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Custom Podcast Intro
What's included in the podcast intro and outro package?
• Professional voice over artist
• Royalty free background music
• Script editing up to 120 words (you write your script we edit it)
• Voice over production FX
• High quality sound FX
• Mixing and mastering
• Delivery in 320kbps MP3
What's the turn around time for my podcast intro and outro?
Once you’ve completed your inbound question form and your order has been finalized, you’ll receive your fully produced intro/outro in 2-3 business days.
Can I purchase a song from Micme's library to use on it's own in my podcast?
No, all royalty free music in Micme’s library is sourced from a third party partner and can only be used after it’s been incorporated into a new production including voice over and SFX.
Can I use my favorite song by my favorite artist or audio clips from my favorite movie?
Unfortunately you can’t use copyrighted music or audio unless you have paid the artist a licensing fee to do so. Micme requires a signed license agreement for any audio you as our client provides. Micme doesn’t offer the option to source and license music for you. We offer an extensive music archive of royalty free music that you can pick music from.
Does Micme write my intro and outro script?
No, you have a vision for your podcast and the intro/outro script is a big part of your podcast’s brand. You write your own script. If writing isn’t your strong suit, no need to worry, Micme reviews every script and edits it. We also provide you with a template that you can use to help you get the creative juices flowing.
Are revisions included in the podcast intro and outro package?
Revisions are included. However, if your script has been approved, recorded by your voice over artist and returned to you, any changes you’d like to make to your script will require a re-recording fee of US$1.00 per word. This to ensure our voice over talent is fully compensated for their amazing work.
What if my intro and outro script is longer then 120 words?
Micme’s intro & outro package includes 120 words which can be used between your intro & outro. If your script ends up being longer than 120 words, an additional fee of US$1.00 per word will apply.
If I provide my own music bed for my intro and outro does it reduce my cost?
Your music bed is included in the intro & outro package at no cost. Unfortunately Micme does not discount the price of your intro and outro package of you bring your own music bed.
If you’d like to provide your own music bed and voice over tracks. Micme will mix and master your intro and outro for $100.00
Podcast Editing
What's included in the editing package?
• Noise reduction/cleaning
• Natural pause pacing
• Insert intro, outro, bumpers and advertisements/sponsorships
• Add metadata, ID3 tags & album art
• Mixing and mastering (Mastered to -16LUFS standard)
• Delivery in 192kbps MP3
• Publishing of approved episode to your podcast hosting platform.
* Show notes and title writing is only available for people who have chosen to include the Shownotes Add-On. You can chose the add-on when you sign up for editing.
What's the turn around time for my edited episode?
Micme has a 3 business day turn around time. To ensure prompt delivery and the ability to stay on your release schedule, you must submit episodes to be edited at least 3 business days prior to your scheduled release day. If you fail to submit an unedited episode at least 3 business days prior to your release day, Micme can not guarantee that your scheduled episode release deadline will be met.
When my episode is fully produced, does Micme publish it?
Yes! It’s a good time to register your account with the podcast hosting companies, while we’re editing your debut episode. Send us your login information and, upon approval, your episode will be published for distribution across 9 major podcast directories.
We use LastPass to ensure safe, secure and encrypted transfer of information.
What are metadata ID3 tags?
Simple put, these are non-audio details like album art, title, description, author, and name of the podcast. They are used for podcast directories to index your show so your listeners can search and find you.
Does Micme write my description and title for me?
Micme offers editing add-ons like show notes writing and transcription. Please contact us for more info.
What do the "up to 30 minute", "up to 45 minute" and "up to 60 minute" editing lengths refer to?
These times are based on the raw, unedited length of the recording you submit to be edited. Unfortunately we cannot take a recording and edit down to a specific length. We suggest you decide on a length for your episode and set a timer before you start recording.
What happens if my episode runs longer than 60 minutes?
If the raw, unedited length of an episode exceeds 60 minutes, there will be an additional fee of $2.00 per minute over the maximum length.
Example: If you have purchased the “Up To 60 Minute” editing package and submit an unedited episode that is 70 minutes in length, an additional fee of $20.00 will apply only to the episode that exceeds 60 minutes. That’s 10 minutes x $2.00 per minute.
Overage fees are accumulated over the course of a month and are invoiced at the end of the month. We usually permit a 2 minute variance per episode.
Are there editing revision fees?
For every episode, up to 3 rounds of content edits are included. A fee of $10.00 per additional round of content edits will apply after the 3rd round of content edits have been performed. Mistakes made by Micme will not be considered as a round of edits and will be fixed at no additional cost. Only content edit requests made by you will count as a round of edits.
Podcast Launch
What's included in the podcast launch package?
- Professional consultation
- Access to Micme’s Podcaster Portal
- Podcast hosting account setup
- RSS feed submission
- New account creation
- Access to Micme’s secure client portal and dashboard
- Communication and trouble shooting with podcast hosting service
- Cover art design (additional cost)
- Editing of your trailer episode.
What's an RSS feed?
“RSS” stands for “Rich Site Summary,” but it is also known as “really simple syndication,” “RDF Site Summary,” and “Real-time Simple Syndication.” RSS is a collection of XML (“extensible markup language”) standard formatting. An RSS feed is mandatory for hosting a podcast. It is how the internet identifies and your podcast.
What if I already have cover art?
No problem. Make sure your cover art is between 1400px by 1400px and 3000px by 3000px, in jpg format and under 500kb in file size.
What podcast directories does Micme publish episodes to?
Micme is always adding directories that we publish to. Currently we publish to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Tunein, iHeartRadio, AmazonMusic/Audible, Gaana and YouTube.
Can Micme publish my podcast episodes to Alexa and Google Home?
Yes. When you ask to play a podcast on your Google Home smart speaker, it will play it from Google Podcasts. And when you ask Alexa to play a podcast it will play it from Tunein. Because Micme publishes to both of these directories all you have to do is ask either one to play your podcast and you’ll be able to enjoy your latest episode.
Does Micme handle my podcast's social media accounts?
No. We do not do any social media management. We do have future plans to implement social media management into our services.
Are cover art revisions included?
Yes, 2 revisions are included. If you need more revisions after the 2 included, there will be additional fees.
How long does it take Apple Podcasts to accept my podcast?
It can take a week or more for your podcast to be accepted on Apple Podcasts. However, we have found it usually takes under a week.
What equipment will Micme send me when I sign up for the Diamond launch package?
The equipment we’ll send you depends on the format of your podcast. There are many ways to produce a podcast and each way needs a specific set up. During pre-production, we help you figure out what format is best for vision and what equipment you’ll need.
Will having an explicit rating on my podcast keep me from being featured in "New and Noteworthy"?
A podcast marked explicit won’t affect it making into the new & noteworthy. New & noteworthy podcasts are curated by Apple Podcasts, not determined by an algorithm. Also, It’s possible to find podcasts that have been around for a while there as noteworthy. The main deciding factor is quality content.
What happens after I'm finished launching my podcast with the Diamond launch package?
Once you’ve launched your podcast, you have some options. Micme is a full-service podcast production company, so if you’d like, we’ll transition you to our podcast editing service, where you can keep planning and recording your episodes and we’ll take the raw recordings and edit, mix, master, and publish them. Or if you’d like to continue working with your podcast producer and have them help you plan the content in addition to editing, mixing, mastering, and publishing, then we’ll set up a custom monthly retainer package so you can maximize your time.
Podcast Hosting
What is podcast hosting?
Podcast hosting is a place to store and distribute your podcast audio files. A host also gives your podcast an identity called an RSS feed that all the streaming platforms can understand. Your RSS feed (identity) is updated with every new episode so the streaming platforms know to send a message to your listeners to let them know a new episode is ready for them to listen to. Think of it like the behind-the-scenes infrastructure that makes it possible to deliver your podcast to people.
Do you have any contracts or cancellation fees?
No. You can cancel at anytime. Keep in mind that you will still need a podcast hosting service for your podcast. 0 downtime Migration to another hosting service from Micme’s is included free of charge in the podcast hosting subscription. We are able to work with any podcast hosting service available.
Do you alter my files at all?
We never change your original source files; only the content you upload is played to your listeners.
Are my listener stats tracked?
Yes. And all IAB guidelines are followed.
The stats that you see have all duplicate downloads, downloads from search indexes, and bot-related downloads removed.
Do I have to use Micme's podcast hosting?
No. We are able to work with any third party podcast hosting service available. During your launch onboarding FLOW, you’ll have a chance to let us know who you decide to host with.
If you are switching to our editing service and have already launched your podcast, we’ll seamlessly continue using your current hosting service without interruption.
Podcast Mixing & Mastering
What's included in the podcast mixing & mastering package?
- Up to 7 tracks (5 dialogue, 1 music, 1 FX)
- Audio restoration & noise reduction
- Equalization (sound intelligible and natural)
- Dynamic range compression
- 2-bus mastering grade limiting
- Prepping for best performance on streaming platforms
- ID3 tags and metadata
What do I need to have my episode mixed and mastered?
We need your edited dialogue tracks, intro, outro and any other pre-recorded audio like ad spots and musical/FX transitional elements.
You can add them to a ZIP folder and upload it in the podcaster portal along with your mixing & mastering notes so we know how to sequence your episode and where everything goes.
How do I sign up for Micme's mixing & Mastering service?
For your first episode, you can sign up through the website and upload everything we need at the same time. For all of your following episodes, you can login into your podcaster portal and upload new episodes through the “Episode Mixing & Mastering” section.
What's the turn around time for my mixed & mastered episode?
Micme has a 3 business day turn around time. To ensure prompt delivery and the ability to stay on your release schedule, you must submit episodes to be mixed & mastered at least 3 business days prior to your scheduled release day. If you fail to submit an edited episode at least 3 business days prior to your release day, Micme can not guarantee that your scheduled episode release deadline will be met.
When my episode is fully produced, does Micme publish it?
Yes! Send us your login information and we will publish your episodes for you. We use LastPass to ensure safe, secure and encrypted transfer of information.
Do the same editing lengths apply to Micme's mixing & mastering service?
No. There is no limit to the length of episode you can have mixed & mastered. The only limit is on how many tracks/files of audio you submit. You can submit up to 7 files (5 dialogue, 1 music, 1 FX). There is a fee of 10$ per additional audio track more than 7.
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