Here are 6 tips that will make your recording sound better and not
require as much or any editing:
Remind your audience to silence or turn off their cell phones.
People do forget, so a courtesy reminder never hurts.
Use a wired microphone whenever possible. The difference between
a wired microphone and a wireless microphone could be significant.
That’s not to say that a wireless microphone won’t give you a
quality recording; it very well may. But using a low quality
wireless system or common band, like VHF, could make you the victim
of unwanted noise, radio interference or drop out.
Some people want the freedom a lavalier microphone provides. If
that’s the case, dress appropriately. This type of microphone should
be no more than 5 to 6 inches from your mouth, so low-cut clothing
or extremely wide-collared shirts are not conducive to proper
placement of this apparatus.
For your Q&A session, be sure to have a microphone for the
audience. People listening to your recorded presentation would like
to know what they're asking. Remember, if they can’t hear the
question, your answer may not make sense. If it’s not possible to
have a microphone for your audience, be sure to repeat the
questions.
Make your presentation listener-friendly. An audience can see
your gestures and examples, those listening to a recording can not.
If you’re fortunate enough to have a choice of venues, think
quiet. Stay away from places that are near areas of heavy traffic,
construction or other loud noises that could interfere with your
presentation.
