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C. M. GreenThe Podcaster's Audio Handbookhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7361-6_1

1. File Formats and Settings

Corey Marie Green1  
(1)
Brunswick West, Australia
 

A good understanding of file formats and settings can make a huge difference to your audio quality. When working with clients, this is the number one issue that I encounter, so I’ve put it at the front of the book. No matter what equipment you’re using, this is the easiest way to improve the audio quality of your podcast.

I learned the importance of understanding file formats and settings the hard way, while making a radio documentary early in my career.

I had met a woman called Aunty Dawn Daylight. ...

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