Is video quality more important than audio quality? We think this is an excellent question to start with. You can have excellent video quality but still, have a bad result if you don’t have good audio quality unless you make a silent movie (silent movies are good too!). You might realize that you can continue watching a video with not the greatest visuals if it has good audio. So here are some tips for you to record a Pro level narration for your YouTube video.
Pick the right place!
Every room has its acoustic characteristics, and you need to be aware of that to get the best results. You can add more padding, cushions and other materials for the sound not to bounce back. You can check this article for a deeper dive into this topic.
Get the Optimal Setup and Mic Position
Where you place your microphone makes a big difference in the sound quality. Too close, and the sound would be distorted. Too far, the sound would be hard to hear. Hence it’s essential to get a proper setup.
To reduce a really echoey room, you need to follow this setup. Also, test the recording before to make sure the sound is not echoey and sounds aesthetic. If it sounds similar to this — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gi2P-FGgKg — get more blankets and soft items to help absorb the sound, so it doesn’t bounce back at you.
Stick to your Script
Chances are you won’t get it right in your first take, and there’s nothing wrong with that. If you try to improvise too much, then you are simply making it harder for yourself.
Record Silence
Record silence? Yes! This doesn’t have anything to do with your narration but just make your life easier in the post-production phase. When you record the ambient noise, you can create a noise profile that would help you remove any background noise later.
Write a Good Script
We always get back to this, don’t we? While narration, a good script is everything. If you have a good script, you would have an easier time speaking, and it would be fun. A good conversational style script will allow you to record more authentic narrations.
Pick the Mic That is Right For You
There are essentially three types of mics that you should consider for narration, according to our friends at Landr:
- Small Diaphragm Condenser Mics
Small diaphragm condenser mics tend to sound bright and airy. The bass response is noticeably lower.
- Large Diaphragm Condenser Mics
Large-diaphragm condenser mics tend to sound clean and focused. The frequency response tends to be pretty balanced.
- Dynamic Mics
Dynamic mics tend to sound warmer and more aggressive. There’s less top end, which works perfectly for certain singers and genres.
These are the ones you should consider; you can look into different options available to you.
Relax
Last but not least, relax. As I mentioned, you don’t have to get it all right at once. Take your time and do it. If you think standing up will help, then do that; if not, then don’t. It’s all about getting the best out of yourself, and it’s your responsibility to yourself in a position to do that.
In the beginning recording narrations can be difficult but don’t sweat it; enjoy your time creating. We hope this helps you!
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