Whether you’re working on a student film or a professional production, first-rate audio makes the viewing experience more enjoyable for an audience. From where mics are mounted on video cameras to what editing software is used, there are several factors that contribute to the quality of sound. To make your videos more polished and achieve more professional audio, follow this guide.

How to Improve the Audio Quality of Your Videos

1. Use External Microphones

Although video cameras have built-in microphones, you should plug in or connect external mics to the input jacks for better sound. Attached to the video camera or mounted on boom poles, shotgun mics absorb sound from a specific direction. Consider the mic if you plan to record multiple people talking or background sound. A lapel mic is attached to the speaker’s shirt to capture the voice as clearly as possible. Handheld microphones are often used for news broadcasts and pick up both the subject’s voice and any other sound nearby.  

2. Put Windscreens or Pop Filters on Mics

Wind, breath, and certain vocal sounds put pressure on the microphone, causing cracking, hissing, and other noises in recordings. When filming outside, place windscreens over the microphone elements. Typically made of foam, the covers reduce sound pressure that impacts audio quality. When recording indoors, place pop filters in front of the microphones. The screens will enhance sonic clarity and limit the clicks and pops in vocal sounds.

3. Use Dedicated Audio Software

Although video-editing software includes audio tools, consider using specific audio mixer programs tailored to enhance sound quality. You’ll have more capabilities when it comes to equalizing the frequency range of elements, mixing sounds, and adjusting several tracks at a time. Look for programs that match your skill level and suit the needs of your specific project. 

For high-quality wireless microphones and additional audiovisual equipment, contact Claiborne Sharp Professional Audio in Shreveport, LA. The company is known throughout northern Louisiana for their high-quality rental equipment. Their certified technicians can also install video cameras, projectors, speakers, and additional equipment in your school, church, or commercial space to improve recordings and acoustics. To inquire about audio installation or rental equipment, call (318) 861-5953 or visit them online for more details.