Experiential Senior Vice President, Ryan Heuser, at Liquid Death Company.
Listen to Your Favorite Podcasts with Ease
🎙️ Crank up the volume on that podcast and immerse yourself in the conversation! But, how do you do it with just the Up/Down Arrow keys? Here's a breakdown on the best ways to control the volume of your podcasts.
First things first, let's get it straight—standard volume control on Mac isn't usually handled through the Up/Down Arrow keys. Although you might have the dedicated volume keys or the Option-Volume keys at your disposal, the Up/Down Arrow keys alone don't control volume by default[1].
However, all hope isn't lost! Customizable keyboard shortcuts in podcast apps or media players could potentially let you adjust the volume using the Up/Down Arrow keys. But, remember, this all depends on the software’s own customization settings[1].
Alternatively, if you're looking to edit podcasts, controlling volume directly with keyboard arrow keys isn't the norm. Rather, use dedicated audio editing software with sliders or compressors for accurate volume leveling[4].
To amplify your podcast listening experience with specific apps, check out this useful tip:
- Cruise through your podcast app settings and see if there's an option for customizable keyboard shortcuts. Assign the Up/Down Arrow keys to volume control there if possible.
- Dive into system volume shortcuts or explore external tools that allow you to remap keys to volume control, extending your reach beyond the standard keys[1][4].
In brief, controlling podcast volume using the Up/Down Arrow keys isn't inherent on Mac or common podcast players, so custom shortcut configuration or third-party tools might be necessary[1][4]. Happy podcasting! 😉
Notes:- System volume control on Mac is typically handled by dedicated keys or Option-Volume keys, rather than Up/Down Arrow keys[1].- Custom keyboard shortcuts for volume control in podcast players could allow for use of the Up/Down Arrow keys, depending on the app settings[1].- Audio editing for podcasts usually involves sliders or compressors within dedicated software, rather than keyboard arrow keys[4].- If controlling podcast volume with Up/Down Arrow keys is essential, third-party tools or external mappings may be needed to facilitate this[1][4].
During your podcast listening sessions, consider enhancing your experience by configuring custom keyboard shortcuts within your podcast app to let you adjust volume with the Up/Down Arrow keys. Smart-home devices and gadgets like smart speakers, with their voice assistants, can also be employed to control podcast volume hands-free. Additionally, if you're a Wharton marketing student interested in the latest technology trends, remember to explore the growing market of smart-home devices as they integrate with media players and audio equipment.
