Podcast audio: the complete preparation checklist
Great podcasts sound consistent. Here's the complete audio prep pipeline — every step free and in-browser.
The pipeline
- Normalize each segment to -16 LUFS for consistent loudness
- Cut dead air, mistakes and long pauses
- Join the segments into one file
- Export as MP3 192kbps for delivery
Recording tips
- Record in a quiet room — normalization can't fix a noisy bed
- Keep the mic 10-15cm away to avoid clipping
- Test levels with our Voice Recorder before going live
Consistency wins
Normalizing every episode to the same target means listeners never touch the volume between episodes. That's the mark of a professional show.