Starting a podcast used to mean downloading software, learning waveforms, and wrestling with audio drivers. Not anymore.
With Adobe Podcast, you can record and edit professional-quality audio directly in your browser — no installation, no complicated setup.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to record your first podcast episode step-by-step, using Adobe’s built-in AI tools to make your voice sound clear and studio-ready.
🎧 Step 1: Access Adobe Podcast
Go to podcast.adobe.com and sign in with your Adobe ID (you can use a free or Creative Cloud account).
From your dashboard, select “New Project” → “Record” to open the recording workspace.
You’ll see a clean interface — waveform on one side, live transcription on the other — that automatically updates as you speak.
🎙️ Step 2: Set Up Your Microphone with Mic Check
Before you hit record, use the Mic Check feature.
It guides you through:
- 🎤 Mic placement
- 🎚️ Gain level adjustments
- 🧱 Room echo detection
When you speak, Adobe’s AI analyzes your environment and suggests tweaks for the best possible recording quality. Once you get the “✅ Great Setup” message, you’re ready.
đź’ˇ Tip: A simple USB condenser mic (like the Blue Yeti or Rode NT-USB) works beautifully with Adobe Podcast.
🎛️ Step 3: Hit Record and Start Talking
Click the Record button.
You’ll see:
- Live waveform visualization for your voice
- Real-time transcription building automatically
- An easy Pause/Resume option if you need breaks
If you’re recording a remote conversation, Adobe Podcast supports multi-voice capture, keeping each participant’s audio clean and separate.
🕒 Don’t overthink the first take — Adobe’s transcript-based editing makes cleanup effortless later.
🧠Step 4: Edit the Transcript (Instead of the Audio)
Once you’ve finished recording, Adobe Podcast automatically transcribes your session.
Now, simply:
- Delete filler words (“um,” “like,” “you know”)
- Rearrange sentences or paragraphs
- Add notes or section titles directly in the text
Behind the scenes, Adobe aligns every edit with your waveform — no dragging, cutting, or splicing needed.
🪄 Step 5: Enhance Your Audio with AI
Click “Enhance Speech” to instantly remove background noise, echo, and mic inconsistencies.
Adobe’s AI models analyze your recording and simulate professional acoustic treatment — transforming any space into a virtual studio.
The result?
🎙️ Crisp, clear, broadcast-quality voice audio with zero editing experience required.
đź’ľ Step 6: Export and Share
When you’re happy with the sound:
- Go to File → Export Audio
- Choose your format — MP3 (for sharing) or WAV (for mastering)
- Download or publish directly to platforms like Spotify or YouTube
Your recording automatically saves to the cloud, so you can return anytime to make tweaks or enhancements.
🔊 Bonus: Collaborate or Continue in Adobe Audition
You can invite others to comment on specific sections of your transcript or export your project to Adobe Audition for more detailed post-processing.
This makes Adobe Podcast an ideal hub for podcast teams, educators, and creators working remotely.
🧠Summary Checklist
| Step | Action | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sign in and start a new project | Adobe Podcast |
| 2 | Run Mic Check | AI setup assistant |
| 3 | Record your voice | Built-in recorder |
| 4 | Edit via text | Transcript editor |
| 5 | Clean with Enhance Speech | AI audio filter |
| 6 | Export to MP3/WAV | File menu |
🎯 Final Thoughts
Recording your first podcast in Adobe Podcast takes just minutes — not hours.
What used to require professional software, plugins, and acoustic panels now happens in your browser thanks to Adobe’s AI.
Start simple, speak confidently, and let the AI handle the polish.
🎧 Ready to sound like a pro on your very first episode?
Start your journey with Adobe Podcast today — record, edit, and enhance your voice instantly.
👉 Try it now on Adobe Podcast
