Grammy Nominated Audio Engineer, Matthew Weiss, is the content provider for The Pro Audio Files, the recordist & mixer for Akon and Konvict Muzik, and the head engineer at Konvict Studios in Burbank, CA. On this Bonus Episode Matthew shares some pro tips for podcasters. We talk about microphones, interfaces & DAWs, preamps, compression, EQ, and more. 

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YouTube expert and Marketing Strategist, Jessica Stansberry shares some tips with us about Marketing and Sharing our podcasts. 

Check out her YouTube channel for tons of helpful videos. 

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Learn the difference between consumer speakers and studio monitors. We discuss setting up and using your Studio Monitors correctly to achieve good mixing results. Then we finish up by covering the easy to overlook accessories. Not only are accessories more expensive that we’d like to think (or plan for), but there’s also nothing worse than setting up to record, only to realize you’re missing a small do-dad that makes the whole process work. 

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The Audio Interface is the Boss of your computer recording system. We cover the basics of common audio interfaces. Preamps, A/D Converter, Sample Rate & Bit Depth, MIDI, Ins & Outs. Does that sound like a lot? Don’t worry, it’s really simple once you break it down.

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Learn the difference between Dynamic and Condenser Microphones. We discuss the basics of how microphones work and what you’ll need to know to be able to use them properly. Your microphone is one of the two most important factors in achieving professional quality audio. 

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A fun crash course in Audio Acoustics. We cover the physical properties of sound and how those sound waves behave in your podcast studio. Then we finish up the episode by discussing Noise, and Sound-proofing & Room-Treatment. Having a basic understanding of Acoustics is the first step in achieving great audio. 

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Before diving into audio production, we take a minute to talk about the many other aspects of planning for a podcast. We make a quick checklist to help you get started planning: Choose Your Niche and Your Topic, Your Show Title, Create Your Artwork, Recording Gear, Find Your Web host, Episode Frequency and Format, and Launching and Connecting.

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Meet your host, Studio Steve and his assistant Weatherby, as they introduce you to the curriculum of the Pod Sound School. This quick episode summarizes what to expect from the first Season. Season one is dedicated to the beginner and starts with audio basics. 

While providing a crash course in audio production, It will also help newcomers to podcasting make informed purchasing decisions. 

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