Overview
Podcasting demands consistent, professional audio—and Adobe Audition provides everything you need to record, edit, mix, and publish podcast content that sounds polished and engaging. This comprehensive course takes you through the complete podcast production workflow, from recording setup to platform-ready delivery.
You’ll learn to set up efficient recording workflows, edit dialogue-based content in multitrack sessions, clean up and enhance voice recordings, work with music beds and transitions, master to loudness standards, and export for major podcast platforms. Whether you’re producing solo shows or multi-host conversations, you’ll deliver podcast audio that stands out.
Format: 2 Days | VILT or In-Person
Who Should Attend
- Podcast creators launching or improving their shows
- Producers working with spoken-word audio
- Marketers creating branded podcast content
- Educators and communicators using audio
What You’ll Learn
- Set up efficient podcast recording workflows
- Record solo and multi-host podcast sessions
- Edit dialogue using multitrack techniques
- Clean up noisy or inconsistent audio
- Apply EQ, compression, de-essing, and noise reduction
- Work with music beds, intros, outros, and transitions
- Master to loudness standards for podcast platforms
- Export for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and RSS
Course Outline
Module 1: Podcast Recording Workflow
- Setting up Audition for podcast recording
- Microphone setup and input configuration
- Recording levels and monitoring
- Session organization for podcasts
Module 2: Recording Techniques
- Solo recording best practices
- Multi-host and remote guest recording
- Managing multiple tracks and takes
- Recording backup and safety practices
Module 3: Multitrack Editing for Dialogue
- Multitrack session setup for podcasts
- Editing conversation flow and pacing
- Removing mistakes, pauses, and filler words
- Crossfades and smooth transitions
Module 4: Audio Cleanup and Enhancement
- Noise reduction techniques
- EQ for voice clarity
- Compression for consistent levels
- De-essing and breath control
Module 5: Production Elements
- Adding music beds and sound design
- Creating intros, outros, and bumpers
- Transitions between segments
- Building reusable podcast templates
Module 6: Track Routing and Mixing
- Track routing and bus setup
- Balancing multiple voices and elements
- Using sends and effects buses
- Mix automation for polish
Module 7: Mastering for Podcast Platforms
- Loudness standards: LUFS for podcasts
- Mastering chain for podcast delivery
- Limiting and final polish
- Quality checking before export
Module 8: Export and Publishing
- Export settings for Apple Podcasts
- Export settings for Spotify and YouTube
- RSS feed requirements
- End-to-end publishing workflow
Prerequisites & Technical Requirements
- Basic familiarity with audio concepts or Audition recommended
- Recording experience helpful but not required
- Adobe Audition installed
- USB or SLR microphone (not a mic built into the computer)
- For in-person classes students must all have headphones
Customization Options
This course can be tailored to your podcast format—interview shows, narrative podcasts, educational content, or branded series. We can work with your existing workflow and help develop templates for your production needs.