Podcast Production Course – Mike Russell

Podcast Production Course Information

Do you have a podcast and would like to take post production process in your own hands? Or perhaps you are looking to post produce podcasts for others? You’ve found the course for you!

This course offers complete podcast production training. Enabling you to edit episodes with great accuracy and time efficiency. Taking advantage of some of the most advanced audio editing features will not only improve the sound of your podcast but also save you time and money in the process.

The course is aimed at both beginner podcasters as well as those with a number of episodes under their belts already and looking to improve audio quality. It’ll bring basic editing skills to the table along with complex editing and post production. I will take you step-by-step through everything you need to know in order to make a great sounding podcast. I will discuss equipment options, specific set up ideas (and how to connect them), recording techniques and – the main part – advanced post production processes and techniques.

Here’s what you’ll get in Podcast Production Course

Quick Start: 10 Easy Methods to Make a Podcast Sound Great

• Method 1: Sound Treatment (2:10)
• Method 2: Choosing The Right Microphone (2:34)
• Method 3: Microphone Technique (2:13)
• Method 4: Use a Microphone Preamp and Processor (3:21)
• Method 5: Using an Audio Interface and Digital Audio Recorder (3:34)
• Method 6: Improving Remote Podcast Guest Audio Quality (2:18)
• Method 7: Easy Way to Highlight Areas That Need Editing (1:22)
• Method 8: Removing Mic Bumps and Background Noise Rumble (1:43)
• Method 9: How to Make a Voice Sound Better with EQ (1:52)
• Method 10: How to Make a Voice Sound Better with Compression (2:29)

Stage 1: Podcast Equipment

• My Recommended Podcast Equipment Setup (2:59)
• Connecting Your Podcast Equipment Together (1:14
• Using AUX sends for Digital Audio Recorders (1:45)

Stage 2: Your Podcast Audio Editing Software

• Audacity vs Adobe Audition (2:21)
• Other Popular Audio Editors to Consider (1:41)

Stage 3: Recording Podcast Audio

• Setting Up and Recording Audio in Adobe Audition (1:01)
• Setting Up and Recording Audio in Audacity (0:44)
• Recording Remote Guest Audio (3:52)
• Creating a Multitrack Session with Multiple Inputs (1:49)

Stage 4: Advanced Podcast Production

• Speech Volume Leveler – Optimum Settings for This Effect (2:00)
• Parametric Equalizer – How to Set a High Pass Filter (2:37)
• Parametric Equalizer – How to Sweep and Notch Frequencies (2:19)
• DeEsser – How to Find The Sibilant Frequencies in any Voice (2:16)
• DeEsser – How To Set a DeEsser Correctly (2:57)
• Dynamics – Setting a Noise Gate with Laser Accuracy (3:50)
• Dynamics – How to Setup an Audio Compressor and Why You Should (3:00)
• Dynamics – Expander Settings and Difference from a Noise Gate (1:47)
• Dynamics – Hard Limiter – Stop Those Pesky Peaks (2:00)
• A One Click Voice Improvement Effect (1:01)

Stage 5: Fixing Bad Sounding Podcast Audio

• The Best Way to Remove Background Noise (1:54)
• Reduce Room Echo with This Effect (1:00)
• Choosing The Correct Processing Focus Pattern for Noise Reduction (1:26)
• How to Remove Guest Microphone Echo (5:47)
• How to Learn The Noise You Wish to Remove (1:07)
• Removing Harsh Sounds Like Sirens and Alarms (1:17)
• Spot Healing Brush Tool – Photoshop for Audio (2:31)
• How to Remove Buzz and Hum (1:53)

Stage 6: Mixing Music into a Podcast

• How to Mix Music Underneath Dialogue So Both Can Be Heard Evenly (1:19)
• How to Auto Duck Music (2:02)
• How to Setup a Sidechain Compressor for Optimum Music Ducking (2:38)
• How to Remove Sounds from Music That Compete with Speech (1:20)

Stage 7: Final Audio Mastering of a Podcast

• Adding a Hard Limiter to Your Final Podcast Mix (1:27)
• Mastering – Adding Subtle Improvements to Podcast Audio (2:18)

Stage 8: Podcast Loudness Standard

• What is Loudness? (1:09)
• How to Meet The Podcast Loudness Standard (0:42)

Stage 9: Saving Podcast Audio

• What is the Best Audio File Format to Use While Producing Podcasts? (1:13)
• What is the Best Audio File Format to Save Your Final Podcast? (2:01)

Stage 10: Recommended Audio Plugins for Podcast Production

• A Plugin That Removes Every Breath (1:21)
• A Plugin That Will Remove Mouth Clicks Plosives Clipping and More (1:50)

Who is Podcast Production Course course for?

The Podcast Production Course is designed for both beginner and seasoned podcasters who would like to be efficient and effective with the post production processes and make great sounding podcast episodes every single time. This course is designed to highlight the audio aspect of your podcast. Everything you will need to know from the best podcast equipment, how to set it up, the best audio editor to choose and how to post edit a podcast to create a great sounding episode.

About Mike Russell

He has been producing audio since the early 1990s. Today He coach people on how to sound great, provide high quality product reviews and white label training videos. He coach individuals and groups. Topics He often cover include podcasting, audio equipment, audio for video and audio production in general. He is an Adobe Certified Expert and often speak at Adobe stages around the world.

He has been producing audio, sweepers, commercials and voice overs for national and local commercial radio since 1995 including Capital FM London (Global Radio), talkSPORT, WABC New York, 4KZ Australia, Mercury FM, Real Radio XS, Bauer Media and UTV Radio.

His company Music Radio Creative produces voiceovers, radio jingles, ads, podcast intros and more for clients in over 137 countries around the world each year.

On his YouTube channel you will find more free comprehensive how to videos on audio production in Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro and Audacity.

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