Creating Reports

Learn how to create audio quality reports using Audio Audit. You can analyse podcasts from RSS feeds or upload audio files directly.

Getting Started

There are two ways to create reports in Audio Audit:

  1. Connect to a podcast feed — Analyse latest episode from existing podcasts and receive reports automatically when new episodes are published.
  2. Upload audio files — Analyse individual audio files before you publish.

Both methods are available from your Dashboard under the "Generate Report" section.

Connecting to a Podcast Feed

The easiest way to analyse podcast episodes is by connecting to their RSS feed.

Adding a Podcast

  1. From your Dashboard, under "Generate Report", click "Add Podcast"
  2. Start typing the podcast name in the search box
  3. Select from the autocomplete suggestions
  4. You can also paste the feed URL — useful for private or unpromoted feeds
  5. Audio Audit will automatically find and analyse the latest episode

Managing Podcasts

Access podcast settings from Settings → Podcasts.

Adding a Podcast

  1. Click "Add podcast"
  2. Enter the podcast RSS feed URL
  3. Configure automatic checking (optional)
  4. Choose a colour for visual identification

Podcast Settings

For each podcast, you can:

  • Edit name and feed URL: Keep information up to date
  • Enable automatic checking: Analyse new episodes automatically
  • Choose colour: Differentiate podcasts in performance graphs
  • Toggle monitoring: Pause/resume podcast monitoring

Workspace Context

Podcasts belong to the workspace where they were created. Switch workspaces to manage podcasts for different Organisations.

Automatic Episode Checking

Enable automatic checking to analyse new episodes as they're published:

  1. Go to Settings → Podcasts
  2. Find your podcast and click the edit icon
  3. Toggle "Automatic checking" on
  4. New episodes will be analysed within minutes of publication

💡 Tip: Automatic checking uses your monthly credits, so monitor usage if you have many active podcasts.

Uploading Audio Files

For one-off analysis or files not in a podcast feed:

Supported Formats

  • MP3 — Most common podcast format
  • MP4/M4A — Apple's preferred format
  • WAV — Uncompressed audio
  • Maximum file size: 256MB

Upload Process

  1. From your Dashboard, under "Generate Report", click "Upload File"
  2. Either:
    • Drag and drop your audio file onto the upload area
    • Click to browse and select a file
  3. Click "Upload" and wait for the upload to complete
  4. Audio Audit will begin processing automatically
  5. After a few seconds the new report should appear under "Latest Reports" on the dashboard.

Upload Tips

  • Ensure stable internet connection for large files
  • Files may be automatically deleted after processing
  • Processing time depends on file duration (typically 5 minutes for 1 hour of audio)

Processing and Status

Real-time Updates

After initiating a report you can click on it even before it has completed. You'll see:

  • Estimated time: Based on file duration
  • Score, checks and transcription: Automatically refreshes as processing completes

Processing Stages

  1. File Upload — Transferring audio to Audio Audit servers
  2. Artefact Generation — Creating waveform and extracting metadata
  3. Audio Analysis — Measuring technical characteristics
  4. Transcription — Converting speech to text (if applicable)
  5. Quality Scoring — Evaluating against industry standards and other podcasts

What Happens During Analysis

Audio Audit performs comprehensive analysis including:

  • Technical measurements: Bit rate, sample rate, codec analysis
  • Loudness analysis: LUFS, RMS, and peak levels
  • Content detection: Silence, chapters, profanity/swearing
  • Metadata extraction: Title, artist, cover art
  • Transcription: Full speech-to-text conversion
  • Quality scoring: Comparison against podcast standards

Managing Credits

Credit Consumption

  • Credits are consumed based on audio duration
  • Measured in minutes/hours of processed audio

Monitoring Usage

Check your remaining credits:

  • Quick view: Dashboard shows usage bar and detailed stats under "Current Plan".
  • Plan view: Settings → Billing displays exact numbers and, current plan and available plans in case you need to upgrade.

Out of Quota

If you exceed your monthly allowance:

  1. Current processing will complete
  2. New reports will show "out of quota" status
  3. You can:
    • Wait for monthly renewal
    • Upgrade your plan for immediate access
    • Retry failed reports after upgrading

Best Practices

For Podcast Feeds

  1. Verify RSS feed URL is correct and accessible
  2. Enable automatic checking for regular podcasts
  3. Use consistent podcast colours for easy identification
  4. Check feed health in podcast details page

For File Uploads

  1. Use high-quality source files when possible
  2. Ensure files contain proper metadata
  3. Upload final versions (post-production)
  4. Keep files under 256MB limit

Optimising Credit Usage

  1. Prioritise important episodes/files
  2. Disable automatic checking for inactive podcasts
  3. Upload shorter test segments first
  4. Monitor usage throughout the month

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Podcast not found"

  • Verify the RSS feed URL is correct
  • Ensure the feed is publicly accessible
  • Try adding manually via Settings → Podcasts

"Upload failed"

  • Check file size is under 256MB
  • Verify file format is supported
  • Ensure stable internet connection
  • Try a different browser if issues persist

"Processing taking too long"

  • Long episodes (>1 hour) take more time
  • Check Dashboard for status updates
  • Contact support if stuck over 30 minutes

"Out of quota"

  • Review credit usage in billing settings
  • Consider upgrading plan
  • Disable automatic checking temporarily

Getting Help

If you encounter issues:

  1. Check the FAQs for common solutions
  2. Contact support through your Dashboard
  3. Include report ID for faster assistance

Next Steps

Once your report is ready: