The Podcaster's Audio Guide is a concise introduction to simple sound engineering techniques for podcasters. This digestible guide explains the basics of audio engineering, from equipment, to recording, editing, mixing and publishing. Suitable for beginners from all backgrounds, including students and hobbyists, as well as professional content producers looking to experiment with podcasts, The Podcaster's Audio Guide is the perfect resource with cheat sheets, starting set-ups and a comprehensive jargon buster.
1. Introduction
Welcome to podcasting properly
The stuff you need to know first
Some basic knowledge you need before we get started
2. Equipment
Introduction to equipment
Microphones
Field recording and handhelds
Preamps, audio interfaces and outboard gear
Your computer
Software
Headphones and speakers
Other bits and pieces that are important
Equipment checklist
3. Recording
Introduction to recording
Turn any space into a studio
Microphone technique
Hit record
Field recordings
Studio etiquette: how not to break your stuff or your staff
Remote recording and double enders
Exercise: remote recording, part 1
Quick start guide
4. Editing
Introduction to editing
Where to start
Editing speech, naturally
Fades and automation
Using field effects and archive audio
Tips to get you out of a difficult cut
Exercise: remote recording, part 2
5. Mixing
Introduction to mixing
Basics: pan, gain, volume
Loudness and levels
Compression and other dynamic control
EQ and clarity
Noise reduction and how to clean up bad audio
Reverb
Mastering
Exercise: remote recording, part 3
6. Publishing
Introduction to publishing
File formats
What is an RSS feed?
Where and how to submit a podcast for publication
7. Jargon buster
Index
Biography
Jay Cockburn is a sound engineer, podcast producer and journalist. He worked for the BBC in London for eight years before moving to Toronto, where he produces podcasts for big brands like Canada's biggest newspaper The Globe and Mail, HSBC and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is also lead producer on Darts and Letters, a podcast about radical thought and progressive ideas.
