Video podcasts are built for listening
A video podcast is a conversation first and a video second. Many people play an episode in the background, so the sound matters more than the picture. The video can be simple: one fixed shot, or a camera on each speaker with cuts between them.
Episodes often run for one to three hours. That makes audio quality, file size and upload reliability the main jobs for a podcaster.
Audio settings for podcast episodes
Get the sound right before you worry about cameras.
| Setting | Suggested value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Loudness | -14 to -16 LUFS integrated | Close to common streaming targets, so episodes are not too quiet |
| True peak | -1 dBTP or lower | Leaves room so the voice does not clip after encoding |
| Sample rate | 48 kHz | The usual rate for video projects |
| Tracks | One stereo mix of every mic | VideoBB plays the first audio track of the file |
Mix every microphone into one track
VideoBB encodes the first audio track of your file as stereo AAC. If your recorder saves each mic as its own track, mix them into one before export, or only one voice may come through. Our comparison of AAC, Opus and MP3 explains why AAC is the delivery format.
Uploading a two-hour episode
A long episode at 1080p and a high bitrate can pass the 4 GB limit. A mostly still picture needs far less data than action footage, so a moderate video bitrate keeps the file small with no visible loss. Resumable uploads mean a dropped connection does not start a big upload from zero.
One episode, many pieces
A single recording can feed your whole show.
- Pull the audio as MP3 or M4A for your podcast feed with the free extract audio tool.
- Cut the best two minutes into a clip. Clips up to three minutes long are published as Shorts.
- Turn on automatic captions so people can follow along with the sound off. The speech is transcribed on VideoBB's own servers.
- List topic timestamps in the description so listeners can skip to the guest or subject they came for.
Frequently asked questions
Can I upload a three-hour podcast episode?
Yes, as long as the file is 4 GB or less. Export a mostly still picture at a moderate bitrate, and the upload resumes if your connection drops.
Why can I only hear one host after upload?
Your file probably has each microphone on its own audio track. VideoBB uses the first track, so mix every voice into one stereo track before you export.
What loudness should a video podcast be?
Aim for about -14 to -16 LUFS integrated, with true peaks at -1 dBTP or lower. Keep it the same from episode to episode.