🎤 How to Record Remote Interviews in Adobe Audition

Recording remote interviews has become a standard part of modern podcasting.
Whether your guest is across town or across the world, Adobe Audition gives you the tools to capture high-quality audio and sync it seamlessly — no studio required.
In this guide, we’ll show you the best methods, tools, and settings to record clear, professional-sounding remote interviews directly into Adobe Audition.

1. Choose Your Recording Method

There are several ways to record a remote guest. The right choice depends on your setup and how much control you want over audio quality.

🎙️ Option 1: Record Both Sides in Adobe Audition (via VoIP Tools)

Use platforms like Zoom, Skype, or Discord with virtual audio routing.
Audition records your microphone input directly while capturing the guest’s feed on another track.

🎧 Option 2: Double-Ender Method (Best Quality)

You and your guest each record locally using Adobe Audition or Audacity.
Afterward, you sync both files in post-production for studio-quality sound.

💬 Option 3: Cloud-Based Recording (Easiest Setup)

Tools like Riverside.fm, Zencastr, or SquadCast record separate, high-quality tracks in the browser.
Import the resulting audio files into Adobe Audition for editing.

2. Configure Audio Hardware

Before recording, check your mic and interface settings in Audition:

Go to Edit → Preferences → Audio Hardware.
Set your Input device (microphone or interface).
Choose your Output device (headphones).
Set the Sample Rate to 44,100 Hz for podcasts.

💡 Pro Tip: Use headphones to prevent your guest’s voice from bleeding into your mic.

3. Set Up Tracks in Multitrack View

Open File → New → Multitrack Session.
Name it “Remote Interview.”
Create two tracks:
- Track 1: Your Voice
- Track 2: Guest Audio

To keep them organized, color-code your tracks (e.g., blue for you, orange for your guest).

4. Route and Arm Your Inputs

In the Multitrack Editor:

On Track 1, set the input to your microphone.
On Track 2, set the input to the virtual device capturing your guest (via Loopback or VB-Cable).
Arm both tracks for recording (click the red R button).
Enable monitoring (the I icon) to check your levels.

🎧 Pro Tip: Speak at normal volume and watch the meters — aim for peaks around –6 dB with no clipping.

5. Record and Save Locally

When everything’s ready:

Hit the Record button in the transport controls.
Conduct your interview as usual.
Stop recording when done and save immediately.

💡 Backup Tip: Keep a cloud recorder like Zoom running as a secondary safety track.

6. Sync and Edit the Files

If you used the Double-Ender Method, import both local recordings into a new Audition session:

Align the tracks using the first spoken word or clap.
Use Spectral View or Auto Align Clips to fix any drift.
Clean each track individually with Noise Reduction or DeReverb.

Your final interview will sound like both hosts were in the same room.

7. Balance and Polish the Mix

Once synced, use the Essential Sound Panel to even out your dialogue:

Tag both clips as Dialogue.
Enable Loudness Auto Match to normalize volumes.
Apply light Repair Sound for minor background noise.

Add intro music, transitions, or fade-outs to finish the production.

8. Export the Interview

When you’re happy with the mix:

Go to Multitrack → Mixdown Session to New File → Entire Session.
Export as:
- MP3, 128 kbps, Mono for podcasts
- WAV, 48 kHz, Stereo for video productions

🎙️ Pro Tip: Normalize loudness to –16 LUFS for consistent playback on all platforms.

Conclusion

With the right setup, Adobe Audition makes remote interviews sound as if both speakers were sitting side by side.
By combining clear mic technique, local backups, and smart mixing tools, you can maintain professional quality — even when miles apart.

Next up: “How to Create and Save Custom Presets in Adobe Audition.”