Has anyone here had experience getting clean audio for On-Screen recording?
In general I like to just make my video and post it, but I am having trouble with getting a clean audio from on-screen recording. My efforts seem to make no difference in the quality.
I have tried moving my computer around, using a headset(which does not have sound in the on-screen recorder for some reason), and tried some of the free on-screen recorders just to see if it would change. I am currently using SoapBox
I record a bit of my video game play and other things on my PC at home. I use OBS Studio. It is geared towards streaming video games but I think it can serve a lot of other purposes and seems to work really well for my uses. Maybe check that out.
TCA, it’s your lucky day. It’s a snow day, and I ain’t got nothin’ better to do. Plus, I’m may or may not work with sound for a living.
Sounds like you’re trying to screen-capture some footage. Is that correct?
I am. Normally I just use my camera for videos, which is not the best but the audio isn’t terrible. I started doing a few on-screen recordings on youtube and man it is like I am gargling water when I talk. I went to Best Buy and the guy recommended a head set, but it sounds the same when I can get it to pick up noise at all.
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Just kidding man…
I listened to your latest video. I hear three problems:
Low bit rate/high compression caused by software, most prominent in the high-end (S sounds). I describe it as wishy-washy. Bit rate is usually adjustable within software.
Limited frequency response and room reflections caused by lower quality mics. Both are hardware issues, though room reflections are also exacerbated by proximity to the mic. Since it’s a headset I’ll go out a on a limb and say the mics pretty close to your mouth.
For an all around better product I recommend one of two options: a USB Condenser mic, or a USB audio interface/preamp and standard XLR mic. Blue Yeti USB mics seem to be a fan favorite among the YouTube crowd. I personally use a USB interface with standard XLR mics because I can use the mics with any other audio equipment I may encounter at work or on a gig.
And since this the quality differences are difficult to convey through text, here’s a video with good comparisons between price and performance.
Thank you very much for your input on that. That videos on Youtube did not have the headset, but I had gotten one to try. I you taking the time to give some advice on this!
This goes for anyone, but dont hesitate to ask if you think I could help you out with anything,
To determine if it is a hardware of software issue, record the audio in your screen capture program, and also record the audio in Audacity to see if there is a notable difference.
You can adjust the microphone levels from the Control Panel (PC) or System Preferences (Mac) to choose how sensitive the microphone is as well as changing the bitrate to high quality.
A quality microphone will be your best bet regardless. A USB condenser microphone will give you better audio quality than a headset or the built in computer mic. If you want your USB mic to sound even better, get a pop filter. This will greatly decrease the hard B’s and P’s your mic is picking up.
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Well done DL. You are what keeps E4 great:)
Depending on your budget, I can recommend the Røde NT-USB microphone. It’s an all-in-one package and, thanks to the USB output, very easy to set up.
I’ve used it myself before upgrading to an Audio Technica AT2020 with XLR output, but be careful if you want to go that route; It’s a VERY deep rabbit hole and you’ll constantly find yourself looking for the next hardware upgrade. 