The Podcast Engineering Show
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Chris chats with podcasters and audio experts about their podcast production equipment, software, and workflow. You will learn step-by-step how they are producing podcasts, solutions to common audio issues, and plenty of tips and tricks. By listening every week you will glean a ton of audio engineering knowledge and skills that will make a huge difference in the quality of your sound, not to..
The Podcast Engineering Show
2M ago
I overview 8 podcast production tips and techniques from recent blog posts (see list below).
My blog posts discussed in this episode:
Upward Compression --*** FabFilter video on Upward Compression
Is It Necessary to Tweak the Sound of Royalty-free/Stock Music Tracks?
Want To Approach Potential Clients but You Have a Fear of Rejection --*** Rejection Proof book
Unplugged Kingsize Megaphones in the Pähni Nature Centre by students of the Estonian Academy of Arts
Can Some Particular Microphones Exacerbate Sibilance?
Podcast Editing: A Chore or Labor of Love?
Are Your Podcast Episodes Loud En ..read more
The Podcast Engineering Show
7M ago
I overview 9 podcast production tips and techniques from recent Daily Goody posts Mar. 18 thru Apr. 8, 2022 (see list below). Also, you can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email every day or a weekly roundup.
Daily Goody posts that I discussed in this episode:
Microphone Polar Patterns – A Complete Guide
3 Plugins I Purchased but Rarely Use (Unfortunately) — Level Magic (Flux/Jünger Audio), Split EQ (Eventide), dear VR pro (Plugin Alliance)
DynaCaster Microphone from sE Electronics
Limiting a Bit Before Compressing
Bleeping Curse Words
Audio Normalization
Tips for Pitching Yours ..read more
The Podcast Engineering Show
10M ago
Listen to my conversation with Tom Pink - Head of Mix, Mastering and Sound Design at Noiser. We discuss sound design in podcast production including lots of helpful tips - basics, advanced, nuances, and lots more.
You're welcome to check out some of the shows Tom and his team are producing at Noiser.com.
Other Notes:
If you ever have questions please reach out!
The start date for the next PES semester is June 27, 2023! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)
If you’d like to share this show with any of your podcaster friends, feel free to send them a message saying, “Btw, he ..read more
The Podcast Engineering Show
1y ago
I define and discuss the differences between normalization, compression and limiting. Also the usefulness of each and when to use them. And I play audio examples!
FYI, you can sign up to receive my Daily Goody posts in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here.
Here are the plugins I referred to (by category):
Compressors:
Scheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channel
CLA-2A — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiter
CLA-76 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiter
Abbey Road RS124 — https://www.waves.com/plugins ..read more
The Podcast Engineering Show
1y ago
I overview 10 podcast production tips and techniques from recent Daily Goody posts Feb. 14 thru Mar. 9, 2022 (see list below). You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here.
Daily Goody posts that I discussed in this episode:
The Debate Over Editing Out Breaths vs. Leaving Breaths In
How To Handle Clients That Won’t Heed Your Advice To Improve Their Audio Quality
Using Pixels to Track Podcast Ad Stats?
Here's the article I mentioned
Reasons I Sometimes Use Volume Boost in My Podcast Player App
RØDE Broadcaster (Microphone)
What ..read more
The Podcast Engineering Show
1y ago
I overview 9 podcast production tips and techniques from recent Daily Goody posts Jan. 19 thru Feb. 11, 2022 (see list below). You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here.
Daily Goody posts that I discussed in this episode:
Expecting a Plugin Preset to Do What the Name Says
My Experience Opening and Operating a Brick and Mortar Podcast Studio for 3 Years – PES 230
When Editing Out Silence To Increase Pacing, Be Sure To…
Loudness Range of Final Episodes – What’s Good and What’s Bad?
The “White Glove” Service: Engineering Client R ..read more
The Podcast Engineering Show
1y ago
I overview 9 podcast production tips and techniques from recent Daily Goody posts Dec.13, 2021 thru Jan.17, 2022 (see list below). You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here.
Daily Goody posts that I discussed in this episode:
Putting the Finishing Touch on Your Podcast Audio Before Publishing
How Much Would You Like To Earn Producing Podcasts, $25k/year? $50k? $100k?
Corey Marie Green, Author of The Podcaster’s Audio Handbook – PES 228
Get Fuller Sound by Manipulating Harmonics
Do This Before New Years Day
Urgent Advice for An ..read more
The Podcast Engineering Show
1y ago
Returning guest Barry Gary shares so many excellent tips for producing podcasts for companies and organizations. Barry is the host of The Louisville Cycling Podcast. He also produces other podcasts including Medchat and Parenting With You. Also, here is Barry’s first appearance on this show.
Barry and I discussed many things including:
Equipment: Shure SM7b, Cloudlifter, dbx 286s, Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, Yamaha monitors
Apps: Adobe Audition, Riverside
Processing: Compression, EQ
Show development for clients
Internal podcasts for clients
Workflow changes: Stopped going on-site to record, and ..read more
The Podcast Engineering Show
1y ago
Enjoy my chat with Zack Hanni, owner and audio engineer at Sounds Like Soma in Philadelphia. He produces podcasts as well as music. We discuss podcast audio production in depth as well as the business aspects of being a podcast producer. Also check out his TikTok and YouTube channels.
Also check out Zack's first appearance on this show. Ep. 40 HERE
In case you missed it, I'm now publishing a YouTube video everyday here on the PES channel. Consider subscribing.
Other Notes:
If you ever have questions please reach out!
You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email a few times per week ..read more
The Podcast Engineering Show
1y ago
Today I’m going to discuss some mistakes I’ve made producing podcasts.
Microphone: In this episode I’m using my Electro-Voice RE320 microphone plugged into my Neve Portico II channel strip (using compression, EQ and a bit of saturation). The same microphone you see in my daily short videos here.
I mention a recent hiking experience I had where a guy who saw my shirt (which says Ask Me About My Podcast) and asked, "What's your podcast?" And then immediately added, "JUST KIDDING!” We all laughed and he didn’t ask again so I didn’t mention my podcast at all. HA
Mistakes I’ve Made Producing Podcas ..read more