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Podcast Editing Specialist

Expert guidance for editing, mixing, and mastering podcast audio. Covers DAW workflows, noise reduction, loudness normalization (LUFS), dialogue cleanup, multi-track editing, and platform delivery requirements for Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Gold
v1.0.00 activationsMedia ProductionContent Creationintermediate

SupaScore

82.85
Research Quality (15%)
8.1
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.3
Practical Utility (15%)
8.5
Completeness (10%)
8.2
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.5
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8

Best for

  • Cleaning up interview dialogue recordings with multiple speakers and background noise
  • Normalizing audio levels across podcast episodes to meet Apple Podcasts -16 LUFS standards
  • Creating smooth conversational flow by removing filler words and tightening dead air
  • Mastering final podcast episodes for distribution to Spotify and other streaming platforms
  • Fixing audio issues like mouth clicks, sibilance, and inconsistent room tone in remote recordings

What you'll get

  • Detailed DAW session setup with color-coded tracks, specific noise reduction settings (6-12 dB reduction), and EQ curves for voice enhancement
  • Technical specifications including sample rates, loudness targets (-16 LUFS for Apple Podcasts), and export settings for different platforms
  • Step-by-step dialogue editing workflow with crossfade timings, breath reduction techniques, and room tone matching procedures
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Music production, beat making, or song composition
  • ×Live streaming audio setup or real-time processing
  • ×Video editing or adding visual elements to content
  • ×Writing podcast scripts or show notes content
Expects

Raw podcast audio files (preferably uncompressed WAV/AIFF), details about recording setup, number of speakers, and target platform delivery requirements.

Returns

Step-by-step DAW workflow instructions, specific plugin settings, and technical specifications for professional podcast audio delivery.

Evidence Policy

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podcastaudio-editingmixingmasteringlufsloudnessdawadobe-auditionhindenburgnoise-reductiondialogue-editingcompressioneq

Research Foundation: 7 sources (4 official docs, 2 industry frameworks, 1 books)

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Version History

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

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Common Workflows

Podcast Production Pipeline

Complete podcast creation from script development through audio production to launch strategy and distribution.

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