Stephen Speaks: Recent Episodes
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.
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:
Stephen Carter - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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.
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.
Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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 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.
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 at https://StressReliefRadio.com.
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 choice.
Twisted Wave is a paid DAW that is used by a good number of voice over artists and solo podcasters. Find more info at https://www.TwistedWave.com.
Both files were processed in the same way using Hush, Levelator, and Hindenburg Pro. Microphone; Blue Yeti.
Host:
Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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 reduction filter, the Goyo plugin to lower ambient noise and reverb and also ran one de-esser plugin. Other than those three filters, there's no other processing on the audio file.
To comment email me at CarterMethod@gmail.com. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com.
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. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Technical information:
Recorded and initial edits with Audacity. Other edits with Twisted Wave. Noise / reverb reduction with Hush. Leveled with Levelator. Final edits and redericing with Hindenburg Pro.
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 like to contact me for any reason, that email address is CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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.StressReliefRadio.com. Email contact: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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 (Stephen Carter) is CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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:
Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Recording info:
Audacity. Mic: Blue Yeti.
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.
Host:
Stephen Carter. Website for podcasts focused on stress relief and emotional wellbeing: https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Technical information:
Recorded with Twisted Wave. Edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Neat King Bee - Original.
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. Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com. Email address: CarterMethod@gmail.com
Technical information:
Recorded and initial edits with Twisted Wave. Final edits and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro. Basic processing added. Microphone: Donner PO-8 dynamic.
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 widely by radio stations and many podcasters.
To see how it works, enter "Cleanfeed" or "Cleanfeed studio" in a YouTube search to see multiple videos demonstrating the application.
To get the application, go to https://Cleanfeed.net - notice it's .net.
The Real Podcasts
To listen to my regular podcasts (this is a test podcast), go to https://StressReliefRadio.com.
Host:
Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com; email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Technical information:
Recorded with Cleanfeed. Edits and final rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
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Update on the OcenAudio recording and editing application.
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Audio test of three commonly used dynamic microphones:
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Audio-Technica AT2005;
- Audio-Technica ATR2100; and,
- Behringer Ultrvoice XM8500.
Host: Stephen Carter; Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Technical information:
Recorded and edited with Hindenburg Pro. Processing: Noise reduction, De-esser, Generic profile on each of three tracks.
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 worth testing out. It's free, although you can donate if you choose to do so.
This DAW intigrates with Reaper for larger projects.
Here's the download link: https://www.ocenaudio.com/
Do a search in YouTube for tutorials.
Host: Stephen Carter. https://StressReliefRadio.com. CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Recorded with OCENAUDIO with mindor processing. Final rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SM58.
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".
Comparison between the SM58 and XM8500. EQ, Compression, DeEsser used during processing. Rendered at 19 LUFs.
One more mic test for the Donner dynamic microphone. Recorded with Twisted Wave, processed in Hindenburg Pro. Processing = De-esser and Generic Profile only. Recorded close to - nearly touching the windscreen.
This is a test episode - Version 2 - using the Donner dynamic microphone. Recorded with Twisted Wave. De-esser and Peak Normalization only, exported directly from Twisted Wave.
Host: Stephen Carter; website: https://StressReliefRadio.com; email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
This is a test episode using the Donner dynamic microphone. Recorded with Twisted Wave, run through RX7 Elements - no problems detected, leveled with Levelator, processed and rendered with Hindenburg Pro.
Processing included RX7 Declick (in Hindenburg Pro), De-esser, Generic Profile, and Hornet Sybilla basic De-esser.
Host: Stephen Carter; website: https://StressReliefRadio.com; email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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.
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, De-esser, click removal.
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.
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 CarterMethod@gmail.com.
This is a test podcast not intended for general listening. To listen to my regular podcasts, visit https://StressReliefRadio.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Test 2 for the GLS Audio ES-58-S. Recorded with Audacity. Flat EQ. Compression 3:1, de-esser, normalized. Set to 18 LUFS.
This episode is a test of the GLS Audio ES-58-S Microphone recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Filters: Noise reduction; De-esser, Generic voice profiler.
Host: Stephen Carter @ CarterMethod@gmail.com.
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. CarterMethod@gmail.com. Real podcasts available at https://StressReliefRadio.com.
Technical info:
Recorded with Hindenburg Pro.
Filters: RX7 Declick and a De-esser. Microphones: EV RE320 and Samson Q2U.
This is an experimental episode for an experimental show. We...
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Test the CASTER recording application. Default settings on standard filters.
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Celebrity birthdays today, 11 November.
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Odd news.
- Find our regular shows at https://www.StressReliefRadio.com.
Host:
Stephen Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com | Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com
Technical info:
Recorded with CASTER. Standard default settings. No plugins added. Rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: RE320.
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 flat EQ with a minor bass boost and slight treble boost. Loudness export set at 19 LUFS. No compression or other processing.
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 celebrites for November 8.
- Find my real podcasts at https://www.StressReliefRadio.com.
Host:
Stephen Carter. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com. Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com
Technical information:
Recorded with Audacity. Enhanced at https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance?. Rendered with Hindenburg Pro. Filters used: De-esser (Hornet) and Generic Voice Profile.
Microphone: Neat King Bee
Topics for this episode:
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This is a personal journal and experimental podcast for testing microphones, recording applications, and other audio recording tools.
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The real podcasts are available at www.StressReliefRadio.com.
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Testing the Blue Yeti microphone for this episode.
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This day in history from www.History.com.
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Celebrity birthdays.
- Interesting stories: Prison escapee hitches a ride with police. Study shows people for concerned with cruelty to animals than to other humans.
Host:
Stephen Carter. Website: www.StressReliefRadio.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Technical information:
Recording and editing with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Blue Yeti.
This is a personal journal and experimental podcast. In this episode we:
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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.
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Quote from writer Louis L'Amour.
- This day in history from www.History.com.
Host:
Stephen Carter. Main website for regular podcasts is www.StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
This is a personal journal and experimental podcast. In this episode:
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Testing Audacity for recording and initial edits. Leveled with Levelator. Rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
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Today in history from https://History.com.
- Suggested rule from "Life's Little Rule Book.
Host:
Stephen Carter. Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
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: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Technical information:
Recording and editing with Hindenburg Pro. Processing: Generic profile, De-essers, Ozone 9. Microphone: Neat King Bee.
Topics include:
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This is a personal journal and experimental podcast. What does that mean?
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Why we should show Amazon workers and other delivery and warehouse workers some love.
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Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation.
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Other history events for October 31.
History information shared from www.History.com.
Host:
Stephen Carter. Website: https://www.StressReliefRadio. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Technical information:
Recording, edits, and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
Keywords:
Amazon, Martin Luther, October 31 history events,
This is a personal journal and experimental podcast where I test equipment, recording applications - DAWs - and share whatever is on my mind.
For this episode, we look at kindness, this day in history, my experience visiting the St. Louis' Gateway Arch, and more.
Host:
Stephen Carter. My real podcasts are at https://StressReliefRadio.com. Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Technical information:
Recorded with Twisted Wave. Light processing and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: Shure SM58.
This is a personal journal and practice podcast where I share whatever is on my mind and work on technical audio skills.
You'll find my real podcasts focused on stress and emotional wellbeing at https://StressReliefRadio.com.
In this episode:
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Birthdays today including Hillary Clinton and "Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak - How old are they?
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Who is David Hooper and why did he create the "sausage factory" podcast model?
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A suggestion to accomplish a task or goal you've been meaning to do, and,
- More.
Books and resources mentioned:
"LifeSpan-Plus - 900 Natural Techniques to Live Longer" by the editors of "Prevention" magazine.
"Life's Little Rule Book"
David Hooper's information:
Website and newsletter: https://newsletter.bigpodcast.com. Podcast: "Big Podcast".
Host:
Stephen Carter. Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com.
Technical information:
Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
In this intro episode you learn why this podcast was created. This is a practice podcast designed to:
- Share whatever is on my mind;
- Test microphones, recording applications, and editing methods.
- To share informative and entertaining quotes, facts, and anything else capturing my attention.
My real podcasts focused on emotional well being and letting go of stress: Available at https://StressReliefRadio.com.
In this first episode, we discuss:
- Why turkey should be your meat of choice if you eat meat;
- A rule from "Life's Little Rule Book";
- A quote about success from Lady Gaga from the book, "Being Weird is a Wonderful Thing" by Kathryn & Ross Petras.
- 'Big Podcast" show with host David Hooper. https://newsletter.bigpodcast.com.
Host:
Stephen Carter; Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com
Technical information:
Recording and editing done with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: EV RE320.
Keywords:
turkeys, life rules, how to succeed,