Audio Editor

EnaCast includes a visual audio editor that lets you trim episodes directly from the administration panel. The editor displays the waveform of the complete audio and lets you precisely define where the useful content of the episode starts and ends.

The Waveform

When you open the audio editor for an episode, you’ll see a visual representation of the waveform of the full audio. This visualization lets you:

• Visually identify silences at the beginning and end
• Locate content sections
• Place cut points with precision

Trimming an Episode

Trimming removes unwanted parts of the audio, such as silences, filler music, or content before the actual show.

1. Open the audio editor for the episode you want to trim

2. Set the start point: place the start marker (green overlay) at the exact second where you want the episode to begin

3. Set the end point: place the end marker (red overlay) at the second where you want it to end

4. Preview the result by listening to the audio between the selected points

5. Confirm the trim to generate the trimmed version

Color Overlays

The editor uses colors to indicate different zones of the audio:

Color	Meaning
Green	Trim start marker. Everything before this marker will be removed
Red	Trim end marker. Everything after this marker will be removed
Orange	Topic section markers within the episode

Tip

If the AI has analyzed the episode, the AI-suggested start and end points will appear as a reference. You can adjust them manually if needed.

The Original Audio Is Always Preserved

Important

Trimming never modifies the original audio. EnaCast always preserves the complete original recording and creates a trimmed copy that is the one published. If you make a mistake when trimming, you can always re-trim from the original audio.

Re-Trimming an Episode

If after trimming you’re not satisfied with the result, you can re-trim the episode:

1. Open the audio editor for the already-trimmed episode
2. The cut points are reset on the complete original audio
3. Define the new start and end points
4. Confirm the new trim

Note

When re-trimming, the previous trimmed version is replaced by the new one. Markers are automatically adjusted to the new positions.

Markers

Markers divide the episode into topic sections, making navigation easier for listeners. They appear in the editor as orange lines on the waveform.

Creating Markers

You can create markers in two ways:

• Automatically: the AI generates topic section markers when it transcribes the episode with full transcription
• Manually: you can add, edit, or delete markers from the audio editor

For each marker you can define:

• Name: the section title (for example, “Interview with the mayor”)
• Description: a brief text about the content of that section
• Position: the exact second where the section starts

Markers and Trimming

When you trim an episode, markers are automatically adjusted to the new positions. For example, if you trim 30 seconds from the beginning, a marker that was at second 60 of the original audio will move to second 30 of the trimmed audio.

Markers that were outside the trim range (before the start or after the end) are automatically removed.

Automatic Trimming

EnaCast can automatically trim episodes using artificial intelligence. If the program has this option enabled, the AI analyzes the audio, detects where the real content starts and ends, and trims the episode without manual intervention.

For more details on automatic trimming, see the AI transcriptions and insights guide.

Recommended Workflow

1. Briefly listen to the beginning and end of the episode to locate the useful content

2. Place the markers — green (start) and red (end) — at the correct positions

3. Preview a few seconds around each cut point to verify

4. Add markers at the main topic changes

5. Confirm the trim

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Undo a Trim?

There is no “undo” button, but since the original audio is always preserved, you can re-trim the episode at any time with new cut points.

Is Trimming Instant?

Trimming is processed in the background and can take from a few seconds to a couple of minutes, depending on the episode duration.

Does Trimming Affect the RSS Feed?

Yes. Once trimmed, the version published on the RSS feed and website is the trimmed version. Listeners who download the episode will get the trimmed version.

Can I Trim an Episode That Was Automatically Trimmed?

Yes. You can manually adjust the cut points of an episode that was trimmed by the AI. The editor will show you the complete original audio so you can define the new points.

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If you have questions, you can contact technical support at support@enacast.com