Recording Clean Audio: Microphones, Voiceovers & Podcasts
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Track your progress, do the practical exercises and pass the module quizzes — complete the course and earn a verified certificate you can download as a PDF or share anywhere. Free to join, learn at your own pace.
What you'll learn
- Choose the best microphone and recording setup for your budget and platform (smartphone, USB, or XLR).
- Set up a smartphone or basic desktop recording chain and capture clean voiceovers and podcast tracks.
- Apply low-cost, Nairobi-friendly room treatment and mic placement to reduce echoes and background noise.
- Use free and cheap tools (Audacity, Dolby On, Auphonic, Reaper) to edit, reduce noise, EQ, compress and export deliverables.
- Rescue noisy recordings with step-by-step workflows so you can meet brand briefs and deadlines.
- Assemble a simple Kenya-priced kit (KES examples) and create clear deliverables to upload to Anga and accept paid campaigns.
- Price and present audio services with example rate-card lines suitable for nano and micro influencers on Anga.
Course curriculum
Module 1
Module 1 — Audio Fundamentals for Creators
Learn the basics every creator must know: signal chain, levels, noise vs signal, sample rates and file types, and what brands expect from an audio deliverable. Local examples (WhatsApp briefs, M-Pesa payment confirmations, and quick brand checks with local stores) are used to keep things practical. Ends with a short quiz.
Module 2
Module 2 — Choosing Microphones & Recorders (Kenya-friendly)
Compare real-world mic and recorder options available in Nairobi and other Kenyan towns: smartphone lavaliers, USB mics, XLR dynamic and condenser mics, and portable recorders. Includes KES price bands and where to check stock or order locally. Ends with a short quiz.
Module 3
Module 3 — Treating Rooms and DIY Acoustic Fixes
Practical, low-cost advice for reducing room echo and background noise in Kenyan homes, apartments and small offices. Includes DIY absorber builds, placement tips, and quick portable booth ideas for field recording at markets or events. Ends with a short quiz.
Module 4
Module 4 — Voiceover & Podcast Recording Techniques
Step-by-step workflows for recording voiceovers and podcasts that brands accept: pre-session prep, script timing, mic technique, monitoring, remote interviews (WhatsApp/Zoom), and recording multi-person shows in small Kenyan spaces. Ends with a short quiz.
Module 5
Module 5 — Editing, Rescue & Delivering Clean Audio
Hands-on editing and rescue workflows using tools that work in Kenya: Audacity (free), Dolby On, Auphonic, and affordable DAWs. Learn noise reduction, EQ, compression, normalization, metadata, and export settings for social platforms and podcast hosts. Ends with a short quiz.
Module 6
Module 6 — Build Your Kit, Price Services & Deliver via Anga
Turn skills into income: assemble a Kenya-priced starter kit (KES examples), create voiceover/podcast rate-card lines suitable for nano and micro influencers, and learn to submit work and get paid through Anga (escrow + M-Pesa). Includes sample WhatsApp messages and short contract language. Ends with a short quiz.
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