In this episode of the Headliner Podcast, hosts Nicholas and Elissa dive into the nitty-gritty of audio quality and how to boost your podcast setup without emptying your wallet. They dish out practical tips that’ll level up your sound game, whether you’re just starting out or have a bit of experience under your belt.

Did you know one-third of listeners bail on a podcast due to bad sound? Nicholas and Elissa break down how to optimize your recording space—think closing windows and cutting background noise—and make the most of the gear you already own.

Get the scoop on mic proximity, the perks of headphones, and how to use software for local recordings. They’ll also touch on export settings and balancing audio levels for that perfect sound. Tune in and let your podcast’s audio quality shine!

 

(00:00) Nicholas and Elissa talk about improving podcast audio quality

(01:31) One third of podcast listeners stop listening to a podcast because of poor audio quality

(02:43) You want your recording to be as clean as possible when editing it

(04:45) Turn off any fans or air conditioners before you hit record

(07:27) Practice mic proximity to minimize background noise during recording

(09:19) The first thing you can do is record your audio locally. Also, use Zoom for the backup

(12:57) We could talk about export settings for your podcast

(14:44) You should definitely upgrade your audio to make your podcast better

(17:56) Hopefully some of these tips helped you out. Thank you so much for listening

 

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