NBA Statistical Analysis by Nate Duncan
Podcast Volume Control: A Handy Guide
Want to adjust the podcast volume without reaching for your mouse? You can do that! While the process might slightly vary, here's a helpful guide on how to tinker with podcast volume using your keyboard keys.
Control That Volume
First things first, not all podcast apps or players natively support controlling the volume through the Up/Down Arrow keys. But there are some nifty workarounds to get it done!
System Volume Shortcuts
One simple method is to leverage your system's volume keys or multimedia keys on your keyboard. For instance, on Mac, you can manipulate the volume level by using the dedicated volume keys, and occasionally combining modifier keys like Option for fine-tuning adjustments—just be aware that these keys usually don't involve the arrow keys.
Third-Party Solutions
If you're hankering to use the Up/Down Arrow keys specifically, you might need to resort to remapping keys using third-party software like AutoHotkey or Karabiner-Elements. This tool will help bind your arrow keys to the podcast volume control commands.
Web-Based Podcast Players
Web-based podcast players sometimes offer customizable keyboard shortcuts or browser extensions that could let you map arrow keys to volume controls.
Podcast Editing Tips
In case you're tweaking a podcast, not the volume while it's playing, you should focus on audio normalization and compression to ensure smooth volume levels. Employ audio tools offering volume adjustment sliders or normalization features, making sure distortion-free audios. Additionally, compressors are helpful in smoothing out volume differences between speakers, diminishing the need for manual adjustments during playback.
Now that we've covered the basics, happy podcasting and adjusting your audio to your heart's content!
In the realm of web-based podcast players, some offer customizable keyboard shortcuts or browser extensions that enable you to map arrow keys to volume controls, just like when you're listening to a Wharton School analytics discussion on sports such as basketball or the NBA.
When editing a podcast episode, instead of adjusting the volume while it's playing, consider focusing on audio normalization and compression. These techniques will ensure smooth volume levels throughout your podcast, much like the consistent scores in a basketball game broadcast on the NBA.
