Read about past Off Mic workshops

Sound design (x2 sessions)

Location: Audible Offices, London
Level: Intermediate. Proficiency in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is required, while prior experience in audio drama or podcasting is not necessary.

Embark on a transformative one-day journey with our industry-leading sound designer, an expert in crafting audio magic across a spectrum of intricate projects, from immersive audio dramas to captivating narrative podcast series. In this workshop, you'll delve into the depths of sound design theory and explore the art of creating immersive auditory experiences. From conceptualising sound for storytelling to curating your own unique sonic elements, you'll learn to elevate your projects with the power of sound.

Session highlights:

  • Deep dive into sound design theory.

  • Crafting soundscapes that captivate and immerse your audience.

  • Exploring sound libraries, musical resources, and online assets.

  • Hands-on practical session.

  • Introduction to the finest DAWs.

  • Recording and incorporating your unique sound elements.

Narrative documentary making

Location: Audible Offices, London
Level: Intermediate. Proficiency in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is required, alongside a dash of creative production experience in fields like theatre, TV, or film.

Join us for an exhilarating one-day workshop led by a seasoned audio producer, as we unlock the art of crafting narrative documentaries. This hands-on session will equip you with the skills needed to create standalone documentaries and multi-part narrative series that resonate with your audience.

Session highlights:

  • Ethical decision-making in documentary production.

  • Mastering the elements of factuality.

  • Weaving a compelling narrative while upholding the truth.

  • Identifying and collaborating with contributors.

  • Navigating sensitive subjects with grace.

A group photo of 10 people from the sound design workshop, standing in front of a colourful painted wall. They are a mix of genders and ethnicities.
Two white people with glasses are standing together in a corridor, smiling at the camera. They are wearing coats and look like they're about to go outside.
A Black woman with short hair and glasses is standing in front of a screen, presenting to a group. She is gesturing with her hands as she speaks
A smiling Black person wearing a flannel shirt and studio headphones is standing in front of a plastic box, and there is a large microphone pointing into the box. They are creating sound effects for the sound design workshop
Five people sit and stand in the control room of a recording studio. One of the people is addressing the rest of the group, who are listening and smiling. They are a mix of genders and ethnicities.
Over a dozen people are standing in a large meeting room, gathered together as if listening to someone speak. They are smiling and some are holding paper, which looks like it could be scripts. The group contains a mix of genders and ethnicities.
A white person and a Black person are sitting in a recording studio. They both have headphones and microphones on a table in front of them. They are recording a conversation, and we are looking at them through a large glass window.
A group photo of four people, smiling at the camera and standing in front of a door. One of them is white and the other three are Black. Above the door a red light says 'Recording', indicating this must be the entrance to a studio where audio is bein
A Black person wearing a flannel shirt and headphones is standing in front of a binaural microphone in a recording studio, holding up a small object to record the sound it is making. This special microphone is shaped like a human head.
A group of five people are sitting around a table in a meeting room, eating snacks and talking together. There is another person walking past in the background. They are a mix of genders and ethnicities.
Two white people are sitting in a recording studio, wearing headphones and talking into microphones. They look like they're recording a conversation.

Audio drama directing

Location: Audible Offices, London
Level: Intermediate. Open to individuals with experience directing actors in theatre, TV, or film, with no prior audio experience required.

Uncover the world of audio drama in this practical one-day workshop led by an award-winning audio drama producer. Explore the expansive and wildly popular audio genre, and gain hands-on experience working with actors in the studio from inception to completion.

Session highlights:

  • A comprehensive journey through the audio drama production process, including script understanding.

  • Crafting a recording schedule.

  • Casting the perfect ensemble.

  • Preparing for rehearsals.

  • Directing actors in the studio.

  • Collaborating with a post-production team.

Audiobook production

Location: Audible Offices, London
Level: Beginner. Open to individuals with a love of literature, no prior experience required. 

Embark on a practical day designed to guide you through the production of a full-length, unabridged audiobook. Led by an experienced audiobook producer, this course is perfect for beginners, requiring no prior industry experience but a genuine love for literature and basic computer skills.

Session highlights:

  • The foundations of audiobook production.

  • Preparing and annotating a script for your narrator.

  • Collaborating with and supporting your narrator.

  • Structuring your recording sessions.

  • Building, mixing, and mastering your final edit.

Four people of mixed genders and ethnicities are standing in a recording studio. They each have their own microphone on a stand, and are reading from scripts propped up on music stands. Two people are sitting on chairs in the background, wearing head
A group of people are sitting around a large meeting room table, with laptops and papers in front of them, and flip charts in the background. Three people are standing up, presenting to the rest of the group. The group contains a mix of genders and e
Four people sit in the control room of a recording studio. Two of them are running the recording session, while the other two sit on chairs observing from behind. You can see through the window into the recording booth, where one person is sitting in
A white person wearing glasses is standing in front of a flip chart, holding a pen and giving two thumbs up. Two Black people are sitting on chairs facing the flip chart. One has turned around to look into the camera, and is grinning widely and gesti
Four people are sitting in a row in a recording studio. They are all wearing headphones which are plugged into individual audio interfaces, which are small metal boxes with knobs for volume and other settings. They appear to be listening in on a reco
A large group of people, of mixed genders and ethnicities, is sitting around a meeting room table. They have laptops and drinks. A white person sitting at the front is addressing the group. There is a projector screen in the background, and you can s
A group photo of eight people, standing in front of a colourful painted wall. They are smiling at the camera, and the group contains a mix of genders and ethnicities.
A group of people is sitting around a meeting room table, while a white woman stands at the front addressing the group. She is standing in front of a flip chart and is gesticulating with her hands. The listening group contains a mix of genders and et
A white person and a Black person, wearing coats and scarves as if they're heading outside, are standing next to each other. They are both smiling widely at something off to the left. The white person is taking a photo with her phone.
Three people are standing in front of a flip chart. Two of their faces are visible, and the third has their back to the camera. The person in the middle is holding a red pen and laughing. The other two are looking at the middle person and seem to be
A large group photo taken in front of a colourful painted wall. The people are smiling at the camera. They are a mix of genders and ethnicities, and one person at the right of the picture is holding a white cane.
A group of three people working in a group. A white person is standing in front of a flip chart, holding a pen. The other two are Black, and they are sitting in chairs by the flip chart. One of them is speaking animately, smiling and gesticulating. T
A group of people of mixed genders and ethnicities, in a recording studio. Some are sitting to the side on chairs, wearing headphones and observing. The others are standing in front of microphones and have music stands with scripts on them.
The control room of a recording studio. There is a mixing desk and several computer screens which are turned on. The room is empty but there are a number of chairs laid out in rows, ready for a group to come and observe.
Three people of mixed genders and ethnicities are sitting on chairs, gathered around a flip chart. One of the people, a Black person wearing a brown hat and purple jumper, is talking and holding up their hands as if in mid flow. The other two people

Audio editing 101

Location: Audible Offices, London
Level: Beginner. This session is open to those with a curiosity for audio, podcasts and radio but no prior experience editing or recording.

Join our one-day workshop led by a freelance audio editor with extensive experience across various genres and projects. This course demystifies the art of editing, equipping you with a set of versatile skills applicable to a range of subjects, from audio dramas to narrative documentaries.

Session highlights:

  • Learning to edit using the digital audio workstation (DAW) Reaper and the Descript editing process.

  • Introduction to the editing workflow.

  • Demystifying the editing process, including a comprehensive introduction to the DAW system by our expert tutor.

Production management (x2 sessions)

Location: online
Level: Intermediate. You will need strong organisational skills and an interest in audio, but no previous experience as a project manager will be needed. Perfect for those wanting to use their transferable organisational skills to transition into a role in the audio industry.

Embark on an intermediate-level journey into the heart of Production Management, where your strong organisational skills meet your passion for audio. This half day course will provide you with an introduction to the role of production management in podcast and audio production and enable you to practise the skills required to work in the industry.

Session highlights:

  • Project planning and scheduling

  • Resource Management

  • Communication and stakeholder management

  • Risk assessments and safety

  • Project evaluation and documentation

A group of people are sat around tables, wearing headphones and working at laptops. They look deep in concentration. One person has their hand up as if trying to ask a question. There is a screen in the background, on which you can see some audio edi
A group of people are sitting on chairs in a recording studio. Most have their backs to the camera and appear to be listening to the two people at the front. Their faces are visible and one of them is talking. In the background, a screen shows the Au
A Black woman stands at a podium in a meeting room, presenting to a group who are mostly off camera. She is wearing a green top and talking into a microphone. She is looking over at a projector screen, showing a complex spreadsheet.
A group of people of mixed genders and ethnicities is sitting around a large meeting room table. They appear to be listening to a presentation. They have laptops, papers and drinking water. Some are smiling at the presenter while others look down at
A group photo of 12 people, standing or crouching in front of a colourful painted wall. The group is a mix of genders and ethnicities. Many of them are smiling and some are looking off to their left, as if something funny is happening off camera.
A group of people sit around several tables in a meeting room. They have laptops and are listening to a presentation by Lisa Hack, who can be seen to the right of the photo in front of a screen. The group is a mix of genders and ethnicities.
Three people of mixed genders and ethnicities are sitting at a table eating snacks. Two of the people are talking to each other, while a third looks at something on their phone.
A group of people, of mixed genders and ethnicities, are standing in the control room of a recording studio. They look as if they might be on a tour.
Over a dozen people are sitting at tables in a large meeting room. A Black person with dreadlocks is standing at the front presenting slides on a projector screen. The group is a mix of genders and ethnicities, mostly with their backs to the camera.
Six people sit on comfortable chairs and sofas around a coffee table. They are eating snacks and chatting in pairs or threes. They are a mix of genders and ethnicities, and look as if they are on a break from their session.
Three people are gathered together, holding their phones and looking as if they're chatting. The group comprises two Black people who are standing and one South Asian woman who is perched on the back of a sofa.
A group of people, of mixed genders and ethnicities, are sitting around a long meeting room table. They have their backs to the camera and are watching a presentation, being given by a Black woman who is standing at a podium at the front. She is pres
Eight people, of mixed genders and ethnicities, are sitting on chairs in a recording studio. The chairs are laid out as if there will be talk or presentation happening. The group look like they're waiting for the session to start.