The Podcast Engineering Show

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PES 194: Drew DeVore: Podcast Host, Producer and Audio Engineer for Jupiter Broadcasting Aug 27, 2020

Show notes

My guest is Drew DeVore - podcast host, producer and audio engineer for Jupiter Broadcasting. Here are the podcasts he hosts: Linux Headlines, Linux Unplugged, Self Hosted, and Jupiter Extras.

We discussed a ton including:

Interfaces/Mixers: Behringer X32, Focusrite Scarlett (couple different models and generations), Zoom H5, U22, Mackie Onyx Artist interface
Records dry, adds effects later
Mics: RE20, RE320 (didn't prefer it), MXL990, Sennheiser MD46
All recording into Linux-based computers. Less audio proficient hosts use Audacity, more proficient (myself, studio, couple of other hosts) use Reaper.
Headphones: Typically records with AT M40x closed back, mixes with ATH-AD700.
Restores audio using a mix of software depending on what's wrong, and usually contains a mix of iZotope RX7 Advanced and Acon Digital products
iZotope RX7 Advanced
Reaper
Mixing and effects done "in the box" while editing
Host Track Mixing - Compression, EQ, De-ess
Master Bus Mixing - Glue compression, Limiting
Mastering - FabFilter Pro-Q3, Pro-MB, Saturn 2, and Pro-L2
iZotope Ozone 9
Dynamic EQ in Fabfilter Pro-Q 3
ALL Fabfilter plugins including Pro-MB, Saturn and the rest!
Master's episodes in a new session
Automation system for publishing: Render to FLAC, Upload FLAC to castablasta which generates various copies of it, MP3 goes to Fireside, Version goes to Youtube.

Thanks for being a great guest, Drew!

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PES 193: Chris's Goody Bag Aug 20, 2020

Show notes

I overview recent Daily Goody's from June 5 - June 18 (see list below). Don't forget you can sign up to receive Daily Goody's in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here.

Here are the Daily Goody posts that we discussed in this episode:

Announcements:

The start date for the next PES is September 15, 2020.
Due to my severe lack of marketing skills, please consider sharing this episode with any podcasters you know. You could send them a note saying, "Btw, here's a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful" with this link: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/subscribe/
You are welcome to support my content creation if you so desire.

What did you learn in this episode? Let me know by commenting below.

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PES 192: Daniel Abendroth Aug 13, 2020

Show notes

My guest is Daniel Abendroth - Podcast Editor, Producer and Consultant at Roth Media Podcasting.

We discussed a TON including:

Dell desktop computer
Audio-Technica 2005 USB and 2100
Zoom H6
iZotope RX6 for initial clean-up (Voice De-noise, Mouth De-click, De-Plosive, some EQ, De-Reverb if needed)
Reaper's Auto-split/trim (shortcut Alt-S)
Vocal Rider
ReaComp (Reaper's built-in compressor)
API 2500 compressor plugin
SWS Extensions in Reaper
Waves WLM on Master Buss
Auphonic sometimes
ID3 Editor for MP3 tagging
Captivate for hosting
Simplecast for hosting

Thanks for being a great guest, Daniel!

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PES 191: Chris's Goody Bag Jul 30, 2020

Show notes

I overview recent Daily Goody's from May 22 - June 4 (see list below). Don't forget that you can sign up to receive the Daily Goody in your email every day or once per week. Sign up here.

Be sure to check out the Focusrite Scarlett series of audio interfaces, the world's best-selling USB interface range with over 3 million units sold worldwide. Choose from 6 different interfaces with 1, 2, 4, or 8 microphone inputs. Works with the recording software you're already using and works with any type of XLR microphone. New unique Air feature adds brightness and presence to your voice. Thanks to Focusrite for sponsoring this episode!

Here are the Daily Goody posts that we discussed in this episode:

Announcements:

The start date for the next PES will be September 15, 2020.
Due to my severe lack of marketing skills, please consider sharing this episode with any podcasters you know - you could send them a note saying, "Btw, here's a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful."
You are welcome to support my content creation if you so desire.

What did you learn in this episode? Let me know by commenting below.

I appreciate you listening, and if you have any questions please let me know :)

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PES 190: Dave Hamilton: Producer and Co-host of Mac Geek Gab Jul 23, 2020

Show notes

My guest is Dave Hamilton, Co-host of Mac Geek Gab, Gig Gab, and The Small Business Show. He is also the Co-founder of The Mac Observer and BackBeat Media.

We discussed tons of valuable info, including:

Heil PR40 - since 2016
Presonus Quantum 2626 - the thunderbolt line
Audio Hijack - to record the fully mixed audio LIVE
Logic Pro
Sending everything to a buss sent to BlackHole (what Soundflower was, creates 2 audio devices)
Squadcast input set to BlackHole
ICON Platform M+ --- external control surface, 9 faders, ~$450, least expensive WITHOUT motorized faders,
He tested the Presonus Faderport 8 which is ~$1,200
Without motorized faders: Korg nanoKONTROL Studio Mobile MIDI Control Surface
Processing in Logic Pro: EQ, noise gate, compressor, de-esser
Mastering chain: Compression - quite heavy, de-esser, limiter
Adding a touch of reverb to "put everyone in the same room." Used to use an ART outboard reverb unit. In Logic he uses Chromaverb.
Auphonic for leveling, processing, adding metadata, chapters (add manually or import a text file!), convert to MP3, send directly to FTP server.
CashFly for media hosting
Feed generated from PowerPress

Thanks for being a great guest, Dave!

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PES 189: Chris's Goody Bag Jul 16, 2020

Show notes

I overview recent Daily Goody's (from May 8 to May 21, see list below). Don't forget that you can sign up to receive the Daily Goody in your email every day or once per week. Sign up here.

Also, at the end of this episode I discuss the competition that I was planning but then cancelled, the Podcast Audiolympics, as well as the Podcasters' Lounge and upcoming shorter courses from Podcast Engineering School.

Here are the Daily Goody posts that we discussed in this episode:

Announcements:

The start date for the next PES will be September 15, 2020.
Due to my severe lack of marketing skills, please consider sharing this episode with any podcasters you know - you could send them a note saying, "Btw, here's a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful."
You are welcome to support my content creation if you so desire.

What did you learn in this episode? Let me know by commenting below.

I appreciate you listening, and if you have any questions please let me know :)

If you know anyone who would like to learn more about the technical production of podcasts, please share this show with them.

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PES 188: Jason Sheesley Jul 02, 2020

Show notes

My guest is Jason Sheesley - owner of Abridged Audio providing audio production for podcasts and audiobooks, etc. Check out his site for some cool resources. He also runs Alphatone Audio offering custom audio cables for musicians and lots of other stuff.

We discussed a ton, including:

Shure SM58 microphone
RME Babyface Pro audio interface
Macbook Pro computer
Thunderbolt 3 hub
Wavelab Elements from Steinberg - 2 track editor
Pro Tools
Monitors - Mackie 626 MkII, powered
Sennheiser HD600 headphones
FabFilter Pro-Q3 for EQ , sometimes as a "de-esser," and sometimes using a dynamic band around 100-300 Hz to bring that area down if and when someone gets close to the mic. Also Tlit mode and Match EQ to match guest with host.
FabFilter Pro-DS de-esser
FabFilter Pro-C2 in clean mode, uses it lightly w/ 4:1 ratio, fastest attack time possible, knee halfway,
FabFilter Pro-L2 with slower attack in Transparent mode
Vocal Rider - only to turn down the signal
The close relationship between compressor and limiter
Slate Digital plugins - some color the sound quite a bit!
Revival - a sonic enhancer from Slate Digital
Using a Tape Emulator to kinda de-harsh things
Master buss:Waves WLM

Thanks for being a great guest, Jason!

DID YOU KNOW........We exist for the purpose of helping you, so please comment below with any questions or remarks. We appreciate you listening.

PES 187: Chris's Goody Bag Jun 25, 2020

Show notes

I overview recent Daily Goody's (from April 24 - May 7). Here's the link to view all those blog posts. And don't forget that you can sign up to receive the Daily Goody in your email every day or once per week. Sign up here.

Announcements:

The start date for the next PES will be July 7, 2020 and the semester after that will start in September.
Due to my severe lack of marketing skills, please consider sharing this episode with any podcasters you know - you could send them a note saying, "Btw, here's a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful."
You are welcome to support my content creation if you so desire.

What did you learn in this episode? Let me know by commenting below.

I appreciate you listening, and if you have any questions please let me know :)

If you know anyone who would like to learn more about the technical production of podcasts, please share this show with them.

DID YOU KNOW........We exist for the purpose of helping you, so please comment below with any questions or remarks. We appreciate you listening.

PES 186: Dan Hughley from Focusrite Jun 11, 2020

Show notes

My guest Dan Hughley - Marketing Manager at Focusrite, Audio Engineer and Producer, host of The Focusrite Pro Podcast (for which the post-production is done by PES graduate Bryan Entzminger from Top Tier Audio!). Dan is also the Executive Producer of the infamous Johnny Podcast Podcast (Spotify, Facebook, Apple).

We discussed a ton, including:

SM7b
Soyuz Launcher gain booster - by design it colors the sound a bit (normally uses a DM1 Dynamite)
Scarlett 2i2 3rd gen. WITH the Air button engaged. (He normally uses a Clarett)
Hindenburg Journalist Pro (EQ, Magic Levels, saved profiles, etc.)
Squadcast
Ampify (to create the intro music for The Johnny Podcast Podcast!)

Thanks for being a great guest, Dan!

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PES 185: Chris's Goody Bag Jun 04, 2020

Show notes

I overview recent Daily Goody's (from April 10 - April 23). Here's the link to view all those blog posts. And don't forget that you can sign up to receive the Daily Goody in your email every day or once per week. Sign up here.

Announcements:

Regarding all the stress caused by the virus and other sad events, you may want to check out my Mystic Show which explores spirituality, mindfulness and meditation.
Due to my severe lack of marketing skills, please consider sharing this episode with any podcasters you know - you could send them a note saying, "Btw, here's a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful."
You are welcome to support my content creation if you so desire.
The start date for the next PES will be July 7, 2020

What did you learn in this episode? Let me know by commenting below.

I appreciate you listening, and if you have any questions please let me know :)

If you know anyone who would like to learn more about the technical production of podcasts, please share this show with them.

DID YOU KNOW........We exist for the purpose of helping you, so please comment below with any questions or remarks. We appreciate you listening.