Fix Bad Audio with Mic Placement, Not Expensive Gear

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Learn why most rough campus recordings improve more from better mic placement and the right room than from buying pricier gear. The hosts break down built-in laptop mics, USB and dynamic mics, gain staging, and simple ways to reduce HVAC hum, hallway noise, and echo.

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