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Stephen Speaks
by 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.
Episodes
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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 Elements. - Final edits and rendering in Hindenburg...
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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, using only the audio gain available from the...
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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 hz to 16 khz. This mic typically is sold in a...
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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: [email protected] -- Technical information: Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. For processed segments: De-esser, EQ, Compressor, second De-esser....
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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 rendering in Hindenburg Pro. Host: Stephen...
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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, de-essing, and noise and reverb reduction using…
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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 automatically level the file. If you would like to opine...
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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 record one person or multiple people through an...
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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 with the ProAR C 414 and the second segment…
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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 to even $600 according to several reviews by...
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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 podcasts, visit https://StressReliefRadio.com....
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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 De-essers, noise reduction, and generic profile, all…
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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 was then run through the Hush application for...
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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 done with Hindenburg Pro. Noise and reverb...
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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 podcasts, visit…
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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: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: [email protected].
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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.
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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 tracks mastered to 18 LUFS. Microphone: Neat King Bee.
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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 db added. Microphone: RE320. For real…
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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 with the RE320. All tracks and processing done in...
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Test of the Blue Snowball Microphone
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: [email protected].
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First FDR Fireside Chat on Closing Banks
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:...
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Test of the Neat King Bee Microphone - Original
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...
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Mic Test for the Donner PO-8 Dynamic
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...
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Testing Cleanfeed Online Remote Recording Studio
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…
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Comparing 3 Mics - AT2005, ATR2100, XM8500
- Update on the OcenAudio recording and editing application. - Audio test of three commonly used dynamic microphones: * Audio-Technica AT2005; * Audio-Technica ATR2100; and, * Behringer Ultrvoice XM8500. --- Host: Stephen Carter; Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com; Email:...
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Discover The OCENAUDIO DAW - Audacity Alternative
OCENAUDIO is a simple easy to use DAW that works with Windows and Mac. It's more streamlined than Audacity and more intuitive to use. It has basic audio processing tools, but not as many as is available in Audacity. On the other hand, if you want a DAW for podcast or voice recording, this tool is...
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Test of Hindenburg Pro and Reaper Renderings
This is a test episode comparing renderings of the same audio content. The first rendering is from Hindenburg Pro and the second is from Reaper. The podicast test segment is from "Healthy and Happy Senior Living".
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SM58 Compared to the RE320
Test recording. SM58 compared to the RE320 - short test.
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Test - SM58 Versus XM8500
Comparison between the SM58 and XM8500. EQ, Compression, DeEsser used during processing. Rendered at 19 LUFs.
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Dereverb test
Dereverb test only. No other content.
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RE320 Test
This is a microphone test for the RE320. Segment 1: No processing whatso ever. Segment 2: EQ filter curve settings only. Segment 3: EQ, Compression 2.5:1, De-ess; De-click. For real podcasts, visit https://StressReliefRadio.com.
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Mic Test Zoom ZDM-1 + This Day in History - 1
This is a test podcast. In this episode we test the Zoom ZDM-1 dynamic microphone. In addition, you learn about important historical events that occured on Jamuary 8. That info from https://History.com. Recorded with Audacity. Procesing and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. EQ, compression…
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Neat King Bee Test
This is a 3-minute test file / episode testing the original Neat King Bee microphone. This podcast is an experimental show where I typically test various microphones, DAWs and plugins. My real podcasts are available at https://StressReliefRadio.com.
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Blue Yeti Compared to Behringer Big Foot
Short microphone test between the Blue Yeti and Behringer's Big Foot. Processing on both microphone signals: Normalization, EQ, Normalization to 19 LUFs. To comment about which of the two mic audios you prefer: Email [email protected]. This is a test podcast not intended for general…
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Test of Blue Yeti With G-Hub Software
Microphone test: Blue Yeti with G-Hub software. This podcast is a test podcast and is not meant for general listening. Visit https://StressReliefRadio.com. For actual podcasts.
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Test - Sampson G-Track Pro and Blue Yeti
This is a test episode comparing Sampson G-Track Pro and Blue Yeti microphones. Processing: Noise removal in Hindenburg Pro, De-esser, and Hindenburg generick profile.
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Test of Mike Russell's Macro With RE320
Test with Audacity using the RE320. Processing included use of Mike Russell's Macro.
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G-Track-Pro Mic Test
Mic test for the Sampson G-Track-Pro condenser. Initial gain test at about 50%. Gain increased slightly, but had to be reduced by -3 DB. EQ preset curve. Compressor 2.5:1. De-esser. Noise reduction. Normalized to -19 LUFS.
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RE320 vs GLS Audio 58-S
Microphone test between the RE320 and the GLS Audio E58-S. Recording and editing done with Hindenburg Pro. De-esser and Generic Profile set. No other processing.
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Tests - SM58 and GLS Audio ES-58-S
This is a microphone test comparing the Shure SM58 with the GLS Audio ES-58-S. Recorded with Audacity. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Edits: De-Esser, RX-7 Voice De-Noise, and generic voice profile. My real podcasts are found at https://www.StressReliefRadio.com.
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Test 2- GLS Audio ES-58-S
Test 2 for the GLS Audio ES-58-S. Recorded with Audacity. Flat EQ. Compression 3:1, de-esser, normalized. Set to 18 LUFS.
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Microphones Compared - RE320 and Q2U - This Day in History
In this episode, we compare the audio signal from the EV RE320 to the Sampson Q2U. We also look at some past events that happened on this date in history. History events are shared from https://www.History.com. --- Host: Stephen Carter. [email protected]. Real podcasts available at...
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Testing CASTER Recording Application - Birthdays - Odd News - RE320
This is an experimental episode for an experimental show. We... - Test the CASTER recording application. Default settings on standard filters. - Celebrity birthdays today, 11 November. - Odd news. - Find our regular shows at https://www.StressReliefRadio.com. --- Host: Stephen Carter. Email:...
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Testing of Selected Dynamic Microphones
This episode is a test for various dynamic microphones. Unless you're seriously into microphones, I suggest skipping this episode. For a variety of podcasts focused on stress, history and origin of common sayings, and other subjects, visit https://www.StressReliefRadio.com. Processing: Mostly…
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Odd News, Neat King Bee Mic Test
Episode info: - This is a personal journal and experimental podcast. - I share odd news including what a fast food breakfast item does to your blood flow. Hint: not good. - Why a father turned the car wheel over to his 8-year old daughter and the results of that decision. - Birthdays of…
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This Day in History, Celebrity Birthdays, Testing the Blue Yeti Microphone
Topics for this episode: - This is a personal journal and experimental podcast for testing microphones, recording applications, and other audio recording tools. - The real podcasts are available at www.StressReliefRadio.com. - Testing the Blue Yeti microphone for this episode. - This day in…
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Today in History - November 6, Wisdom From Writer Louis L'Amour, RE320 Test
This is a personal journal and experimental podcast. In this episode we: - Test the EV RE320 with zero EQ and light de-ess, click removal, and noise removal from the built in Hindenburg Pro noises removal filter. - Quote from writer Louis L'Amour. - This day in history from www.History.com. ---...
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Audacity Test, Today in History, More
This is a personal journal and experimental podcast. In this episode: - Testing Audacity for recording and initial edits. Leveled with Levelator. Rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320. - Today in history from https://History.com. - Suggested rule from "Life's Little Rule Book. ---...
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Why Testing Your Blood Pressure Matters, Test of the Neat King Bee Microphone, and More
In this personal journal and test podcast: - Importance of testing your blood pressure; - Importance of being authentic; - Test of the King Bee microphone. --- Host: Stephen Carter. Real podcasts at https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: [email protected]. --- Technical information: Recording...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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