As podcasting continues to grow in popularity, more and more people are getting into it. However, one of the biggest challenges that novice podcasters face is getting professional audio quality. It mights seem simple but there are a number of factors that can make it difficult for someone who is just starting out.
Technical Knowledge
One of the biggest obstacles for novice podcasters is technical knowledge. Like all professions, audio engineering is rife with industry specific jargon. Many people are not familiar with terms like "gain", "compression”, “limiting”, “gating” or “equalization.” In addition, novice podcasters may not be familiar with the equipment that they need to use to get good audio quality, such as microphones, mixers, cables, and audio interfaces. All of these can be confusing and have a high barrier of entry.
Mixing
After the audio is recorded, it should be mixed to achieve professional sound quality. This is especially important for voice over and podcasting, where the clarity, intelligibility, of the voice are crucial. Mixing involves adjusting the levels of different audio elements, such as voice, music, and sound effects, to create a balanced and cohesive sound. Equalization (EQ) is used to adjust the frequency response of the audio to reduce unwanted frequencies and enhance desirable ones, while compression is used to control the dynamic range of the audio and make it sound more consistent. The goal of mixing is to create a final audio product that sounds polished and professional. SOAP is tool designed to simplify this process and get professional mixing results in three clicks. SOAP has an EQ and multiple stages of compression and limiting carefully designed to improve your recorded audio and simplify the process.
Environment
Another factor that can make it difficult for novice podcasters to get good audio quality is their environment. Many people record their podcasts at home, and this can be problematic because there are a lot of factors that can affect the sound quality. For example, if the room is too echoey, it can make the sound quality poor. In addition, if there are a lot of background noises, such as cars driving by or people talking in the background, it can be difficult to get clear audio. This is why many podcasters fallback on recording in their closet. Sound that was recorded in a large sounding, reverberant room is one of the most difficult problems to solve. Less room tone is always better!
Getting good audio quality as a beginner can be a challenging task. Technical knowledge, environment, and equipment are all factors that can make it difficult to get clear, high-quality audio. However, with time, practice, and patience, it is possible for novice podcasters to improve their audio quality and produce podcasts that sound great. We made SOAP to simplify this process and help people focus the part of the process they enjoy.
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