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The Creator’s Angle · Nov 5, 2025 · 11 min

Audio is 80% of Your Video: A Guide to Perfect Home Studio Sound

Is bad audio ruining your great videos? We've all clicked off a beautiful video because it sounded thin, echoey, or had a loud hiss. The truth is, audio is more than half the battle.In this masterclass, I provide a comprehensive guide to optimising your home studio sound. You'll learn the £0 trick using household items to kill echo instantly, a simple breakdown of the 4 types of microphones (and which one is right for you), and the "Golden Rule" of mic placement that pros use. I also reveal the single biggest mistake that permanently destroys your recordings (clipping) and how to avoid it forever using modern tools like "Safety Channels."Stop letting bad audio undermine your work. This episode is your first step to sounding like a pro.If this episode adds value to your creative life, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a comment or a rating. On Spotify, take part in the episode poll and ask your audio questions! Your feedback and questions build our community.Gear I Discuss in This Episode: My First Wireless Mic (RODE Wireless Go II): https://amzn.to/3JD4nAZ My New Wireless Mic (RODE Wireless Pro): https://amzn.to/3WwFPfXMy New Wireless Mobile Mic (DJI Mic Mini): https://amzn.to/47RVTPzAmazing Sony microphone: https://amzn.to/4qGaZPBMy Studio Mic (Shure SM7dB): https://amzn.to/3WwOAXkMy Audio Interface (RØDECaster Pro II): https://amzn.to/4qFMqSU

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Is bad audio ruining your great videos? We've all clicked off a beautiful video because it sounded thin, echoey, or had a loud hiss. The truth is, audio is more than half the battle.In this masterclass, I provide a comprehensive guide to optimising your home studio sound. You'll learn the £0 trick using household items to kill echo instantly, a simple breakdown of the 4 types of microphones (and which one is right for you), and the "Golden Rule" of mic placement that pros use. I also reveal the single biggest mistake that permanently destroys your recordings (clipping) and how to avoid it forever using modern tools like "Safety Channels."Stop letting bad audio undermine your work. This episode is your first step to sounding like a pro.If this episode adds value to your creative life, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a comment or a rating. On Spotify, take part in the episode poll and ask your audio questions! Your feedback and questions build our community.Gear I Discuss in This Episode: My First Wireless Mic (RODE Wireless Go II): https://amzn.to/3JD4nAZ My New Wireless Mic (RODE Wireless Pro): https://amzn.to/3WwFPfXMy New Wireless Mobile Mic (DJI Mic Mini): https://amzn.to/47RVTPzAmazing Sony microphone: https://amzn.to/4qGaZPBMy Studio Mic (Shure SM7dB): https://amzn.to/3WwOAXkMy Audio Interface (RØDECaster Pro II): https://amzn.to/4qFMqSU