Eliminate or Move Away From Background Noise: Close windows, move away from air vents, go to less noisy rooms, close applications that are causing your laptop's fans to whirr, move your microphone farther away from your mouth so other people can't hear your breathing, and generally think about how you can avoid noises.
- How do I get rid of background noise on my mic?
- How do I reduce microphone noise?
- Why is there so much background noise on my mic?
- Is there a mic that can block out background noise?
How do I get rid of background noise on my mic?
Fit a shock mount to the mic stand to reduce background noise caused by tremors and vibrations. Use a wind shield - this fits over the mic's head and cuts out unwanted wind interference - as well as heavy breathing!
How do I reduce microphone noise?
How To Reduce Microphone Noise:
- Choose A Condenser Or Active Mic With Low Self-Noise.
- Choose A Dynamic Mic With A Humbucking Coil.
- Place Mics Closer To The Sound Source.
- Use A Shock Mount.
- Use A Pop Filter.
- Record In Quiet Or Soundproof Environments.
- Use Balanced Mic Cables.
- Do Not Run Mic Cables Alongside Power Cables.
Why is there so much background noise on my mic?
Your microphone or audio device is capturing too much background noise. Check the following: Your computer's fan or spinning hard drive is too close to the microphone. You may be sitting near a fan or air conditioning unit that is producing static noise.
Is there a mic that can block out background noise?
The Best microphone for a noisy environment is the Shure SM7B. This microphone rocks thanks to its ability to record with a very low noise floor, reducing background noise extremely well.