When you edit for where your listeners actually are - and not where you wish they were - you create a better experience for them.
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Episode Transcript
When we talk about podcastediting, most of us are thinking
about one thing. How do I makethis sound good? And that's absolutely
the right instinct. But thedefinition of good can change depending
on how your audience isactually consuming your podcast.
The reality is your listenersaren't always sitting in a quiet
room with studio headphoneson. Some of the ways people consume
podcasts are smartphones onthe move when they're commuting,
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walking the dog, etc.Bluetooth speakers or smart speakers
and car stereos, which canmean the listening environment isn't
perfect. So to ensure thatyour audio comes across as best as
it can, here's some of theways to edit your podcast based on
how people are actuallylistening. Prioritize vocal clarity
above all else. After all, ifyour voice isn't cutting through,
nothing else matters. So useEQ to carve out some space for your
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vocals, a gentle low cut toremove rumble, some upper mid presence
to add clarity, and smooth anyharsh sibilance with some light de
essing. Make sure you keepdynamic range tight but not flat.
This just means using lightcompression to even things out and
making sure your audio soundsnatural and non fatiguing. Watch
your noise floor. Backgroundnoise that seems minor in your recording
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and error in a space can getreally noticeable on car speakers
or smart speakers. So usenoise reduction, but use it carefully
enough to clean things up, butnot so much that it introduces artifacts.
But I guess most of all, don'tobsess over perfection. A well edited
podcast doesn't need to be asterile one. Minor breaths, natural
pauses and authentic deliverycan actually make for a more enjoyable
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listening experience. It's notabout chasing perfection, it's about
clarity, consistency andmaking sure your content shines no
matter how or where it's beingheard. When you edit for where your
listeners actually are and notwhere you wish they were, you create
a better listening experiencefor them, which is never a bad thing.
Until the next time. Happy podcasting.
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