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Achieving Studio-Quality Audio in Non-Studio Environments
In this episode of Showmakers, host Ed Barker, founder of Studio 1878, dives deep into achieving great audio quality outside of professional studios. Barker shares his expertise on selecting the right microphones, optimizing recording spaces, and applying proper mic techniques to ensure clear and professional sound. He also discusses practical tips for remote recordings and the importance of gain staging. Whether recording in office spaces, at home, or on the go, Barker provides invaluable advice to elevate the quality of brand podcasts. The episode concludes with insights on when it is ideal to use a professional studio.
00:00 Introduction
01:06 What Does Studio Quality Mean?
01:49 Four Key Factors Affecting Audio Quality
02:48 Creating the Ideal Recording Space
03:27 Microphone Technique Tips
04:07 Understanding Gain and Levels
04:48 Essential Equipment
06:10 Recording in Shared Spaces
07:23 When to Use a Professional Studio
09:10 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Ed Barker has been producing and recording podcasts since 2009. After a long career as a corporate marketing and strategy executive (and then a VC), Ed launched Studio 1878 in early 2025 with the goal of making brand and business podcasting much better. Ed is a Brit, working out of Seattle, and podcasting worldwide. 🌎
A podcast development studio for the modern brand. We believe everyone has a story worth telling. Specializing in business and brand podcasts, we’ll help build your story from ideation to distribution, transforming concepts to real connection with your audiences. We produce our own shows but our core proposition is in helping businesses and creators produce something truly compelling and authentic. We’d love to help you tell your story. 😈
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