Thank you for this video. We recently went through some changes with our podcast team and now I will be editing our episodes. This video saved me. I was feeling overwhelmed and now I feel like Iit is doable and with my practice I got this :)
0：04 intro and summary 0 : 38 four dropdown manus to control microphone/speaker input/output 2:39 how to record 8:00 how to add tracks 8:48 how to edit (selection , time shif, and the envelope tools ) 12:34 episode structure 13:58 how to export
Wouldn't mind seeing more on making my Buzzsprout podcasts higher quality in Audacity with things like music fade-ins/-outs, balancing tracks (docs say "Normalize" only balances L & R stereo with each other), etc. I used to think Audacity was a bare-bones, only the essentials editor for capturing microphone audio. Since podacsting I have an entirely different respect for how it works, the layout, and the utility (usefulness). Thanks @BuzzSprout!
@@Buzzsprout thanks for the reply. I think the one thing that would take the least amount of your time, and give the most bang for the buck to at least podcasters, would be a fast workflow video. In other words, start from where you already have the raw audio, and show how you negate the background noise, mute other open channels and multitrack mode, and go from 0 to produced. I can't see it taking more than 30 minutes, and you don't have to explain how each individual feature that you are using works. Just to have someone watching and a topical explanation as you go is to what you're using and why is extremely powerful for those who have yet to see a complete workflow to judge hours against. For example, I think it's extremely engaging to have the actual process of getting out background/studio noise, "uhm"s, "you know"s, and sneezes removed. You don't have to explain too much, just say, "let's remove that ring ing cell phone", or something. Do you see what I mean? I suggest this workflow style video because not only does audacity have its own instructions, along with UA-cam videos, but you've also done videos like the above that explain in detail the various features. I'm not talking about duplicating all of that, but in real time, without cutting anything out, have someone watch over your shoulder as you go from the raw (multi-source, microphone) audio imported that was recorded in whichever multi-track format that audacity works in, and bringing that down to a mono podcast format.
The last effect and probably the most important right now in Audacity is Loudness Normalization...YT will reduce the volume of your video if it's too loud but will not increase it if it's too low..This can be checked by going to "stats for nerds" on your uploaded videos. I set the Loudness Normalization Setting at -14dB... which is the correct setting for UA-cam.
Is editing in Auphonic mandatory? Can't I publish the episode directly after editing in Audacity? What difference does it make? By the way, thank you for this video, you guys are amazing
Auphonic is certainly not mandatory (in fact we just made it obsolete with our new Magic Mastering feature which you can read about here: www.buzzsprout.com/blog/magic-mastering)
Thanks a lot! All your tutorials are so helpful! Even though editing in Audacity is quite intuitive still your tutorials saves so much time and efforts. Thank you very much!
Great video. Thank you. My question is whether you can edit two tracks at the same time. For example if I’m trying to remove a portion of speech from one person (like an umm or ahh) then I also need to remove that portion from the second person otherwise the audio will be out of sync.
Appreciate the kind words, Dannielle! 😊 Did you settle with Auphonic? Saw your comment that you have subscribed to them. Happy to know you've found what works best for you.
Hi Travis! I am so thankful for your videos. I am BRAND new at this and am still trying to wrap my head around the technology. I know this video was recorded in 2019. I just downloaded the 2022 version of Audacity. I do not have an option for "Core Audio" but rather there are three options - MME, Windows DirectSound, and Windows WASAPI. I chose Windows DirectSound and it seems to work with my mic and headphones, but I don't know what the difference is in those three choices. I'm also not sure about adding music files to the recording. Would that be an import? Thank you for any direction you can give me.
This is super helpful, thank you so much. As a follow up question, if I'm doing interviews via Zoom - will that come in as a secondary audio source? Or do I need to go through a different process?
So we are UA-camrs looking to start a podcast as well. We already made a Buzzsprout account for it. But all these audio editors are completely foreign to us. Is it possible/a good idea to edit podcast audio in Final Cut Pro? We would be using 2 XLR mics, recording on a Zoom H4, then uploading it separately to edit. And then somehow figuring out how to do multi track editing to one track exporting
If you're already used to editing in Final Cut Pro, you can still use that software and export the project audio for your podcast (This is actually how we make the audio version of Podcasting Q&A, just with Premiere instead)
Another tutorial I watched today did a whole bunch of stuff under "effect," such as noise reduction, normalization, equalization, etc. but you didn't address any of that. Are those things that only really fussy people worry about? or should I also address them? I'm not making a podcast, I'm making a recording of an online class, so I want it to be tolerable for the students to listen to, since some lectures are up to half an hour long. I'd appreciate any advice, I'm a total novice at this, basically reading directions and following along.
This was just an introduction, so we skipped some of the more advanced things like what you're doing. We actually have a written tutorial that includes some of the effects you're talking about: www.buzzsprout.com/learn/audacity-tutorial And I'm sure your students are going to appreciate all the work you're putting into improving the audio quality.
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Hey Travis...great video, by the way. I too am new to podcasting and Audacity and must admit I’m not clear on the difference between a Project and an export. I was thinking that I would save (export) my tracks and then when I brought them all together as the podcast episode, it would be the project. Would you set me straight?
The project is the Audacity file, where you actually edit your podcast episodes. The export is your final audio file after you've finished your editing. That's the audio file you'll upload to your podcast host
Can you record a two person podcast with two 2 USB microphones on a laptop without having to use Voicemeeter or some type of external mixer hardware? Voicemeeter kept locking up, created latency, echo, reverb, etc. TY!
That's not uncommon. It's notoriously difficult getting 2 USB mics to work on the same computer. You can either record on two separate laptops or switch to XLR microphones and invest in an audio interface
Hey if you can help me, I do podcast but over discord. I record my audio on audacity and ask other ppl on the podcast to record themselves too and I also record everyone on obs. I dont think this efficient in any way. So can you recommend me a way to record podcast with people over internet. also do you have a audacity tutorial on how to make the audio good
Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you could help me? If I would like to use two or even three USB microphones connected to one single laptop, when using Audacity, would I choose Mono or Stereo?
Recording multiple USB microphones into one single laptop is notoriously difficult. If you can, record each microphone into its own dedicated laptop and then bring those recordings into Audacity to edit together. Choose Mono for spoken word audio tracks
This is a great tutorial. We are just starting our Podcast and I am NOT a techie. I am using HEIL mic, a 4 mic Amp, and the Scarlett 18i8. We have 4 mics and headphones we want to utilize. Can I do this in Audacity (using windows) without a mixer?
Thanks for this very helpful video, Travis. I'm new to Buzzsprout, but I edited my first 50 podcast episodes in Audacity and still learned heaps here. I've heard that most podcast hosts will encode podcasts to 96kbps mono MP3. Listeners don't want huge download files, and most vocal audio doesn't justify huge bitrates. If Buzzsprout does something similar to that, why export from Audacity as a WAV file?
It's not a huge deal, but since a WAV file is uncompressed it gives us more information to work with when encoding your podcast episode. If you record in MP3, then export in MP3, then have it encoded in MP3, you can unknowingly introduce artifacts in your file as a result of compressing your audio file multiple times
@@Buzzsprout that's good to know. I assumed that if I supplied you with 96kbps mono MP3 that Buzzsprout wouldn't re-encode it again. But I guess your platform re-encodes everything (which makes sense). Interestingly, the Rodecaster Pro's "Buzzsprout" setting is programmed to output 128kbps in the Rode companion app.
Great video thanks Travis! I've been editing my clients podcasts in Aidacoty for over a month, and exporting in .mp3 rather than wav. May I ask the benefits of choosing wav? Cheers!
Hey Bharati! This might help you on amplifying your podcast: ua-cam.com/video/71zfAKnPzCc/v-deo.html Regarding Auphonic, they offer 2 hours of free processed audio per month. Check out this tutorial for Auphonic: ua-cam.com/video/TcXcFhJQRZU/v-deo.html
Isnt it required of recommended to do normalization or loudness normalization (LUFs) to make the audio levels consistent or does the distributors do that automatically when you submit the .mp3 files or whatever?
I have a question, due to the current social distancing measure in place due to COVID19 can you record a podcast with Audacity when you and your guest are in different locations? and if so how do you do this?
That's a great question! Instead of recording in Audacity, you'll want to use a long distance recording software like Squadcast or Zoom. Here's a quick video to get you started: ua-cam.com/video/cRE3107ADc0/v-deo.html
I just started to try to edit my podcast with audacity. I have watched this video repeatedly and can not get the top drop down that you get when you are able to click and drag the different audio files to the audacity screen. I am using my laptop and windows. Do I need to save my files to the desktop the way that you do? Our tools and icons at the top of the screen are different than yours.
Thanks for your quick response. I also struggled with reducing sound level of a particular part of the audio. I know you mentioned it in your video but not able to do it somehow.
Then you'll want to export your podcast as an MP3 which is a much smaller file. Here's how to do that in Audacity: ua-cam.com/video/P5WdjYHwxMQ/v-deo.html (But you could also look into Anchor alternatives... like Buzzsprout.)
Hi !! it was a great and very useful video ! thank you ! could you explain please how to set up the background music and what platform you would recommend using. thank you !
1. Have the background music saved as a WAV or MP3 on your computer 2. Drag and drop the music into Audacity (it will create a new track) 3. Adjust the volume using the slider in the control pane (on the left) so the music isn't too loud We recommend AudioJungle.net if you just need one song and Soundstripe.com if you plan on using multiple tracks over the course of your podcast. Both are royalty free, so you don't have to worry about getting sued or having your podcast removed from podcast directories 😉
Thank you for this! Do you have any further suggestions regarding creating a podcast remotely? My idea is to record via Audacity while speaking over Zoom. Then have my co-host send me their audacity track and just add to my audacity file. Then just sync up the two tracks to make sure the conversation flows. Do you have any suggestions for making edits so that the two tracks are synced up? Thanks in advance!
Record the Zoom call and use that as your syncing tool. Then mute or delete the Zoom tracks and keep the locally recorded audio for the final episode mix
I have a question: my co-host is living in a different country and usually we would do our "podcast" through discord or messenger call, how should I setup the input and output in this situation?
Hi, check on the following links regarding remote podcast recordings to give you additional tips. Hope it helps. ua-cam.com/video/poPNtONw_Kk/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/x6jACfE3-Ss/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/HH37iHiXUhY/v-deo.html
Hey Travis great video... Quick question though, I am trying to change the output to my microphone but the PC is not recognizing the mic as an output device, will this drastically affect audio?
It won't affect the audio quality. You'll just want to have your headphones plugged in to your computer when recording rather than the back of the microphone.
Really helpful video! What's the best way to record and then edit two people remotely doing a podcast? Is it better to have one sound file recorded through Zoom or Microsoft teams or should both record separate files on Audacity and then merge?
Hi, Anna! So happy you find this video helpful! Here's our How to Record Long-Distance Podcast Interviews [The Ultimate Guide] as our recommendation. 😊 ua-cam.com/video/poPNtONw_Kk/v-deo.html
I am new to podcasting and I am creating a podcast I have recorded outside on a remote device. I am looking for advice on how to enhance things such as birdsong, water sounds etc...Do you have an episode that covers this?
PLEASE HELP ME.... I 'd like to use only the drums from the orginal track... while playing my own background music on my keyboard ... Can we remove the keyboard part from the track with this audacity ..So that I can play my keyboard part over it???
Hi. I have a question: in this tutorial you said to have the output to the microphone. I currently record with that to my laptop speakers (cos I don't understand what it means!) Could you explain what it means and why you set it that way? Thanks. P.s I'm in the buzzsprout facebook community if it's easier to contact me there
When you're recording you don't want the audio coming out of the speakers because it will feed back into the microphone and create an echo effect. Totally fine to use your speakers when you're editing tho
@@Buzzsprout Great video, thank you so much! I don't have the option to select my microphone as an output source- it only says speakers or Microsoft Sound Mapper. any advice? Thanks!
We do remote podcasts thru Zoom, and the "meat" of the podcast (interview) is consistently good. I import the file (.wav) into Audacity and add compression and EQ to even out the volume. However, we separately record a 45 second intro on an iPhone 11 to add to the beginning in a completely quiet room, I then import the file into Audacity (then convert it from m4a to .wav) where I add the SAME compression and graphic EQ. It sounds great in Audacity. However, when I listen back to the final file, there is background noise on the 45 sec intro. that sounds like "blowing wind" (iPhone recording), but none during the interview (remote recording) - even though the intro was recorded in a quite room (and subsequently processed thru Audacity with the SAME settings as the interview portion). What's causing this and how do I eliminate it?
Hard to say, but you can check out our Audacity tutorial on how to reduce background noise and see if that helps: ua-cam.com/video/gnEWfAEONTA/v-deo.html
@@Buzzsprout I already applied Noise Reduction in Audacity to that same file (-4db)...so this is an enigma. Furthermore. I hear occasional "rattlesnake" sounds in the background of the Zoom file (even though there wasn't any during the recording), What can this be? A remnant of echo? Can you direct me where I can get these sound tech questions answered? I couldn't find anything on Google.
@@radjet Try more aggressive noise reduction (-10db). Audio mastering is more of an artform than a science, so it's just something you have to experiment with. Also try recording your intro sitting on your bed under your comforter. No joke, that's the best audio quality you'll ever get
@@Buzzsprout Do you know what may be causing the residual background "rattling" sound (or like an egg shaker) happening on occasion? This also happened when we did a remote recording the prior week using SQUADCAST, yet there was no background sound when we it was recorded. It happens during certain words.
While Noise reduction worked for some part - there are still click sounds which are not getting removed. I tried selecting the part of audio but it doesn't show any bumps on timeline. I selected that part, did a "get profile" and then tried reducing noise - but no effect. Although when I select that part and click the Silence button, it goes away but I have to do it for every part. Can anyone help?
Unless you have already how do I input sound from my headset such as letting podcast listeners speak or guests speak when we are on our discord and have it pick up the audio from my headset only so I can pass only the discord audio through the headset and have only that picked up
You said loudness level in audacity should peak between -12 and -6. So what should be the average level to aim for (without the peaks) ? (I'm making a video for youtube, which requires "-14 LUFS", but what is that in Audacity, as a level? I have Audacity 3.0.0).
Unfortunately there isn't a direct correlation between dB level and loudness. Best practice is to use the "Loudness Normalization" effect and set that to -14 LUFS
Hi there! You can use the Selection Tool to highlight and delete unwanted sounds, such as long pauses or coughs. Just follow the instructions in the video until you get the hang of it. In case you have other podcasting questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email us at support@buzzsprout.com.
If you are trying to get a clip from your show and use it for social media distribution, an audiogram is a great fit for you! Here are our recommended tools and guidelines on How to Create a Podcast Audiogram: www.buzzsprout.com/blog/podcast-audiograms-tips Hope that helps!
So I switch it to stereo since I have two mics for an interview style podcast. My question though, is it normal for when I play the audio back I can hear it out of both headphones sides but it's louder on one side compared to the other. Is that normal? And would it affect the podcast for my listeners?
Hi Jad! There is an update with Audacity's time shift tool replaced with “clip handles” - a lighter band at the top of each clip that allows you to drag from left to right for easier navigation. I hope this helps. 😊
I am a writer who covers musicians and as such, the majority of my interviews with artists will be phone interviews. Should I still use Stereo or is Mon better? Also, in some cases there is a volume difference between me and my guest. What is the best way to adjust for that?
For any Blue Snowball users out there, make 100% sure your recording in mono recording, I spent a while recording only to find it sounding ridiculously bad.
Great video! Thank you for this! Quick Question though - when I use the slider tool that allows you to move tracks to where you need them to be- many times a cancel symbol appears and I can’t move anything. What would I need to do to fix this issue ? ( by the way I am referring to the time shift tool)
Hey travis, my name is Micah. I'm trying to learn how to edit podcasts and this video was a big help, but I have one question. How do I filter or edit high and low audio to make it more flush? Maybe someone moved away or too close to the mic for a second or sneezed, coughed, etc. Are there filters to automatically keep the audio in the decibel range you're looking for? I know I could edit out the coughs and "um"s manually but if there is a filter I could use, that would help a lot. Thank you, I liked and subscribed btw!
There certainly are. You're going to be looking for the Levelator function to level out your audio. Auphonic will also do this for you. Make sure to check out our Auphonic video to see how it works
Can someone help me? I'm using 2 usb microphones and no audio interface (I dont think they make interfaces for USB mics) I can not get both of my mics to record sound at the same time. I have followed this meticulously. Both mics are showing in audacity with different names. Just cant get them to both record at the same time. Please someone help :)
I've been having this issue with editing lately. When I play the unedited audio Its good. Once I cut out certain parts of the audio and when I replay it, the voices start echoing eachother. I thought it was normal but after a while I was thinking,I don't think it's suppose to be echoing like this it's so hard to edit. I can't focus on each voice. Not sure if I explained that well. If any one has the slightest idea of what is going on or how I can fix it that would be great. I tried researching with no solutions.I'm using audio technica head phones. 2 hosts
You may try Alt+Tab to show up other windows aside from the current window you are using. From there, your documents file window will appear, which you can drag and drop your selected audio to add.
Hey Travis..awesome vid! New Podcaster here. just curious, will most hosting allow WAV files to be uploaded to host? Does iTunes allow WAV files to be played on their platform? Sorry if my question does not make any sense.
I believe most hosts will allow you to upload a WAV file, but it wouldn't work in Apple Podcasts. At Buzzsprout, we'd prefer you upload a WAV to Buzzsprout and then we'll tag, encode, and optimize the file on our side before adding it to your RSS Feed.
@@Buzzsprout Okay thanks, this may seem like another rookie question, but how do I convert to an MP3 for iTunes, if I'm exporting from Audacity in WAV then Auphonic in WAV to Buzzsprout . I signed up with you, but do not see a tutorial about WAV to MP3
@@timetoshinetoday Just upload it to Buzzsprout as a WAV. We'll add the ID3 tags, automatically convert the file, and optimize it as an MP3. That way you get the best quality and it can work in any podcast directory.
It's an amazing tutorial really helpful. I have a question not for Audacity. I've discovered Descript and it allows you to edit a podcast using the text like you edit the text in a Google doc. I'd like to know what's your opinion of this or even a video about it. Thank you in advance
We're huge fans! Descript is a brilliant way to edit a podcast. We've met their team a few times at conferences and it sounds like they're going to continue making great improvements. We already have a Descript tutorial video in our queue!
A bit too small and you talked to fast, so I had a little trouble following you. But you did speak clearly and explained some terms I didn't know yet. Thank you
Hi Travis my podcast has 3 different segments and i take like a 30 sec break between each segment can i just hit the pause button to pause and then restart when i come back and pickup where i left off?
Yes you can. You may find it easier to just keep it recording and then edit out those breaks after you're done. That way you avoid accidentally messing something up in the middle of your recording
That could certainly be true if you use a host other than Buzzsprout. You can upload virtually any audio file to Buzzsprout and we'll encode it for you
i record my podcast on a zoom h6 and transfer them over to audacity after running them through levelator. why does your audacity look different to mine ? is it a paid version? I struggle massively with editing with audacity. it takes me hours an hours, i need help on how to pause and cut out easily.
Can U help me with something ? My output in Audacity is my 1 one mic in my left ear and the other mic in my right. I've read that the problem lays with Audacity because it is no DAW. Is there a fix to this ?
Thanks for the video, I actually learned something else while hunting answers for something different XD BUT I do need help in regards to the inputs: For my podcast, because we can't meet in person (Covid and lockdown) we have an online call with Discord and we record our session from there. However, Audacity doesn't let me pick my speaker and my mic as two separate inputs at once. I can set them up separately, in two different projects, but not in one. I some how did it once around 5 ish yrs ago but I don't remember what I did. If you are wondering how I am doing it now: I record the sessions using OBS, which records the audio and the screen, then convert the video to audio only, then import it into Audacity as one gigantic audio and edit it that way, which is hell, but it gets the job done for now. Hence I am looking for ways to sort it out in Audacity. Do you know how I can use two inputs for recording (one is mic and other is speaker/ headset)? Thanks
Unfortunately your current work around is the best way to capture audio using Discord and your current setup. An alternate solution would be to have each person record their audio locally (to their own Audacity project) and then send you the exported recording to edit in the final episode
@@Buzzsprout T_T sad times, if they each record their own source, it be easier to edit out but it be harder to align them together, not sure which one I wanna sacrifice XD Thanks anyways, really appreciate it
Part two to cover how to use effects to enhance voice quality etc. Thank you for this tutorial! Very helpful :)
It's on the list ;)
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Thank you for this video. We recently went through some changes with our podcast team and now I will be editing our episodes. This video saved me. I was feeling overwhelmed and now I feel like Iit is doable and with my practice I got this :)
0：04 intro and summary
0 : 38 four dropdown manus to control microphone/speaker input/output
2:39 how to record
8:00 how to add tracks
8:48 how to edit (selection , time shif, and the envelope tools )
12:34 episode structure
13:58 how to export
thx bro
Wouldn't mind seeing more on making my Buzzsprout podcasts higher quality in Audacity with things like music fade-ins/-outs, balancing tracks (docs say "Normalize" only balances L & R stereo with each other), etc.
I used to think Audacity was a bare-bones, only the essentials editor for capturing microphone audio. Since podacsting I have an entirely different respect for how it works, the layout, and the utility (usefulness). Thanks @BuzzSprout!
We're planning a pretty exhaustive Audacity tutorial series here in the near future, we'll make sure to add that stuff to the list!
@@Buzzsprout thanks for the reply. I think the one thing that would take the least amount of your time, and give the most bang for the buck to at least podcasters, would be a fast workflow video. In other words, start from where you already have the raw audio, and show how you negate the background noise, mute other open channels and multitrack mode, and go from 0 to produced. I can't see it taking more than 30 minutes, and you don't have to explain how each individual feature that you are using works. Just to have someone watching and a topical explanation as you go is to what you're using and why is extremely powerful for those who have yet to see a complete workflow to judge hours against.
For example, I think it's extremely engaging to have the actual process of getting out background/studio noise, "uhm"s, "you know"s, and sneezes removed. You don't have to explain too much, just say, "let's remove that ring ing cell phone", or something. Do you see what I mean?
I suggest this workflow style video because not only does audacity have its own instructions, along with UA-cam videos, but you've also done videos like the above that explain in detail the various features. I'm not talking about duplicating all of that, but in real time, without cutting anything out, have someone watch over your shoulder as you go from the raw (multi-source, microphone) audio imported that was recorded in whichever multi-track format that audacity works in, and bringing that down to a mono podcast format.
Thanks a lot for your excellent work! Who would ever give this a thumb down is beyond me.
We're glad you liked it!
The last effect and probably the most important right now in Audacity is Loudness Normalization...YT will reduce the volume of your video if it's too loud but will not increase it if it's too low..This can be checked by going to "stats for nerds" on your uploaded videos. I set the Loudness Normalization Setting at -14dB... which is the correct setting for UA-cam.
As a beginner
This is bomb shell value
My podcasting journey has been made easier
I truly appreciate Travis
Glad to be of help! Thanks for the kind words and appreciation!
@Buzzsprout is the best support site I have ever come across! My Podcast is certainly getting better, sounding better and definitely growing!!!!
Aww.. Thanks, Ralph! Appreciate your support! 😊
Is editing in Auphonic mandatory? Can't I publish the episode directly after editing in Audacity? What difference does it make?
By the way, thank you for this video, you guys are amazing
Auphonic is certainly not mandatory (in fact we just made it obsolete with our new Magic Mastering feature which you can read about here: www.buzzsprout.com/blog/magic-mastering)
@@Buzzsprout, wow that was fast. Thank you for being interactive
ty this is so helpful! I feel like such a dummy for not using the selection tool before.
You're welcome, Leah!
Thanks a lot! All your tutorials are so helpful! Even though editing in Audacity is quite intuitive still your tutorials saves so much time and efforts. Thank you very much!
You're welcome, Elshan! Glad to help.
I was looking into starting a podcast so this is nice to know
Did you start?
Great video. Thank you. My question is whether you can edit two tracks at the same time. For example if I’m trying to remove a portion of speech from one person (like an umm or ahh) then I also need to remove that portion from the second person otherwise the audio will be out of sync.
You are LIFESAVERS!!! THank you for this!!!!
Appreciate the kind words, Dannielle! 😊 Did you settle with Auphonic? Saw your comment that you have subscribed to them. Happy to know you've found what works best for you.
@@Buzzsprout still need Audacity as well, tinny Zoom recorder!❤
Hi Travis! I am so thankful for your videos. I am BRAND new at this and am still trying to wrap my head around the technology. I know this video was recorded in 2019. I just downloaded the 2022 version of Audacity. I do not have an option for "Core Audio" but rather there are three options - MME, Windows DirectSound, and Windows WASAPI. I chose Windows DirectSound and it seems to work with my mic and headphones, but I don't know what the difference is in those three choices. I'm also not sure about adding music files to the recording. Would that be an import? Thank you for any direction you can give me.
I'm glad you mentioned this, I'm also working on Windows in the 2022 version, and I'm pretty lost, I can't even find DirectSound, as you did!
I appreciate these videos. I can start editing in Audacity after a few tutorials.
Awesome! If you need more help, shoot us an email to support. We'll be happy to assist you. Thank you so much for watching the video, Thomas! 😊
This is super helpful, thank you so much. As a follow up question, if I'm doing interviews via Zoom - will that come in as a secondary audio source? Or do I need to go through a different process?
Hi Joe! Zoom provides separate audio recordings that you can use to import in Audacity.
Great - do you have more detail on how to get the various segments of audio to match each other in terms of overall loudness?
I want to thank you for the insight into using Audacity. I an a Newby ...
You are most welcome, Jad! Thanks for checking in.
fucking legit! THE most helpful software editing video on youtube. Simple, and short! Are you looking for interns? ha
So we are UA-camrs looking to start a podcast as well. We already made a Buzzsprout account for it. But all these audio editors are completely foreign to us. Is it possible/a good idea to edit podcast audio in Final Cut Pro? We would be using 2 XLR mics, recording on a Zoom H4, then uploading it separately to edit. And then somehow figuring out how to do multi track editing to one track exporting
If you're already used to editing in Final Cut Pro, you can still use that software and export the project audio for your podcast (This is actually how we make the audio version of Podcasting Q&A, just with Premiere instead)
Please add chapters to the description. Thanks for the tutorial!
Hi Ross! This might interest you instead.
ua-cam.com/video/fd3zc2xc7so/v-deo.html
Another tutorial I watched today did a whole bunch of stuff under "effect," such as noise reduction, normalization, equalization, etc. but you didn't address any of that. Are those things that only really fussy people worry about? or should I also address them? I'm not making a podcast, I'm making a recording of an online class, so I want it to be tolerable for the students to listen to, since some lectures are up to half an hour long. I'd appreciate any advice, I'm a total novice at this, basically reading directions and following along.
This was just an introduction, so we skipped some of the more advanced things like what you're doing.
We actually have a written tutorial that includes some of the effects you're talking about: www.buzzsprout.com/learn/audacity-tutorial
And I'm sure your students are going to appreciate all the work you're putting into improving the audio quality.
Envelope thing is awesome 👌👍
Indeed!
Just wow and subscribed "Buzzprout"
Thanks for checking in, Mohan!
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THANK YOU FOR KISS KEEPING IT SO SIMPLE
Glad to know you find it helpful. Thanks for watching, Elaine!
Hey Travis...great video, by the way. I too am new to podcasting and Audacity and must admit I’m not clear on the difference between a Project and an export. I was thinking that I would save (export) my tracks and then when I brought them all together as the podcast episode, it would be the project. Would you set me straight?
The project is the Audacity file, where you actually edit your podcast episodes. The export is your final audio file after you've finished your editing. That's the audio file you'll upload to your podcast host
Can you record a two person podcast with two 2 USB microphones on a laptop without having to use Voicemeeter or some type of external mixer hardware? Voicemeeter kept locking up, created latency, echo, reverb, etc. TY!
That's not uncommon. It's notoriously difficult getting 2 USB mics to work on the same computer. You can either record on two separate laptops or switch to XLR microphones and invest in an audio interface
Hey if you can help me, I do podcast but over discord. I record my audio on audacity and ask other ppl on the podcast to record themselves too and I also record everyone on obs. I dont think this efficient in any way. So can you recommend me a way to record podcast with people over internet.
also do you have a audacity tutorial on how to make the audio good
This blog post covers the best long-distance recording solutions: www.buzzsprout.com/blog/long-distance-podcast-recording
@@Buzzsprout thanks a lot
Would the different mics stumble over each other if 4 people talking at the same time even if you’re using dynamic mics?
Thanks for the info. Dropped a like and subscribed.
Gracias!
God bless you sir! Grateful for the tutorials!
Happy to know it helps. Thanks for checking in!
Hi guys, I was wondering if any of you could help me? If I would like to use two or even three USB microphones connected to one single laptop, when using Audacity, would I choose Mono or Stereo?
Recording multiple USB microphones into one single laptop is notoriously difficult. If you can, record each microphone into its own dedicated laptop and then bring those recordings into Audacity to edit together.
Choose Mono for spoken word audio tracks
Fantastic video.
Thanks for the appreciation, Joseph! Appreciate you on watching this video.
I saw your video in ads section Its really help full
This is a great tutorial. We are just starting our Podcast and I am NOT a techie. I am using HEIL mic, a 4 mic Amp, and the Scarlett 18i8. We have 4 mics and headphones we want to utilize. Can I do this in Audacity (using windows) without a mixer?
Yes, definitely! 😊👍
Thanks for this very helpful video, Travis. I'm new to Buzzsprout, but I edited my first 50 podcast episodes in Audacity and still learned heaps here. I've heard that most podcast hosts will encode podcasts to 96kbps mono MP3. Listeners don't want huge download files, and most vocal audio doesn't justify huge bitrates. If Buzzsprout does something similar to that, why export from Audacity as a WAV file?
It's not a huge deal, but since a WAV file is uncompressed it gives us more information to work with when encoding your podcast episode. If you record in MP3, then export in MP3, then have it encoded in MP3, you can unknowingly introduce artifacts in your file as a result of compressing your audio file multiple times
@@Buzzsprout that's good to know. I assumed that if I supplied you with 96kbps mono MP3 that Buzzsprout wouldn't re-encode it again. But I guess your platform re-encodes everything (which makes sense). Interestingly, the Rodecaster Pro's "Buzzsprout" setting is programmed to output 128kbps in the Rode companion app.
Great video thanks Travis! I've been editing my clients podcasts in Aidacoty for over a month, and exporting in .mp3 rather than wav. May I ask the benefits of choosing wav? Cheers!
What is the perfect level to amplify my podcast to? Also does auphonic help make the podcast sound better and is it free to use?
Hey Bharati! This might help you on amplifying your podcast: ua-cam.com/video/71zfAKnPzCc/v-deo.html
Regarding Auphonic, they offer 2 hours of free processed audio per month.
Check out this tutorial for Auphonic: ua-cam.com/video/TcXcFhJQRZU/v-deo.html
Great info, thank you!
You're welcome!
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SO sooo helpful - thank you! 🙏🙌
Isnt it required of recommended to do normalization or loudness normalization (LUFs) to make the audio levels consistent or does the distributors do that automatically when you submit the .mp3 files or whatever?
Thank you for this great guide
Awesome stuff, man! Thanks.
How do I upload video and recording from zoom to Audicity please, brand new to podcasting and find it overwhelming. Eeek!
This was so helpful, thank you!
Glad to know you find it helpful! Thank you for watching!
I have a question, due to the current social distancing measure in place due to COVID19 can you record a podcast with Audacity when you and your guest are in different locations? and if so how do you do this?
That's a great question! Instead of recording in Audacity, you'll want to use a long distance recording software like Squadcast or Zoom. Here's a quick video to get you started: ua-cam.com/video/cRE3107ADc0/v-deo.html
@@Buzzsprout Should I use a wave or mp3 from Squadcast to upload to Audacity for editing?
I just started to try to edit my podcast with audacity. I have watched this video repeatedly and can not get the top drop down that you get when you are able to click and drag the different audio files to the audacity screen. I am using my laptop and windows. Do I need to save my files to the desktop the way that you do? Our tools and icons at the top of the screen are different than yours.
I’m seeing people talk about dropping in interviews, are you not able to just record the interview on a platform like audacity or GarageBand?
Very useful video! Thanks! Question - What is the recommended EQ Preset setting for a professional sounding Podcast, even while using an ordinary Mic?
It ultimately depends on your voice and what sounds good to you. Try 3-5 different settings from a quick Google search to figure out what you like
Thanks for your quick response. I also struggled with reducing sound level of a particular part of the audio. I know you mentioned it in your video but not able to do it somehow.
Anchor doesn't support WAV audio I guess? It says ut's too large
Then you'll want to export your podcast as an MP3 which is a much smaller file. Here's how to do that in Audacity: ua-cam.com/video/P5WdjYHwxMQ/v-deo.html
(But you could also look into Anchor alternatives... like Buzzsprout.)
thanks man
Hi !! it was a great and very useful video ! thank you ! could you explain please how to set up the background music and what platform you would recommend using. thank you !
1. Have the background music saved as a WAV or MP3 on your computer
2. Drag and drop the music into Audacity (it will create a new track)
3. Adjust the volume using the slider in the control pane (on the left) so the music isn't too loud
We recommend AudioJungle.net if you just need one song and Soundstripe.com if you plan on using multiple tracks over the course of your podcast. Both are royalty free, so you don't have to worry about getting sued or having your podcast removed from podcast directories 😉
Thank you for this! Do you have any further suggestions regarding creating a podcast remotely? My idea is to record via Audacity while speaking over Zoom. Then have my co-host send me their audacity track and just add to my audacity file. Then just sync up the two tracks to make sure the conversation flows. Do you have any suggestions for making edits so that the two tracks are synced up?
Thanks in advance!
Record the Zoom call and use that as your syncing tool. Then mute or delete the Zoom tracks and keep the locally recorded audio for the final episode mix
I use Zoom, and I use multiple tracks for multiple people, then I edit in audacity. Works very good!
@@Buzzsprout Could you explain this a little more? I have Zoom set up to record the two speakers together and separately.
I have a question: my co-host is living in a different country and usually we would do our "podcast" through discord or messenger call, how should I setup the input and output in this situation?
Hi, check on the following links regarding remote podcast recordings to give you additional tips. Hope it helps.
ua-cam.com/video/poPNtONw_Kk/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/x6jACfE3-Ss/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/HH37iHiXUhY/v-deo.html
Thank you so much
You're welcome, Danny! Thanks for tuning in!
Thank you! Great job.
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Travis great video... Quick question though, I am trying to change the output to my microphone but the PC is not recognizing the mic as an output device, will this drastically affect audio?
It won't affect the audio quality. You'll just want to have your headphones plugged in to your computer when recording rather than the back of the microphone.
Really helpful video! What's the best way to record and then edit two people remotely doing a podcast? Is it better to have one sound file recorded through Zoom or Microsoft teams or should both record separate files on Audacity and then merge?
Hi, Anna! So happy you find this video helpful!
Here's our How to Record Long-Distance Podcast Interviews [The Ultimate Guide] as our recommendation. 😊
ua-cam.com/video/poPNtONw_Kk/v-deo.html
@@Buzzsprout Brilliant, looking forward to watching it. Thanks a mil
I am new to podcasting and I am creating a podcast I have recorded outside on a remote device. I am looking for advice on how to enhance things such as birdsong, water sounds etc...Do you have an episode that covers this?
Hey Lucy! Shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com and we can look into this for you.
PLEASE HELP ME.... I 'd like to use only the drums from the orginal track... while playing my own background music on my keyboard ...
Can we remove the keyboard part from the track with this audacity ..So that I can play my keyboard part over it???
Audacity 10 gap Can you delete all the same time? Pls answer me sir
What are you trying to delete?
THANKS
Hi. I have a question: in this tutorial you said to have the output to the microphone. I currently record with that to my laptop speakers (cos I don't understand what it means!) Could you explain what it means and why you set it that way? Thanks.
P.s I'm in the buzzsprout facebook community if it's easier to contact me there
When you're recording you don't want the audio coming out of the speakers because it will feed back into the microphone and create an echo effect. Totally fine to use your speakers when you're editing tho
@@Buzzsprout Great video, thank you so much! I don't have the option to select my microphone as an output source- it only says speakers or Microsoft Sound Mapper. any advice? Thanks!
We do remote podcasts thru Zoom, and the "meat" of the podcast (interview) is consistently good. I import the file (.wav) into Audacity and add compression and EQ to even out the volume. However, we separately record a 45 second intro on an iPhone 11 to add to the beginning in a completely quiet room, I then import the file into Audacity (then convert it from m4a to .wav) where I add the SAME compression and graphic EQ. It sounds great in Audacity. However, when I listen back to the final file, there is background noise on the 45 sec intro. that sounds like "blowing wind" (iPhone recording), but none during the interview (remote recording) - even though the intro was recorded in a quite room (and subsequently processed thru Audacity with the SAME settings as the interview portion). What's causing this and how do I eliminate it?
Hard to say, but you can check out our Audacity tutorial on how to reduce background noise and see if that helps: ua-cam.com/video/gnEWfAEONTA/v-deo.html
@@Buzzsprout I already applied Noise Reduction in Audacity to that same file (-4db)...so this is an enigma. Furthermore. I hear occasional "rattlesnake" sounds in the background of the Zoom file (even though there wasn't any during the recording), What can this be? A remnant of echo? Can you direct me where I can get these sound tech questions answered? I couldn't find anything on Google.
@@radjet Try more aggressive noise reduction (-10db). Audio mastering is more of an artform than a science, so it's just something you have to experiment with.
Also try recording your intro sitting on your bed under your comforter. No joke, that's the best audio quality you'll ever get
@@Buzzsprout Never thought of the comforter...Great advice. Thanks!
@@Buzzsprout Do you know what may be causing the residual background "rattling" sound (or like an egg shaker) happening on occasion? This also happened when we did a remote recording the prior week using SQUADCAST, yet there was no background sound when we it was recorded. It happens during certain words.
what is that red deviice on the table and does a beginner need it?
While Noise reduction worked for some part - there are still click sounds which are not getting removed. I tried selecting the part of audio but it doesn't show any bumps on timeline. I selected that part, did a "get profile" and then tried reducing noise - but no effect. Although when I select that part and click the Silence button, it goes away but I have to do it for every part. Can anyone help?
Unless you have already how do I input sound from my headset such as letting podcast listeners speak or guests speak when we are on our discord and have it pick up the audio from my headset only so I can pass only the discord audio through the headset and have only that picked up
You said loudness level in audacity should peak between -12 and -6. So what should be the average level to aim for (without the peaks) ? (I'm making a video for youtube, which requires "-14 LUFS", but what is that in Audacity, as a level? I have Audacity 3.0.0).
Unfortunately there isn't a direct correlation between dB level and loudness. Best practice is to use the "Loudness Normalization" effect and set that to -14 LUFS
I'm new to podcasting, how do I edit a recording, cutting out long pauses, coughs, dog barks or someone overdoing fillers words?
Hi there! You can use the Selection Tool to highlight and delete unwanted sounds, such as long pauses or coughs. Just follow the instructions in the video until you get the hang of it. In case you have other podcasting questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to email us at support@buzzsprout.com.
Awesome. This was very easy to follow. Sub'd!
Happy to help! Thanks for watching Alex!
How to separately save each mini-sode from a larger file? Thank you.
If you are trying to get a clip from your show and use it for social media distribution, an audiogram is a great fit for you!
Here are our recommended tools and guidelines on How to Create a Podcast Audiogram: www.buzzsprout.com/blog/podcast-audiograms-tips
Hope that helps!
@@Buzzsprout Thank you very much.
@@ParisianStreets You're welcome!
So I switch it to stereo since I have two mics for an interview style podcast. My question though, is it normal for when I play the audio back I can hear it out of both headphones sides but it's louder on one side compared to the other. Is that normal? And would it affect the podcast for my listeners?
Hey! Shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com and we can look into this for you!
Great vid! Do you have any insight on where we can find bumper music for free or did you have to pay for it and if so, where do you recommend?
Here's 7 places that you can get free music: www.buzzsprout.com/blog/free-music-for-podcasts
of the three editing tool I don't see the Time ship tool.. how can find it
Hi Jad! There is an update with Audacity's time shift tool replaced with “clip handles” - a lighter band at the top of each clip that allows you to drag from left to right for easier navigation. I hope this helps. 😊
Nice bro
I'm sure I'll figure it out but I thought you might want to know that I lost you at the part 8:30 where you added the track.
Sorry about that. Adding a track is as simple as dragging the file in from your computer. Let us know if you have any trouble figuring it out
@@Buzzsprout not exactly, the files I tried did not work. So there is extra info needed about the type of file.
@@JohnODonovan1 What's the file type you're trying to import into Audacity?
This video shows you 3 ways to add audio files in Audacity. See if one of them will work for you: ua-cam.com/video/EGocD5a12-w/v-deo.html
I am a writer who covers musicians and as such, the majority of my interviews with artists will be phone interviews. Should I still use Stereo or is Mon better? Also, in some cases there is a volume difference between me and my guest. What is the best way to adjust for that?
The best way to adjust volume differences between speakers is to put each person's audio on a separate track and adjust their volume separately.
For any Blue Snowball users out there, make 100% sure your recording in mono recording, I spent a while recording only to find it sounding ridiculously bad.
Great video! Thank you for this! Quick Question though - when I use the slider tool that allows you to move tracks to where you need them to be- many times a cancel symbol appears and I can’t move anything. What would I need to do to fix this issue ? ( by the way I am referring to the time shift tool)
Make sure you pressed stop not pause.
Hey travis, my name is Micah. I'm trying to learn how to edit podcasts and this video was a big help, but I have one question. How do I filter or edit high and low audio to make it more flush? Maybe someone moved away or too close to the mic for a second or sneezed, coughed, etc. Are there filters to automatically keep the audio in the decibel range you're looking for? I know I could edit out the coughs and "um"s manually but if there is a filter I could use, that would help a lot. Thank you, I liked and subscribed btw!
There certainly are. You're going to be looking for the Levelator function to level out your audio. Auphonic will also do this for you. Make sure to check out our Auphonic video to see how it works
Can someone help me? I'm using 2 usb microphones and no audio interface (I dont think they make interfaces for USB mics) I can not get both of my mics to record sound at the same time. I have followed this meticulously. Both mics are showing in audacity with different names. Just cant get them to both record at the same time. Please someone help :)
any tutorials on how to use audacity on a Dell laptop (Windows 10)?
Hi Grace, this tutorial also applies to Microsoft Windows. Check out our tutorials for audacity in this link below:
bit.ly/BuzzsproutAudacityTutorials
I've been having this issue with editing lately. When I play the unedited audio Its good. Once I cut out certain parts of the audio and when I replay it, the voices start echoing eachother. I thought it was normal but after a while I was thinking,I don't think it's suppose to be echoing like this it's so hard to edit. I can't focus on each voice. Not sure if I explained that well.
If any one has the slightest idea of what is going on or how I can fix it that would be great. I tried researching with no solutions.I'm using audio technica head phones. 2 hosts
Hi Jane! Can you shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com and we can look into this for you.
What button did you press to bring up the window to add a track? I can't tell.
You may try Alt+Tab to show up other windows aside from the current window you are using. From there, your documents file window will appear, which you can drag and drop your selected audio to add.
@@Buzzsprout thank you!
Hey Travis..awesome vid! New Podcaster here. just curious, will most hosting allow WAV files to be uploaded to host? Does iTunes allow WAV files to be played on their platform? Sorry if my question does not make any sense.
I believe most hosts will allow you to upload a WAV file, but it wouldn't work in Apple Podcasts.
At Buzzsprout, we'd prefer you upload a WAV to Buzzsprout and then we'll tag, encode, and optimize the file on our side before adding it to your RSS Feed.
@@Buzzsprout Okay thanks, this may seem like another rookie question, but how do I convert to an MP3 for iTunes, if I'm exporting from Audacity in WAV then Auphonic in WAV to Buzzsprout . I signed up with you, but do not see a tutorial about WAV to MP3
@@timetoshinetoday Just upload it to Buzzsprout as a WAV. We'll add the ID3 tags, automatically convert the file, and optimize it as an MP3. That way you get the best quality and it can work in any podcast directory.
@@Buzzsprout Okay nice! uploading my first three eps... Appreciate the quick responses!
It's an amazing tutorial really helpful. I have a question not for Audacity. I've discovered Descript and it allows you to edit a podcast using the text like you edit the text in a Google doc. I'd like to know what's your opinion of this or even a video about it. Thank you in advance
We're huge fans! Descript is a brilliant way to edit a podcast. We've met their team a few times at conferences and it sounds like they're going to continue making great improvements.
We already have a Descript tutorial video in our queue!
A bit too small and you talked to fast, so I had a little trouble following you. But you did speak clearly and explained some terms I didn't know yet. Thank you
Sorry about that. We'll do better next time!
Hi Travis my podcast has 3 different segments and i take like a 30 sec break between each segment can i just hit the pause button to pause and then restart when i come back and pickup where i left off?
Yes you can. You may find it easier to just keep it recording and then edit out those breaks after you're done. That way you avoid accidentally messing something up in the middle of your recording
@@Buzzsprout ok great i will do that thank you very much
But most hosts receive only mp3 they are saying....
That could certainly be true if you use a host other than Buzzsprout. You can upload virtually any audio file to Buzzsprout and we'll encode it for you
@@Buzzsprout that's great And great coaching Buzz
My Man :-)
😉
Where do you get your music?
We use Soundstripe for all of our royalty-free music
could you do this for windows
When using Auphonic, do you run your finished episode with music intro and outro already edited in?
Yes
How to give 3d effect in audio files?
i record my podcast on a zoom h6 and transfer them over to audacity after running them through levelator. why does your audacity look different to mine ? is it a paid version? I struggle massively with editing with audacity. it takes me hours an hours, i need help on how to pause and cut out easily.
Maybe we're on different versions? We recorded this on the Mac version of Audacity. Are you on Windows?
Can U help me with something ? My output in Audacity is my 1 one mic in my left ear and the other mic in my right. I've read that the problem lays with Audacity because it is no DAW. Is there a fix to this ?
You want to find the command that says "Split Stereo to Mono." That will separate those two tracks they way you want
@@Buzzsprout But if i monitor is through my behringer it doesn't change :)
To good
Thanks!
Thanks for the video, I actually learned something else while hunting answers for something different XD BUT I do need help in regards to the inputs: For my podcast, because we can't meet in person (Covid and lockdown) we have an online call with Discord and we record our session from there. However, Audacity doesn't let me pick my speaker and my mic as two separate inputs at once. I can set them up separately, in two different projects, but not in one. I some how did it once around 5 ish yrs ago but I don't remember what I did. If you are wondering how I am doing it now: I record the sessions using OBS, which records the audio and the screen, then convert the video to audio only, then import it into Audacity as one gigantic audio and edit it that way, which is hell, but it gets the job done for now. Hence I am looking for ways to sort it out in Audacity. Do you know how I can use two inputs for recording (one is mic and other is speaker/ headset)? Thanks
Unfortunately your current work around is the best way to capture audio using Discord and your current setup. An alternate solution would be to have each person record their audio locally (to their own Audacity project) and then send you the exported recording to edit in the final episode
@@Buzzsprout T_T sad times, if they each record their own source, it be easier to edit out but it be harder to align them together, not sure which one I wanna sacrifice XD Thanks anyways, really appreciate it
You are so welcome!