Three steps to good audio

Posted on March 27th, 2009 by Deborah Potter

One sure fire way to ruin a stunning slide show is to pair it with muddy audio. Capturing good audio isn’t rocket science, but it does take a little effort. Thanks to our friends at the Mobile Journalism Coalition, you can learn to improve your audio recordings in three quick steps:

Not every audio recorder allows you to adjust input levels, but you can always follow the other two tips: wear headphones and make sure you position your mic correctly. Doing just those two things will improve the quality of the sound you gather and the stories you tell with it.

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