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10 Quick Tips For Editing Podcast Audio

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Does your audio sound like it’s been edited?

Do you like what editing does but feel that you need to take it to the next level?

Here are 10 tips that are fundamental to editing speech, such as a podcast interview.

1. Be Guided by Your Ears

As all editing programs give you a visual representation of an audio waveform it’s amazing how you soon edit with your eyes. Yes, the waveform is important and in many cases should inform where the edits go but it comes with a proviso . . . what does it sound like?

If you are really checking audio, the only way to know that it’s truly a good edit is to detach yourself, close your eyes and listen again.

Would someone else be able to tell you’ve made an edit there? If the answer if yes, then you’ve still got some work to do.
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How to Transition Smoothly to Pre-Recorded Podcast Audio

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Does your pre-recorded podcast audio stick out like a sore thumb?

Do you wonder whether other people can hear the transitions as much as you can?

In this article we share some simple tips on making these sections of a podcast really flow.

 

We want a nice flow to our podcasts because it makes the whole thing sound more together. It’s almost a case of when something flows well you don’t actually notice it is flowing well!

However, when a podcast does not manage to transition cleanly it can really reduce the production values.

The good news is that some simple changes can make an instant difference.
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What Preparation Should I Do Before Recording My Podcast?

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Do you feel that your podcasts could be better?

Are you doing everything you can to prepare for a great episode?

We share how you can get the most out of your preparation time.

Creating any content is work and a podcast is no different from writing a blog post or making a video: it needs to be well thought through.

While you could just start recording and see what happens, it’s almost inevitable that it’s not going to be as focussed as it could be. If you’re watching a presenter on TV or listening to a DJ on the radio and it all seems effortless, remember that the majority of the time it is no such thing. There are scripts or preparation of what might need to be covered.

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The key advantages of doing your preparation is:
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What Can We Learn From Radio to Help Our Podcasts?

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Do you want to improve your skills as a podcaster?

What radio wisdom can you implement in your podcast today?

This article reveals how radio hosts are taught to become better communicators.

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When I turned my back on radio it was because I could see that creating my own platform online was the future. In my career I worked for many radio stations but never felt fully settled. I was often shoe-horned into a role and restricted by a format (which would make a poor presenter sound average and a good presenter sound average!). That’s why embracing new media is very exciting.

Podcasting is different to radio but I feel there is a crossover and that there is good information from radio that we can apply to podcasting.
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10 Ways to Make Your Podcast Even Better

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As with everything in life the more you put in, the more you tend to get out. You can create and publish a podcast with very little effort but could this actually be a false economy? Years after your podcast is created it is possible that new listeners will still be finding it and starting to listen. So investing a little bit more time producing your podcast may pay off in the long run. Of course, you have to find a balance!

Before I go through some tips that may help you, it’s worth reviewing your podcasts on a regular basis. I like to have them on my phone so that when I’m on a train or doing the cooking, etc., I can listen again and get a genuine experience of what my podcast is like (as opposed to how I remember it in my head). Everybody can improve and if you believe that then you can give yourself the feedback.

Here are 10 tips to help you:
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How to Improve Your Podcast Interview Technique

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Ben Adam-Smith describes 8 steps to help you achieve a better podcast interview.

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Before I suggest some practical ways to improve, there is one thing worth mentioning that you may already possess that will put you far ahead of the crowd. This is not something you can be taught, but it’s a passion for finding out new things and learning. Don’t underestimate how powerful this is. Listeners can get beyond your interviewing skills if they believe in you and your desire to uncover great content. Hopefully this is good news if you’re creating content for your business because you will have that drive and ambition.

Here are the 8 steps:
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