5 expert content creation tips
Zoë Radas
STACK Writer
We enlisted the help of Melbourne singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer and producer Lilith Lane to deliver the very best tips for your content creation setup.
1. Use soft furnishings to counter reflections
”If you have lots of hard surfaces in your space (bare walls, laminated floors, tiles, mirrors, glass windows) use rugs, carpets and soft furnishings to soak up those nasty high frequencies. Lean old mattresses against the walls (these can be masked by using drapes or curtains to cover them). If your ceiling is reflective, and you are really keen, you could hang absorbent panels from the roof.”
2. Treat the corners of your rooms for bass build-up
”To absorb bass frequency build-up – which commonly happens in the corners of rooms – you could build your own bass trap. A few yoga bolsters, some rolled-up carpet or a rug, or that four-wide stack of egg cartons you’ve been collecting could do the trick in soaking up unwanted bottom end.”
3. Place your speakers off the wall, and centrally located
”Symmetry in your space is your friend! If you want consistent signal in your left and right speakers, it pays to have them an equal distance from the side and back walls. And if you have the space, position them at least a few feet off the wall so the reflections don’t confuse your ears.”
4. Know the microphone and equipment you’re using
”Read the user guides for your equipment – if you’ve lost the hard copies, you can usually find a soft copy online. They not only give you user-friendly instructions, but you will learn a bit of audio theory and sound tech information that can make your recording sound even better. Some microphones look similar but they can be very different in design.”
5. Bring the source of the sound closer to the microphone
”A common problem in recording is people performing at the wrong angle or distance from the ideal axis point of the mic. Too far from the mic and a voice will sound thin with background noise; too close, and the voice will sound boomy and might distort. Check also that the angle is right. If you are ’on-axis’, the mic will sound the loudest. Again, some mics have different pick-up areas so check online user guides for tips on mic technique for your particular mic.”
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