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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 • 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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Feb 23, 2026 • 10 min read • Audio Engineering

How to Remove Background Noise from Your Podcast

Practical techniques to remove background noise from your podcast recordings. From basic fixes to advanced noise reduction - make your audio crystal clear.

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