From livestream to podcast
Tips and tricks to repurpose your livestream audio and maximise your reach
Last week’s post about Twitter Spaces sparked a wider conversation about repurposing audio from livestream content. If you're already putting in the effort to go live and connect with your followers, why not make the most out of it? By separating the audio from a video, or recording locally while going live, you can capture the moment and reach a wider audience.
Ripping audio from a video
Ripping audio is a phrase used to describe removing the audio track from your livestream video. There are plenty of ways to do this but my go-to is iMovie (and sometimes Adobe Audition). Both will allow you to split the audio and video and export each as separate files.
Recording locally
This means recording a separate, high-quality audio file while you're going live. As I explained in this post, livestream audio is not the best quality. To record locally and create a high quality version of your content set up a microphone and recording device, or record into Audacity or Audition. This setup will capture your voice as you are presenting the livestream. A portable recorder such as the Zoom H5 is great for this.
A final polish
While it may be tempting to use the audio as is, unedited, there are a few reasons why it might be a good idea to cut the audio back before publishing. Any content that heavily relies on visual cues or demonstrations won't work as audio-only. Think about visual elements like slideshows, screen shares, or gestures that need visuals to make sense. For audio success, edit the livestream to showcase the best of the content and let the power of audio only work its magic.
✂️ Cut The Tape
Record locally: Record locally while live streaming to ensure you have a high-quality audio version that can be repurposed into a podcast.
Audio-friendly content: Opt for conversational content that doesn't rely heavily on visual cues to ensure a seamless audio-only transformation.
Edit for clarity: Embrace the power of editing to create polished audio that showcases the best of your content.
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