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Featured • Apr 24, 2026 • 9 min read • Podcast Mastering

Podcast Mastering Explained: How Sone Processes Your Audio

Discover how Sone's automatic podcast mastering works. Learn about its trained AI/ML processing, credit deduction system, and available output formats.

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Featured • Apr 15, 2026 • 10 min read • Podcast Mastering

How to Master Your Podcast in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to master your podcast in 2026. This step-by-step guide covers basic concepts, quality control, and trained AI/ML-powered workflows.

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Featured • Feb 25, 2026 • 8 min read • Audio Engineering

Podcast Loudness in 2026: LUFS, True Peak, and Platform Playback

A practical podcast loudness guide covering LUFS, true peak, a consistent -16 LUFS delivery target, and why playback can differ by platform and device.

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Aug 23, 2026 • 7 min read • Podcast Mastering

AI Podcast Mastering vs Manual Mastering: Which Workflow Fits Your Show?

Compare AI podcast mastering and manual mastering by control, consistency, source quality, creative judgment, revision needs, and practical workflow.

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Aug 23, 2026 • 7 min read • Audio Engineering

How to Fix Uneven Podcast Volume: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide

Fix quiet guests, loud hosts, sudden peaks, and inconsistent podcast levels with clip gain, compression, automation, normalization, and final mastering.

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Aug 23, 2026 • 7 min read • Audio Engineering

Mono vs Stereo Podcast Audio: Which Format Should You Choose?

Choose mono or stereo podcast audio with confidence. Learn how voices, music, ambience, file encoding, phase, and platform delivery affect the decision.

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Aug 23, 2026 • 7 min read • Podcast Production

Podcast Post-Production Checklist: From Raw Recording to Publish-Ready Episode

Follow a practical podcast post-production checklist for editing, dialogue cleanup, mixing, mastering, export, metadata, and final quality control.

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Apr 24, 2026 • 7 min read • Affiliate Program

Affiliates and Referrals: Earn Credits While Sharing Sone with Fellow Podcasters

Discover Sone's affiliate program and learn how to earn credits by referring podcasters to the platform. Understand referral tracking, reward structures, and maximize your earning potential.

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Feb 26, 2026 • 12 min read • Podcast Tools

Best Free Podcast Software for Beginners in 2026

Comprehensive guide to the best free podcast software. Compare Audacity, GarageBand, and other free tools to find the perfect fit for your show.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 10 min read • Podcast Production

How to Make Your Podcast Sound Professional on Any Budget

Expert tips to make your podcast sound professional without breaking the bank. From budget setups to pro techniques—achieve studio-quality audio at any level.

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