Intro to Technical Podcast Production
A course by Tom Kelly , Audio Engineer and Podcaster
Learn the fundamentals of audio production to record, edit, mix, and publish podcasts like a professional
Learn the fundamentals of audio production to record, edit, mix, and publish podcasts like a professional
Some podcasts investigate crimes, others discuss celebrity gossip, while some are pure comedy. Regardless of their content, they all rely on pristine audio to keep listeners tuned in. Tom Kelly is a professional audio engineer and podcaster who’s helped produce shows such as The Always Sunny Podcast, The Drive with Peter Attia and True Crime Obsessed. He has also edited interviews with celebrities like Hugh Jackman.
In this online course, Tom teaches you how to create professional podcasts from start to finish. Learn how to set up your own home studio, as well as the fundamentals of audio production to record, edit, and mix episodes to share with the world. Entertain your audience with an engaging audio experience.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (27)
- 2,118 students
- 20 lessons (4h 3m)
- 17 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Record, edit, and mix your own short podcast episode with a guest interview.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for aspiring podcasters and anyone interested in producing podcasts with a professional sound.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of audio recording and editing are recommended.
As for materials, you need a dynamic or condenser microphone, a microphone mount, an XLR cable, headphones, an audio interface, and a computer with an audio editing program like Pro Tools.
Reviews
Tom Kelly is an audio engineer and podcaster based in North Carolina, USA. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in audio engineering, he worked a series of jobs in the industry until he discovered his calling in podcasts. He went on to found Clean Cut Audio and now specializes in producing shows from start to finish. He’s passionate about mastering the little technical details to create engaging audio experiences.
Tom has worked on some of the world’s most-listened-to podcasts, such as The Always Sunny Podcast, The Drive with Peter Attia and True Crime Obsessed. He’s also edited interviews with the likes of Hugh Jackman and Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Setting up the Space and Tools
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The Necessary Tools and How to Use Them
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The Acoustic of a Room
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Setting up the Space for Recording
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Setting up the Gear
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Introduction to Pro Tools and Other Software 1
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Introduction to Pro Tools and Other Software 2
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U3
Recording a Podcast
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Recording Yourself
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Recording with a Remote Guest
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U4
Editing
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Setting up the Session
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Cleaning up the Noise
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Making Hard Cuts 1
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Making Hard Cuts 2
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U5
Mixing and Delivering the Podcast
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Restoration
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Equalization 1
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Equalization 2
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Loudness, Dynamics, and Compression
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Adding Music
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Exporting the Final MP3 File
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FP
Final project
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Intro to Technical Podcast Production
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tiesnroses
A very helpful course especially for beginners like me. I only miss more tips (in some topics) on how to use the tools already included in ProTools itself, not just the ones you buy separately. Tom teaches the course in an accessible and exciting, engaging way. I highly recommend it!
mikael
This course was extremely useful in getting the technical knowledge in the sound production part of podcasting.
kirtana168
Much needed addition to mastering podcast
marquisbrown155
The instructors were knowledgeable and passionate, making the lessons easy to follow. The course covered everything from storytelling to technical skills like audio editing, and the hands-on exercises really helped me gain confidence. By the end, I felt fully prepared to launch my own podcast. Highly recommend this class for anyone looking to start or improve their podcasting skills!
lalorios_97
Excelente curso, sobre todo con el tema de la acústica en tu habitación y como grabar con buena calidad con poca inversión
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