5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Podcast Audio

Today, I’m sharing five easy ways to make your podcast audio sound so much better — no complicated gear, no confusing jargon. Just simple changes you can start using straight away.

So, let’s dive in.

1. Choose the Right Recording Space

You don’t need a fancy studio to sound good — you just need the right space.

Look for a quiet room with plenty of soft furnishings like carpets, curtains, cushions — anything that soaks up sound instead of bouncing it around.

A bedroom or even a wardrobe full of clothes can work wonders.

The goal?

A cosy, dead-sounding space that makes your voice sound warm and close.

2. Use a Pop Filter or Windscreen

Those annoying popping sounds when you say words like “people” or “power” can easily be tamed with a pop filter or windscreen.

They’re cheap, they fit easily over your microphone, and they make you sound instantly smoother.

It’s a small investment that’ll save your listeners a lot of cringing!

3. Get Your Mic Position Right

Where you put your microphone makes a huge difference.

A good rule of thumb? Keep it about a fist’s distance from your mouth and speak across the mic rather than directly into it.

This avoids harsh breath noises and keeps your sound natural and easy to listen to.

4. Keep an Eye on Your Recording Levels

Before you even think about editing, keep one eye on your recording levels.

Aim for your voice to hover around the -12 to -6 dB range on your recording software.

Too loud, and you’ll end up with distortion (and trust me — no editing trick can fix that properly).

Nice, steady levels will make your life so much easier when you come to polish up your episode.

5. Edit Lightly, but Thoughtfully

Editing isn’t about making you sound like a robot — it’s about tightening up your natural voice.

Trim out long silences, distracting background noise, and any major slip-ups, but don’t worry about cutting every “um” and “ah.”

Light editing keeps your podcast sounding real and relatable.

There are brilliant free tools out there like Audacity, GarageBand, or even Descript if you want something a bit more visual and easy to use.

Final Thoughts

Podcasting isn’t about chasing perfection.

It’s about making real connections — and good audio just helps people stay with you longer.

Start with these five small changes, tweak as you go, and above all — keep creating and enjoying the journey.

Thanks for reading (and listening)!

If you found this helpful, feel free to share it with a fellow podcaster.

And if you ever want to chat podcasting or creativity, you know where to find me.

Until next time — stay creative!

If you want a bit of guidance or inspiration, I offer simple, one-to-one training to help you use audio creatively and confidently.

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