Topic: Moving Blankets

Severe thunderstorms produced golf ball-sized hail in Del Rio and the Bracketville area of Texas, following the ritual shaking of the "No Agenda Rain Stick." Residents in Austin utilized moving blankets to protect vehicles parked outside from denting and window damage. The frequency of these storms in Southeast Texas has made the use of padded blankets a common local practice for car protection.

Adam Curry describes his preference for a "dark, dingy cave" studio atmosphere, using heavy moving blankets to deaden room echo. Dvorak discusses his use of a CAD 3000 microphone from China, which was recommended by a professional microphone "modder." They compare their different recording environments, with Curry seeking a "night disc jockey" vibe and Dvorak allowing for more natural room ambience.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak compare their studio setups, with Curry preferring a dark, "dingy" room deadened by heavy moving blankets. Dvorak discusses his use of a CAD 3000 microphone from China, which was recommended by a professional "modder" for its superior electronics. They emphasize the importance of "close miking" to achieve a professional radio sound.