EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 11 MIN
JUST START WHERE YOU ARE
from KeithKeller · host KeithKeller
SOCIAL AUDIO SOUND CHECK ( Just Start Where You Are ) There are several simple ways to improve your sound quality on your livestreams or podcast interviews: (1) REDUCING BACKGROUND NOISE Try to minimize any background noise in your recording environment, such as fans, air conditioners, or traffic noise. ✅ Use headphones Wearing headphones while streaming can help you monitor your audio levels and prevent feedback or echoes. ✅ Use a good quality microphone Invest in a decent microphone that is designed for streaming or podcasting, such as a dynamic microphone. ✅ Adjust your microphone settings Make sure your microphone is positioned correctly and that your audio settings are optimised for your voice. ✅ Use a pop filter A pop filter can help reduce plosive sounds (like "p" and "b" sounds) and improve overall audio quality. (2) USING PLANTS & SOFT FURNISHINGS Plants and soft furnishings can significantly improve sound design by reducing reverberation and echo, which can make a room feel more comfortable and less harsh acoustically. ✅ Sound absorption Plants, particularly those with broad leaves and dense foliage, can absorb sound waves and reduce reverberation in a room. ✅ Diffusion Soft furnishings such as curtains, rugs, and cushions can help diffuse sound waves, scattering them in different directions and reducing echo. ✅ Improved acoustics By reducing reverberation and echo, plants and soft furnishings can improve speech intelligibility and the overall clarity of sound in a room. So, incorporating plants and soft furnishings into your sound design can help create a more acoustically balanced and comfortable space.
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SOCIAL AUDIO SOUND CHECK ( Just Start Where You Are ) There are several simple ways to improve your sound quality on your livestreams or podcast interviews: (1) REDUCING BACKGROUND NOISE Try to minimize any background noise in your recording environment, such as fans, air conditioners, or traffic noise. ✅ Use headphones Wearing headphones while streaming can help you monitor your audio levels and prevent feedback or echoes. ✅ Use a good quality microphone Invest in a decent microphone that is designed for streaming or podcasting, such as a dynamic microphone. ✅ Adjust your microphone settings Make sure your microphone is positioned correctly and that your audio settings are optimised for your voice. ✅ Use a pop filter A pop filter can help reduce plosive sounds (like "p" and "b" sounds) and improve overall audio quality. (2) USING PLANTS & SOFT FURNISHINGS Plants and soft furnishings can significantly improve sound design by reducing reverberation and echo, which can make a room feel more comfortable and less harsh acoustically. ✅ Sound absorption Plants, particularly those with broad leaves and dense foliage, can absorb sound waves and reduce reverberation in a room. ✅ Diffusion Soft furnishings such as curtains, rugs, and cushions can help diffuse sound waves, scattering them in different directions and reducing echo. ✅ Improved acoustics By reducing reverberation and echo, plants and soft furnishings can improve speech intelligibility and the overall clarity of sound in a room. So, incorporating plants and soft furnishings into your sound design can help create a more acoustically balanced and comfortable space.
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