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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 Elements. - Final edits and rendering in Hindenburg Pro including two de-essers and generic EQ with coompressor. Regular podcasts available at https://Stre...

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, using only the audio gain available from the Vocaster One interface. Website: https://stressreliefradio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com Recoded wi...

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 hz to 16 khz. This mic typically is sold in a bundle (boom arm, pop filter, etc.) and ranges from about $40 to $60 U.S. on Amazon. The audio in this t...

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 processed segments: De-esser, EQ, Compressor, second De-esser. Full track processed with Hush to dampen noise and reverb. ---

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 rendering in Hindenburg Pro. Host: Stephen Carter. Website for regular podcasts: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.

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, de-essing, and noise and reverb reduction using the Hush application. Hush is a Mac only stand-a-lone application (not a plug-in) designed to reduce rev...

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 automatically level the file. If you would like to opine about which microphone you prefer, email me at CarterMethod@gmail.com. Listen to regular podcast shows a...

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 record one person or multiple people through an Internet connection. It provides excellent quality .WAV files you can then process in your DAW of choic...

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 with the ProAR C 414 and the second segment was recorded with the Neat King Bee. There's no EQ or compression. I used the stock Hindenburg Pro noise...

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 to even $600 according to several reviews by microphone reviewers on YouTube. To listen to my main podcasts, visit https://StressReliefRadio.com . Emai...

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 podcasts, visit https://StressReliefRadio.com. Contact host Stephen Carter at CarterMethod@gmail.com.

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 De-essers, noise reduction, and generic profile, all part of the Hindenburg Pro built-in tools. Contact host: CarterMethod@gmail.com

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 was then run through the Hush application for noise and reverb removal. My real podcasts are available at https://StressReliefRadio.com . If you would...

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 done with Hindenburg Pro. Noise and reverb application Hush used, set at 60%. Microphone: SE DynaCaster. For regular podcasts, visit https://www. Stres...

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 podcasts, visit https://www. StressReliefRadio.com. Contact Stephen Carter at CarterMethod@gmail.com.

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: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.

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.

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 tracks mastered to 18 LUFS. Microphone: Neat King Bee.

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 db added. Microphone: RE320. For real podcasts, visit https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email contact: CarterMethod@gmail.com.

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 with the RE320. All tracks and processing done in Audacity. Real podcasts are available at https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email address to reach me (Ste...

In this experimental podcast episode you hear the test recording of a Blue Snowball that's more than a dozen years old. For my real podcast shows, visit https://StressReliefRadio.com. Contact email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.

Two purposes for this episode: This Day in History - FDR Delivers His First Fireside Chat - Topic: Closing banks for a "bank holiday". Recording test for Blue Yeti with experimental audio processing chain in Audacity. Source article for This Day in History: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fdr-gives-first-fireside-chat?cmpid=email-hist-tdih-2023-0312-03122023&om_rid= --- Host: Steph...

This is an experimental podcast for testing recording equipment, DAWs (digital audio workstations), microphones, plugins, etc. In this episode, we test the original Neat King Bee microphone in a test treated room. Section 1 has no processing on the file at all and section 2 has Generic Voice Profiler (EQ and Compression) built into Hindenburg Pro DAW. Light noise reduction and De-esser also added....

This is a personal journal and test podcast. In this episode you hear the Donner PO-8 dynamic microphone. The Donner PO-8 at the time of this recording was on sale on Amazon for about $40. Typically, it sells for $80, although they run sales periodically. I don't recall it ever being less expensive. You can hear my regular podcasts at https://StressReliefRadio.com. --- Host: Stephen Carter. Websit...

This episode is a test of the Cleanfeed online recording studio. It's similar to Zoom or Skype, but it's audio only. Cleanfeed provides high quuality Wave files rather than the low quality audio files you get with Zoom, Skype, and similar applications. There is a free and paid version of Cleanfeed, but the free version will be fine for 99% of podcasters or radio stations. This application is used...