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Tom Kelly
Aug 6, 20201 min read
Summer Break and the Future of Clean Cut Audio
I wanted the opportunity to let you all know that I'm taking a break from the podcast for a while! I plan on coming back in a few months...
Tom Kelly
Jul 30, 20201 min read
28. Explaining and Listening to the 4 Topologies of Compressors (VCA, FET, Opto, and Vari-Mu)
It's very important to know that every compressor is different and it will make your audio sound differently depending on how it...
Tom Kelly
Jul 16, 20202 min read
27. Compression for Color, Tone, and Depth
Compression is a topic I've covered extensively (but also not nearly enough) on my YouTube channel. Even with all the hours of teaching...
Tom Kelly
Jul 9, 20202 min read
26. What My Dog Taught Me About Love, Audio, and Community
Death has a crazy way of putting a lot of things into perspective. With the recent passing on my dog and best friend Levi, I've been...
Tom Kelly
Jul 2, 20202 min read
25. How to Become an Amazing Podcast Engineer (without a degree in audio production)
Something I've been seeing recently in Facebook groups and forums is people claiming they can't be great at audio because they don't have...
Tom Kelly
Jun 18, 20201 min read
24. Noise Reduction in the Recording and in Post
Many folks think noise reduction is something that can only be done in post production, but I'm here to tell you that's a bald-faced lie....
Tom Kelly
Jun 11, 20202 min read
23. Ear Training and Critical Listening Exercises to Better Hear and Mix Podcast Audio
When new podcasters or audio engineers are reaching out to their peers for help with their production, it's not uncommon to hear the...
Tom Kelly
Jun 4, 20201 min read
22. Local Recordings: The Only Way to Capture Great Podcast Audio
I vow to never stop talking about local recordings until every podcast on Earth at least KNOWS it's an option. Whether or not they choose...
Tom Kelly
May 21, 20201 min read
21. Mixing Your Podcast on Headphones or Studio Monitors: The Pros and Cons of Each
When it comes to mixing audio, you'd be hard pressed to find a more lively debate than the one between headphones and studio monitors....
Tom Kelly
May 14, 20203 min read
20. A/B'ing Your Audio to Produce Better Sounding Podcasts
My father always taught me the worst thing you can do is to constantly compare yourselves to others. It can be limiting, anxiety...
Tom Kelly
May 7, 20202 min read
19. Get More for Your Money By Buying Used Podcast Equipment!
The title says it all. You can almost stop reading now if you want to. But, I find buying used gear to be one of the most valuable "life...
Tom Kelly
Apr 30, 20203 min read
18. Defining, Identifying, and Maintaining Resonant Frequencies in the Voice
No matter what instrument you are recording, how it was recorded, or what hardware it was recorded with, you will always capture unwanted...
Tom Kelly
Apr 23, 20203 min read
17. Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and MP3 File Conversion Listening Examples
we're going to focus a bit on HOW our voices are converted and encoded into a digital signal, as well as how it's converted back to analog.
Tom Kelly
Apr 16, 20203 min read
16. How to Dial in Midrange and Presence Frequencies for a Great Sounding Podcast
The entire series on frequency has been leading up to this point. The importance of the midrange and presence frequencies
Tom Kelly
Apr 9, 20205 min read
15. Equalizing by Octave: The Characteristics of Each Octave Band on the Human Voice.
We are now exploring more subtle and intentional moves when it comes to equalizing vocals for a podcast!
Tom Kelly
Apr 2, 20204 min read
14. Frequency Bands: How to Hear So We Can Better Create. The Science of Sound 301
In order to produce a great sound, we first need to learn how to hear good sound. In this listening heavy episode, we isolate the 7...
Tom Kelly
Mar 26, 20205 min read
13. Frequency Response, Perceived Loudness, and the Fletcher Munson Curve. The Science of Sound 201
When it comes to audio and creating a good sound, everyone will tell you "just trust your ears". It's a blanket statement that really...
Tom Kelly
Mar 19, 20203 min read
12. Frequency, Wavelength, and the Speed of Sound: the Science of Sound 101
You can't master your craft until you've mastered the fundamentals ten times over. This week's episode is all about the fundamentals.
Tom Kelly
Mar 12, 20203 min read
11. Your Podcast is a Performance. Start Acting Like It.
There are many hills I'm willing to die on, but one I never feel bad about is that your podcast, my podcasts, everyone's podcast is a...
Tom Kelly
Mar 5, 20202 min read
10. Editing Your Podcast with the Listener in Mind. Stop Over Editing and Focus on Flow and Vibe.
"With great power comes great responsibility". We all know the phrase, but when it comes to editing a podcast, we don't keep it in mind....
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