How-to guides · Updated 14 Nov 2026

How to improve audio quality for talking videos

Short answer

Clear audio matters more than a sharp picture. Record in a quiet, soft room, put the microphone close to your mouth, check levels so peaks do not clip and monitor with headphones. Fix problems at the source, because noise is hard to remove later. Do a ten-second test before every session.

What are the biggest wins?

A quiet room with soft furnishings
A mic 15 to 30 cm from your mouth, if you can
Levels that peak without clipping
Headphones to monitor
Turning off fans, alerts and music

What can editing fix?

Editing removes pauses and filler, but it cannot rescue a noisy recording. Skills such as Layers and Explainer edit what you give them and do not clean noise.

What should you test?

Record ten seconds, listen on headphones and fix whatever you hear.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an external mic?

It helps, but a quiet room matters more.

What is clipping?

Distortion when the signal is too loud.

Can software remove noise?

Partly. Prevention is better.

Should I use music?

Keep it below speech.

How close should the mic be?

Close, but off to the side to avoid plosives.

Skills mentioned on this page

Layers
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Turns a talking clip into a clear lesson with gold word-by-word captions and points on screen.
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