# How do you record clear audio?

> Viewers forgive slightly imperfect visuals much sooner than bad sound. Film in a quiet room with soft furnishings to reduce echo, switch off background noise, and keep your phone or microphone close to you. A simple clip-on microphone is the best upgrade if you talk to the camera a lot. Always do a short test recording first.

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Bad sound is one of the main reasons people scroll past a video. Echo, background noise or speech that is too quiet makes content hard to follow, even if it looks great. With a few simple steps, you can record much clearer audio.

## 1. Choose a quiet space

Film in the quietest room you have, away from traffic, neighbors and household noise. Close the windows and doors.

## 2. Reduce echo

Empty rooms with bare walls and hard floors create echo. Soft materials absorb sound: rugs, curtains, throw pillows, a sofa or even a closet full of clothes. A bedroom often sounds better than an empty living room or kitchen.

## 3. Switch off background noise

Turn off anything that makes noise: fans, air conditioning, the washing machine or the dishwasher. Put your phone on flight mode or do not disturb, so notifications don't interrupt your recording.

## 4. Keep the microphone close

The closer the microphone is to your mouth, the clearer your voice and the less background noise you pick up. If you're using your phone's built-in microphone, keep it within arm's length and make sure you're not covering it with your hand or a phone case.

## 5. Consider a clip-on microphone

If you often talk to the camera, a clip-on microphone (also called a lavalier) is the best investment you can make. Wireless versions that connect directly to your phone are affordable and easy to use.

## 6. Filming outside? Watch out for wind

Wind causes loud rumbling noises. Look for a sheltered spot, or use a small wind cover (a fluffy "dead cat") on your microphone.

## 7. Speak clearly

Speak a little more slowly and clearly than you normally would, and keep your volume consistent. Don't turn your head away from the microphone while you talk.

## 8. Check and edit

Always record a short test and listen back with headphones. That's how you'll hear echo or noise that you might miss through your phone's speaker. When editing, keep background music clearly quieter than your voice. Editing apps such as CapCut have a noise reduction function, but use it sparingly, because too much makes your voice sound unnatural.

## Tip: record your voice-over separately

For a voice-over, you can record your voice separately in a quiet place, for example in a closet or under a comforter. It sounds strange, but it works really well.

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