Audio quality is one of the most fundamental aspects of your podcast, so choosing whether to use an MP3 or WAV audio file can have an impact on this quality. However, It can be a bit of a mystery deciding which one to choose.

In this video, we're going to talk about WAV vs MP3 & Why Audio Formats Are Important. We'll explain the difference between the two, which one you should use for your podcast, and if you can actually tell the difference!

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro
00:39 - What is an MP3 file?
00:59 - Advantages of MP3's
01:51 - Disadvantages of MP3's
02:07 - What is a WAV file?
02:43 - Advantages of WAV's
03:23 - Disadvantages of WAV's
04:02 - What should you choose?
05:04 - Recap and sound test

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Audio formats can be a little bit of a mystery. Hopefully, we've debugged some of that for you! Could you tell the difference between the MP3 or WAV? What do you use for your podcast?🎙️

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