Podcast Mastering Online — Broadcast Standard −16 LUFS

For a podcast, stability matters more than a "beautiful" sound: listeners shouldn't have to reach for the volume knob between episodes or guests recorded at different levels. Magic Master 2.0 targets voice at −16 LUFS — the broadcast platform standard (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube) that delivers comfortable, predictable loudness.

The engine evens out voice level through adaptive multiband dynamics, a de-esser gently removes excess sibilance without making speech sound "lispy," and target EQ boosts speech intelligibility in the presence range (2–5 kHz). This is especially important when recording under varying conditions — different microphones and distances from the sound source.

• Record all speakers at a similar loudness level — mastering will smooth out the details, but it won't replace a good recording.
• Check speech intelligibility on a phone speaker — that's how most podcast listeners tune in.
• For a detailed guide to podcast mastering, see the article on podcast mastering.

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