<aside> 💡 This is a version of the podcast checklist we used for The Inforium. Feel free to modify it to your needs.

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Recording Pre-Flight

• [ ] Test mic levels
• [ ] Check that both co-host levels are peaking between -12db and -6db
• [ ] Ensure no XLR/power cable crossovers
• [ ] Camera checks
  • [ ] DC adapter in
  • [ ] 1080p resolution
  • [ ] 24fps
  • [ ] 5600k color temp
  • [ ] At least 140 mins record time available
  • [ ] XLR plugged in
  • [ ] Input channel 1 for audio
• [ ] Position shotgun mic for backup audio
• [ ] Phones on do not disturb
• [ ] Computer speakers muted
• [ ] Tell anyone else in house that we’re recording

Editing

• [ ] Add standard effects to host audio files
  • [ ] De-esser
  • [ ] EQ - Classic V
  • [ ] Multi-band compressor - Classic Master
  • [ ] Hard Limiter - limit to -6, no additional fader changes
• [ ] Intro music included
• [ ] Subscribe animation included
• [ ] Social media badges included
• [ ] Outro music included
• [ ] Export MP3 version at 192kbps
• [ ] Export YouTube version using podcast preset (1080p, 10mbps max bitrate)

Publishing