Mixing is “the part of the production process where you create balance, consistency, and clarity with all of the audio elements in your story.” (NPR Training)

NPR’s Training Site offers an excellent tutorial on mixing podcast audio.  

There are the essential 8 steps of the process: 

1. Organize 

2. Rough in levels 

3. Determine if you need to EQ 

4. Determing if you need to use compression 

5. Check edits and fades 

6. Fine-tune levels 

7. Balance ambience and music  

8. Listen to the mix!  

• Source: (NPR Training)

Follow a tutorial:

Here is an excellent walkthrough of this process for beginners:  

Here is a visual guide for this process. (NPR Training)

Further Resources:

• Are any of these terms new to you? Check out this glossary of audio production terms (NPR Training)
• This ear training guide is also helpful in learning to identify issues in recording, editing, and mixing. (NPR Training)