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Stephen Carter

This show is designed to share whatever is on my mind at the time I record each episode. Call it self-therapy commentary if you like. It also allows me to test various microphones, recording applications, and audio processing methods.

For my real podcasts, visit https://www.StressReliefRadio.com for shows designed to help you release stress and creat positive changes in your life.

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Mar 16, 2024 · 2 min
Blue Yeti Test - Full Processing
Testing a processing chain using various tools. Recorded with the Blue Yeti. Chain: - Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. - Leveled with Levelator. - Noise and reverb reduction with Hush. - Processed with Izotope RX7 Elements and then de-click in RX7...
Jan 29, 2024 · 6 min
Test - SE Dynacaster DCM8 With and Without the Inline Preamp - Reading "As a Man Thinketh"
In this test episode I've recorded a passage from "As a Man Thinketh" to compare the audio sound from the SE Dynacaster DCM8. One section was recorded with the Dynamite inline preamp activited and one section was recorded with the inline preamp off,...
Dec 15, 2023 · 5 min
Test of the Sudotack 800 Condenser Microphone
In this episode I test the Sudotack 800 condenser microphone. This is a USB microphone with a USB type B (printer type) connection. Note: new Sudotack mics may have a different connection. The mic records in 24bit/192khz with a frequency range of 30...
Nov 25, 2023 · 13 min
Comparison - ATR2100X XLR and USB - Raw and Processed
Comparison of ATR 2100X XLR and USB: - XLR Raw - XLR Processed - USB Raw - USB Processed Host: Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com -- Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. For...
Nov 10, 2023 · 4 min
DynaCaster Bass Boost Test + Fun Trivia
Four fun trivia questions plus a brief test of the SE DynaCaster DCM8 bass boost microphone EQ setting. Recorded in Audacity with minimum processing to include Hush noise / reverb reduction, Levelator, and Generic EQ setting and de-essers followed by...
Oct 16, 2023 · 6 min
Test of SM58, DynaCaster DCM8, and Hush De-Reverb Application
This is a test podcast where we test microphones, DAWs, plugins, and other tools, recording environments, and related items. In this episode we compare the SE DynaCaster DCM8 with the Shure SM58, with both microphones having basic EQ, compression,...
Sep 30, 2023 · 3 min
Comparing 2 Mics Raw - SE DynaCaster DCM8 and the Electrovoice RE320
This episode is a comparision between the raw, zero processing, audio sound of the SE DynaCaster DCM8 and the Electrovoice RE320. There is no processing of any kind on the audio file. The audio was recorded with Hindenburg Pro, which does...
Sep 12, 2023 · 4 min
Comparing Cleanfeed With Twisted Wave Using the Blue Yeti
This is a test recording comparing two recording applications: Cleanfeed and Twisted Wave. Find Cleanfeed at https://www.Cleanfeed.net. There's a free and paid version. The free version is all that's needed for 99% of podcasters. It can be used to...
Aug 19, 2023 · 5 min
Pro AR C 414 Mic Compared to Neat King Bee Mic
Note: This is a test podcast where I test microphones, DAWs, plugins, and processing techniques. The real podcasts are all available at https://StressReliefRadio.com. In this episode I compare two condenser microphones: the first segment was recorded...
Aug 18, 2023 · 3 min
Test - ProAr C 414 Microphone | Also Sold as BaiFei Li 414
This episode is a short audio test for the ProAr C 414 microphone, also sold as BaiFei Li 414. At $79.99 on Amazon (discount code may still be available for 10% off) at the time this episode is recorded, it rivals condenser microphones costing $400...
Aug 6, 2023 · 3 min
Test - RE320 With and Without Windscreen
Test episode: Testing the EV RE320 without and then with a windscreen. Testing for audio quality differences and any differences with sibilance. Recorded and processed in Hindenburg Pro with: noise reduction, 2 de-essers, generic profile. For true...
Aug 5, 2023 · 4 min
Test - SE DynaCaster DCM8 With and Without Provided Windscreen
Test episode: Testing the SE DynaCaster DCM8 with and without the provided windscreen. To hear real podcasts, visit my network site, https://StressReliefRadio.com. Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg pro. Processing includes two...
May 15, 2023 · 4 min
Test - Neat King Bee and Hush Noise and Reverb Removal Application
In this test episode, we record with the Neat King Bee condenser microphone in an untreated room. The audio was recorded with Hindenburg Pro 2 with the generic profile, slight EQ to remove certain frequency ranges, and two de-esser plugins. The file...
Apr 27, 2023 · 3 min
Test of the SE DynaCaster Microphone
Test of the SE DynaCaster dynamic microphone with the Dynamite inline activator turned on. This mic can be used with or without the Dynamite, but when active the mic requires phantom power. Recorded with Twisted Wave. Basic processing and rendering...
Apr 10, 2023 · 4 min
Testing Shure MVi Interface and Hush Recording Application
Test of Shure MVi interface using Audacity, EV320 microphone, and Hush rendering application at 80% reverb reduction. Rendered out with Twisted Wave. Includes Key history events that happened this date, April 9, in U.S. history. To hear my regular...
Mar 29, 2023 · 4 min
Microphone Test - Maono PD100 Dynamic
Microphone test of the Maono PD100 dynamic microphone. Recording, editing, and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro 2 (Beta). Generic profile. Noice cancelation. De-esser. Additional subtractive EQ. Second De-esser. Main podcast website:...
Mar 24, 2023 · 4 min
Test - Adobe Podcast Beta With Neat King Bee Microphone
Test episode: Recorded with Twisted Wave and Neat King Bee microphone. Two versions of same file. First version no processing. Second version processed through Adobe Podcast Beta plus generic profile and De-esser in Hindenburg Pro 2.
Mar 22, 2023 · 21 min
Test of Hush Recording Application With Neat King Bee
Track 1 - Raw file. No processing. Track 2 - 50% setting for Hush application. Track 3 - 100% setting for Hush application. Track 4 - Processed with Hush and Generic Voice Profile and De-esser in Hindenburg Pro. All tracks in Hindenburg Pro. All...
Mar 22, 2023 · 7 min
Hush Processing Application Test
Test recording. Original recording done with Twisted Wave and subsequently rendered using Audacity. Version 2 was processed at 50% using Hush noise removing software. Version 3 processed at 100%. Version 4 had EQ, compression, and normalization to -3...
Mar 16, 2023 · 8 min
Mic Test: EV RE320 Compared to the Zoom ZDM-1 - Processed and Unprocessed Audio
In this test audio episode you hear the EV RE320 microphone raw (no processing) then you hear the same mic processed with EQ, Compression, Normalized, and De-Esser. Next, you hear the Zoom ZDM-1 raw then processed using the same processing as used...

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