Episodes

  • 249: Production Workflow of My New Show, Fractal Bitcoin (video and audio)

    249: Production Workflow of My New Show, Fractal Bitcoin (video and audio)
    May 15 2024
    In this episode I detail my production workflow for my new show, Fractal Bitcoin. I publish daily episodes both as video and audio-only. Fractal Bitcoin covers Bitcoin news and other Bitcoin topics. Overview my current audio equipment setup: RE20 microphone — https://products.electrovoice.com/na/en/re20/sE Electronics DM1 Dynamite Active Inline Preamp — https://seelectronics.com/products/dm1/Neve Portico II Channel Strip — https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/rupert-neve-designs-portico-ii-channelSound Devices MixPre-6 Gen.1 — https://www.sounddevices.com/product/mixpre-6/ Overview my production workflow: Gather posts and news stories from Nostr, X and a few other industry websites. (Takes me around 2 hours) Order all the posts and stories for the shownotes. Create a title for the episode. Create a 16x9 thumbnail for the episode using ChatGPT which uses DALL-E 3 to generate images. — https://chatgpt.com/Restart my computer. Arrange all the browser tabs. Open OBS Studio and do a short test recording. (My audio levels, video camera and lighting stay the same everyday) I record my episode as if it’s LIVE to a .mov file at 1920x1080, 60 frames per second, video bitrate at 16,000 kbps, and audio bitrate at 2304 kbps. (My average video is about 15 min. long, which ends up being around a 2Gb .mov file) First I produce the video: Process the audio in iZotope RX: Make it a mono file, usuallySilence any lipsmacks and noises (can’t delete anything because the audio has to line up with the video)Level it to -16.5 LUFS mono or -13.5 LUFS stereo (for video)Save it as a 32-bit .wav file Bring the raw video and processed audio into Screenflow. Usually I don’t need to make any edits but sometimes I do. — https://www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htmRender the video as a .mp4 file at 1920x1080, 60 frames per second, video bitrate at 16,000 kbps, and audio bitrate at 256 kbps and audio sample rate at 48kHz. (The resulting file size ends up being the same as the raw video recording — about 2Gb for a 15 min. long file) Upload and publish the video to YouTube, Rumble, Bitchute, TikTok, and Flare.pub (a Nostr platform to which I upload a smaller 960x540 version)I promote my YouTube video on Nostr, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and a few other platforms. I also post the Youtube link to my Locals community that I’m growing. I also use Opus Clip to create 5 shorts from each of my daily videos. I post all 5 to YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok and LinkedIn. — https://www.opus.pro/ Then I produce the audio-only podcast: I edit the audio a bit: Remove any isolated umms and flubsReduce the length of any dead air, if there is any, in order to speed up the pacing slightly. Level it to -18.5 LUFS mono or -15.5 LUFS stereo (for audio-only podcast) Save it as a 32-bit .wav file as well as an .mp3 file (96 kbps mono or 192 kbps stereo). Tag the .mp3 using ID3 Editor. — http://www.pa-software.com/id3editor/Upload .mp3 to Captivate along with shownotes and publish. — https://www.captivate.fm/For my website I use Podpage which automatically brings in each podcast episode from Captivate as a blog post. I’m able to quickly optimize the post, add the YouTube video, and add images, etc. — https://www.podpage.com/ FRACTAL BITCOIN LINKS: YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@fractalbitcoinRumble — https://rumble.com/c/c-5471042Twitter — https://twitter.com/fractalBitcoinNostr — https://nostr.com/npub1jz42cy8qxw6dres86sn0cr42hww24pnjqssa4k9wxqvzm5l0mvqsq2f5kuInstagram — https://www.instagram.com/fractalbitcoin/ A GREAT BITCOIN RESOURCE: BOOK — The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous — https://saifedean.com/tbs OTHER NOTES: The start date for the next PES semester is JUNE 4, 2024! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter) Check out the PES YouTube channel. My smaller course for editors/producers who want higher-paying clients: Getting New Clients at Higher Rates. Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything, ~Chris
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    16 mins
  • 248: Eight Lessons in Podcast Audio Production

    248: Eight Lessons in Podcast Audio Production
    Jan 18 2024

    I overview 8 podcast production tips and techniques from recent blog posts (see list below).

    My blog posts discussed in this episode:

    1. Upward Compression --*** FabFilter video on Upward Compression
    2. Is It Necessary to Tweak the Sound of Royalty-free/Stock Music Tracks?
    3. Want To Approach Potential Clients but You Have a Fear of Rejection --*** Rejection Proof book
    4. Unplugged Kingsize Megaphones in the Pähni Nature Centre by students of the Estonian Academy of Arts
    5. Can Some Particular Microphones Exacerbate Sibilance?
    6. Podcast Editing: A Chore or Labor of Love?
    7. Are Your Podcast Episodes Loud Enough?
    8. Independent Podcast Editors and Producers: Are You Profiting Enough?

    Other Notes:

    • If you ever have questions please reach out!
    • The start date for the next PES semester is February 20, 2024! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)
    • Check out the PES YouTube channel
    • If you’d like to share this show with any of your podcaster friends, feel free to send them a message saying, “Btw, here’s a show about podcast audio production you may find useful” with this link: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/subscribe/
    • My smaller course for editors/producers who want higher-paying clients: Getting New Clients at Higher Rates

    Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything,
    ~Chris
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    14 mins
  • 246: Tom Pink on Sound Design for Podcasts

    246: Tom Pink on Sound Design for Podcasts
    Jun 9 2023

    Listen to my conversation with Tom Pink - Head of Mix, Mastering and Sound Design at Noiser. We discuss sound design in podcast production including lots of helpful tips - basics, advanced, nuances, and lots more.

    You're welcome to check out some of the shows Tom and his team are producing at Noiser.com.

    Other Notes:

    • If you ever have questions please reach out!
    • The start date for the next PES semester is June 27, 2023! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)
    • If you’d like to share this show with any of your podcaster friends, feel free to send them a message saying, “Btw, here’s a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful” with this link: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/subscribe/
    • My smaller course for editors/producers who want more good clients: Getting New Clients at Higher Rates

    Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything,
    ~Chris
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    54 mins
  • 245: Normalization vs Compression vs Limiting (With Audio Examples)

    245: Normalization vs Compression vs Limiting (With Audio Examples)
    Mar 28 2023
    I define and discuss the differences between normalization, compression and limiting. Also the usefulness of each and when to use them. And I play audio examples! FYI, you can sign up to receive my Daily Goody posts in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here. Here are the plugins I referred to (by category): Compressors:  Scheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channelCLA-2A — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiterCLA-76 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-76-compressor-limiterAbbey Road RS124 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/abbey-road-rs124-compressor#introducing-abbey-road-rs124-compressor Channel Strips:  Scheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channelFocusrite SC — https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.htmlSSL E Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel —OR— https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.html Upward Compression:  MaxxVolume — https://www.waves.com/plugins/maxxvolumeMV2 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/mv2Fabfilter Pro-MB — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-inNeutron 3 — https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.htmlOxford Inflator — https://www.sonnox.com/plugin/oxford-inflator-v3 Vocal Riders:  Vocal Rider — https://www.waves.com/plugins/vocal-riderMAutoVolume — https://www.meldaproduction.com/MAutoVolumeHoRNet AutoGain Pro MK2 — https://www.hornetplugins.com/plugins/hornet-autogain-pro-mk2/DynaRide2 — https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/dynarideGainRider3 — https://www.tbproaudio.de/products/gainriderOutlaw — https://www.waproduction.com/plugins/view/outlawPOWAIR — https://www.soundradix.com/products/powair/ Limiters:  Pro-L 2 — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-l-2-limiter-plug-inScheps Omni Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/scheps-omni-channelCLA-2A — https://www.waves.com/plugins/cla-2a-compressor-limiterFocusrite SC — https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_focusrite_sc.htmlSSL E Channel — https://www.waves.com/plugins/ssl-e-channel —OR— https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/bx_console_ssl_4000_e.htmlPro-MB — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-in Dual Stage Compressors:  Aquamarine 4 — https://www.acustica-audio.com/store/products/aquamarineShadow Hills Class A Mastering Compressor — https://www.plugin-alliance.com/en/products/shadow_hills_class_a_mastering_comp.html Multiband Compression: (great for people who move on and off mic a lot) Pro-MB — https://www.fabfilter.com/products/pro-mb-multiband-compressor-plug-inC6 — https://www.waves.com/plugins/c6-multiband-compressorNeutron 3 — https://www.izotope.com/en/products/neutron.htmlOzone 9 — https://www.izotope.com/en/products/ozone.html Other Notes: If you ever have questions please reach out!The start date for the next PES semester is April 4, 2023 and then June 27, 2023! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)If you’d like to share this show with any of your podcaster friends, feel free to send them a message saying, “Btw, here’s a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful” with this link: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/subscribe/My smaller course for editors/producers who want more good clients: Getting New Clients at Higher Rates Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything, ~Chris
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    28 mins
  • 244: Ten Terrific Tips for Podcast Production

    244: Ten Terrific Tips for Podcast Production
    Feb 14 2023
    I overview 10 podcast production tips and techniques from recent Daily Goody posts Feb. 14 thru Mar. 9, 2022 (see list below). You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here. Daily Goody posts that I discussed in this episode: The Debate Over Editing Out Breaths vs. Leaving Breaths InHow To Handle Clients That Won’t Heed Your Advice To Improve Their Audio QualityUsing Pixels to Track Podcast Ad Stats? Here's the article I mentioned Reasons I Sometimes Use Volume Boost in My Podcast Player AppRØDE Broadcaster (Microphone)What Equipment Do You Recommend for New Podcasters? Here's the post I mentioned: An Inexpensive Podcasting Equipment Setup to Sound Great Fabfilter Pro-DS, an Exceptional De-esserWhen a Remote Guests’ Internet Fails and They DisconnectWant Me to Dial-in Custom Settings for Your Voice? (EQ, Compression, Etc.)Editing the Timing Between a Question and the Answer Other Notes: If you ever have questions please reach out!The start date for the next PES semester is April 4, 2023! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)If you’d like to share this show with any of your podcaster friends, feel free to send them a message saying, “Btw, here’s a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful” with this link: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/subscribe/My smaller course for editors/producers who want more good clients: Getting New Clients at Higher Rates Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything, ~Chris
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    24 mins
  • 243: Ten Advanced Podcast Production Tips

    243: Ten Advanced Podcast Production Tips
    Dec 20 2022
    I overview 9 podcast production tips and techniques from recent Daily Goody posts Jan. 19 thru Feb. 11, 2022 (see list below). You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here. Daily Goody posts that I discussed in this episode: Expecting a Plugin Preset to Do What the Name SaysMy Experience Opening and Operating a Brick and Mortar Podcast Studio for 3 Years – PES 230When Editing Out Silence To Increase Pacing, Be Sure To…Loudness Range of Final Episodes – What’s Good and What’s Bad?The “White Glove” Service: Engineering Client Recording Sessions RemotelyUsing Cable Labels to Reduce “Spaghetti” Confusion in Your StudioBest Sounding Microphone Emulation *For My Voice* Using My Sphere L22 MicrophoneGain Rider Plugin: DynaRide2Should You Ask Remote Guests to Record Their Own Audio Locally?Best Recording Tip for Someone Who Speaks at a Soft, Low Volume[VIDEO] MaxxVolume Plugin for Podcast Production (Handy as Heck!)As I mentioned, here’s episode 225 where I used the Sphere L22 with the U47 emulation. Other Notes: If you ever have questions please reach out!The start date for the next PES semester is January 10, 2023! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)If you’d like to share this show with any of your podcaster friends, feel free to send them a message saying, “Btw, here’s a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful” with this link: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/subscribe/My smaller course for editors/producers who want more good clients: Getting New Clients at Higher Rates Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything,  ~Chris
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    29 mins
  • 242: Nine More Production Tips For You

    242: Nine More Production Tips For You
    Nov 21 2022
    I overview 9 podcast production tips and techniques from recent Daily Goody posts Dec.13, 2021 thru Jan.17, 2022 (see list below). You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email every day or a weekly roundup. Sign up here. Daily Goody posts that I discussed in this episode: Putting the Finishing Touch on Your Podcast Audio Before PublishingHow Much Would You Like To Earn Producing Podcasts, $25k/year? $50k? $100k?Corey Marie Green, Author of The Podcaster’s Audio Handbook – PES 228Get Fuller Sound by Manipulating HarmonicsDo This Before New Years DayUrgent Advice for Any Podcaster Using a Blue YetiChris’s Goody Bag – PES 229Do You Breakdown and Put Away Your Equipment After Recording, Or…?Brainworx bx_console AMEK 9099Please Don’t Ever Use Your Computers Built-in Microphone for Recording PodcastsRiverside’s Noise Suppression FeatureVIDEO: CLA-2A Compressor/Limiter Plugin (Waves) for Podcast Production Other Notes: If you ever have questions please reach out!The start date for the next PES semester is January 10, 2023! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)If you’d like to share this show with any of your podcaster friends, feel free to send them a message saying, “Btw, here’s a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful” with this link: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/subscribe/My smaller course for editors/producers who want more good clients: Getting New Clients at Higher Rates Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything, ~Chris
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    26 mins
  • 241: Barry Gary Providing Top-Notch Production Services to Organizations

    241: Barry Gary Providing Top-Notch Production Services to Organizations
    Nov 4 2022

    Returning guest Barry Gary shares so many excellent tips for producing podcasts for companies and organizations. Barry is the host of The Louisville Cycling Podcast. He also produces other podcasts including Medchat and Parenting With You. Also, here is Barry’s first appearance on this show.

    Barry and I discussed many things including:

    • Equipment: Shure SM7b, Cloudlifter, dbx 286s, Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, Yamaha monitors
    • Apps: Adobe Audition, Riverside
    • Processing: Compression, EQ
    • Show development for clients
    • Internal podcasts for clients
    • Workflow changes: Stopped going on-site to record, and now does most of his editing in Adobe Audition now.

    NEWS: In case you missed it, I'm now publishing a YouTube video everyday here on the PES channel. Please consider subscribing.

    Other Notes:

    • If you ever have questions please reach out!
    • You can sign up to receive Daily Goody’s in your email a few times per week or a weekly roundup. Sign up here.
    • The start date for the next PES semester is January 10, 2023! (fyi, the course is delivered once per quarter)
    • If you’d like to share this show with any of your podcaster friends, feel free to send them a message saying, “Btw, here’s a show about podcast audio production you may find helpful” with this link: https://podcastengineeringschool.com/subscribe/)

    Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything,
    ~Chris
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    44 mins