SOCIAL AUDIO SOUND CHECK
( Just Start Where You Are )
There are several simple ways to improve your sound quality on your livestreams or podcast interviews:
(1) REDUCING BACKGROUND NOISE
Try to minimize any background noise in your recording environment, such as fans, air conditioners, or traffic noise.
✅ Use headphones
Wearing headphones while streaming can help you monitor your audio levels and prevent feedback or echoes.
✅ Use a good quality microphone
Invest in a decent microphone that is designed for streaming or podcasting, such as a dynamic microphone.
✅ Adjust your microphone settings
Make sure your microphone is positioned correctly and that your audio settings are optimised for your voice.
✅ Use a pop filter
A pop filter can help reduce plosive sounds (like "p" and "b" sounds) and improve overall audio quality.
(2) USING PLANTS & SOFT FURNISHINGS
Plants and soft furnishings can significantly improve sound design by reducing reverberation and echo, which can make a room feel more comfortable and less harsh acoustically.
✅ Sound absorption
Plants, particularly those with broad leaves and dense foliage, can absorb sound waves and reduce reverberation in a room.
✅ Diffusion
Soft furnishings such as curtains, rugs, and cushions can help diffuse sound waves, scattering them in different directions and reducing echo.
✅ Improved acoustics
By reducing reverberation and echo, plants and soft furnishings can improve speech intelligibility and the overall clarity of sound in a room.
So, incorporating plants and soft furnishings into your sound design can help create a more acoustically balanced and comfortable space.
