The Adobe Audition Show

Episode Summary: What Adobe Audition is, what it costs, and the exact recording-through-export workflow used to produce every episode of this podcast.What You'll LearnWhat Adobe Audition is and how it compares to alternative DAWsThe full hardware chain: microphone, mixer, and computer routingA step-by-step recording and editing workflow, start to finishBroadcast loudness standards and how to hit them with the Match Loudness panelThis Week's ToolkitStanley PowerSquid 5-Outlet Flexible Multiplier (not a surge protector, worth noting). Discovered via YouTuber Caleb Pike, whose channel is a genuinely excellent resource on video production.What Is Adobe Audition?A digital audio workstation (DAW) — the software used to record and edit every episode of this podcast. Per Adobe: "a professional audio workstation for mixing, finishing, and precision editing," with multitrack, waveform, and spectral display tools designed to accelerate both podcast and video production workflows.Alternative DAWs: Audacity (popular, free, less robust than a pro DAW), GarageBand (free on every Mac, widely used by podcasters), Hindenburg Journalist Pro (browser-based), Logic Pro X (GarageBand's big sibling), Reaper, and Avid Pro Tools — the heavyweight choice for musicians.How Much Does Audition CC Cost?Included in the full Adobe CC bundle at $49/month (every Adobe product — still one of the best values available for creators at any level), or standalone at $19.99/month like most Adobe apps. Tip: the 30-day free trial of the full bundle is a good way to test-drive everything before committing to just Audition.Podcast Workflow in AuditionHardware chain: a Shure SM7B microphone plugs into an Allen & Heath mixer, which functions as the audio interface — connected to the computer via USB.In Audition's preferences: audio hardware preferences map the default input and output to the USB interface (the mixer). Default input is the microphone/device recording into Audition; default output is where playback sends sound (headphones, speakers). Mac tip: hold Option and click the volume icon in the menu bar to set system-level input and output quickly.The Simple Version of the WorkflowFor each episode:Read the complete show notes and resources on mikemurphy.ai.Support the showSubscribe To Weekly Newsletter:AI UnpluggedConnect With Me🌐 Website📧 Newsletter🎥 YouTube🐦 X💼 LinkedInComments, Questions & Feedback: [email protected]