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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 264 pages, height x width: 235x155 mm, weight: 444 g, 185 Illustrations, black and white; XXIII, 264 p. 185 illus., 1 Paperback / softback
  • Izdošanas datums: 04-Nov-2021
  • Izdevniecība: APress
  • ISBN-10: 1484273605
  • ISBN-13: 9781484273609
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  • Formāts: Paperback / softback, 264 pages, height x width: 235x155 mm, weight: 444 g, 185 Illustrations, black and white; XXIII, 264 p. 185 illus., 1 Paperback / softback
  • Izdošanas datums: 04-Nov-2021
  • Izdevniecība: APress
  • ISBN-10: 1484273605
  • ISBN-13: 9781484273609
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Podcasting is a popular form of independent media that is rapidly growing in size, technical scope, and creative impact. Recording and editing high-quality podcasts takes skills and resources that many make the mistake of underestimating. This book is an invaluable new guide to podcast enthusiasts everywhere.

Audio is a creative medium as well as a technical one, but your creativity cannot be unleashed without a strong technical foundation and understanding. Author Corey Green helps podcasters avoid common pitfalls in the process and covers essential steps such as microphone technique, file formats, acoustics, gear, and more. Her work here brings audio engineering techniques to a non-technical audience with clear and simple explanations.

Technology is a tool of communication and creative expression. Seize this exciting moment in independent media and make your podcast the best that it can be. Audio engineering tips and tricks should be accessible to all, and The Podcaster’s Audio Handbook delivers this and much more.


What You’ll Learn
  • Choose the correct file formats and settings to suit your needs
  • Set up a portable recorder
  • Make informed decisions about equipment purchases
  • Find suitable acoustic spaces to record inside and outside
  • Conduct an interview over the phone and the internet
  • Make a high-quality recording of an interview inside, outside and remotely
  • Edit your podcast to an intermediate standard

Who This Book Is For

Perfect for a non-technical audience or beginner looking to improve the audio quality for their podcast.

About the Author ix
About the Technical Reviewer xi
Acknowledgments xiii
Preface xv
Chapter 1 File Formats and Settings
1(126)
What Is Audio?
4(3)
Digital Audio, the Sample Rate, and the Bit Rate
7(4)
Compressed and Uncompressed File Formats: wav vs. mp3
11(4)
Working with Files in the wav and mp3 Formats
13(2)
Stereo vs. Mono
15(4)
Just Give Me the Executive Summary
19(1)
Choosing File Formats and Settings in Audacity
20(107)
Setting the Bit Rate and Sample Rate in Audacity
20(2)
Choosing Stereo or Mono in Audacity
22(2)
Bouncing Your Files in Audacity
24(3)
Chapter 2 Gear Part
27(3)
Dealing with Background Noise When Recording at Home
30(2)
When to Record on a Smartphone
32(1)
Audio Interface: The Analog to Digital Connection
33(11)
Inputs and Outputs
36(4)
The Audio Quality of the Presonus Studio 24c
40(2)
Latency
42(2)
Other Considerations
44(1)
Portable Recorders
44(8)
Recording with the Inbuilt Microphones of a Portable Recorder
46(3)
Inputs and Outputs
49(1)
Using a Portable Recorder with an External Microphone
50(1)
Other Considerations
51(1)
Headphones
52(2)
Cables
54(2)
Intermission
56(1)
Chapter 3 Gear Part 2 - Microphones
57(20)
Sennheiser e945
58(4)
The Benefits of Dynamic Microphones for Podcasting
62(1)
Understanding Microphone Sensitivity
63(2)
Choosing a Microphone with an Appropriate Frequency Response
65(1)
Polar Patterns and How They Help Reject Background Noise
66(3)
USB Microphones
69(1)
Microphone Stands
70(2)
Spider Shock Mount
72(1)
Mic Sock
73(2)
Summary
75(2)
Chapter 4 Getting a Good Take
77(36)
Sound Check Check... 1... 2
79(5)
Positioning the Microphone for Recording Speech
84(11)
Setting the Best Angle for the Microphone
86(3)
Setting the Distance Between the Microphone and the Speaker
89(1)
Avoiding the Recording of Mouth Noises
90(1)
Positioning the Microphone for Different Types of Recordings
91(4)
Setting Levels
95(12)
Recording Sufficient Audio Data
98(2)
Peaking
100(3)
Setting a Level for Recording Human Speech
103(1)
Making Allowances for Human Nature
104(1)
Setting a Level for Recording Things That Aren't Human Speech
105(2)
Getting a Good Take When Recording Outside
107(4)
Summary
111(2)
Chapter 5 Recording Inside
113(16)
Recording in a Studio
114(2)
Public Libraries and Community Spaces
115(1)
Radio Stations
115(1)
Recording at Home
116(11)
Reducing Background Noise
117(2)
What's in a Studio?
119(1)
Look for Asymmetrical Surfaces to Randomize Reflections
120(1)
Consider the Surfaces of the Walls, Floor, and Ceiling
121(2)
Consider the Size of Your Room i
123(2)
Finding a Place to Record at Home
125(1)
Listening to the Space
126(1)
Summary
127(2)
Chapter 6 Recording Outside
129(40)
Be Prepared
133(1)
Settings on a Portable Recorder
134(4)
Background Noise
138(9)
Strategy 1 Find the Right Location
138(1)
Strategy 2 Plug an External Microphone into Your Portable Recorder
139(3)
Strategy 3 Move the Microphone Closer to the Mouth of the Person Talking
142(1)
Strategy 4 Understand the Polar Pattern of Your Microphone
142(4)
Strategy 5 Choose the Right Kind of Background Noise
146(1)
Using Atmos to Tell a Story
147(3)
Creating a Balance Between Speech and Atmos
150(2)
Recording Sound Effects
152(2)
Consider the High Pass Filter When Recording Atmos or Sound Effects
154(2)
Using the Acoustics of Your Location to Set a Scene
156(2)
Recording Outside, but Actually Inside
158(1)
Plugging in to a Sound Reinforcement System
158(6)
Climatic Conditions
164(2)
The Wind
164(2)
Note Taking
166(1)
Summary
167(2)
Chapter 7 Recording Remotely
169(30)
Issues Faced When Recording Remotely
170(2)
Recording Remotely with Zencastr
172(15)
High Quality Meets Low Quality
173(2)
Setting Up Zencastr
175(2)
Making a Recording with Zencastr
177(3)
Performing a Sound Check in Zencastr
180(6)
Uploading the Recording
186(1)
Recording a Phone Call
187(11)
Routing a Phone Call from Skype to Audacity
189(2)
Step 1 Sound Check Your Microphone
191(3)
Step 2 Routing Skype
194(3)
Step 3 Making Your Skype Call
197(1)
Summary
198(1)
Chapter 8 Editing
199(40)
Your Editing Setup
200(2)
Backing Up Your Audio
202(2)
All Killer, No Filler
204(3)
Creating an Outline Document
207(6)
Piecing Together Your Audio
208(5)
You Can Edit It, but Should You?
213(5)
Managing the Loudness of Your Podcast
218(16)
Loudness in Context
221(1)
Managing Loudness in Audacity
222(5)
Understanding Compression
227(1)
Applying Compression Manually
228(4)
Compression in Streaming Services
232(1)
Normalization
233(1)
Fades
234(3)
Summary
237(2)
Chapter 9 Music, Atmos, and Sound Effects
239(14)
Atmos
240(1)
Sound Effects
241(3)
Music
244(4)
Negotiating Music Copyright
245(1)
Layering Music with Speech
246(2)
Listening Back to Your Podcast
248(2)
Some Parting Words
250(3)
Glossary 253(6)
Index 259
Corey Marie Green is an audio engineer from Melbourne, Australia, who specializes in podcasting and radio. She has filled many roles in her radio career, including journalist, producer, editor, and sound engineer at live events. Through her business, Transducer Audio, she provides a range of services for podcasters including editing, content development and training.