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how to set levels for recording

How to Set Levels for Recording (and Why It Matters!)

22nd February 2021 by Sarah Buchynski

Hitting record is only half the battle. Here’s why terms like ‘gain’ and ‘levels’ matter – as well as how to understand them, and make them work for you!

Posted in How to Record a Podcast
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How to Get a Podcast on Spotify

17th February 2021 by Matthew McLean

Spotify is one of the biggest podcast listening platforms on the planet. Here’s how to get your show involved.

Posted in Publishing
Podcast Promotion

Podcast Promotion: How to Promote a Podcast & Build an Audience

17th December 2020 by Matthew McLean

Podcast promotion takes many different forms. In this guide, you’ll find tips and tactics to suit any show.

Posted in Promotion

Recording Podcast Interviews with a Smartphone: Rode SC6 & Smartlav+

31st March 2017 by Colin Gray

Here’s how you can record podcast interviews with your smartphone, the Rode SC6, and SmartLav+, without compromising quality.

Posted in Microphones, Podcast Equipment: Choice & Setup
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Online Mic Test: Record & Playback (Plus Tips to Sound Better on Calls)

2nd October 2020 by Colin Gray

This online mic test will check your mic is working, and let you listen back to make sure your quality is top notch!

Posted in How to Record a Podcast
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Podcast Events in 2021 | An At-a-Glance Guide

16th February 2021 by Lindsay Harris Friel

There’s no shortage of podcast events in 2021. Fill up your calendar with this handy list!

Posted in Training & Development
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How to Sponsor a Podcast: Costs, Downloads, & Best Practices

30th October 2020 by Matthew McLean

Run a business? Invited to sponsor a podcast? Or, interested in alternative marketing methods? Here’s everything to know about podcast sponsorship.

Posted in Monetisation
Creating A Promo Trailer For Your Podcast

How to Create a Podcast Trailer (& Why You Should!)

12th November 2020 by Matthew McLean

Creating a promo trailer for your podcast gives people a taste of your work. Here’s how to make the most of it.

Posted in Promotion

Podcast Music Copyright Laws | Can I use a Song in my Podcast?

23rd March 2020 by Matthew McLean

Music copyright is a thorny subject. Can you use a song that’s been copyrighted in your podcast?

Posted in How to Edit & Produce a Podcast
Podcast Downloads

Average Podcast Downloads: What’s a Good Gauge for My Podcast?

11th January 2021 by Matthew McLean

Can you measure the success of your show purely by its download numbers?

Posted in Planning & Methods for Podcasting
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Matthew McLean

Posted in Planning & Methods for Podcasting

11th January 2021

Matthew is an audio drama writer and producer who enjoys talking about podcasts. He makes the tea at The Podcast Host, and is a loyal servant of adopted house rabbits.

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