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The Podcast Host

From Novice to Pro

A course designed not only to get you started, but to delve deep into audio editing.

Produce Amazing Audio

Learn the tools, tricks & techniques to craft smooth, professional audio, every time.

Actionable, Creating Success

Not just video, but written summaries & actionable tasks, leading to more success.

Course Summary

  • 42 in-depth lessons
  • 42 video tutorials
  • 28 action-prompting tasks
  • 2+ hours of videos

Taught by: Matthew McLean

Head of Audio Production

Matthew is the head of audio production at The Podcast Host, taking care of both client podcasts and our own shows alike. He also produces audio dramas galore and writes enthusiastically about fiction podcasting.

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Getting Started
Video: Course Introduction (1:35)
Video: Downloading & Installing Audacity (1:46)
Video: Importing & Playing Audio (4:04)
Video: Setting Microphone to Record (2:36)
Video: Setting Recording Volume Levels (2:03)
Video: Introduction to Editing (1:55)
Video: What’s The Difference Between a WAV and MP3 File? (3:56)
Video: What’s The Difference Between a Stereo and Mono Track? (6:16)
Video: Saving Your Work (2:31)

Editing Tools
Video: The Selection Tool (1:12)
Video: The Zoom Tool (1:17)
Video: The Envelope Tool (2:18)
Video: The Time Shift Tool (0:50)
Video: The Draw Tool (1:39)
Video: The Multi-Tool (1:32)

Production Tips & Tricks
Video: Copy, Paste, & Duplicate Audio (2:14)
Video: Fade In, Fade Out (3:07)
Video: Previewing an Edit (2:25)
Video: Zero Crossing (2:38)
Video: Noise Reduction (4:53)
Video: Minimise Mic Pops With EQ (3:08)
Video: Splitting & Joining Tracks (2:32)
Video: Multitracking – Building Your Episode (5:25)
Video: Panning (1:32)

Audio Recording Info
Video: Sample Rates (5:03)
Video: Bit Depth (3:32)
Video: Bit Rates (3:44)
Video: Recording With 2 Microphones (2:23)

Working with Music
Video: Auto Ducking (4:17)
Video: Fading Intro & Outro Music (3.24)

Volume Levels
Video: Clipping & Peaking (2:22)
Video: The Gain Slider (2:34)
Video: Introduction to Compression (3:33)
Video: The Leveller (3:12)
Video: More on Compression (6:15)
Video: Making Your Episode Loud Enough (2:44)
Video: Levelling Out an Ecamm Call Recorder Interview (3:28)

The Finishing Touchers
Video: Creating a Mono Episode (1:41)
Video: Installing the LAME Encoder (1:36)
Video: Creating an MP3 With LAME (4:57)
Video: Creating an MP3 With iTunes (5:55)
Video: Adding Artwork & ID3 Tags With iTunes (3:34)

What Our Customers Are Saying

Don't just take it from us, let our customers do the talking!

Arjay

“My experience with ThePodCastHost made my podcast launch possible. I overcame a lot of my fears early on. I highly recommend The PodCast Host to anyone. I owe The PodCast Host a tremendous debt of gratitude.”

Arjay
The Digital Wealth Digest Podcast

Richard Brown

“I only have great things to say about The Podcast Host. Not only in the quality of their production work, but also with their knowledge and insights around technology, equipment & advice in podcasting.”

Richard Brown
Director, The Property Voice

“Colin is the man when it comes to helping you launch a podcast or improving your podcasting skills. The online courses were invaluable and his advice along the way superb.”

Andrew Hart
Financial Advisor, The Voyantist

“As someone who literally had no idea how to go about starting a podcast I am so glad I found Colin! If I hadn’t signed up for the Producer Package then I know I would have become completely overwhelmed and would never have managed to bring my podcasting plans to fruition. I’m going to be honest and say that I worried about the monthly cost but I can safely say that it is indeed money well spent. The time I have saved trying to learn to do all of the things that Colin took off my hands has been spent creating good content and building my platform. Colin and the team have a great system going. Everything is streamlined and easy and [the team are] there as a mentor throughout. If you want to concentrate on creating great content for your show, hire the Podcast Host to worry about everything else!”

Julie Christie
Julie Christie Photography

Jackie Brambles

Despite my 30 years of experience in programme-making, Colin and his team’s insight into what makes a podcast compelling is invaluable. I would strongly advise any first-time podcaster to bring The Podcast Host on board as your podcast coach, partner and safety net. Both he and Matthew were calm, reassuring and had endless patience whenever I stumbled and got me back up and running quickly, with even more knowledge as a bonus. I honestly wouldn’t make a podcast without them and I’d strongly suggest, neither should you!

Jackie Brambles
CEO, Broadstance Media

Simon Allison

Colin and his team have been a massive help in setting up our series of podcasts. My colleagues and I went into the world of podcasting knowing nothing. However with Colin’s support, it turned a really legal podcast into something fresh and exciting. The Podcast Host was instrumental in assisting us, from a theme tune to giving us useful content to use in our podcasts. We have turned from Podcast Plebs into to Podcast Prim-donnas! We would recommend The Podcast Host to anyone.

Simon Allison
Partner & Specialist in Employment Law, Blackadders LLP

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