Voice Cleanup for Streamers
Updated October 2026
A stream needs a voice that is clear live and clean in the replay. Set the mic well, clean it live, and keep a clean recording to fix later.
The short version
- Set the mic close and the room soft; live cleanup cannot fix a poor mic position.
- The Windows app has a live microphone cleaner for streams.
- Record the mic locally, so the replay can be cleaned properly.
- Clean the replay with gentle settings and check the loudness.
Start with the mic
Put the mic a hand’s width from your mouth, a little off-axis, with a pop filter. A close mic in a soft room does more for a stream than any filter.
Clean it live
The Windows app has a live microphone cleaner, Live Studio, that cleans the voice as you stream. Set it once, then check the level during a quiet moment. The clean streaming mic tool on this site shows the idea in your browser.
Record locally
Record your mic on the computer too. A local file is cleaner than the stream and lets you fix the replay properly.
Clean the replay
Clean the local file with gentle settings, then check the loudness before you post the VOD. The call cleanup guide has the same sequence.
Clean it live, fix the replay
Live Studio cleans the mic during the stream on Windows; Tunedzy finishes the recording afterwards.
Free tools for this
Frequently asked questions
Does live cleanup add delay?
A little. Check the delay on your setup before a stream.
Can I clean a VOD after the stream?
Yes. Record the mic locally and clean the file in Tunedzy.
Do I need a special mic?
A close, well-placed mic in a soft room is the base. Cleanup helps with the rest.
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