Jey's Podcasting Journal
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is my daily journal of my experiments with the technology and techniques of podcasting.
I hope to help you be a better podcaster.
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100 Days, 100 Episodes
April 13, 2021 22:27 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MBThanks to you for listening to my show. I want to share what I've learned on this journey so far. And what I'm planning next. But in short, this show will be on hiatus for a couple of weeks. And after that, return as a weekly show. I couldn't resist but use my trusty Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to record this episode. Just the way I started with episode one. Stay safe, everyone. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic) Recording app: Aup...
099 - Do You Need a Website?
April 12, 2021 22:45 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBWhat are the pro's and con's of creating and maintaining a website to support your engagement with your tribe? Maybe it's something you can postpone until your podcast production workflow is running like clockwork? Checkout author Ann Lamott, who seems to be doing great by only using social media: https://www.facebook.com/AnneLamott/ https://twitter.com/ANNELAMOTT PRODUCTION NOTES Recording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic) Recording location: Bedroom...
098 - Consume Your Show Like as a Listener
April 11, 2021 22:31 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MBBefore you hit publish, make sure you listen to your show in the sort of environments that your audience will. Also, keep up to date with the latest features of podcast listening apps. Some of them act like content vampires, and some can apply post-production effects as well as we can! PRODUCTION NOTES: Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Dining Table (No pillow-fort) Recording format: WAV (32-bit float mono)...
097 - Upgrading My Mic
April 10, 2021 22:33 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MBI've had my Samsom Q2U for a few years now and I'm changing it for a Sontronics Podcast Pro ( https://www.sontronics.com/podcastpro ). In this episode, I share the logic behind my selection and the factors I am taking into consideration. PRODUCTION NOTES: Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Dining Table (No pillow-fort) Recording format: WAV (32-bit float mono) Sound Treatment Mixing and EQ: Adobe Audition E...
096 - Where should I invest my money?
April 09, 2021 22:34 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBPodcasting can be a rabbit hole of tech to buy. How should you allocate your budget? In my opinion, your microphone doesn't even make the top three list of priorities. PRODUCTION NOTES: Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Dining Table (No pillow-fort) Recording format: WAV (32-bit float mono) Sound Treatment Mixing and EQ: Adobe Audition Editorial Edit: Descript.com Mastering Sound Treatment: Auphonic Produ...
095 - Brand Promise
April 08, 2021 22:13 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBYour brand is your promise to your audience. Why is this crucial to get right for podcasting? How can you design a simple brand promise? BRAND PROMISE TEMPLATE - Complete this sentence: The only ________________________________ (What?) That____________________________________ (Category?) For_____________________________________ (Who is the listener?) In______________________________________ Where is the market or geography?) In an era of ____________________________ (When. Unde...
094 - Generating Ideas Using Quora
April 07, 2021 22:44 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBQuora.com is a free online platform where anyone can post a question for anyone to answer. Users vote on the answers, so the best ones float to the top. Join me to explore how you can use Quora to generate ideas for your podcast and win new subscribers to your show. PRODUCTION NOTES: Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Dining Table (No pillow-fort and hence the reverb, argh!) Recording format: WAV (32-bit flo...
093 - OBS.ninja
April 06, 2021 21:58 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBOBS.ninja is a free web service that allows you to stream live video from a smartphone, tablet, or remote computer, directly into OBS Studio. What this means is that you can use it to record remote video (or audio-only) interviews with more than one guest, without time limits, and on separate tracks, for free. Here are a couple of tutorials: Free Video Conferencing - The OBS Ninja Website App Is INCREDIBLE: https://youtu.be/8Rhtr9E3owE From Steve Seguin, the genius developer of OBS.ninj...
092 - Growth
April 05, 2021 22:58 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBWhat is Growth and why is it so important? PRODUCTION NOTES Recording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic) Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fort Recording format: 16bit WAV Sound Treatment Mixing and EQ: Adobe Audition Editorial Edit: Descript.com Mastering Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to output as a 16bit mono WAV file]: Adaptive Leveler (on), Loudness Normalization (Loudness Target -19 LUFS ),...
091 - Listening Time
April 04, 2021 22:29 - 2 minutes - 2.69 MBListening time is the only metric that counts. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic) Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fort Recording format: 16bit WAV Sound Treatment Mixing and EQ: Adobe Audition Editorial Edit: Descript.com Mastering Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to output as a 16bit mono WAV file]: Adaptive Leveler (on), Loudness Normalization (Loudness Target -19 LUFS...
090 - Start With a Story
April 03, 2021 22:27 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBA story is a great way to begin an episode. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic) Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fort Recording format: 16bit WAV Sound Treatment Mixing and EQ: Adobe Audition Editorial Edit: Descript.com Mastering Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to output as a 16bit mono WAV file]: Adaptive Leveler (on), Loudness Normalization (Loudness Target -19 LUFS )...
089 - OBS
April 02, 2021 22:09 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBOBS Studio ( https://obsproject.com/ ) is an app used by gamers to record their videos to post on YouTube or Twitch. But podcasters can use it to back up their remote interviews. A couple of downsides but it's a good tool to have in your kit. PRODUCTION NOTES: Recording Mic: Samson Q2U (Hand held, no pop-filter) Recording device: Adobe Audition on Dell G7 Windows Laptop Recording location: Dining room with no pillow-fort Recording format: WAV (16-bit, 48KHz) Sound Treatment Mixing and...
088 - Audiograms
April 01, 2021 22:30 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBAudiograms turn your audio into Social Audio! They are a great way of getting listener attention. Let's explore free ways to make them. Resources mentioned: WNYC - Blog about the creation of the Audiogram ( https://medium.com/@WNYC/socialaudio-e648e8a5f2e9 ) WNYC Audiogram Code Library on Github to build Audiograms yourself ( https://github.com/nypublicradio/audiogram/ ) Headliner ( https://www.headliner.app/ ) https://wavve.co/ https://getaudiogram.com/ To turn on Live Captions in C...
087 - RSS Feeds Leak Your Email Address
March 31, 2021 22:00 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBSo apart from the above notice. I am recording this episode on Auxbus again. But this time, I did it on my Android phone using the Chrome Brower. Not a bad way to record a solo show, as long as you don't mind recording in one take! PRODUCTION NOTES Recording mic: Sennheiser PC8 Headset Recording location: Bedroom Recording app: Auxbus.com Recording format: I don't know! However, the final file was 64kbps mono mp3 Music: Auxbux royalty-free stock music. Sound Treatment Mixing: Auxbus ...
086 - Auxbus
March 30, 2021 20:27 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBI recorded today's episode on the Auxbus.com podcast creation and publishing platform. Auxbus simplifies the process of creating a podcast by guiding you through their structured approach to building your show and your episodes. It sounds a bit like Anchor, right? It is, except Auxbus doesn't host podcasts. But they have just been bought by Libsyn. Listen as I create the main part of this show using Auxbus' tools. The sound quality is better than Anchor's native recording tools. But I t...
085 - Reducing Friction in Your Workflow
March 29, 2021 21:12 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBLook at your workflow and remove the grit that gets in the way, or slows you down, from producing your show. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Handheld with no cover over the mic) Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fort Recording format: 16bit WAV Sound Treatment Mixing and EQ: Adobe Audition Editorial Edit: Descript.com Mastering Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to output as a 16bit mono WAV file]: Adaptive...
084 - Collating Reviews and Ratings
March 28, 2021 21:28 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBToday I share a couple of resources to capture your reviews and ratings. https://podkite.com/ https://www.podchaser.com/ PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fort Recording format: WAV (32-bit float mono) Sound Treatment Mixing and EQ: Adobe Audition Editorial Edit: Descript.com Mastering Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [t...
083 - Mastermind Groups
March 27, 2021 21:12 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBToday I discuss how a community of fellow podcasters is the best secret weapon you can have to raise your game and ship consistently. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fort Recording format: WAV (32-bit float mono) Sound Treatment Mixing and EQ: Adobe Audition Editorial Edit: Descript.com Mastering Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com ...
082 - Episode Spine
March 26, 2021 21:51 - 1 minute - 1.59 MBI like podcasts episodes that I can describe in a single sentence. Because it usually means it has a clear and strong message or narrative. Here are some quick ideas to develop the spine of your episode. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Bedroom with no pillow fort Recording format: WAV (32-bit float mono) Sound Treatment Mixing and EQ: Adobe Audition Editorial Edit: Descript.com Masterin...
081 - mp3 : vbr vs cbr
March 25, 2021 23:10 - 7 minutes - 7 MBThose enough acronyms for you?! Usually, podcasts are published as 128kbps, mono, constant bit rate (cbr) files. In this episode, I unpack the difference between cbr and variable bit rate (vbr) recordings. And I share how to use the best free encoder to generate the best quality mp3 for podcasting. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Bedroom with no pillowfort Recording format: WAV (32-bit fl...
080 - Punch and Roll
March 24, 2021 22:44 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBPunch and roll is a technique used to correct mistakes we make during the recording process instead of later in the editing room. It can be a massive time-saver. Links to examples: Audacity Example Video : https://youtu.be/rl5SZ6xG59A Audacity Manual Punch and Roll : https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/punch_and_roll_record.html Audacity Manual Punch-in Repair : https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/tutorial_punch_in_repair_of_recordings.html Adobe Audition Example Video : https://youtu....
079 - Plugins
March 23, 2021 23:05 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBVST, VST3, AU, AAX plugins! What does it all mean? Why are plugins for my DAW useful. How do I decide if they are worth the investment? ERA Standard Bundle ( https://accusonus.com/products/audio-repair/era-bundle-standard ) I use this suite. Thought the Assistant plugin crashes my DAW! Not a problem as I don't need that as my DAW has the functionality, to build and effects-chain built in. iZotope ( https://www.izotope.com/ ) Start by looking for the Elements versions of the apps as thes...
078 - Descript
March 22, 2021 23:22 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIf you can afford it, then Descript ( https://www.descript.com/ ) is the number one time-saving tool for editing your podcast. It's killer feature is that it creates a transcript of your show that you can use to edit your waveform. And that's just the first killer feature. Let me explain.... PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: On my bed Recording format: WAV (32-bit float mono) Mixing and EQ...
077 - Transcriptions
March 21, 2021 23:53 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBLet's explore why transcriptions are valuable and how to generate them. Transcriptions Services: Otter.ai Rev.com Descript.com PRODUCTION NOTES Recording location: Bedroom leaning into my closet Microphone: Rode SmartLav+ Lavalier Mic ( with Rode SC3 TRRS to TRS adaptor) and Zoom F2 Field Recorder Headphones: None Recording app: Auphonic Edit for Android. Recording format: WAV Sample rate: 48000Hz Editing app: Adobe Audition Sound Treatment: Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings...
076 - Rode SC6 input/output breakout box for smartphones and tablets.
March 20, 2021 23:26 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MBWith two TRRS inputs and one stereo headphone output, this tiny adaptor unit connects to any TRRS device. It allows you to connect to TRRS microphones as well as headphones to your phone. Ideal if you are out and about and want to capture an interview without your full rig to hand. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording location: Bedroom leaning into my closet Microphone: Rode SmartLav+ and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone Headphones: None Recording app: Auphonic Edit for Android. Recording format: WA...
075 - Rode Smart Lav Plus
March 19, 2021 23:43 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBThe Rode Smart Lav Plus is a lavalier mic that plugs straight into a smartphone. Learn the advantage of this and how I plan to use lav mics with my Zoom H6 digital recorder to enhance my field interviewing setup. The 3.5mm to XLR adaptor and phantom power to plug-in power convertor is the Rode VXLR Pro (make sure you get the Pro) EDIT - I picked up a lot of RF interference on this recording. That's not got for a mic designed for phones! I'm going to test this further and I'll update if thi...
074 - Backing Up Your Work
March 18, 2021 23:37 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MBPlease make sure you back up your work as you edit. And let me give you some ideas on some simple ways to name multiple versions of your work to make it easy to go back to a previous edit. Here are a couple of examples: This is a simple numbering system: myrecording_001.wav myrecording_002.wav myrecording_003.wav myrecording_004.wav myrecording_005.wav or The same system with annotations: This is a simple numbering system myrecording_001_(source_file).wav myrecording_002.wav myre...
073 - Music: Finding Podsafe Music
March 17, 2021 23:54 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBCreative Commons, Royalty Free, Public Domain. What does it all mean? And what are the best ways to find music quickly for your project? Free Music Sources: Podcast Host Free Music Packs - https://bit.ly/2NrDcfk Transistor.fm Free Music - https://bit.ly/2Qkc3w9 Free Music Archive – the biggest repository for free audio downloads. These songs are licensed under Creative Commons and other licenses. - https://bit.ly/3eWQ8Fz Pixabay: Copyright-free stock music by a community of creators Y...
072 - Music: How Music Enhances Your Show
March 16, 2021 19:30 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBMusic adds so much to your show. Actually, I forgot to mention in this episode that you can use music to cover up background noise. Listen to the show to explore the other benefits. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device: Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: My car (I was picking up my kids from school, so you might hear some cars, doors slamming, and birds chirping in the background. Boy did I park in the worst place!) Recording for...
071 - Combat Mouth Noise
March 15, 2021 22:35 - 2 minutes - 2.77 MBWhen you record, do you hear pops or clicks coming from your mouth? This is mouth noise, and it's unpleasant for the listener. Let's explore some techniques to get rid of it. Apps to help get rid of clicking (Make sure you scan for viruses. And install at your own risk. Back up everything ) : DeClick Plugin for Audacity ( https://forum.audacityteam.org/viewtopic.php?p=245549#p245549 ) Youtube instructions on installing and using the above. ( https://youtu.be/3zESSLTU4vw ) ERA Noise Remov...
070 - One to One
March 14, 2021 23:28 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBSuper short episode today about making your show for just one person. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Samson Q2U Recording device/app: Windows 10 Laptop & Soundtrap (free tier) Recording format: 320kbps, CBR, stero, mp3 file Mixing and Editing app: Soundtrap Master Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to output as a 16bit mono WAV file]: Adaptive Leveler (on), Loudness Normalization (Loudness Target -19 LUFS ), Filtering (on), Noise and Hum R...
069 - Soundtrap. The best DAW You've Never Head Of
March 13, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBSoundtrap ( https://www.soundtrap.com/ ) is a cloud-based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that I think will take over the world! Well, at least if you are looking for a free DAW. Listen to find out why. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Samson Q2U for the narration. For the interview, I used a Microsoft Lifechat LX6000 headset. Rohan used a Sennheiser PC8 headset. Recording device/app: Sountrap (free tier) Recording location: I was in my dining room while Rohan was upstairs in his room. R...
068 - Audacity Pro's and Con's
March 12, 2021 23:34 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBAudacity is the first tool I learned when I started my podcast journey. I still use it today even though I pay for other DAWs. Listen to find out why. Other free Digital Audio Workstations to consider: 1. Ardour ( https://ardour.org/ ) : Cross platform. 2. LMMS ( https://lmms.io/ ) : Cross platform 3. Garage Band ( https://www.apple.com/uk/mac/garageband/ ) : Mac only 4. Pro Tools First ( https://www.avid.com/pro-tools ) : Mac only. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Samson Q2U Recor...
067 - Digital Audio Workstations (DAW)
March 11, 2021 22:43 - 8 minutes - 8.17 MBA digital audio workstation is at the end of our signal chain but at the heart of our production process. Let's explore the elements of what makes a DAW. And why starting with a free DAW is a good idea. I also explain the difference between mixing and mastering and what bounce means! PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic (I didn't secure this properly hence the scratching sounds. Arrrrrgh!!!!!! Sorry. ) Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording ...
066 - Case Study of an Episodic Structure
March 10, 2021 22:57 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBI'm going to use episode #733 of This American Life: Warriors in the Garden published on 5 March 2021 to explore what makes a great episode that uses an episodic structure. Namely 1. A good overarching question 2. Focus on people. 3. Bring out the journey of change. Episode link: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/733/warriors-in-the-garden PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic (I didn't secure this properly hence the scratching sounds. Arrrrrgh!!!!!! Sorry. ) Record...
065 - Episodic Structure
March 09, 2021 22:44 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBAnd episodic structure is one where incidents or facts are delivered one after another without any additional narrative structure. They are a series of events rather than a story with three act structure. It's hard to make episodic structures compelling. Join me to share my thoughts on ways to solve this problem and make sure your audience enjoys your show. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: ...
064 - Vocal Exercises Part Two
March 08, 2021 21:55 - 6 minutes - 5.73 MBIf you don't feel silly doing vocal exercises then you're not doing it right!! Let's explore more exercises to help strengthen our breathe. And move the power of our voice from the back of our throat to the front of our mouth. And don't even talk about Vocal Fry. Check out the link below for details of the exercises from NPR. NPR Training: Aerobics for your voice: 3 tips for sounding better on air ( https://training.npr.org/2017/06/19/aerobics-for-your-voice-3-tips-for-sounding-better-on-...
063 - Vocal Exercises
March 07, 2021 23:29 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBI want to improve my presentation skills, starting with my voice. I'm going to start with the exercises in the links below. Let's hear I sound after a week. I hope you join me, but please start gently and do not strain yourself. 1. NPR: Finding Your Voice ( https://www.npr.org/transcripts/803841798 ) 2. Cheryl Porter: 10 Minute Daily VOCAL WORKOUT! Vocal Exercise ( https://youtu.be/1XHXezdnL0A ) PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit...
062 - Line Level and Mic Level
March 06, 2021 22:19 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBWhat is Line Level and how is it different from Microphone Level and Instrument level? PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Microsoft LX6000 Life Chat USB Headset Recording device : Dell G7 Windows 10 Laptop with Audacity. Recording location: Bed, no pillowfort Recording format: WAV (24 bit mono) Editing app (and EQ) : Audacity Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to output as a 16bit mono WAV file]: Adaptive Leveler (on), Loudness Normalization (L...
061 - TS, TRS, TRRS Cable Connections
March 05, 2021 23:03 - 9 minutes - 8.93 MBI'm exploring the difference between these connections to help you understand why these connections are not always interchangable. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Samson Q2U (USB connection) and pop filter. Recording device : Dell G7 Windows 10 Laptop with Audacity. Recording location: Dining table. No pillowfort Recording format: WAV (24 bit stereo - mixed down to mono) Editing app (and EQ) : Audacity Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to...
060 - Headphones
March 04, 2021 21:06 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBLet's explore why headphones are crucial and how to choose a set. Any of the following brands are good example of what to look for. Buy only what you can afford: Audio Technica ATH-M20X AKG K92 Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO 250 Sennheiser HD280PRO Audio Technica ATH-M50x Sony MDR-7506 PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Bedroom, facing into my closet. Recording format: WAV (32 bit float mon...
059 - Podcast Introduction
March 03, 2021 23:58 - 6 minutes - 5.98 MBHow can we use the rule of three to structure our podcast introductions. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Llving room talking into my curtains Recording format: WAV (32 bit float mono) Editing app (and EQ) : Audacity Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to output as a 16bit mono WAV file]: Adaptive Leveler (on), Loudness Normalization (Loudness Ta...
058 - Rule of Three
March 02, 2021 22:44 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBBeginning, middle and end. Intro, main content, outro. The rule of three is a classic way to structure lots of elements of our podcast. Keep experimenting creating short podcasts between a minute to two minutes long. Just describing a tv show episode or a movie. Practice sharing stories with a definite beginning, middle and end. In this episode I give you an example. The point is not to be fluent but to develop fluency and an instinct to add structure to your content and show. PRODUCTION...
057 - 60 Second Podcast
March 01, 2021 21:20 - 2 minutes - 2.6 MBLet's record something. 60 seconds to describe an episode of a favorite TV show. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Samson Q2U (no pop filter) Recording device : Zoom H6 Digital Recorder Recording location: Sitting at dining table - no pillowfort Digital Audio Workstation in EQ: Audacity for Windows Recording format: WAV (24 bit mono) Sample rate: 44100Hz Sound Treatment: EQ applied in Audacity. Then cleanup and Loudness (-19LUFs) applied at Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphon...
056 - Effects Chain Sequence
February 28, 2021 23:10 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBThe order in which you apply your effects matters. Let's spend a few minutes exploring the sequence I recommend to start with and the principle it's based on: remove before you enhance. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Dining table. Urgh, I caught some reverb here. Left it in, oh well! Recording format: WAV (32 bit float mono) Editing app (and EQ) : Audacity Sound Treatment: Auphonic Pro...
055 - Compression
February 27, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBWhat is compression and what problems does it solve? Give me ten minutes and I'll tell you all about it. Well, as much as I can in ten minutes! The short version is that a compressor reduces the dynamic range of a recording. Let's find out why that's useful. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Facing into my closet (I'm not liking the sound here. Sounds muffled and boxy. I guess the mic is be...
054 - Limiters
February 26, 2021 22:49 - 9 minutes - 9 MBLimiters made sure you recordings are not too louds when your recording. And they help you create headroom in post production. Let's explore how. And also understand why analogue limiters are better than digital limiters. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: My Car (Supermarket carpark. Forgive me if the sound of traffic bleeds onto the tape) Recording format: WAV (32 bit float mono) Editing ...
053 - Gain Staging part 3 - Using Virtual Devices to Redirect Audio to Your DAW
February 25, 2021 23:00 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBVirtual audio devices allow us to take the sound coming out of one app and route it to our DAW. This way we can change the volume levels for remote interview apps and make sure the volume of our guest's voice is perfect. Apps for Windows: VB-Audio VoiceMeeter Banana (https://vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/banana.htm) is Donationware - give generously! Apps for Mac: Audiohijack from Rogue Amoeba (https://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/) is not free. The app Blackhole is free. ( https://existentia...
052 - Gain Staging Part 2 Reaching the Signal Chain Out of Your Reach
February 24, 2021 23:59 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MBHow do you ensure the best gain settings when you don't have access to your entire signal chain? This happens when using Zoom or Skype when when we have to rely on apps that deny access to our guests mic gain. Let start exploring ways to control our guests' volume levels using the concept of Mix-Minus. Examples of hardware with Mix-Minus capability: 1. Zoom Podtrak P4 (native mix-minus) 2. Zoom H4N Digital Recorder. (Hacking required) 3. Zoom H5 Digital Recorder (Hacking required) 4....
051 - Gain Staging Part 1 - Local Devices
February 23, 2021 23:57 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBHow to set your gain correctly on local devices. What is gain. What is the difference between gain and volume. And why is Headroom so important. PRODUCTION NOTES Recording Mic: Zoom LMF-2 Lavalier mic Recording device : Zoom F2 32 bit float Field Recorder Recording location: Dining table Recording format: WAV (32 bit float mono) Editing app (and EQ) : Audacity Sound Treatment: Auphonic Productions at Auphonic.com Auphonic.com settings [to output as a 16bit mono WAV file]: Adaptive L...