Recording

An individual whose role is to manage the technical aspects of recording, mixing and mastering audio for podcasts.

Background noise refers to unwanted ambient sounds captured during a podcast recording.

Crosstalk is the leakage of audio signals between channels, causing unintended audio overlap.

A double-ender, or tape sync, is a recording technique where each participant records their audio locally, ensuring higher quality sound.

Filler words are unnecessary words or sounds that people use during speech, such as "um," "uh," and "like.”

Local recording refers to capturing audio directly on each participant's device rather than over the internet.

Mic bleed occurs when one microphone picks up sound from another source, such as another microphone in the same room.

Mic technique refers to the proper use and positioning of a microphone to achieve the best audio quality.

An audio setup that restricts the listener from hearing select inputs.

Off-axis refers to the direction and angle at which sound is captured by a microphone relative to its main axis.

A pickup is a short, additional recording made to correct or improve specific parts of an episode.

Plosives are explosive sounds produced by certain consonants, such as "p" and "b," that can cause distortion in recordings.

Recording podcast episodes with participants in different locations, typically conducted online.

Reverb, short for reverberation, is the persistence of sound after it is produced, often adding depth and space to audio recordings.

The ambient sound of a recording environment when no intentional audio is being produced.

The ratio of the desired audio signal to background noise.