Technical

An audio file is a digital file that contains recorded sound, used in podcasting to store and distribute episodes.

Bit depth refers to the number of bits used to represent each audio sample, impacting sound quality.

Bitrate is the amount of data processed per second in an audio file, affecting sound quality and file size.

Decibels (dB) measure the intensity of sound, indicating audio levels.

LUFS (Loudness Units Full Scale) is a standard for measuring audio loudness, ensuring consistent volume levels across podcast episodes.

MP3 is a common audio file format used for podcast distribution, balancing quality and file size.

Raw audio is the unedited, original recording of a podcast episode.

Sample rate is the number of samples of audio recorded per second, affecting the quality of the recording.

WAV is an uncompressed audio file format that provides high-quality sound but results in larger file sizes.