Gaëtan Harris: Sound Design Tips for Audio-First Podcasts
- Matt Cundill
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
Gaëtan Harris tells me what it really takes to make branded podcasts sound world‑class. From his early days in Winnipeg radio working at Power 97 with yours truly, to award‑winning work with Pacific Content, Gaëtan has built a career around creating immersive, story‑driven audio that keeps listeners coming back.
We talked about the practical side of podcast sound design: choosing the right microphones, removing mouth clicks, capturing clean remote recordings with Zoom H4/H5 recorders, and using tools like Soundly, APM Music, and Blue Dot Sessions for music and sound effects. We also explore how brands can tell powerful stories without sounding like an infomercial—and why high‑quality audio is still a major differentiator in a video‑obsessed world.
If you’re building a branded podcast, improving your production, or just want your show to sound more professional, this episode is packed with insights you can use right away.
Listen to the full conversation above... you can also watch down below but we think the audio experience is always better.
If you want to talk about podcasting and audio, reach out to him through his company Syrup Sound. Also you'll get to meet Gaëtan at the London Podcast Show next year...
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