[00:00] This is literally our audience's most requested video. Most people think that they need an expensive microphone and advanced editing software to In this video, I will walk you through my step-by-step process and share some secrets
[00:17] The output will be so good that trust me, you won't even need extensive editing. But first, let's talk about the things you'll need to record good audio. Many people, especially new creators, believe they can't record good audio without a microphone.
[00:34] You can even record high-quality audio using your smartphone's built-in microphone. In fact, I started this channel with just my phone's built-in mic until I reached 10,000 So, I can easily say that your phone alone is enough for a good voiceover.
[00:49] But if possible, I strongly recommend investing in an affordable collar mic. Currently, I'm using the Boya BY-M1, which is a very cheap mic. I have a voice sample, listen to it.
[01:04] (PLAYING SAMPLES) You must have observed that the voice clarity with the mic is comparatively better than without. This mic isn't very helpful for noise cancellation, so for that, you'll need to do something else,
[01:21] Talking about sound recording apps, you can use your phone's default voice recorder. I personally use RecForge II; the link is in the description. After mic and app, now we need to set up a perfect environment for recording the audio.
[01:34] For a good voiceover, you need a place with no noise or echo. While noise can be removed with editing, I prefer not to rely on editing for this purpose. If there's still noise, try recording very late at night or early in the morning when
[01:55] After this, you need to remove echo. The more objects in the room, the less echo there will be, and the emptier the room, the
[02:07] If you already have them, even better. Additionally, if you wish, you can buy Acoustic sound panels that YouTubers use in their videos, If you want a pro tip to reduce echo: Record in a small space.
[02:22] For example, you can stuff a closet with clothes, cushions, books, and place your phone inside You'll notice that the echo decreases, and clarity improves. After doing all this, you're now ready to finally record the voiceover.
[02:36] Standing up helps you have better control over your voice and improves the quality of Then bring the script in front of you and place it where it's easy to read.
[02:52] Next, if you're using your phone's microphone, bring the phone's mic close to your face, Although this distance may vary, find what works for you. Now, many ask how loud their volume should be while recording a voiceover.
[03:05] One thing I've observed is that if you record at the same volume as you talk in daily life, So, if you want your voiceover to have at least normal energy, then while recording,
[03:19] Just like how teachers increase their volume slightly while reading in class, keep it a Now, when you start recording, remember not to record the entire script at once, but break For instance, if I have to explain 4 points in the script, I can take a break after each
[03:38] point's recording for a few minutes, and during the break, I'll have some water as well. This is especially important if the script is long, to rest your voice and prevent vocal Alright!
[03:51] Now the question is, will we achieve a professional voice by doing all this? Everything I've mentioned so far, if you follow, your audio quality for the voiceover will be excellent (which means no noise, echo, inconsistency issues).
[04:06] But, will these improvements make your voice sound better? For the remaining 50%, you'll need to improve the way you speak, i.e., your speaking style. And this is crucial because without it, even with the best microphone and advanced editing,
[04:20] So, one day, I was watching some videos on YouTube under the hashtag #decodingyt that And I observed that although the information was mostly the same in most videos, the thumbnail and editing were similar, but some videos got more views while others got fewer...
[04:35] When I started watching these videos, I realized that the key factor was the voiceover. Those videos with fewer views were not focusing on these 4 aspects, and hence, their voiceovers In fact, if you improve on these 4 aspects, your voiceovers will instantly sound professional.
[04:51] And yes, everyone has a good voice; it's just about how you speak that makes a difference, It's a basic thing, but if it's not correct, people won't understand you well, and even
[05:04] So, if you want to sound professional, you need to clearly pronounce each word without Point no.2 is Pacing, which means the speed and tempo at which you read the script.
[05:21] If you speak too fast, people might have trouble understanding you, and if you speak too slowly, It's important to strike a moderate pace for proper storytelling. adjust your pacing accordingly.
[05:36] When reading sentences from the script, you can't say all the words in the same way. Some words need more emphasis, which will highlight them and effectively convey the If I read every word the same way, it would sound bad: "what if I tell you ki YouTube
[05:55] Now, if I emphasize some words while reading the same sentence: "what if I tell you ki YouTube pe grow krne k liye subscribers ki zarurat nhi h."
[06:07] As you heard, it sounded better due to the right emphasis. 4: Don't be Monotonous. If your voice sounds boring, chances are you're speaking in a monotone.
[06:22] that many of them make this mistake. A monotone voice is where the pitch, tone, volume, and pauses remain at the same level For example, if there's a sentence, you can't read it like: "How to Record a Professional
[06:39] This is a monotonous voice without any tone. And that's it! These four points are very basic, but many creators still make mistakes in these areas.
[06:56] If you find it hard to improve each point one by one, I recommend watching videos from You'll learn a lot. First, if there's noise in your audio even after closing all doors and windows, you can
[07:12] Simply import your audio file, click upload, and you'll get noise-free high-quality audio. Additionally, there's an app called Lexis Audio Editor, which is popular among creators
[07:25] Import your voiceover, click the three dots on top, and then click on noise reduction. Here, you'll see the threshold option; increasing it removes more noise, but don't increase
[07:38] After noise reduction, move to the Equalizer/Amplifier section. Here, you can increase the bass using the left bars and increase the treble using the Raising the right bars makes your voice crispy, while lowering the left bars reduces the crispness.
[07:55] So, I need to balance both; I'll raise the first three bars and the last three bars like You can try these settings, but everyone's voice is different, so you might need to experiment
[08:07] Below that, you'll see the pre-amplifier option. it too much, or your voice might crack. Finally, you can normalize the audio to maintain a certain level, and then save your audio.
[08:26] And there you have it, your voiceover editing is done, and you can use it in your videos. So, up to this point, I want to congratulate you because by watching this video, you've But remember, video editing matters too for engaging videos.
[08:43] If you want to learn step-by-step detailed video editing like mine, click on the playlist Goodbye!