Podcast recording in Warrington: room setup, levels, and export checklist
Record podcast episodes or voiceover at a treated studio in Warrington. Mic choice, guest headphones, claps, and how to export for your editor.
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Podcasts fail in the edit when levels jump between speakers or room echo makes dialogue sound cheap. You do not need a Manchester broadcast suite for a clean episode, but you do need consistent gain and a room that is not fighting your mic.
One mic vs two
Solo episodes are straightforward: one dynamic or condenser, pop filter, and a stable distance. Two hosts in the room means two mics, two headphone feeds, and careful positioning so you are not picking up the other person louder than intended.
Remote guests
If your guest is on Zoom or Riverside, you still benefit from recording your local voice in the room while they capture theirs at home. We can help you route audio so your track is clean even when the remote feed is compressed.
Levels and clap sync
Peak around -12 to -6 dB on speech. Do a clap or slate at the start if you are syncing separate devices. It saves edit time later.
What to export
Most editors want WAV files, mono or stereo per speaker. Confirm sample rate before you leave. If you booked dry hire, you run the export; with an engineer, say whether you need split tracks or a single mixed down scratch for review.
More on podcast studio hire, dry hire, and before your session.