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Audio Recording 101

Record Voice Audio for Video Production

Tomas George and Digital Music Masters

Learn how to record High-Quality Audio Voice for Video Production, Online Tutorials or Podcasts

Have you ever struggled recording your voice, and you didn't know why your videos don't sound as good as the pros?

Making your audio sound great can be tricky if you don't know where to begin.

That's why I've created this course, so you can learn the essentials of recording spoken voice to improve the quality of your videos, podcasts or tutorials.

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Learn how to record High-Quality Audio Voice for Video Production, Online Tutorials or Podcasts

Have you ever struggled recording your voice, and you didn't know why your videos don't sound as good as the pros?

Making your audio sound great can be tricky if you don't know where to begin.

That's why I've created this course, so you can learn the essentials of recording spoken voice to improve the quality of your videos, podcasts or tutorials.

Audio is important, and I know many content creators overlook this and just focus on the video but having great quality audio will improve your videos, podcasts, or tutorials online.

Over the years I've created over 1000 videos and I want to share my secrets with you to help you improve your audio for video.

I've made this class as concise as possible, making sure no time is wasted giving you an enjoyable and efficient learning experience.

Start Recording High-Quality Audio Today

This course is all about recording spoken voice audio and I also teach you some essentials for mixing and processing audio recordings.

What is this Audio Recording Course all about?

In this course, you will learn the essentials of Recording Voice Audio. You will learn the tools and processes to record and process audio so you can get great-sounding audio.

I provide you with numerous tips and tricks, helping to improve your knowledge and ears for recording audio.

This course has been designed in a way that is suitable for beginners, but I still recommend taking this course if you have some experience in audio recording.

This course will cover such topics as: 

• Room Treatment Tips

• Dynamic vs Condenser Microphones

• Recommended Pro Level Mics

• Recommended Budget Level Mics

• Audio Interfaces, Pro and Budget Level

• Mic Positioning and Accessories

• Microphone Polar Patterns

• Recommended Monitors and Headphones

• How to Record Audio in Free Audio Recording Software (Audacity)

• Audio Editing in Audacity

• Removing Background Noise and Using the Noise Gate Effect in Audacity

• EQ and Compression Essentials for Processing Voice in Audacity

• An in-depth look into Mixing Spoken Voice Audio in Adobe Premiere Pro

• Including how to use effects like Noise Reduction, De-Esser, and a Limiter in Premiere Pro

• Behind the Scenes Look at my Audio Recording Equipment

• And Much More.

I start off with the basics, teaching you about recording environments and room treatment. I then teach you about audio recording gear, such as microphones and audio interfaces. Then I will teach you about audio recording, editing, and processing in Audacity, which is free audio recording and editing software for Mac and Windows.

We have the more advanced section, where I show you the essentials of mixing spoken voice audio in Adobe Premiere Pro. This includes how to use included stock audio effect plugins in Premiere Pro such as Gain, EQ (equalization), Noise Reduction, De-Esser, Limiter, Meter and more.

In this course, I'll start off with the very essentials and gradually get more advanced as we go through the course. This will help unlock your potential and improve your skills, so you can record great quality audio.

What makes us qualified to teach you?

Tomas George has a MMus Masters Degree in Music Production and a BA(Hons) Degree in Music Composition. He is also the creator of some of the world's most popular audio and music production courses - with over 300,000 students.

Our Promise to You

Tomas George is a full-time Audio Producer, Video Maker and Educator. If you have any questions about the content or Audio Production in general, we will get back to you as soon as possible.

What you'll learn in this course will improve your audio recording skills for video production.

Go ahead and click the enroll button, and I'll see you in lesson 1.

Cheers,

Tomas.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • How to record high-quality voice audio at home
  • Room treatment tips
  • How to find the best microphone for you
  • Recommended audio interfaces
  • How to record audio in free software (audacity)
  • How to edit and process audio in free software (audacity)
  • Learn the essentials of mixing audio for voice in premiere pro
  • Learn tips and techniques to record better sounding audio for video

Syllabus

Introduction

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production video, you will be introduced to your instructor and will learn what this course will cover.

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Your Recording Room

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about recording environments.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about room treatment tips.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn the differences between dynamic and condenser microphones and which is most suitable for you.

Recommended Audio Recording Gear

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about Tomas's recommended pro-level microphones.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about Tomas's recommended budget level microphones.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will hear what the microphones we previously looked at actually sound like.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about what an audio interface is and why it is useful.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about Tomas's recommended pro-level audio interfaces.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about Tomas's recommended budget level audio interfaces.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, Tomas will tell you his thoughts on USB microphones.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about microphone positioning and accessories.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about essential microphone polar patterns.

Monitoring Audio

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about Tomas's recommended monitors and headphones.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn some more audio monitoring tips.

Capturing Audio and Where to Record Your Audio

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will be introduced to this capturing audio section.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about Tomas's recommended audio recording software and digital audio workstations.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, we will quickly have a look at two common handy recordings and talk about why they might be useful for recording audio.

How to Record Audio into Audacity

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will be introduced to this recording audio in Audacity section of the course.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn how to set up Audacity so you're ready to record audio.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn how to record audio in Audacity.

Audacity - Other Features + Exporting

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about the other playback features in Audacity, including how to zoom, undo and save.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn how to export your audio out of Audacity.

Audacity - Editing Audio and Keyboard Shortcuts

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn about some essential audio editing tools in Audacity.

Also, attached to this lecture as a resource, is the audio example used in this lecture. So please feel free to download this and import it into Audacity if you'd like to follow along with the same audio example shown in this video.

Alternatively, you can use the tips and techniques taught in this video and apply them to your own audio tracks in Audacity.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn how to remove silence, as well as how to split and join clips in Audacity.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn some essential key commands or keyboard shortcuts for Audacity.

Audacity - Removing Background Noise

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will be introduced to this next section, where you will learn about removing background noise in Audacity.

Also, attached to this lecture as a resource, is the audio example used in this section. So please feel free to download this and import it into Audacity if you'd like to follow along with the same audio example shown in this section.

Alternatively, you can use the tips and techniques taught in this section and apply them to your own audio tracks in Audacity.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn how to use the Noise Gate effect in Audacity to process spoken voice.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn how to use the Noise Reduction effect in Audacity for processing spoken voice.

Mixing and Processing your Audio in Audacity

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will be introduced to this next section, where you will learn about mixing and processing your audio in Audacity.

Also, attached to this lecture as a resource, is the audio example used in this section. So please feel free to download this and import it into Audacity if you'd like to follow along with the same audio example shown in this section.

Alternatively, you can use the tips and techniques taught in this section and apply them to your own audio tracks in Audacity.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn how to use the Filter Curve or EQ effect in Audacity for mixing or processing spoken voice.

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will learn how to use the Compression effect and also a quick look at the Normalize effect in Audacity for mixing or processing spoken voice.

In this lesson, you will learn how to set up an Effects Macro in Audacity. With this, you can create your own vocal preset, which includes multiple audio effects.

Mixing Audio in Adobe Premiere Pro Essentials
Introduction to Audio Mixing Section

In this lesson, you will learn how to add audio effects to audio clips in Premiere Pro.

In this lesson, you will learn how to adjust the gain or volume of an audio clip in Premiere Pro.

In this lesson, you will learn the essentials of how to use a parametric EQ for mixing audio in Premiere Pro.

Parametric EQ - Part 2A : Mixing Examples
Parametric EQ - Part 2B : Mixing Examples - Example 2

In this lesson, we will look at some more settings and features of the parametric EQ in Premiere Pro.

In this lesson, we will look at how to use the DeNoise noise reduction audio effect in Premiere Pro.

Noise Reduction in Premiere Pro - Part 2: DeReverb

In this lesson, you will be introduced to the compressor audio effect in Premiere Pro.

Audio Compression in Premiere Pro - Part 2: Threshold + Ratio

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the make up gain settings for the compressor audio effect in Premiere Pro.

Audio Compression in Premiere Pro - Part 4: Attack and Release + 2nd Example

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the DeEsser audio effect in Premiere Pro.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Hard Limiter audio effect in Premiere Pro.

In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Loudness Radar Audio Meter in Premiere Pro.

Behind the Scenes

In this Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production lecture, you will have a behind the scenes tour of the audio recording equipment that Tomas used to record this course.

Thanks and Bye

Thank you for watching this course!

BONUS: What's Next?

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Covers mixing spoken voice audio in Adobe Premiere Pro, which is essential for video production and helps creators refine their audio tracks
Begins with the essentials of recording environments and room treatment, which builds a strong foundation for beginners in audio recording
Teaches how to use Audacity, a free software, which lowers the barrier to entry for beginners who want to learn audio recording and editing
Explores microphone polar patterns, which is a fundamental concept for achieving quality recordings in various environments and with different sound sources
Requires Adobe Premiere Pro for some sections, which may require a subscription and could be a barrier for some learners on a budget
Features Audacity, which is a free and open-source software that is updated regularly and remains relevant for audio editing and recording tasks

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production with these activities:
Review Basic Acoustics
Reviewing basic acoustics will help you understand the principles behind room treatment and microphone placement, leading to better recordings.
Browse courses on Acoustics
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  • Read articles or watch videos on acoustics.
  • Take a short quiz to test your knowledge.
Read 'The Voice Over Startup Guide'
Reading this book will provide a broader understanding of the voice-over industry and the professional applications of high-quality audio recording.
View Putting Knowledge to Work on Amazon
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  • Read the book, taking notes on key concepts.
  • Identify actionable steps to improve your recording setup.
Microphone Placement Exercises
Practicing microphone placement techniques will improve your ability to capture clear and balanced audio, reducing the need for extensive post-processing.
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  • Record yourself speaking with different mic positions.
  • Compare the recordings and analyze the differences.
  • Adjust mic placement based on your voice and room.
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Record a Short Voice Demo
Creating a voice demo will allow you to apply the techniques learned in the course and showcase your skills.
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  • Write a short script or find existing copy.
  • Record your voice using the techniques learned.
  • Edit and process the audio to create a polished demo.
Explore Advanced Audacity Tutorials
Following advanced Audacity tutorials will help you master the software and unlock its full potential for audio editing and processing.
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  • Search for tutorials on specific Audacity features.
  • Follow the tutorials and practice the techniques.
  • Apply the new skills to your own audio projects.
Create a Podcast Episode
Starting a podcast episode will provide a practical application for all the skills learned in the course, from recording to editing and mixing.
Show steps
  • Plan the content and structure of your episode.
  • Record your voice and any other necessary audio.
  • Edit, mix, and master the audio for a professional sound.
  • Publish your episode on a podcasting platform.
Read 'Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio'
Reading this book will provide advanced mixing techniques to enhance the quality of your voice recordings.
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  • Read the book, focusing on mixing techniques.
  • Experiment with the techniques in your own mixes.

Career center

Learners who complete Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Podcast Producer
A podcast producer oversees the creation of audio content, from initial concept to final distribution, and often handles the technical aspects of recording and editing. This course provides essential skills in recording high-quality spoken audio, microphone selection, and using software like Audacity for editing which are all vital components for producing professional-sounding podcasts. The course's focus on mixing and processing voice audio will also improve the quality of the final product. Someone seeking to produce podcasts should take this course to refine their recording and editing techniques.
See salaries and explore the career path for Podcast Producer
Voiceover Artist
A voiceover artist provides vocal performances for various media, including videos, commercials, and audiobooks. This course can help a voiceover artist learn to record and process their voice for the specific needs of productions. The course includes techniques on microphone positioning and choosing gear, which are crucial for recording quality voiceovers. The course also covers software and techniques to improve the recorded audio, such as removing background noise and using EQ and compression. Individuals interested in voiceover work should take this course to gain practical skills in creating great recorded audio.
See salaries and explore the career path for Voiceover Artist
Audio Editor
An audio editor manipulates and refines recorded sound to create a polished final product. This course provides a hands-on introduction to audio editing, specifically for spoken voice, using Audacity and Premiere Pro, software commonly used for audio work. The course teaches how to remove background noise, use effects like EQ and compression, and mix audio for clarity and impact. An individual who wants to become an audio editor will benefit from this course's practical skills and focus on processing voice audio.
See salaries and explore the career path for Audio Editor
Video Editor
A video editor assembles raw video clips and audio into a final product. This course teaches how to record and process high-quality voice audio. Video editors often work with voiceovers and need to understand how to enhance audio to ensure the final production sounds its best. This course provides instruction on mixing spoken voice audio in Adobe Premiere Pro, a tool often used by video editors. This course is a great match for a video editor who would like to enhance the audio of their productions.
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Content Creator
A content creator produces material for various digital platforms, and often needs to record high quality audio for their videos or podcasts. This course teaches the essentials of recording spoken voice audio, and provides specific guidance on how to improve the quality of videos and podcasts. The course focuses on room treatment, microphone selection, and using software to edit and process voice recordings. By taking this course, a content creator develops fundamental skills in audio production, essential to creating professional content.
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Online Course Instructor
An online course instructor creates and delivers educational content, often through video lectures that require clear, high quality audio. This course is useful for any online instructor because it teaches the fundamentals of recording spoken voice audio, from choosing the right microphone to editing and mixing. The course's practical focus on room treatment, microphone selection, and software like Audacity will help improve the audio quality of online courses. An online course instruction can use this course to start creating better sounding online courses.
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Audio Engineer
An audio engineer works with the technical aspects of sound, including recording, mixing, and mastering. While this course focuses specifically on spoken voice, it introduces the core principles of audio recording and processing that will serve an audio engineer. The course teaches how to use microphones, audio interfaces, and software like Audacity and Premiere Pro. The skills taught, such as removing background noise, using EQ and compression, and mixing, will help an audio engineer refine their technical skills. Someone who wants to become an audio engineer may find this course helpful towards gaining a foundation in audio work.
See salaries and explore the career path for Audio Engineer
Multimedia Specialist
A multimedia specialist works with different types of media content, such as images and videos. They often need to work with audio, and this course will help refine their ability to record and edit voice audio. The course covers equipment and techniques for recording high quality audio, and introduces software such as Audacity and Premiere Pro for mixing and editing voice. A multimedia specialist may find this course helpful in bringing their productions to the next level.
See salaries and explore the career path for Multimedia Specialist
Instructional Designer
An instructional designer creates educational materials for various learning environments. This often includes the development of content that uses narration. This course may be useful for an instructional designer, by teaching them how to record, edit, and process high-quality spoken voice audio. The skills taught in this course, including room treatment, microphone selection, and software usage, will help improve the quality of their audio for educational materials. Anyone working with educational audio and video should consider this course.
See salaries and explore the career path for Instructional Designer
Digital Marketer
A digital marketer develops online marketing campaigns and materials. This course may be valuable to a digital marketer who needs to produce high-quality audio for their marketing materials, such as podcasts or video ads. The course includes best practices for recording voice audio, and provides instruction on using audio software like Audacity and Premiere Pro for mixing and editing. Any digital marketer who produces audio content may find this course useful.
See salaries and explore the career path for Digital Marketer
Social Media Manager
A social media manager creates and curates content for social media platforms. They may also produce their own material, such as recorded video or podcasts. This course may be helpful to anyone seeking to improve their ability to create high-quality audio recordings. The course includes instruction on recording, editing, and mixing voice, as well as best practices for microphone setup. Anyone who works in social media who produces audio could benefit from this course.
See salaries and explore the career path for Social Media Manager
Communications Specialist
A communications specialist creates and disseminates information for internal or external audiences. This role often requires producing content with a recorded voice, such as presentations or announcements. This course may be helpful to improve the quality of voice audio by teaching techniques for recording, editing, and mixing, while also providing information on microphones and software to use. This course could be useful to anyone in the communications field seeking to enhance their audio production skills.
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Journalist
A journalist researches and reports on current events, often incorporating audio and video elements into their stories. This course may be helpful to a journalist by teaching the fundamentals of recording high-quality voice audio. The skills taught, such as microphone usage, editing, and processing audio, can enhance their reporting. Anyone who is a journalist who needs to record audio might find this course insightful.
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Public Speaker
A public speaker presents information to an audience. While they mostly perform live, they also may need to record audio for promotional or archival purposes. This course may be useful for a public speaker who wants to control the audio quality of their recorded voice. The course includes instruction on microphone setup, room treatment, and recording and mixing in programs like Audacity and Premiere Pro. A public speaker who wants to enhance their recorded voice might find this course valuable.
See salaries and explore the career path for Public Speaker
Musician
A musician creates and performs music. While this course does not teach musical techniques, it may be useful for learning to record and process spoken word in music, or for creating podcasts or video blogs related to their work. The course includes information on microphone selection, room treatment, and editing software, which are relevant to creating recorded audio. A musician looking to create spoken word content may find this course useful.
See salaries and explore the career path for Musician

Featured in The Course Notes

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Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Audio Recording 101: Record Voice Audio for Video Production.
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Recording Secrets for the Small Studio
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Provides practical advice and techniques for mixing audio in a home studio environment. It covers topics such as EQ, compression, and reverb, with a focus on achieving professional-sounding results with limited resources. It is particularly useful for those who want to improve their mixing skills and create polished audio recordings. This book is commonly used as a textbook at academic institutions and by industry professionals.
Recording Secrets for the Small Studio (Sound On...
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Recording Secrets for the Small Studio (Sound On...
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Recording Secrets for the Small Studio (Sound On...
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Putting Knowledge to Work
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Provides a comprehensive overview of the voice-over industry, covering topics such as setting up a home studio, finding clients, and marketing your services. It is particularly useful for beginners who are looking to start a career in voice-over. While not directly related to audio engineering, it provides valuable context for recording voice audio for professional purposes. This book is more valuable as additional reading than as a current reference.
Putting Knowledge to Work
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Good to know
Covers mixing spoken voice audio in Adobe Premiere Pro, which is essential for video production and helps creators refine their audio tracks
Begins with the essentials of recording environments and room treatment, which builds a strong foundation for beginners in audio recording
Teaches how to use Audacity, a free software, which lowers the barrier to entry for beginners who want to learn audio recording and editing
Explores microphone polar patterns, which is a fundamental concept for achieving quality recordings in various environments and with different sound sources
Requires Adobe Premiere Pro for some sections, which may require a subscription and could be a barrier for some learners on a budget
Features Audacity, which is a free and open-source software that is updated regularly and remains relevant for audio editing and recording tasks
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