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Stephen Speaks Stephen Carter
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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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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 Pro including two de-essers and generic EQ with coompressor.
Regular podcasts available at https://StressReliefRadio.com.
Contact:
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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 Vocaster One interface.
Website: https://stressreliefradio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
Recoded with an SE Dynacaster DCM8 microphone into Audacity. Reverb reduction was applied with Hush. Leveled with Levelator. Rendered to 18 LUFs with Hindenburg Pro. -
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 bundle (boom arm, pop filter, etc.) and ranges from about $40 to $60 U.S. on Amazon.
The audio in this test was processed with EQ / compression (Hindenburg Pro generic voice profiler), Levelator, Hush noise / reverb reduction and two De-essers.
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Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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Comparison - ATR2100X XLR and USB - Raw and Processed
Comparison of ATR 2100X XLR and USB:
XLR RawXLR ProcessedUSB RawUSB Processed
Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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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.
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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 Carter. Website for regular podcasts: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. -
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 the Hush application. Hush is a Mac only stand-a-lone application (not a plug-in) designed to reduce reverb and noise. Both microphones were recorded and processed with the Hindenburg Pro application.
Host:
Stephen Carter, email CarterMethod@gmail.com. Main podcast website is https://StressReliefRadio.com.
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