10 Tips for Better Sounding Vocal Recordings for Beginners (FAQ Series)

In today’s video I provide 10 tips to help you improve your spoken word recordings, whether it be for a Podcast, YouTube, Skype Call, Remote Teaching, or Telework. These tips may seem basic, but if you’re a beginner they can help you improve your sound quality significantly. How to Set Your Gain: 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - Preface 00:53 - Tip 1: Shut Off Noisy Devices 01:35 - Tip 2: Use The Polar Pattern to Your Advantage 02:30 - Tip 3: Get The Mic Closer To Your Mouth 03:25 - Tip 4: Get The Mic Off Your Desk 04:13 - Tip 5: Avoid Plosives for Free 05:17 - Tip 6: Record In Your Closet 05:50 - Tip 7: Set Your Gain Correctly 06:37 - Tip 8: Don’t Move Around! 07:13 - Tip 9: Speak Into the Correct Side of the Microphone 08:08 - Tip 10: Verify You’re Recording the Correct Mic 09:08 - Tip 11: Practice, Practice, Practice 10:06 - Outro Subscribe For More Videos: Become a Member: