Grow The Show 117 | How to Avoid Common Audio Mistakes in Your Podcast: Essential Do's and Don'ts, with Max Graham
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Summary
In this episode, Max Graham, an audio engineer who has been working with sound for more than 30 years, shares his insights on how you can maximize your podcast’s professional sound without breaking the bank. Max is a world-renowned DJ and music producer who's toured the world for decades, and now he's the co-founder and lead audio engineer of Podcast Boutique, which is the podcast post-production agency that I use for Grow the Show and that I recommend for everybody. If you're a podcaster aiming to improve the audio quality of your show, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies and tips that can help you sound like the pros at a fraction of the cost.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Importance of sound quality in podcasts
- Microphone recommendations (Shure, Rode, Audio-Technica)
- Mic placement and techniques
- Avoiding background noise and breath sounds
- Consulting professionals for advice
- Benefits of proper sound quality (improved engagement and professionalism)
- Importance of clean source recordings
- Creating a professional recording environment
- Impact of poor sound quality on audience perception
- Recording software options (Riverside, Zoom, OBS, QuickTime)
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