> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://knowledge.autocut.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Recommended podcast setup for AutoCut Podcast

To get the most out of AutoCut Podcast, a clean and structured setup is key. 

Here’s what an optimal configuration looks like — and why it works so well.

![Podcast optimal configuration](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/6/4/2564845da4818600/podcast9_ubwg0q.png)

This configuration corresponds to the following timeline in Premiere Pro (works the same way on DaVinci):

![Timeline AutoCut Podcast](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/6/4/2564845da4818600/podcast10_1j0ofrq.png)
With these settings in AutoCut Podcast:

![Settings AutoCut Podcast](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/2/5/6/4/2564845da4818600/podcast11_wn0za1.png)

### Step 1: One microphone per speaker

Assign a dedicated microphone to each participant, each on its own audio track.
→ This allows AutoCut Podcast to accurately detect who's speaking and switch to the correct camera.

|| 💡 If two speakers share a mic, AutoCut can't distinguish them. Only a wide shot would be used when either speaks.


### Step 2: One camera per speaker (*If possible*)

Ideally, each speaker should have a **dedicated camera**. *Here, Adrian, Alexandre, and Amélie each have a dedicated camera (V1, V2, and V3).*
→ This enables precise and professional **camera switching based on voice detection**.

|| 💡 Alexandre and Adrian could have shared a camera. AutoCut Podcast would then use that same camera whenever either of them spoke. Though less ideal, it would still work.

👉 [Learn how to use AutoCut Podcast with a single camera](https://knowledge.autocut.com/en/article/can-i-use-autocut-podcast-with-a-single-camera-wzk5sk/)


### Step 3: Add a Wide Shot

A **wide camera** adds flexibility when multiple people speak at once or during long monologues. It keeps the edit dynamic. *Here, the wide camera is in V4.*

|| 💡 No wide shot? You can create a virtual one using close-up cameras.

👉 [Learn how to create virtual wide shots](https://knowledge.autocut.com/en/article/how-to-create-a-wide-shot-from-close-up-shots-14owryv/)

Following these guidelines ensures cleaner cuts, better pacing, and a smoother editing experience with AutoCut Podcast.
For step-by-step setup, see the [AutoCut Podcast Settings Guide](https://knowledge.autocut.com/en/article/how-to-set-autocut-podcast-1q8xm52/).