Sound and Music Technologies in Digital Content (Podcast) Production
Chapter from the book: Kaptan, M. (ed.) 2023. Current Topics and Research on Fine Arts.

Kadri Yılmaz Erdal
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

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Podcast production processes within the scope of digital content production have become widespread in the context of broadcasting and media production in the light of current developments. From this point of view, the production format that combines sound and music within the scope of digital content is frequently used by content producers. It is known that the correct planning and stages of the prepared content are effective on the suitability of digital content for its purpose and production quality. To increase the quality of sound recording in the content, first, the features and different usage areas of microphones, which are the first link in the recording chain, are emphasized and the microphoning techniques used for the sound source are emphasized. The role of cables and connectors in sound recording systems such as sound card, mixer, computer, and sound recorder is emphasized in order to ensure signal flow and data transfer in a healthy way, and the characteristics of connection types are emphasized. In the next stage, the programs used in audio recording and editing processes are discussed and how they are used in digital content production and their general features are mentioned. Examples of audio recording programs that offer various features for different levels of user needs are included, and plug-ins and virtual instruments that enrich the audio processing and production stages are also mentioned. In the context of digital content, podcasting encompasses all stages of content creation and delivery, from audio recording to music arrangement. Today, various platforms have been proposed to facilitate the publication of digital content (podcast) projects over the internet and to facilitate podcast production and support the publishing phase. The acoustic quality and layout of the sounds recorded in this process affect the professional content of the broadcaster. In this respect, the technologies used for podcast production and the importance of content quality are of great importance. Podcast producers may encounter different ambient sounds in their recordings due to the acoustic and insulation deficiencies of the recording environments, increasing the editing stage's importance. The editing stage also deals with correcting errors, removing unnecessary noise, and improving the overall flow. There are many software programs used for editing, especially in the field of sound recording and music technology. Izotope RX software offers an effective solution to reduce noise and improve quality in this process. However, audio editing software such as Audacity and Adobe Audition can also be used for basic editing. Music is an important element in emphasizing the emotional tone and theme of podcast content, and AI can use various algorithms to generate podcast music, analyzing and generating music that fits podcast themes. In this context, various AI-based platforms and applications are widely used to generate royalty-free background music and personalized content.

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Erdal, K. Y. (2023). Sound and Music Technologies in Digital Content (Podcast) Production. In: Kaptan, M. (ed.), Current Topics and Research on Fine Arts. Özgür Publications. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58830/ozgur.pub291.c1163

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October 21, 2023

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