Adventures in Podcast Editing

Recording outside or inside with background noise can bring challenges. Sometimes recording outside can add to the ambiance of the podcast but in this example, Sandra will be showing how removing background noise and wind noise can make the podcast easier to understand and helps the listener connect to the content. In this episode, Sandra has applied equalization (EQ) and compression, as she does with all of the episodes she edits. With equalization, she is able to reduce the volume of...

Sometimes we make mistakes, have false starts, mouth noise, and use filler words in our speech. In this piece of audio, Sandra removes long pauses, mistakes, and stumbles, mouth clicks, and filler words (such as um and uh). By removing these distracting speech elements, the listener is now able to focus on the content of what is being said. Podcast editing makes you sound professional, natural, concise, and succinct. If the mistakes and stumbles were left in your podcast, the listener may...

Unfortunately, not all audio is recorded in ideal settings, as is the case for this snippet of audio. In this piece of audio, Sandra reduces the background noise from a fan in a laptop computer. Sandra demonstrates how reducing the computer fan noise can make your content easier to listen to. Ideally, you will want to record your podcast episodes in the best environment possible and eliminate or reduce the background noise and echoes at the time of recording. But if you do have background...

Welcome to Adventures in Podcast Editing! Podcasts are powerful at connecting you with your listeners. I will take you on an adventure detailing how podcast editing can make your podcast sound natural and professional. Most of all your listeners will be able to connect with you without the distractions of bad audio. Having the right podcast editor for your podcast can make all the difference to set you apart in your niche and to keep your listeners coming back episode after...

Sometimes we make mistakes, have false starts, mouth noise and use filler words in our speech. In this piece of audio, Sandra removes long pauses, mistakes and stumbles, mouth clicks and filler words (such as um and uh). By removing these distracting speech elements, the listener is now able to focus on the content of what is being said. Podcast editing makes you sound professional, natural, concise and succinct. If the mistakes and stumbles were left in your podcast, the listener may feel...

Recording outside or inside with background noise can bring challenges. Sometimes recording outside can add to the ambiance of the podcast but in this example, Sandra will be showing how removing background noise and wind noise can make the podcast easier to understand and helps the listener connect to the content. In this episode, Sandra has applied equalization (EQ) and compression, as she does with all of the episodes she edits. With equalization, she is able to reduce the volume of...

Unfortunately, not all audio is recorded in ideal settings, as is the case for this snippet of audio. In this piece of audio, Sandra reduces the background noise from a fan in a laptop computer. Sandra demonstrates how reducing the computer fan noise can make your content easier to listen to. Ideally, you will want to record your podcast episodes in the best environment possible and eliminate or reduce the background noise and echos at the time of recording. But if you do have background...

As a podcast editor, I know how powerful podcasts are at connecting you with your listeners. I will take you on an adventure detailing how podcast editing can make your podcast sound natural and professional. Most of all your listeners will be able to connect with you without the distractions of bad audio. Let’s start the adventure!