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Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode five: Audio

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Jul 26, 2024
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ADVICE

Prepare Your Phone for Recording

  • Prepare your smartphone before recording by ensuring plenty of storage and battery life.
  • Avoid interruptions by activating Do Not Disturb or airplane mode to prevent calls during recording.
ADVICE

Mic Placement Matters

  • Know where your smartphone's microphone is and keep your hands clear of it when recording.
  • Hold the phone neither too close nor too far to capture quality audio without distortion or faint sound.
ADVICE

Improve Room Acoustics Easily

  • Improve room acoustics by surrounding yourself with cushions, towels, or blankets to reduce echo.
  • Avoid recording in rooms with hard reflective surfaces like kitchens or bathrooms for better sound quality.
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