Podcast - The Home Recording Studio

20Jan 2026 by Jon

How Long Does Podcast Editing Really Take?

Blog, Home Recording Blogs, Podcast, Recording & Mixing, Techniques

Recording a podcast episode is usually the easy part. Editing is where most creators underestimate the time involved — and where entire evenings quietly disappear. If you’ve ever finished recording and thought, “I’ll just tidy this up quickly”, only to still be editing hours later, you’re not alone. So how long does podcast editing really take? — and when does it make sense to outsource it? How long does podcast editing actually take? As a rough rule of thumb: Audio-only podcastsEditing typically takes 2–4× the length of the episode Video podcastsEditing often takes 4–8× the length of the episode (sometimes more) In real terms, that means: A 45-minute audio episode → 1.5 to 3 hours of editing A 60-minute video podcast → 4 to 8+ hours, especially if clips are…

09Oct 2022 by Jon

Record Audio For Screencasts – with separate audio feeds

Home Recording Blogs, Microphones, Mixing, Podcast, Recording, Recording & Mixing, Techniques, Uncategorized

In this post, I will demonstrate how I record audio for screencasts and video tutorials. I'll show you a FREE application that allows you to record audio for screencasts with separate audio feeds for my microphone and system sound. Why do I need separate audio feeds? Most screen recording applications will record a mix of microphone and system audio. This means you don't have any control over the individual levels once the screencast has been recorded. In my videos, I like to demonstrate audio techniques by playing audio and talking at the same time. If I record my system audio too loud people won't be able to hear my voice and there is no way to fix this afterwards. How to record separate audio feeds In this video, I walk…

03Jul 2021 by Jon

What is a Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone?

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What is a Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone? In this month's post we will answer the question: what is a Large Diaphragm Condenser microphone? Some characteristics of a large diaphragm condenser microphone are:- It is good for recording quieter sounds, instruments or the human voice Delivers warmth and clarity Has a wide frequency response (Low to high frequencies) It has an extended dynamic range (Quiet to loud) Requires Phantom Power This type of microphone is designed for increased sensitivity. Therefore, it requires phantom power. It is likely that your recording device will have an option for turning phantom power on or off. Most importantly, always make sure you turn phantom power on after connecting the microphone. Typical uses Spoken Word (e.g. Audio Books) Narration or Voice Over for moving image Podcasting…

19Mar 2021 by Jon

Home Recording Studio Essentials: What You Actually Need to Get Started

Blog, Home Recording Blogs, Microphones, Podcast, Pro Tools, Recording & Mixing, Techniques

Setting up a home recording studio doesn’t have to be complicated — or expensive. In fact, you only need four core components to start recording, editing, mixing, and playing back audio at home. In this guide, we’ll look at the Home Recording Studio Essentials, explain what each piece does, and help you make sensible choices without getting overwhelmed by gear options. The 4 Essential Components of Any Home Recording Studio Every functional home studio needs these four things: A computer with DAW software An audio interface A microphone Monitoring (headphones or speakers) With just these, you can: Record sound Edit and arrange audio Add effects Mix and export finished tracks Let’s break each one down. 1. Computer – Mac or PC? Your computer is the heart of your studio. It…

04Dec 2020 by Jon

Top 10 Home Recording Resources (Blogs, Podcasts & Communities)

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If you want to improve your home recording skills, it can be hard to know where to start — and who to trust. The Home Recording Studio blog exists to help, but no single site has all the answers. Over the years, I’ve built up a short list of reliable, high-quality home recording resources that I return to again and again for learning, inspiration, and staying up to date with the audio world. This updated list focuses on resources that are still active, relevant, and genuinely useful in 2026 — including blogs, podcasts, YouTube channels, and communities. 1. Sound On Sound Sound on Sound is a true classic. It was one of the very first recording magazines I read when I was starting out, and decades later it’s still one…

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