The Complete Guide To Auphonic For Podcasters: Setup, Workflow, Pricing & Pro Tips

Podcasting has entered the age of automation, and content creators can focus on storytelling instead of battling compressors, equalizers, and noise gates.

Auphonic — a post-production behemoth engineered for podcasters, broadcasters, and journalists — is now expected to be an industry standard for automating professional-quality audio cleanup and mastering.

This guidebook is the complete step-by-step tutorial to everything Auphonic has to offer in 2025, from installation to workflow design, automation, costs, and professional-level techniques for best results.

Whether you want to create a podcast intro, solo commentary, interview shows, or operate a podcast network, this guidebook will help you get the most out of your sound along the way.

What Auphonic Does & Who It’s For?

Auphonic is a desktop and web automation platform that cleverly handles audio with AI and psychoacoustic models.

It examines your tracks and incorporates sophisticated algorithms to bring out clarity, volume leveling, and overall shine — all while adhering to international loudness norms like EBU R128 and ITU-R BS.1770-4.

In other words, it’s having a digital mastering engineer that never gets fatigued.

Who Is Auphonic For?

• Solo podcasters podcasting from home or on the go.
• Podcast networks & media firms creating at scale.
• Video producers needing clean audio tracks for YouTube or docs.
• Educators, journalists, and NGOs are sharing audio shows across platforms.
• Branded podcasts & company teams using podcasts or internal comms.

As Spotify for Podcasters and Apple’s Creator Resources both recommend, loudness consistency and clear, understandable speech are the hallmarks of listener retention — exactly where Auphonic shines.

Quick Setup: How To Process Your First Episode? (Step-by-Step)

Auphonic is simplicity itself. Processing your first podcast questions takes under 10 minutes — no audio engineering degree required.

Step-by-Step Setup

• Sign up at Auphonic.com. → Enjoy 2 free hours of processing every month.

• Press “New Production.”
• Insert a title and short description.
• Load your raw audio (MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, or AAC).

• Choose processing settings:
• Adaptive Leveler
• Loudness Normalization
• Noise and Hum Reduction
• True Peak Limiter

• Set Output Format:
• MP3 for web/audio distribution.
• WAV or FLAC for archiving or editing.

• Add Metadata:
• Title, subtitle, creator, show title, and episode number.
• Include cover art and optional show notes.

• Select Output Destination:
• Upload directly to Spotify for Podcasters, Podbean, YouTube, Dropbox, Google Drive, or Libsyn.

• Begin Production.
• Processing is 5–10 minutes based on length.

• Save and Play. 
• Compare before/after waveforms and playback for quality assurance.

💡Pro Tip: Use consistent filename naming conventions, e.g., Episode_12_Interview_JSmith.wav. This helps with later batch processing.

Core Features Explained (What Each Does And When To Use It?)

Auphonic’s tools are considerably more than “auto cleanup.” Every module is a dedicated mastering tool designed around the acoustic needs of a podcast studio setup.

Adaptive Leveler & Loudness Normalization

The Adaptive Leveler automatically equalizes differences in volume between hosts, guests, and background. It also ensures the overall loudness conforms to streaming standards.

Loudness Targets (LUFS)

💡Tip: For best compatibility when publishing to multiple platforms, use -16 LUFS stereo.

True Peak Limiter constrains peaks of audio to -1.0 dBTP to prevent digital clipping distortion.

When to use: Always. Especially useful when mixing sources recorded differently (e.g., remote guests).

Noise & Hum Reduction + Audio Restoration

Auphonic’s AI denoiser uses adaptive spectral subtraction and deep-learning processes to detect and eliminate constant background noise.

• Noise Reduction: Suppresses background hiss or external hum.
• Hum Reduction: Eliminates 50/60Hz power cable or equipment mains hum.
• Filtering Options: Low-cut to remove rumble; high-cut to eliminate harsh sibilance.

Recommended Settings:

• Light: 3–6 dB (sounds natural)
• Strong: 9–12 dB (abrasive; may cause artifacts)

When to use: Always for non-studio recordings, especially remote interviews or outdoor sessions.

Music / Speech Separation, Multitrack & Multichannel Options

For production-level productions, Multitrack Mode is a game-changer. It allows Auphonic to process each file independently (host, guest, intro music) and then mix them.

Singletrack Mode — single file, faster, less control. Multitrack Mode — multiple files, AI figures out who’s speaking and balances independently.

Use Cases:

• Host + guest recordings via Riverside or Zencastr
• Panel shows with 3+ panelists
• Video interviews requiring post-mix clarity

Music/Speech Separation: Auphonic will automatically reduce music level when speech is present — ideal for intros, transitions, or ads.

Chapters, Transcripts, Automatic Shownotes & Metadata

Auphonic features AI-generated transcripts and chapter detection, avoiding hours of boring manual editing.

• Supported languages: 80+ (English, Spanish, Hindi, German, etc.)
• Shownotes: Automatically extracted from metadata and description fields.
• Chapter export formats: JSON, CSV, and embedded MP3 metadata.

💡Pro tip: Preflight chapters before publishing for better accessibility and SEO (Spotify does support embedded chapter information).

Related Resource: How To Cite A Podcast — MLA, APA & Chicago (with Examples & Templates)

Presets, Batch Processing & Automation

Auphonic’s Presets allow you to save whole production templates (processing parameters, outputs, metadata).

Building And Sharing Presets

Create different presets by show type or recording style:

• Interview Preset: Multitrack, -16 LUFS, noise reduction 6 dB.
• Solo Commentary: Singletrack, -18 LUFS, gentle EQ boost.
• Field Recording: Low noise reduction, high compression.

Preset can be exported or shared between accounts by link — perfect for production teams.

Watch Folders, Zapier & API Automation

For power users, Auphonic offers Watch Folders (auto-produce when a file is uploaded) and Zapier integration for code-free automation.

Sample Zapier Workflow

1. Upload new file to Google Drive folder →
2. Trigger Zap → Auphonic starts production →
3. Auphonic sends finished file → automatically posts to Libsyn & YouTube.

API Automation (Developer Mode)

The Auphonic API supports total automation:

POST /api/productions/ HTTP/1.1
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
Content-Type: application/json

Input parameters are input URLs, preset IDs, output destinations, etc.

Integrations: Hosters, DAWs & Apps

Auphonic supports full integration with popular mainstream hosts and platforms:

• Hosts: Podbean, Buzzsprout, Captivate, Libsyn, Blubrry.
• DAWs: Audacity, Reaper, Hindenburg, Adobe Audition.
• Cloud: Dropbox, Google Drive, S3, FTP/SFTP.
• Video: YouTube, Vimeo (auto-upload).

You can even export metadata to RSS feeds directly via podcast CMS integrations.

Pricing & Cost Calculator (2025)

💡Tip: Processed time costs credits — 60 mins = 1 hour. Budget using Auphonic’s Cost Calculator.

When Auphonic Is (and Isn’t) The Right Tool?

Auphonic is perfect for: Spoken-word shows, Interview podcasts, Audiobooks, Conference recordings

Auphonic isn’t for: Music mastering (use iZotope Ozone or Logic Pro), Sound design-heavy projects with layered FX.

Advanced Workflow Examples (Real-World Recipes)

Solo Weekly Show (Fastest Setup)

• Upload 1 file → Use preset
• Turn on Leveler + Noise Reduction
• Auto-publish to Buzzsprout
• Processing time: 4 minutes

Interview Show with Remote Guests (Multitrack)

• Record via Zencastr (each track separate)
• Import both files → Multitrack processing
• Use Noise Reduction (6 dB) + Music Ducking
• Auto-normalize to -16 LUFS

Network / Enterprise (API + Watch Folders)

• Automatic file ingestion via S3 bucket
• REST API activating Auphonic + FTP upload
• OAuth integration with CMS (Podlove, WordPress)

Expert Tips, Best Practices & Safety Guidance

• Recording Standards: 48kHz / 24-bit WAV recommended.
• Peak Control: Limit peaks to below -6 dBFS before upload.
• Edit first, then process: Manually cut out coughs, silences, or duplicates.
• Backups: Always keep raw, unprocessed files saved.
• Privacy: Auphonic is GDPR-compliant and allows manual file deletion.
• API Keys: Treat as secret credentials; rotate regularly.

Publishing Checklist: 

• Check LUFS target
• Check for accurate metadata
• Check artwork embedding
• Check the normalized file preview.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Case Studies (Before/After Examples)

• Podcast: “Design Dialogues” improved average LUFS consistency by 28%.
• Nonprofit: “Voices for Change” auto-processed 40 episodes/month using Watch Folders.
• Broadcaster: Reduced production time from 2 hours → 20 minutes per episode.

Recap + Actionable 7-Step Checklist

1. Record good raw audio.
2. Upload to Auphonic.
3. Use preset (based on episode type).
4. Enable Adaptive Leveler + Noise Reduction.
5. Choose output format + LUFS target.
6. Include metadata and chapters.
7. Check, download, and publish.

FAQs

Here are a few questions and queries on the topic of Auphonic that you might find helpful at the same time.

The Need For Auphonic Podcasts

Auphonic is the podcaster’s silent engineer — transforming what used to take him hours of boring work into a click or two.

It gets your listeners up to professional standards, sounds identical on all players, and is distributable in minutes.

If you’re a solo host or podcast production company, mastering Auphonic can save you hours every week, maintain the sound of your brand as coherent, and allow you to grow confidently in 2025 and beyond.