1. Optimizing a Solo Podcast for Apple Podcasts
Independent PodcasterBackground
A solo creator records weekly episodes in a home office with minor background hum and uneven speaking volume.
Problem
The raw audio sounds dynamic, has slight room rumble, and needs to meet the -16 LUFS standard for Apple Podcasts.
How to use
Upload the raw WAV file, select the 'Warm & Intimate' preset, set the high-pass filter to 85 Hz, set noise reduction to 0.60, choose the 'Apple Podcasts (-16 LUFS)' loudness target, and set the output format to MP3.
audioFile: 'episode_12_raw.wav', masteringPreset: 'warm', highPassHz: 85, noiseReduction: 0.60, loudnessTarget: 'apple-podcasts', outputFormat: 'mp3'Outcome
A polished, warm-sounding MP3 file that is free of low-end rumble, has consistent vocal levels, and perfectly meets the -16 LUFS target.