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Recording, levels and audio formats — what a microphone, a codec and a loudness meter are really doing.
WAV, FLAC and MP3: What Is Actually Lost at Each Step
WAV is simply a container for PCM audio data, the raw digital recording that producers actually work with. FLAC then losslessly compresses this same PCM while retaining all signal…
What Does LUFS Mean for Podcast? Mastering Integrated Loudness, Explained
Podcasters are used to the baffling measurement of LUFS kicking them in the head. An established podcast doesn't just have to sound good - or appease major platforms. It also has to…
Fixing USB Microphone Clipping and Distortion
Is your USB microphone clipping and distorting in recordings? You may instinctively think the microphone itself is at fault, but in many cases, the real culprit is a series of gain settings…
How Much Space Does an Hour of Audio Take?
To size a hard drive or a storage plan for an audio archive, podcast, or recording project, you need to know how much space even a single hour of audio takes up - in bytes, megabytes, or…
XLR vs. USB Microphones: Which Is Better for One-Person Recording?
When starting a solo podcast or voiceover project, the choice between an XLR and a USB microphone can seem daunting. Both have their advocates, but the practical difference comes down to…
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