The short version
You hit your release calendar with episodes that sound steady, clear, and publish-ready, with the recording and platform steps handled so nothing gets missed on the way to release.
Most people come to me when a launch date is set, guests are lined up, and there is no one in-house who can get clean, consistent audio recorded and published on schedule. You’ll get episodes that sound even, meet platform loudness, and go out on the dates you pick. Next I’ll confirm your recording setup and turnaround, then we book your first session.
I start with a mic and room check so you can hear the difference before we record anything important. On remote calls I capture a backup recording so a drop-out does not take the episode with it. After that it is dialogue edit and cleanup, a loudness and mix pass, then I publish through your RSS feed and check each platform listing.
About me
I’m Mara Baxter, Producer and engineer. I got into podcast production the usual way, by being the person people handed messy audio to when it had to be usable by tomorrow. That turned into a studio practice built around repeatable checks, consistent loudness, and edits that keep the conversation feeling natural.
People hire me when they cannot risk a “we’ll fix it in post” approach. I do the boring prevention work up front, I keep a backup running on remote calls, and I mix for the platforms you publish to so an episode does not change volume between phones, cars, and headphones.
Selected work
These are a few recent podcast production jobs, showing different recording setups and the kind of polish you can expect each release.
Portfolio
Remote interview series production. Recorded guests across time zones with a backup capture, then cleaned dialogue and matched loudness across episodes so the host voice stayed consistent from week to week.
In-studio roundtable recording. Set up mics, checked room tone, and managed levels live so cross-talk stayed clear. Edit focused on tightening pauses and keeping the pace without cutting the meaning.
Show relaunch and publishing setup. Rebuilt the show format and run sheet, then set up RSS hosting and submitted to the major platforms so new episodes landed in the right feeds without losing subscribers.
“The audio sounded even across every episode, and releases stayed on schedule.”
Comms manager, a small marketing team
Recording plan and checklist
A one-page setup you can follow before each session, covering mic placement, room noise, and remote-call settings. This arrives before the first recording so you can test early.
RUN SHEET AND EPISODE STRUCTURE
A practical outline for the episode flow, including intro, segment beats, and guest handoffs. This is set up at the start, then updated when your format changes.
EDITED, MIXED EPISODE MASTER
A publish-ready audio file with dialogue cleanup, level matching, and a loudness and mix pass. You get one for every episode, delivered ready to upload or publish.
Platform-ready artwork and assets
Artwork sizing and file prep that meets the requirements for podcast platforms, plus any standard assets you want attached to each episode. This is prepared in setup, then reused each release.
RSS HOSTING AND DISTRIBUTION SETUP
Your RSS feed set up, then submitted to the listening platforms you choose so the show appears where people search. This is a one-time setup, with fixes included if a platform rejects a submission.
CLIPS AND AUDIOGRAM EXPORTS
Short clips pulled from the episode with captions exported for your social channels. You get these each episode, built from moments you pick or moments I flag during the edit.
What it costs
Pick the tier that matches how much you want off your plate each month. If you are launching, start with Setup, then move onto a monthly plan. Prices are per month.
Priced items
Getting started
If you want me to take recording, editing, and publishing off your plate, this is how we start and lock in your first release date.
1. Sign this proposal to confirm podcast production. 2. Pay 40% of the setup invoice so I can begin the setup work. 3. Book your first recording session and send your guest schedule.
Signature
Fee summary
Do you record in-person in Dunedin or is it all remote?
I can do either. If you want an in-person session in Dunedin, I’ll confirm the space, power, and noise basics before we book. If it’s remote, I’ll send a simple setup and run the backup recording on the call.
WHAT DO YOU NEED FROM ME BEFORE WE HIT RECORD?
I need your release schedule, who is hosting and who is guesting, and where you want the show published. If you already have a mic and headphones, I’ll ask for the exact models so I can set levels and reduce room noise.
How long do you take to turn an episode around?
Most episodes go back to you within 3 to 5 business days, depending on length and how many speakers are involved. If you have a fixed launch date, I’ll set an edit and approval window that protects the publish day.
WHO OWNS THE AUDIO AND THE PROJECT FILES WHEN WE’RE DONE?
You own the finished audio that you publish. I keep the working session and project files while I’m producing the show so I can make revisions and future episodes match. If you want an archive handover, I can supply it when we wrap.
Payment
For setup work, I invoice 40% to start and 60% when I hand over the setup. For ongoing podcast production, I invoice at the start of each month. Invoices are payable within 7 days.
Scope changes. If you change the episode count, add extra cutdowns, or want a different edit style, I will confirm the new scope in writing before I do the extra work so the invoice matches the work.
What I need from you. Before recording, I need your release schedule, who is hosting and guesting, and where you want the show published. If you are using your own gear, I need the exact mic and headphone models.
Recording access. For in-person sessions in Dunedin, I will confirm the space, power, and noise basics before we book. For remote sessions, you will need a quiet room and a stable connection for the call.
Turnaround and approvals
Most episodes are ready 3 to 5 business days after recording, depending on length and speaker count. If there is a fixed launch date, I will set an edit and approval window that protects publish day.
Remote recording risk. For remote records, I run a backup recording on the call, but dropouts can still happen if a connection fails completely. If audio is compromised, I will tell you what is usable and what needs re-recording.
Ownership and files. You own the finished audio you publish. I keep the working session and project files while I am producing the show so revisions stay consistent. If you want an archive handover, I can supply it when we wrap.
