Question How close should my podcast mic be if I am recording in a small room?
Mira Start around 4 to 6 inches from your mouth.
- Stay close That distance helps your voice dominate the room instead of the room dominating the recording.
- Go slightly off-axis Aim the mic toward the corner of your mouth, not straight at your lips, to reduce plosives.
- Lower the gain after you move closer Do not move the mic in and then leave the gain too hot.
- Prioritize audio over a clean frame A mic that looks a little more visible on camera usually sounds much better than one parked too far away.
If you want the broader setup logic behind that distance, use Podcast Setup for a Small Room.
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