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Minimizing Background Noise in Your Recordings
Never forget: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
Here are 3 basic things you can do to minimize background noise:
Choose a place to set up your studio which has the least background noise (see list of noises below)
Keep your mouth very close to the microphone when speaking (1-4 inches away)
Use a dynamic microphone instead of a condenser because condensers typically pick up lots more background noise.
Noises you want to be aware of and then minimize:
Inside your “studio:” Air ventilation ducts, computer fans, squeaky chairs, etc.
Outside your “studio” but inside the house: Other people in your house making noise (kitchen noise, TV’s, kids playing…), pets making noise, etc.
Outside the house: Passing cars and trucks, lawn mower noise, rain, dogs barking, etc.
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Here are 3 basic things you can do to minimize background noise:
Choose a place to set up your studio which has the least background noise (see list of noises below)
Keep your mouth very close to the microphone when speaking (1-4 inches away)
Use a dynamic microphone instead of a condenser because condensers typically pick up lots more background noise.
Noises you want to be aware of and then minimize:
Inside your “studio:” Air ventilation ducts, computer fans, squeaky chairs, etc.
Outside your “studio” but inside the house: Other people in your house making noise (kitchen noise, TV’s, kids playing…), pets making noise, etc.
Outside the house: Passing cars and trucks, lawn mower noise, rain, dogs barking, etc.
*Podcast production tips email list signup: http://eepurl.com/geOdAD
*CAREER Option: Learn how to produce podcasts professionally from home and earn a great living doing it! — https://podcastengineeringschool.com/product/pes-online-program/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBCq0kh8W_w
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