Why does my mic sound raspy?

Usually caused by the mic being too far away the audio source and/or recording levels too low. Get the mic in close. Hum: usually caused by a bad cable, or a mic cable laid on a power cable so the AC creates a hum in the audio. Replace the cable and/or keep audio cables away from power cables.

What happens when you speak too close to the mic?

A common mistake is talking too far away from the microphone. This makes the audio more susceptible to room noise, reverb, and harsh tones. On the flip side, getting too close to your mic can be bad too. This will pick up excessive breathing, mouth noises, and pops from letters like P and T (which are called plosives).

How do you fix your mic if it sounds muffled?

Try a different microphone (borrow one if you can) and try different cables, speakers. If that doesn’t work try going in a different room or changing the placement of the microphone. Finally, if none of that works it is time to buy yourself a new microphone.

How do I make my mic sound better?

Seven Tips That Will Make Your Microphone Sound Better When Recording

1. Turn off anything noisy in the room.
2. Keep the microphone OFF your desk, if possible.
3. Keep your microphone with its back turned towards any noise source.
4. Keep your microphone within a few inches of your mouth.

How far should my mouth mic be?

Keep the microphone element about 1 to 3 inches away from your mouth. Point the front of the microphone toward your mouth. Don’t talk into the side of it. Be careful not to move the microphone or your head suddenly.

How far from the mic should I be?

A good rule of thumb is to have the mic positioned about 6-12 inches away from your mouth. As you get closer to the mic, an increase in low frequency response can occur, causing your voice to be overly bassy.

What is the best position for a microphone?

Microphone placement

1. Place the microphone element to the side of your mouth to avoid noise from breathing.
2. Keep the microphone element about an inch from the side of your mouth, but not touching it.
3. Make sure the front of the microphone points toward your mouth.
4. Position the headset consistently every time you use it.