Microphone hiss: find the cause and fix it
Find where the “shhh” enters your recording, fix the next take, or rescue a file you cannot record again. Start with the symptom that matches your setup.
Read the guideMake sense of your sound
Practical audio guides with listening examples and recording checks. Find the cause of noise and choose a useful next step.
Microphone hum: find what is causing the buzz
Start by checking whether the hum is in your saved recording or only in your speakers. Then change one connection at a time. A low electrical hum needs different checks from a broad background hiss.
Read the guideHow to Reduce Fan Noise in Microphone Recordings
Move the microphone closer to your voice and out of the airflow, then make a short comparison recording. These checks help you separate room noise, blowing air and a noisy recording setup before choosing a fix.
Read the guideHow to reduce traffic and café noise in a recording
Start with a short section containing speech and a pause. Decide whether the problem is low rumble, changing street sound or another voice, then compare one cleanup pass with the original. For the next take, test a quieter position and bring the microphone closer.
Read the guideHow to Reduce Wind Noise in Outdoor Recordings
A gust can turn a clear sentence into a low roar. Protect the microphone before recording, check the saved take during the gust, and judge repairs by the words you can understand.
Read the guideEcho vs Reverb: Hear the Difference and Fix Your Recording
Echo gives you a recognizable repeat. Reverb leaves a blended trail behind the voice. Hear both, work out where the extra sound enters your recording, and choose a fix that addresses that cause.
Read the guideWhat LUFS should you master to?
Your song is ready, but how loud should the final version be? You may have seen different LUFS numbers for Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. Do you need a different version for each?
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