A good podcast lives from relevant content and reliable sound quality. At Tonstudio Leipzig I produce podcast episodes for companies, media, educational providers, institutions and independent professionals. Recording with separate track for each voice, clean editing, mastering prepared for podcast platforms and deliverable audio files come together directly with me.
The hurdle for a good podcast today is often not the idea, but the craft of implementation. Fluctuating volume, unequal voices, room reverb or editing errors decide in the first minutes whether listeners stay tuned. This is exactly where my podcast production in my studio comes in.
Whether regular corporate podcast, one off recruiting format or ambitious solo podcast: I record every episode under controlled studio conditions, edit it precisely and prepare it according to current technical standards for podcast platforms. On request, I also support with concept, episode structure, audio branding and upload preparation.
Three factors determine whether a podcast sounds spontaneous and unfinished or like a professional audio format. I carefully consider each of these points in my studio in Leipzig.
Every episode is prepared to a suitable podcast loudness value. This way episodes sound as even as possible, without sudden jumps between episodes, without strongly fluctuating levels between voices and without disturbing volume differences in short audio elements.
Slips of the tongue, breath sounds, mouth clicks, long pauses or thematic lengths are specifically removed. The goal: a naturally sounding listening flow that does not lose the original authenticity, but makes an episode noticeably denser, more professional and more listenable.
Recognizable intro sounds, outro sounds, unified transitions between segments and a consistent sound character across all episodes ensure that a podcast is perceived as a brand and does not appear as a collection of loose recordings.
From the internal corporate podcast to the public industry podcast. Every format has its own requirements for recording, editing, processing and delivery. Each episode is prepared and produced accordingly.
Regular audio formats for employee communication, corporate culture, product news or stakeholder information. Clearly structured, compact and designed for recurring publication.
Talk formats and interview formats with 1 to 2 hosts on site. Additional guests can be connected remotely. The setup is based on how your format should function in terms of content and organization.
Narrative podcasts with a main voice. For narrative formats, knowledge transfer, personal journeys or thematic series. High quality voice recording and clean mastering form the foundation here.
Specialist formats for a specific target group, for example B2B industry podcasts, science formats or special interest series. Depth of content needs crafted, clean audio quality so that it gets heard.
Podcast formats in which employees, executives or applicants have their say. Authentic, professionally recorded and usable on career pages or recruiting channels.
Podcasts for educational providers, academies, universities or continuing education providers. Didactically clean structure, in suitable length and in the style that enables learning and listening at the same time.
Short formats to promote individual episodes or entire seasons. Trailers for pre release, social media excerpts and audio snippets for targeted promotion.
Intro, outro, commercials and short audio elements can be produced separately and cleanly worked into the episode. Scope and placement are agreed in advance.
Recordings of live events, discussions or stage talks. Subsequent audio post production prepares the live material for podcast use, while consciously preserving the character of the event.
Podcast productions are created for very different clients. From the company with an internal employee series to the solo coach with their own knowledge show. Every industry has its own focus on format, tonality and publication strategy.
Even if your industry is not explicitly listed here: if you are thinking about a podcast, as a marketing format, internal communication tool or independent audio brand, you receive a concrete assessment of format, effort and costs after a brief description.
Podcast recordings benefit from separate tracks. Each voice can be specifically edited, mixed and adjusted in loudness. At Tonstudio Leipzig a professional and proven signal chain is used for this.
In the podcast setup, up to 2 hosts are recorded at the studio at the same time. Additional guests can be integrated remotely by arrangement. The Neumann U 87 Ai is a proven studio microphone for speaker voices and is supplemented by the M147 Tube for a warmer sound color in solo formats or storytelling.
High quality preamplification is particularly important for podcasts because many platforms compress data. Clean, low noise preamps help to ensure that voices remain present and detailed even after MP3 encoding and platform processing.
RME converters offer stable recording quality and sufficient reserves for podcast setups with multiple signals. For podcast recordings, remote guests or live recordings, they form a reliable basis for clean recording sessions.
A structured podcast workflow supports clean recordings, editing on separate tracks, pause editing, mastering prepared for podcast platforms and loudness analysis.
Structured in 4 phases. Clear communication in every phase so that format, expectation and result fit together.
I clarify with you format, episode structure, target group, length and publication rhythm. Audio branding if needed.
Recording in the studio in Leipzig for 1 to 2 hosts on site, with remote connection of guests or as a pure remote session. Separate tracks ensure clean editing.
Clean editing, optimization of pace, sound design if desired and final mastering according to current technical standards for the target platforms.
Finished episode as an audio file prepared for podcast platforms. On request, I support with RSS feed, hosting recommendation and upload preparation for Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other platforms.
Concept, recording, editing, mastering and upload preparation are in one hand. No handovers between studios, editors and service providers. This saves time, reduces coordination effort and ensures a clear production process for ongoing podcast series.
Loudness, file format, RSS feed, hosting requirements and upload preparation are considered according to current technical standards. Your episode is prepared so that it can be cleanly used for podcast hosting, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other platforms.
In the studio, up to 2 speakers at the same time at the studio on their own microphones are possible. During the recording, I accompany the session with technical control and provide guidance on repetitions, pace and topic sequence if needed. This reduces later editing effort and improves the intelligibility of the episode.
Before production starts, you receive a clear price agreement per episode or season based on scope and desired processing. Mastering, possible corrections and delivery format are transparently planned. This keeps the production easily calculable even with regular publications.
A selection of the most important questions about concept, recording, editing, mastering and delivery of podcasts.
Podcast episodes are calculated based on scope and desired processing. A fixed price per episode or season is possible after prior assessment. A regular episode with 30 to 45 minutes final length typically starts in the medium three digit range.
You receive a concrete assessment after a brief description of the format. Details on the prices page.
For studio recordings, 1 to 2 hosts are equipped with individual microphones at the studio. The recording is made with a separate track for each voice so that each voice can be specifically edited.
During the session, technical control is possible. If needed, passages are repeated, shortened or adjusted in pace. This saves time in audio post production and ensures an audibly denser result.
Yes. At Tonstudio Leipzig, recordings for up to 2 people at the same time at the studio are possible. Additional guests can be connected remotely by arrangement. Each voice is recorded as separately as possible, which enables clean editing options and targeted processing, especially for interview formats or discussions.
Yes. Via professional remote solutions, guests at other locations can be integrated into the recording. By arrangement, the audio quality can additionally be recorded locally on the other side so that connected voices are integrated into the production as cleanly as possible.
I deliver the finished episode as an audio file prepared for podcast platforms. On request, I also support with RSS feed, hosting selection and upload preparation for common podcast platforms.
Those who do not yet use a hosting platform receive a recommendation matching the podcast size and budget.
Mastering is the final processing step in which loudness, tonal balance and dynamics of the entire episode are aligned. The episode is prepared according to current technical standards for podcast platforms.
Without this adjustment, episodes sometimes sound too quiet and sometimes too loud. Between individual episodes, otherwise noticeable loudness jumps occur, which quickly seem unprofessional.
Yes. Intro, outro, commercials and short audio elements can be produced separately and worked into the finished episode. Scope, placement and desired processing are agreed in advance.
When capacities are free, a regular podcast episode is usually produced and delivered within a few working days. More elaborate formats with extensive editing, sound design or several corrections need correspondingly longer.
Rush orders are possible by arrangement. For ongoing podcast series, a fixed weekly or biweekly slot is often worthwhile. This significantly reduces lead times.
Yes. On request I also accompany the concept phase: format development, episode structure, audio branding with intro and outro, recommendations on length and recording preparation. Especially for the first own podcast, this provides more clarity, better plannability and a more professional result from episode 1.
Briefly describe your project: format idea, desired episode length, number of hosts and planned publication rhythm. You will then receive a clear assessment with price range, process and recommendation.