If you host a podcast, then you may have trouble recording at home and capturing clear and quiet audio. In some cases, a podcast may decide to do a special live episode for fans. The audio recording experience in a live venue is far different than in a quiet studio at home. One way to ensure the process goes smoothly is with the use of professional sound engineers.

Check out some of the ways a sound engineer can ensure your podcast goes smoothly and the audio you record can match the quality of the typical podcast you record on a regular basis.

1. Reduction in Crowd Noise

The live crowds make a big difference in the way sound gets recorded for a live podcast recording. You don't want cheers, laughs, and sound pollution to distract listeners from the actual podcast content. A sound engineer can plan microphone set-ups and sound mixing to ensure the crowd noise does not overtake the main audio.

Microphones may come equipped with extra accessories so the distant sounds are not picked up. An ambient microphone can record the audience's natural sounds and blend in the sound nicely to the overall podcast.

2. Even Audio Levels

When you perform a podcast on a stage, you may not process the audio levels of yourself and guests who come to visit. A sound engineer will use a sound mixer to ensure audio levels remain even and one guest does not overpower another guest in the final recorded audio.

Before a room fills, a sound engineer can run tests, see the average sound levels, and create an ideal plan to deliver even sounds.

3. Live Adjustments & Changes

The atmosphere of a live show can change on the fly. You may incorporate loud music to entertain the crowd, have quieter moments, or open up a live microphone for questions from the audience. Instead of making adjustments in sound editing software, a sound engineer can adjust on the fly and make the proper changes in person.

The live adjustments will save a lot of time and reduce the number of edits needed after the live podcast takes place. If you do not use a live sound engineer, you could find yourself stuck with unusable audio. A sound engineer can troubleshoot any additional problems like microphones that stop working or do not record properly.

Look into sound engineer services for the next time you decide to host a live podcast. You can hear the quality difference with just a single recording.