How to Improve Your YouTube Audio on a Budget

 

Now that you have your online store up and running, it’s time to get the word out. YouTube videos are one of the best forms of online marketing out there. But creating a high-quality marketing video can be more challenging than it seems.

Capturing great audio can be especially tricky, and poor audio quality can be difficult for viewers to ignore. But don’t fret. Below, we’ve compiled a list of tips you can use to ensure the quality of your YouTube video’s audio matches the high quality TVCMALL products you feature.

Create a Quiet Room

The world is full of sounds we don’t typically register on a conscious level. But sensitive recording equipment picks up the noises of everyday life we’ve learned to ignore. That’s why creating a quiet room is the first step to improving your YouTube audio on a budget.

It goes without saying that your quiet room should be as far away from sources of noise as possible, but there are a few more tricks to making your quiet room a noiseless space.

Choose a small space. While musicians want a larger recording space to make the most of acoustics, YouTubers should opt for a smaller space. Having the walls a little closer will reduce echo and make your voice sound clearer.

Line your space with soft surfaces. Carpeting, blankets, and other soft materials will further reduce reverberation for clearer audio.  

Turn off background noise. You probably already silence your phone when making your YouTube videos, but don’t forget to turn off your air conditioner, furnace, or any other source of background noise.

Strengthen Your Speaking Skills

Actors and professional speakers carry their voices differently than the rest of us. Learning their tricks of the trade is a free way to improve the audio on your YouTube videos. Here’s what you can do in preparation for your next recording:

● Always warm up your vocal cords by softly singing.

● Speak from your diaphragm.

● Maintain good posture.

● Drink lots of water.

● Enunciate your words.

● Speak at an even pace that is not too fast and not too slow.

● Record and play back your voice to identify areas for improvement.

Invest in a Decent Microphone

You don’t need to spend big bucks on a microphone, but with a little research and an investment of as little as $40, you can improve your video’s audio quality by choosing the right audio recording equipment. Before making a purchase, it’s important to know what kind of microphone works best for YouTube videos.

Microphones come in two primary types:

● Dynamic: These microphones are the ones you see on stage at a music concert. They’re robust and are built to be durable and versatile.

● Condenser: These microphones are more sensitive, provide better sound quality, and are built for a studio-type environment. For YouTube videos, a condenser microphone is the way to go.

Now that you know the general type of microphone you need, you’ll want to choose a microphone within that category that will pick up sound from the direction that will best suit your needs. There are three options to choose from in this regard:

● Directional: These microphones pick up sound from one side. They’re ideal if only one person is speaking.

● Bidirectional: These microphones pick up sound from the front and back. They’re ideal if two people are having a conversation.

● Omnidirectional: These microphones pick up sounds from all directions. They’re ideal if, for example, you are demonstrating a product that also makes sounds.

Optimize Your Microphone for Better Performance

Once you’ve got your microphone, you’ll want to test it to see the optimal distance for recording. From there, you can improve your audio quality with some inexpensive accessories.

Shock Mount

Condenser microphones are sensitive to vibrations. A shock mount will reduce the microphone’s movement while freeing up your hands.

Pop Filter

Some of the sounds we make while speaking create air pressure that causes a condenser microphone to “pop.” Examples of these “plosives” are sounds like those made with “p” or “t.”

A pop filter attaches to the front of the condenser microphones to prevent this popping. You can get a pop filter for as low as $10.

Use Noise-Reduction Tools Post-Production

Even after all of your best efforts to create clear audio in your video, you’ll still have room for improvement. That’s where editing comes into play. Use a noise-reduction tool during the editing process to improve your YouTube audio quality.

There are several noise-reduction tools on the market that are available for a one-time fee of $99. But if you’re just starting out and want to become familiar with how a noise-reduction tool can improve your audio, you can try Krisp for free.

Explore More Audio Editing Tools

Audio editing tools can do more than reduce background noise. You can use these tools to adjust volume levels or add sound effects. Audio editing tools can also splice, shorten, or rearrange your audio files as needed.

You can find several free and open-source audio editing tools online to fit your needs.

Conclusion

YouTube is an effective channel for marketing your online store. With video marketing, you can highlight the high quality and notable features of the TVCMALL products you sell. Those videos will be even more effective if they have great audio quality. You can take your videos from amateur to professional grade by creating a quiet space for recording, strengthening your speaking skills, and investing in some low-cost but effective tools.

At TVCMALL, we’re here to help your business thrive. Looking for more tips on how to do so? You might find these articles from our blog helpful: 5 Ways to Help Your Brand Stand Out, 5 Ways to Increase Brand Awareness, 5 Ecommerce Mistakes to Avoid.