Podcastakademie: Mixen en masteren
In the Mixing and Mastering course, podcast maker Marius Kooij (known for De Groentjes, Jonge Jaren) teaches you how to improve the audio quality of your recordings through post-production in your editing software. You will learn why mixing and mastering are essential, how to ensure your podcast sounds good even in noisy environments, and how to give your productions their own unique sound.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a simple strategy to enhance your audio and make your recordings ready for publication according to standard podcast norms. The course is taught using Reaper (a free editing program), but the theory applies to any editing software. It doesn’t matter what kind of podcast you create!
– When: Wednesdays, December 3, 10 & 17, 2025, from 19:15 to 21:45
– Registration deadline: November 19, 2025
– Instructor: Marius Kooij
Session 1 (December 3)
Why is mixing necessary? You’ll learn that in this session. Marius will also explain how to prepare your mix properly and introduce the equalizer (EQ): what is the frequency spectrum, and how does EQ actually work?
Session 2 (December 10)
In this session, you will learn more about the importance of compression and dynamics. How can you use automation to your advantage? And why is it useful to work with a so-called ‘mix bus’?
Session 3 (December 17)
You will prepare your mix for publication through mastering. What is mastering? We’ll also cover your mindset while mixing and discuss the final essential steps in the mixing and mastering process. For example: where are you in the (mix) chain?
You have experience with a DAW and preferably have edited a podcast before (with or without mixing and mastering). If you are unsure about your skills or equipment, please contact us at akademie@podcastnetwerk.nl.
During his studies at the conservatory, Marius became fascinated by the other side of music: recording and mixing. He discovered he finds the most peace in making voices sound calm and pleasant.
He now does this for his own podcast De Groentjes, as well as Jonge Jaren and many other talk shows. Besides teaching the craft of podcast mixing, Marius hopes to share the joy he finds in mixing.
Podcastnetwerk always strives to organise programmes that are as accessible as possible. Tolhuistuin is wheelchair accessible and has a wheelchair toilet. We also ensure a safe environment during sessions to share (personal) stories and doubts. If you have trouble affording the course, please contact us.
Tickets can be refunded up to 14 days after purchase, unless the course has already started. Read the general terms and conditions of Podcastakademie 2025-2026 here. If there are insufficient participants, we reserve the right to move the course to a later date, determined on the registration deadline. If the course is rescheduled, tickets will be refunded in the week following the deadline.
– Become a Podcastnetwerk Friend for €25 per year and receive a 10% discount on this course. After signing up as a Friend, you can request your discount code by emailing akademie@podcastnetwerk.nl. Read more about becoming a Friend here. Membership is only available for individuals.
– Are you a freelancer in the cultural or creative sector? You can use the Werktuig PPO (Permanent Professional Development) scheme to get 1/3 of your course fee reimbursed! Tip: email Werktuig PPO directly to check your eligibility. Many participants have done so before you. If needed, you will receive a certificate after the course to submit to Werktuig PPO.
Note: If you are an archaeologist, game designer, ornamental blacksmith, or sound engineer, Werktuig PPO currently reimburses up to 40%!
– For journalists: Several participants have received (partial) reimbursement from the Journalism Development Grant of Fonds BJP. Contact the fund to see how to apply.
– If you work for an employer, check your internal funding possibilities. Payment by invoice is possible – email akademie@podcastnetwerk.nl for this.
– If you need a payment plan or other assistance, please contact us via akademie@podcastnetwerk.nl.
Podcastnetwerk zet zich in voor het bevorderen van de podcastcultuur in Nederland waarbij de maker centraal staat.
