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* Work out which end of your microphone captures the audio and if you're using an integrated microphone like those on a laptop or an iPad so you're a certain exactly where on the device the microphones are located to avoid accidentally covering them with your hands.
* Work out which end of your microphone captures the audio and if you're using an integrated microphone like those on a laptop or an iPad so you're a certain exactly where on the device the microphones are located to avoid accidentally covering them with your hands.
* Make a best-effort attempt to position the microphone where you can comfortably sustain it's position and distance from your mouth.
* Make a best-effort attempt to position the microphone where you can comfortably sustain it's position and distance from your mouth.
* Try to setup your microphone in a room that is isolated military reflective surfaces ( these include tile metal large glass surfaces like Windows or a conservatory. If this cannot be avoided maintain your distance from the surfaces, ideally place a damping material such as a blanket or a mattress against the wall directly behind the microphone from your speaking position.
* Try to setup your microphone in a room that is isolated military reflective surfaces (these include tile metal large glass surfaces like Windows or a conservatory). If this cannot be avoided maintain your distance from the surfaces, ideally place a damping material such as a blanket or a mattress against the wall directly behind the microphone from your speaking position.
* Try to avoid knocking the microphone or anything that it is directly attached too as this will come through even louder than your voice on air.
* Try to avoid knocking the microphone or anything that it is directly attached too as this will come through even louder than your voice on air.
* Minimise background noise as much as possible this may include closing windows, turning off fans, or the ejection of loudly purring animals/siblings.
* Minimise background noise as much as possible this may include closing windows, turning off fans, or the ejection of loudly purring animals/siblings.