The Two Computer Settings Where You Need To Verify That Your Mic Is Active and Recording Properly

I was recently asked why someone’s podcast audio sounded unusually terrible and the reason was because their computer was recording the WRONG MICROPHONE! This is unfortunately something that happens way more than it should.

After hearing the person’s audio, I responded:

“Sounds like the computer is recording her computers on-board mic and NOT the ATR-2100. This is fairly common because most non-tech-savvy folks just plug in their USB mic and ASSUME that that USB mic is being recorded, when what they really need to do is check that their USB mic is chosen and active in two places: 1. At the computer level their USB mic should be their chosen input device, and 2. In Zencastr/Squadcast their USB mic should be their chosen input device. Make sure all 3 ladies verify both those settings before each and every recording session and that should solve the issue.”

Do you check those two settings every time you record?

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