{"id":4233,"date":"2021-04-12T14:03:53","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T14:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/?p=4233"},"modified":"2024-09-10T06:28:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T06:28:08","slug":"podcast-sound-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/podcast-sound-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Sound Effects Are Essential for Podcasts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve watched movies and television, tuned into radio stations, browsed YouTube or listened to podcasts, you\u2019ve undoubtedly heard sound effects (SFX). A sound effect can be either created through artificial means such as software and synthesizers, or by processing or enhancing natural or acoustic sounds through sampling or Foley art.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond podcasts and filmed entertainment, you can hear SFX in cartoons, music, video games and many other media. Some effects draw attention to themselves, often in absurdly funny ways, like in comedies or morning radio shows. Other times, SFX are far more subtle and realistic, immersing viewers or listeners in the program\u2019s world.<\/p>\n<p>Below, we will discuss the importance of podcast sound effects. We will also talk about where to find good SFX, how to add sound effects to a podcast and you\u2019ll get some useful design tips for this vital form of media.<\/p>\n<h2>Why SFX for podcasts matter<\/h2>\n<p>Ultimately, podcast sound effects are storytelling tools. This makes them just as integral to an audio or video story as the human voice, lighting, camera or costume design. On a technical level, <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/sfx\&quot;">SFX<\/a> are part of the overall sound mix. Ideally, they work with speech (monologues, dialogues, interviews, etc.) and\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/choosing-the-right-music-for-your-podcast\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">music for podcasts<\/a>\u00a0to help effectively tell a story.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-11690\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blogger-looking-at-camera-941885-1-1024x683.jpg\&quot;" alt=\"Woman presenting a podcast\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Blogger-looking-at-camera-941885-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2021\ 04\ Blogger-looking-at-camera-941885-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2021\ 04\ Blogger-looking-at-camera-941885-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2021\ 04\ Blogger-looking-at-camera-941885-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2021\ 04\ Blogger-looking-at-camera-941885-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \ /><\/p>\n<p><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/motionarray.com\/browse\/stock-photos\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stock photos<\/a> inspiration. <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/motionarray.com\/stock-photos\/blogger-looking-at-camera-941885\/?q=podcast\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Podcast presenter looking at camera<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As hinted at above, you can use SFX to tell a story in a variety of ways. Certain sounds can be comedic, while others can be dramatic, thrilling and even fantastical. The world of SFX is full of many types of sounds, and audio storytellers are only limited by their imaginations in how best to use them.<\/p>\n<h3>Why SFX help you tell a better story<\/h3>\n<p>In podcast production, sound effects are crucial to telling a story. Why? A podcast, like a radio program, is an audio format, so podcast producers must heavily rely on sounds in the absence of visuals.<\/p>\n<p>One notable place you will find sound effects is in the intro to a podcast. A true-crime podcast, for instance, will likely have eerie sound effects to help plant a mysterious and foreboding mood in the minds of listeners.<\/p>\n<p>For example, sounds like footsteps, crows and wind would help to create an unnerving atmosphere for a true-crime or mystery podcast. For a comedy podcast, you could use a laugh track seriously, or to parody the use of laugh tracks. A travel podcast, on the other hand, will want to have effects that make listeners feel as if they\u2019re along for the trip with sounds like honking horns, ambient crowd noise, airplanes and so on.<\/p>\n<h3>What other benefits do SFX give podcasts?<\/h3>\n<p>Beyond the intro, you can use SFX to break up segments, like the beginning, middle and end of your podcast. They can also fill a podcast\u2019s negative space\u2014that is, spots where there isn\u2019t a vocal monologue, dialogue or other audio recordings of the human voices. SFX can also overlap with the human voice to enhance emotions and be used in an outro.<\/p>\n<p>Before diving too deep into the world of podcast sound effects, think about how much your production needs them. If you\u2019re planning on producing a podcast that reviews music, you might not need SFX. And if you\u2019re making a podcast about cinema, like\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/www.hdtgminfo.com\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>How Did This Get Made<\/em>?<\/a>, in which the hosts simply discuss movies, then you might not need SFX either. But if your podcast focuses on telling fictional stories, for example, then it might be really helpful to think of SFX the way filmmakers do.<\/p>\n<h2>How to find SFX for your podcast<\/h2>\n<p>One way of getting podcast sound effects would be to hire a sound designer\u2014someone who either makes sounds with software or is a foley artist or both. However, this can get expensive, especially if you plan to produce podcast episodes regularly.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can find free podcast sound effects on the Creative Commons (CC) SFX library\u00a0<em>FreeSound<\/em>\u00a0or YouTube\u2019s Audio Library. Although these two websites are great resources, they won\u2019t have the sonic vastness and depth of dedicated SFX platforms. And you\u2019ll need to pay attention to the specifics of the CC license so you don\u2019t unintentionally violate the creator\u2019s terms of use.<\/p>\n<h3>Where to find royalty-free SFX for podcasts<\/h3>\n<p>There are several options for premium SFX libraries. But like the free options, do your research on terms of use, so you can be confident you can use the sounds whenever, however and for as long as you like.<\/p>\n<p>To that end,\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/sfx\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">royalty-free SFX<\/a>\u00a0subscriptions are a great option. Typically, users pay a periodic subscription fee to\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/download-sound-effects\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download sound effects<\/a>\u00a0without limit as they like and not pay a royalty (fee) every time they use the sound in a podcast.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of searching for free podcast sound effects, use the platform\u2019s search functions. On Artlist, for instance, you can browse sounds of\u00a0Sci-Fi machines\u00a0and\u00a0atmospheres. You can also search in folders for sounds of\u00a0crowds,\u00a0weather,\u00a0transportation\u00a0and many other SFX categories. These are helpful tools for finding the right SFX for your podcast.<\/p>\n<h2>What Gear you need for editing SFX into podcasts<\/h2>\n<p>To edit podcast sound effects, you\u2019ll need a few tools. If you\u2019re already producing a podcast or plan to soon, you will probably have some of these tools.<\/p>\n<p>First, you will need a computer, ideally one with the computing power to handle audio production software. Then, you\u2019ll need the right audio editing software to edit and mix your podcast.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4238 size-full\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/d5ff6a904195772817a66107cb2b8d873dfe86b1.jpg\&quot;" alt=\"guy editing a podcast with sound effects\" width=\"746\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/d5ff6a904195772817a66107cb2b8d873dfe86b1.jpg 746w, https:\ \ new-blog.artlist.io\ blog\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2021\ 04\ d5ff6a904195772817a66107cb2b8d873dfe86b1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" \ /><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve talked about how to add sound effects to a podcast before in our article about essential\u00a0<a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/essential-gear-for-starting-a-podcast\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">podcast gear<\/a>. If you haven\u2019t read it, here\u2019s a brief summary. If you have a Mac, try editing your podcast on\u00a0<em>Garageband<\/em>. Yes, it\u2019s entry-level and included on all Mac computers, but it\u2019s a capable audio editor. Like more premium options,\u00a0<em>Garageband<\/em>\u00a0will allow you to drop SFX into your audio timeline, although your editing options will be comparatively limited.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is\u00a0<em>Audacity<\/em>, which is free for both Mac and Windows computers. A really popular option amongst podcasters is\u00a0<em>Adobe Audition<\/em>, which you can download with a Creative Cloud Subscription.\u00a0<em>Audition<\/em>, as well as\u00a0<em>Apple Logic\u00a0<\/em>and<em>\u00a0Pro Tools<\/em>, will give you more robust features for editing your SFX into your mix.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, in learning how to add sound effects to a podcast, take your time and practice. 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