Multitrack Recording on Rødecaster

Posted on by Emily Zieg

Before you can make a multitrack recording in the podcast rooms, you will need to set up tracks for each of the Rødecaster’s inputs. You can do this easily by downloading our template with preset tracks:

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Unzip the file and open it in Audition. Then go to File > Save As to save your new project. Make sure to save it in the same place as any .wav recordings to make sure you do not lose them!

Note

If you are recording by yourself using only the PodMic, you do not need to use multitrack recording. Instead, simply set your input and output to Rodecaster Pro Stereo under Adobe Audition > Preferences > Audio Hardware and record your audio to a .wav file.

Snowball Mic Set-Up

Posted on by sherbul

The Snowball mic is one of the easiest and simplest mics to use for audio recording. Better yet, it producers top-tier sound with little fuss.

When you get your Snowball mic, the first thing you want to do is assemble it.

  1. Screw the tripod into the mic base
  2. Plug the provided cable into the back of the microphone and the other end into your laptop
    1. A red light should turn on at the top of the mic. This means the mic is on.

3. Select your desired recording setting

  1. Narration (best for audio recording)
  2. Music (best for recording music)
  3. Meeting Room (best for recording large areas)

When you open Audition, the Snowball mic should appear as the Host audio track. This means you’re ready to record, all you have to do is hit the red button in Audition and get started!

Here is a helpful video that goes over Snowball mic set up:

Matching Clip Loudness

Posted on by Katie

Whenever recording more than one person speaking, or when mixing multiple audio files together, it’s important to have a consistent sound level. This way, your listeners won’t have to constantly adjust their headphones or speakers to match the sound level, you’ll have already done it! Plus, matched sound loudness just sounds so much better. Here’s a great video on how to get really precise loudness matching.

Setting up your external microphone in adobe audition

Posted on by Katie

If you have an external microphone, say a USB microphone or an audio interface system you’re plugged into, you need to configure some settings before you can record audio from the mic. Here’s a quick video on how to configure your settings! Disclaimer: the video was filmed in 2014, so your adobe audition interface should (hopefully) be updated from that older version. Even though he’s using Audition from 2014, the settings are still basically the same.

Improving Sound Quality in Voice Memos

Posted on by sherbul

For many first-time audio producers, the Voice Memos app is a great resource to quickly record audio on the go. It is simple to use, just hit the red button and speak! With a good recording set up, your recorded audio can be production-ready.

However, there’s not always time to make a blanket fort or makeshift recording booth. Maybe you’re on the go or somewhere that’s windy or noisy. Don’t worry! Here are two quick tips that will improve your Voice Memos audio.

1.) Turn on Enhanced Audio

  • First, open the Voice Memos app and record.
  • Next, hit the three dots in the bottom corner of the recording.
  • Click “Edit Recording”
  • Then, click the blue magic wand button above your recording. The button will be highlighted in blue when it is on.

And that’s it! This little wand will help clean up your audio in just one click!

2.) Put a piece of tape over your mic

It’s really that simple.

All you need is a small piece of ordinary tape. Stick it over your phone’s microphone to cut down harsh wind or noise sounds when recording outside!