Ep 93: What Is Multi-Track Audio?

04/30/21 • 1 min

When recording your podcast, you can either use single track or multi-track audio, and the choice you make depends on your situation. Single-track audio works best when recording a single audio source, but the moment you have more than one guest or perhaps conduct a remote interview, you should opt for multi-track if possible. Tune in and hear how this option can help you make a smoother-sounding product in situations when you need to record multiple audio sources!

Key Points From This Episode:

The difference between, and uses of, single versus multi-track recording.
When there are multiple mics involved in a recording, multiple tracks should be used.
Using multiple tracks with multiple mics for multiple guests allows for a better mastering
process.
Multi-track recording is also helpful when it comes to doing remote interviews.

Links Mentioned:
Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.

Key Points From This Episode:

The difference between, and uses of, single versus multi-track recording.
When there are multiple mics involved in a recording, multiple tracks should be used.
Using multiple tracks with multiple mics for multiple guests allows for a better mastering
process.
Multi-track recording is also helpful when it comes to doing remote interviews.

Links Mentioned:
Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.

Previous Episode

Ep 92: How can I engage with my audience while recording?

If you are a podcast host, one way to spice up the content you are creating is by engaging with your audience while recording your show. In today’s episode, we give you a few tips for different ways of doing this. We get into using audio chat rooms like Clubhouse, going live on Instagram or Facebook, using pre-recorded voice notes that listeners can send you online, and more. Tune in to hear some of the audience engagement options available for you to experiment with today!

Key Points From This Episode:

Live audio-only chat rooms that allow for user engagement such as Clubhouse and more.
The ability that apps like Clubhouse, Twitter Spaces, and Fireside have for content
repurposing.
Other options for audience engagement like Instagram and Facebook Live.
The purpose of adding live engagement as far as producing great content.
Including audience engagement using polls on Twitter and Instagram.
An option for audience engagement in the form of recorded voice notes.
Sparking conversation with your audience using tweets.

Links Mentioned:

Fireside rev.com Speakpipe

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.

Next Episode

Ep 94: What is An Audiogram?

You have likely heard the term audiogram being mentioned in the podcasting space. But what is it, and how does it work? In today’s episode, we hear more about audiograms, how they are used, and why it is a good idea to add them to your marketing toolbox. Tune in to hear it all!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Having a video element for your podcast is beneficial for several reasons. • The definition of an audiogram and the function they serve.
• Why the best use of an audiogram is on social media.
• Platforms that help you generate audiograms from your podcast.

Links Mentioned:

Wavve

Audiogram iTunes Spotify Stitcher

Thanks for listening! Check us out on Twitter, Instagram @weeditpodcasts, or visit our blog at WeEditPodcasts.com/blog for everything podcast-related.