PodCasts
audio file made available for downloading to a computer or smartphone.
typically available as a series.
- keeping it simple in the early days is key.- If you want to make your own, then there's no better place to start than by getting a copy of The Sound Effects Bible by Ric Viers.- can also be a time-consuming distraction that takes focus away from actually working on your content.- So if your time is already limited, then sourcing sound effects online is going to make much more sense.- The most popular free sound effect resource on the internet is probably The Free Sound Project.- If you're going down the audio documentary route though, then Storyblocksmight be more suited to your needs.- having clearly-named files in well-organised folders still isn't the best way to search for something. I recently discovered Soundly, and it's absolutely superb for this sort of thing.
- Copyright free jingles
- Good natural sound VS Bad natural sound
typically available as a series.
- keeping it simple in the early days is key.- If you want to make your own, then there's no better place to start than by getting a copy of The Sound Effects Bible by Ric Viers.- can also be a time-consuming distraction that takes focus away from actually working on your content.- So if your time is already limited, then sourcing sound effects online is going to make much more sense.- The most popular free sound effect resource on the internet is probably The Free Sound Project.- If you're going down the audio documentary route though, then Storyblocksmight be more suited to your needs.- having clearly-named files in well-organised folders still isn't the best way to search for something. I recently discovered Soundly, and it's absolutely superb for this sort of thing.
- Copyright free jingles
- Good natural sound VS Bad natural sound
When setting up an interview remember:
- Don’t talk too closely into the mic
- Don’t put speakers too close to the mic (echo)
- Find a good location – it needs to be silent!
- Get “too much” content, you can edit it down!
- Don’t talk too closely into the mic
- Don’t put speakers too close to the mic (echo)
- Find a good location – it needs to be silent!
- Get “too much” content, you can edit it down!
- Uneven volume levels seem to be a deal breaker for podcast listeners
- Another issue is music or ads that aren’t adjusted to appropriate sound levels or don’t fade or transition well.
- Good idea to adjust your sound levels when you are recording and then make sure they are the same during the editing process.
- Another audio complaint was tinny sound. Some audio issues are difficult to fix, so it is much easier starting with a good recording in the first place.
- Another issue that has come up is when a host records a guest in stereo and doesn’t split the stereo track into two separate mono tracks or mixdown to mono when they create the mp3 file. This would result in one voice in the left ear and the other voice in the right ear. If your listener is only using one ear bud, they will only hear half a podcast.
- Don’t put speakers too close to the mic (echo)
- Find a good location – it needs to be silent!
- Get “too much” content, you can edit it down!
- Don’t talk too closely into the mic
- Don’t put speakers too close to the mic (echo)
- Find a good location – it needs to be silent!
- Get “too much” content, you can edit it down!
- Uneven volume levels seem to be a deal breaker for podcast listeners
- Another issue is music or ads that aren’t adjusted to appropriate sound levels or don’t fade or transition well.
- Good idea to adjust your sound levels when you are recording and then make sure they are the same during the editing process.
- Another audio complaint was tinny sound. Some audio issues are difficult to fix, so it is much easier starting with a good recording in the first place.
- Another issue that has come up is when a host records a guest in stereo and doesn’t split the stereo track into two separate mono tracks or mixdown to mono when they create the mp3 file. This would result in one voice in the left ear and the other voice in the right ear. If your listener is only using one ear bud, they will only hear half a podcast.
- Bad manners can even come through in a recording. Whether it is lack of awareness or some other reason, there are certain sounds and noises that are best avoided.
- Use a pop filter, have some water handy, stay hydrated and try to avoid unpleasant noises.
- The other big content complaint that turns listeners off is boring content. Things that seem to add to the boredom are lack of research, inability to stay on topic, too much banter, immature giggles, and monotone hosts with no inflection.
- Some folks like background music, but it needs to be done in a way that adds and not detracts from the show quality.
- Missing intros are almost as bad as intros that are too long
Conventions of sound podcast
- Mention the word “download”, “subscribe” and the platforms your podcast is available on.
- Solo commentary
- 1-1 interview
- Use a pop filter, have some water handy, stay hydrated and try to avoid unpleasant noises.
- The other big content complaint that turns listeners off is boring content. Things that seem to add to the boredom are lack of research, inability to stay on topic, too much banter, immature giggles, and monotone hosts with no inflection.
- Some folks like background music, but it needs to be done in a way that adds and not detracts from the show quality.
- Missing intros are almost as bad as intros that are too long
Conventions of sound podcast
- Mention the word “download”, “subscribe” and the platforms your podcast is available on.
- Solo commentary
- 1-1 interview
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