How to Record a Lecture or Tutorial Voice

The short version

Record in a quiet room, with the air conditioning off for the take.
Set the level once and keep the mic distance the same.
Pace yourself: a steady speaking speed is easier to follow than a fast one.
Cut the long pauses and repeated words, but keep the breath between ideas.

The room and the mic

Lectures are long, so a quiet room matters more than a fancy mic. Turn off the air conditioning or the fan for the take. Put the mic on a stand at a steady distance, so the voice does not move in and out of focus.

Level and pace

Set the level before you start, and check it after the first five minutes. Speak a little more slowly than in conversation. Listeners follow a steady pace much more easily than a fast one.

Record in parts

Record in sections rather than in one long take. A section is easy to re-record if you stumble, and it keeps the sound even across the lecture.

Cleanup

Use the cleanup steps gently. Then cut the long pauses and repeated words in the transcript, leaving the short breaths between ideas. The edit-by-words guide shows how.

Clean and edit the lecture

Tunedzy cleans the recording, transcribes it on your PC, and lets you cut words and pauses before you export captions.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I use a lapel mic or a desk mic?

A lapel mic keeps the distance steady. A desk mic on a stand is also good if you keep still.

How long can a lecture recording be?

Long recordings take more memory. Record in sections so each file is manageable.

Can I add captions?

Yes. A transcript made on your PC exports as captions. Check the wording before you publish.

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