What is Adobe Podcast?

Adobe Podcast is an AI-powered audio creation and enhancement platform developed by Adobe, designed to help creators produce studio-quality podcasts and voice recordings without professional audio equipment. Previously known as Project Shasta, Adobe Podcast combines advanced AI speech enhancement, browser-based recording, and intelligent audio processing to simplify the entire podcast production workflow.

Unlike traditional audio editing tools that require technical expertise, Adobe Podcast focuses on accessibility and automation, making it ideal for podcasters, educators, marketers, journalists, and remote teams who want clean, professional audio with minimal effort.

Key Features of Adobe Podcast

AI Speech Enhancement (Studio Sound)

Adobe Podcast’s most powerful feature is AI Speech Enhance, which uses machine learning to:

• Remove background noise

• Reduce echo and reverb

• Improve vocal clarity

• Normalize volume levels

Even recordings made with basic microphones or laptop mics can sound like they were recorded in a professional studio.

Example:
A remote interview recorded over Zoom with background noise can be transformed into broadcast-ready audio in seconds.

Browser-Based Podcast Recording

Adobe Podcast allows users to record directly from their browser, eliminating the need for external recording software.

Key benefits:

• High-quality local audio capture

• Automatic sync for multiple speakers

• Cloud-based storage

• No software installation required

Text-Based Audio Editing

One of Adobe Podcast’s most innovative features is text-based editing, where:

• Audio is transcribed automatically

• Users edit audio by editing text (delete words, sentences, pauses)

• Changes instantly reflect in the audio waveform

This dramatically reduces editing time, especially for long podcasts or interviews.

Automatic Transcription

Adobe Podcast provides accurate AI-generated transcripts, making content:

• Easier to edit

• More accessible

• SEO-friendly (for blog repurposing, show notes, captions)

Microphone Check Tool

Before recording, users can test their microphone setup. The AI provides:

• Real-time feedback

• Suggestions to improve audio quality

• Room acoustics assessment

This is especially useful for beginners.

Cloud-Based Workflow

All projects are saved in the cloud, allowing:

• Easy access from any device

• Collaboration with remote teams

• Secure file storage

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Exceptional AI-powered audio enhancement

• No technical audio editing skills required

• Browser-based (no installation needed)

• Text-based editing saves massive time

• Ideal for remote recordings and interviews

• Backed by Adobe’s ecosystem and reliability

Cons

• Limited advanced manual audio controls (not for pro audio engineers)

• Requires stable internet connection

• Some features still evolving compared to full DAWs

• Best results depend on reasonable original recording quality

Use Cases and Target Users

Podcasters (Beginner to Intermediate)

• Solo podcasters

• Interview-based podcasts

• Remote podcast recordings

• Faster editing and publishing workflow

Content Creators & YouTubers

• Voiceovers

• Narration

• Talking-head videos

• Repurposing audio into blogs and captions

Educators & Online Course Creators

• Lecture recordings

• Tutorials

• Educational podcasts

• Clear audio without studio equipment

Marketers & Businesses

• Branded podcasts

• Internal communications

• Product explainers

• Customer interviews

Journalists & Writers

• Interview cleanup

• Field recordings enhancement

• Transcription for articles

Pricing and Plans

As of now, Adobe Podcast offers core features for free, with limitations based on usage and processing time.

Free Plan

• Access to AI Speech Enhancement

• Browser-based recording

• Transcription

• Limited processing time

Future Paid Plans (Expected)

Adobe is expected to introduce premium tiers with:

• Higher processing limits

• Advanced collaboration features

• Deeper Creative Cloud integration

Note: Pricing may change as Adobe Podcast moves out of beta.