Why creating great audio is a balancing act

Also, news on the closure of Amazon Amp and YouTube Music adds auto-download

This week’s top tips to level up your podcast are around mastering audio basics. Making sure all sound sources are balanced correctly takes time and thought. Here are three actionable tips to take into your workflow and make a difference to your podcast.

• Adjust your Levels: Before you hit record make sure everyone’s volume levels are consistent. This may mean altering the gain on your recording device if you’re in person or asking guests to change their volume input setting if you’re recording remotely.

• Balance Voices: Once you have your files make sure everyone’s audio has equal prominence.

• Eliminate Noise: If noise on your recording is distracting use a background noise removal tool to clean it up. Set it at a gentle level to be sure you aren’t cutting out any of the main audio.

✂️ Cut The Tape

I will be going live on LinkedIn audio on Monday, October 9 at 4pm BST (8am PT/ 11am ET) to talk about these tips.

Type ‘LinkedIn’ in the comments and I will send you the link.

🎧 #Podcasting

• Spotify to add auto-generated transcripts to millions of podcast episodes | The Verge

• YouTubeMusic adds auto-download to podcasts | 9 to 5 Google

• Pushkin Industries cuts staff by 30% | Bloomberg

• Podcast marketing 101 webinar with Ashley Hamer, Arielle Nissenblatt and Lauren Passell [Oct 12] | Crowdcast

• The branded podcast playbook | Quill Podcasting

• Tickets for PodFest Berlin 2023 are now on sale | PodFest Berlin

• Have podcasts contributed to better language learning? | The Economic Times

• The line-up for October’s PodTalks virtual event has been revealed. It includes Podfather Adam Curry. Tickets now on sale | Podtalks.fm

• Lauren Passell from Tink Media talks podcast marketing | X Inside.com

🎶 #SoundDesign

• Who knew Domino-hoo-hoo was UK sonic branding for the pizza company? Well, we do now… | LBBOnline

🔮 #AudioFuture

• AI uses vibrations to create audio from silent films and static images | Samaa.tv

• Innovative tech aims to isolate voices in crowded meeting rooms | Unite.ai

• Waves Audio launch AI mastering tool | DJMag

• Personalised audio tours powered by AI | iWander.ai

🗣 #SocialAudio

• Amazon Amp to close at the end of the month | The Verge

This week #AllThingsAudio focussed on podcast news. Spotify’s voice translation run continues with the announcement they will be auto-generating transcripts for millions of podcast episode. We also talk about the changing landscape of Clubhouse and whether social audio is a play for Gen Z’s attention.

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This is a must-listen for anyone supporting, or needing to find out more about, equality and diversity in audio. CEO of Content Is Queen Imriel Morgan speaks candidly about her work in podcasting and the decision she had to make to cancel this year’s International Women’s Podcast Festival due to lack of funding. It’s an important and thoughtful listen.

Don’t forget to let me know what you’re working on. I would love to feature your podcast or audio project in Stop. Rewind. Play. so do hit reply and drop me a link.

For anyone in need of offloading their editing I have space coming up in November. You can book a call to discuss your project with me here. Discounted rates for SRP readers.

Until next week - keep listening!

Suze