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Checking audio quality for my internet radio station

ProBlogger said:
Full disclosure: I created on online radio station named Fort Dodge Radio last April, and have been a AK'er since 2015.

I would appreciate your feedback on our station's audio quality if you have a streamer and regularly listen with headphones.

When I created the station last April, I found that I had to process each file individually to get the levels to match each other. I added compression knowing that our listeners would most likely be listening from their computer desktops or with headphones. Compression is also helpful when I've listened via my smartphone and bluetooth connection in the car.

I used my Sennheiser HD-580's as a reference for the audio. I've also used my Koss Porta-Pro and AKG-Q701's headphones as testers. Sources I've used to test include my computer desktop speakers, iPad, iPod, and an Ocean Digital WR-26 portable receiver.

What I don't have is access to all the other makes/models of streamers and other makes/models of headphones other than what I presently own. My thought was that the Sennheiser HD-580's were the best way to go for an audio quality reference, but the Koss and AKG's sound very good too.

Here's the direct link to our stream: http://streaming.live365.com/a25613

If you could help me with a quick audio test on your equipment, I'd appreciate knowing what type of streamer and headphone make/model that you used. Please let me know if you had any difficulty accessing our stream with your equipment.

BTW, because of music licensing restrictions, you can only access our stream in the U.S., Canada, and U.K.

Thank you!
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Being in France (again) trying to coordinate a window for listening to your stream is a drag, but where I could help ya out is w/ content, especially if you'd be into streamcasting ROIO captures of the "greats" of the 70s and 80s and later, "live" material most folks have never heard --- not that it's so difficult to find, but, well you know, most folks haven't taken the time to gather together 6-7TB of "live" performances by bands A-Z. Just a thought. Ain' offerin' nuthin' that'd get ya into the muck w/ the artists, all of which (@ least the material I'd send ya) are on the "taper & trading friendly" list.
 
Over the last 3 months I've completed processing the entire library, once again. I believe this is the best sounding signature yet. I did it using a compression setting that has a fast attack and a slower release. Give it a listen for a few minutes and let me know what you think...as always, I appreciate the feedback.

www.fortdodgeradio.com
 
It sounds good and better than what I am used to from your station.

Listening with a Raspberry Pi running squeezelite > Schiit Modi 3 DAC > Tube Audio Design TAD-150 pre > Magnavox DG-SE1 amp > Klipsch KSW-12 sub > Klipsch Heresy speakers
 
Whatever compression amount you're using sounds good. Audio is a bit bass heavy... a couple of dB around 100-200 Hz region. Being a bass player, I like heavy bass.
 
ldatlof said:
It sounds good and better than what I am used to from your station.

Listening with a Raspberry Pi running squeezelite > Schiit Modi 3 DAC > Tube Audio Design TAD-150 pre > Magnavox DG-SE1 amp > Klipsch KSW-12 sub > Klipsch Heresy speakers
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Thanks for the comparison. I agree...much better than earlier this spring. Thanks for listening and the feedback.
 
GYMusic said:
Whatever compression amount you're using sounds good. Audio is a bit bass heavy... a couple of dB around 100-200 Hz region. Being a bass player, I like heavy bass.
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Thanks for the feedback. Depending on the original WAV file levels, I individually adjusted each song with a low compression rate from 1.5:1 or 2:1. My reference cans were a pair of AKG-280 Parabloics. I think the compression ratio that I used adds some punch and it’s fun to listen with using headphone and IEM’s. Thanks again for listening.
 
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