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[kareemm]

A hack for getting good audio on screencasts: sit in a closet with a blanket over your head while you record the audio. It makes even a built-in Mac mic sound good.

[mcdillon → kareemm]

There was an episode of Dirty Jobs where Mike Rowe was recording the narratives in a hotel room by simply going under the blanket of his bed with the microphone. I'm sure there was additional tweaking production value, but this is good advice!

[JonnieCache → kareemm]

This is good advice. Also consider running your voice through a compressor to smooth out the levels and make it easier to listen to.

[markchristian → kareemm]

Hrm -- oddly enough, I can picture that working really well. I may try that next time. :)

[rorrr → kareemm]

Alternative way is to surround yourself with cardboard (the thick brown box type). It really helps eliminate most outside noises and reduce the echo.