Lill Preamp Debacle

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 27/06/2026

Can you hear the difference? I’m curious. Spoken Word Preamp Comparison Spoken Word Preamp Comparison youtube.com/shorts/uKZCe...

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Spoken Word Preamp Comparison

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 26/06/2026

Oops. Looks like I forgot to post this video I released a few days ago. Have you ever been interested in timecode for film/video production? I sure have. These little boxes make everything you film and record sync perfectly. #filmproduction Saramonic TC NEO Kit youtu.be/80z1G_cXVbg

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Saramonic TC NEO Kit

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 16/06/2026

Here’s a quick first look at the new Aim Audio Essence! It’s currently on sale for only $499 — which is insane since it’s mic made in Berlin, Germany! 🤯 What do you think? AIM Audio Essence: A Quick VO Look youtu.be/rsD9vZd5Jzw

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Aim Audio Essence: A Quick VO Look

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 08/06/2026

I was asked by many viewers to get this on my channel. The time is now! The sE Electronics DM2 TNT In-Line Preamp. It’s like a Cloudlifter, but more better. Check it out! sE Electronics DM2 TNT youtu.be/-KGrSEHBn_U

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sE Electronics DM2 TNT

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 02/06/2026

I’ve just found the single greatest audio product review in existence. This is genius level comedy! I recently met and talked in great length with @reasonablybritish.bsky.social and he’s just as funny in person as he is in this video. Please watch! youtu.be/HE9PaemX1oc?...

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The Audioscape 76A (1176 clone)

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 01/06/2026

The newly redesigned Shure KSM44mp was recently released. I have it here. But how good is it, really? Come hang with me as I do my thing and find out! Shure KSM44MP youtu.be/cITybJkbwIE

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Shure KSM44MP

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 18/05/2026

Oh yes, things are heating up — and not just this Canadian weather, seemingly overnight. It’s my annual Spring Channel News episode! And I’ve got lots in store for you this year! Behold! Channel News 2026 youtu.be/ioRrpCCWoiU

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Channel News 2026

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 12/05/2026

These are the best guitar pedal patch cables on earth. Period. Patch cables are a boring topic for most — and a generally unfulfilling shopping experience when choosing them. Let’s change that. Watch this video. I have spoken. WBC PRO PEDAL Cables youtu.be/2CM1pLA7EWk #guitarpedals

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WBC PRO PEDAL Cables

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 04/05/2026

Vintage Neumann KM84’s are considered by many to be the greatest SDC mics on earth, but they’re very hard to find these days. So, Carlos Serrano decided to create his own version. I pulled all the stops out on this video! It’s a must-watch! Serrano Vintage 84 youtu.be/z5KIlz9HfQY

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Serrano Vintage 84

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 01/05/2026

So… I did two things… Both of my ordered AudioScape Opto Compressor and the 76D are currently in production! They’re being made for me right now! This is how it ends when you eat, breathe, dream audio.

COMING SOON: AudioScape Engineering Opto Compressor (LA2A) and 76D (1176 Rev D)!

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 01/05/2026

After many requests, I finally did a legendary mic tier list video! Come hang out with me while I put certain mics in their place! The Best Mics in the World: RANKED youtu.be/RYmsKQzLpWw

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The Best Mics in the World: RANKED

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 20/04/2026

Have you ever tried a pair of open-back headphones? They’re really awesome, of course. But have you tried THESE open-back headphones? Along with the software, these might be the best mixing and mastering cans I’ve ever tried! Check them out! Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X youtu.be/dApSOIEVEKQ

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Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 09/04/2026

Do you have too many plugins? Yes. The answer is yes. If only there was a way to sort them all, know when there are updates, and a bunch of other super boring but totally needed things. If only… Plugin Station youtu.be/ZYQneRMPEh0

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Plugin Station

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 06/04/2026

Ribbon mics. Every studio needs one. Do you have one? Check out my look at the DireXound DS-R5 MKB! It’s a low cost (as ribbons go) way to get a decent ribbon mic! Also, it looks like a Royer. DireXound DS-R5 MKB Ribbon Mic youtu.be/jVdKhAXtzxc

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DireXound DS-R5 MKB Ribbon Mic

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 30/03/2026

Yes. I had a look at FabFilter Pro-C 3. Am I late in reviewing it? Yes. Is it worth taking the time and adding to the pile of reviews already out there? Also yes. Check it out! FabFilter Pro C 3 youtu.be/1dhoXCT3zH8

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FabFilter Pro C 3

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 23/03/2026

I got so many requests for this video! I’m gonna rank another bunch of mics under $1000! Behold! Mics Under $1000 RANKED PART 2 youtu.be/s0mzk1v-qtM

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Mics Under $1000 RANKED PART 2

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 18/03/2026

If you ever compare two or more audio recordings for anything ever, you NEED to check this out. It’s FREE. Also, planning a patchbay? Watch this video! ABmyMix youtu.be/loacW3hj-vc

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ABmyMix

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 17/03/2026

Here’s a quick video about a low cost wireless IEM. It’s not bad. Worth a look if you’re in the market! Xvive U45T9 Wireless IEM System youtu.be/zy_LfzMko_g

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Xvive U45T9 Wireless IEM System

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 09/03/2026

The Elysia Mpressor 500! One of the coolest little compressors ever! They call it “The Compressor of the Future”. Check out my review to find out why! Elysia Mpressor 500 youtu.be/qLKZ0yV5kuY

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Elysia Mpressor 500

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 06/03/2026

🎙️🌽 The Beyerdynamic M 160 Double Ribbon Microphone. Legendary! …and in my studio right now 🤓

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 02/03/2026

An affordable stereo ribbon mic? Oh yes! And it’s Nude! Behold! Nude Microphones Blumlein Stereo Ribbon Mic youtu.be/yvVuHCKRTNA

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Nude Microphones Blumlein Stereo Ribbon Mic

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 23/02/2026

I’m back with another tier list video. Why do people love these? I’ll never know, but I’m serving the demand! This time it’s preamps! Let’s goooooooo! Preamps & Channel Strips RATED youtu.be/5Yhs68E6Swk

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Preamps & Channel Strips RATED

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 17/02/2026

The Walters Audio T805s are about to drop! For everyone who’s been waiting patiently for the new batch of the greatest tape emulating units ever made (actual magnetic medium), the wait is nearly over! Get on the list and be ready to pounce the minute they’re released! waltersaudio.com

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 16/02/2026

This might be the best professional UHF wireless lav system in this price range. I’m very excited to bring you the @saramonicusa.bsky.social K9! It has nothing to do with dogs… unfortunately. youtu.be/uJadNC97oL8

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Saramonic K9 UHF Wireless Lav System

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 09/02/2026

Just when you thought you got rid of me forever… Hang out with me as I rank some mics! It’s a tier video that people on YouTube do! Mics Under $1K RANKED! youtu.be/2Rimq3FyM6Y

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Mics Under $1K RANKED!

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🐦 Ferris 🔜 MFF, TFF @ferristhetoucan.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Now that Stranger Things has ended, can we take a moment to appreciate the amazing love letter to synthesizers that Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein composed for the show? Their setup included synths like the Prophet-6, Prophet-5, Univox Mini-Korg, Oberheim SEM, Roland SH-2, ARP 2600, and a lot more!

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 29/12/2025

My final release of 2025! My annual “best of” video! Check out what I thought were the coolest reviews of 2025! Happy New Year! See you in 2026! Best Audio Products of 2025 A TPS Annual Showcase youtu.be/gNXLK3pNbeo

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Best Audio Products of 2025 A TPS Annual Showcase

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 24/12/2025

Happy holidays to you and yours!

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 23/12/2025

Happy Holidays from Vinnie Snowballs and I! Happy Holidays 2025 - from Vinnie Snowballs youtu.be/jz9cJ4sRBdQ

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Happy Holidays 2025 - from Vinnie Snowballs

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 22/12/2025

These might be among the best small diaphragm condenser mics (for the price) in the world. I tested them out, did a song with them, and even destroyed a vegetable and recorded fart sounds with them! Behold! sE Electronics sE8 youtu.be/rC-5e26IY-w

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sE Electronics sE8

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 15/12/2025

At long last, the Z&H Designs V12 preamp review is here! These are based on the classic 70s American preamps known far and wide. Amazing sound at a great price — albeit with a few negs. Check out my brutally honest review here: Z&H Designs V12 youtu.be/4FAAs0HARmk

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Z&H Designs V12

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 09/12/2025

Just in case you need it, here’s a 5 minute tutorial on how to mic a guitar amp with a 57. And if you don’t have 5 minutes, a crash course: Point the mic at the best sounding part of your speaker and Sally’s your aunt. How To Mic A Guitar Cab youtu.be/4A_XInn39r0

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How To Mic A Guitar Cab

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 01/12/2025

Why do companies still manufacture outboard gear? And why do studios around the world continue to buy it? Isn’t digital enough? Let’s see. This might be the highest-end outboard gear review video I’ve ever done. Behold! Elysia Xfilter Mastering Edition & Xpressor Neo youtu.be/_7i6TR4xQw8

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Elysia Xfilter Mastering Edition & Xpressor Neo

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The Recordist @thetps.ca · 24/11/2025

Do you sometimes struggle with miking up a guitar cab? Can’t get the right sound? What if it was a simple as dead center of the speaker and 6 inches away… done! You need to watch this video! Roswell Pro Audio Cab Mic youtu.be/k6IcTZbAHfY

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Roswell Pro Audio Cab Mic

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