Minimizing Background Noise in Your Recordings

Never forget: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

FYI, the introductory post on background noise is here.

Here are 3 basic things you can do to minimize background noise:

1. Choose a place to set up your studio which has the least background noise (see list of noises below)
2. Keep your mouth very close to the microphone when speaking (1-4 inches away)
3. 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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