How to Improve Your Podcast Audio: Tools, Tricks, and Best Practices

Great podcasts deserve great audio.

But for many podcasters, getting professional-quality sound can feel overwhelming - especially without an audio engineering background.

RSS.com Podcast Hosting brought this incredible training and conversation featuring Head of Relationships Greg Wasserman and Joel Oliver, founder of East Coast Studio, a podcast production company.

They broke down the essential audio basics and tools you need to level up your podcast.

✅ What you'll learn by watching
✨ Microphone myths—why your earbuds aren't enough
✨ Microphone Technique - proper placement and usage for crisp, clear sound
✨ Easy DIY ways to soundproof any recording space
✨ Must-know mic placement tips for instant improvement
✨ The biggest mistakes podcasters make (and how to avoid them)
✨ Guest Audio Problems - strategies for troubleshooting, salvaging poor recordings, and coaching guests
✨ How to confidently prep your guests—even if they're recording from a café!
✨ How to use free & affordable tools to edit like a pro
✨ Noise Control - minimizing background noise, echo, and common distractions
✨ Insider tricks: Compression, EQ, and mixing—explained simply
✨ The new AI tools that can rescue "bad" audio (and when you shouldn’t rely on them)
✨ Music & Sound Design - how to use music properly and edit with royalty-free tracks so it enhances, not distracts

You’ll Also Discover:
✨ The difference between terms like gain, compressors, and EQ - without the tech overwhelm
✨ Why focusing on listener experience matters more than chasing perfect metrics
✨ Practical, beginner-friendly steps to make your show sound polished and professional


Plus, Joel shares his personal guest-prep checklist and step-by-step demo on improving audio in post-production, even if you have zero editing experience.

Access Joel's Guest Prep Sheet: https://eastcoaststudio.com/guestprep

Looking for more audio editing insights, check out the full recap on the RSS.com blog: https://rss.com/blog/record-and-edit-...

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