Recording Podcasts with Audacity: Post-Production Filters and Effects

Text and video by Ellie Parcells, Education Resource Center and Student Multimedia Design Center

If you’re interested in making a podcast but are feeling overwhelmed with questions like “what audio software should I use?” and “how do I edit my recordings to make a well-polished finished product,” don’t worry. The Student Multimedia Design Center (SMDC) is here to help.

The SMDC offers professional microphones available for loan, quiet recording studios and a wide range of audio editing software to suit any skill level. One such program is Audacity, a multifaceted and easy-to-use audio editing program.

In the video below, the last in a two-part installment, you will learn how to improve the quality and clarity of your voice recordings through post-processing filters and effects, including noise reduction, compression and equalization of your voice audio.

For more insights on how to record a professional-sounding podcast, check out part one to explore how to set up your microphone and the basics of recording with Audacity.

You can download Audacity on your own computer or drop by the SMDC in Morris Library to use a computer station where the program is already installed. If you have questions as you go, feel free to ask the trained staff in the SMDC for assistance.

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