Recording a Wedding Speech
Updated October 2026
A wedding speech is a keepsake, and it is often recorded in a large, echoey room. A lav or a close mic, a level set for the loudest moments and a gentle cleanup make it clear to hear for years.
The short version
- A lav or headset mic keeps the speaker close as they move.
- Set the level for the loudest moments, including laughter and emotion.
- In a large room, a second recorder can capture the room sound.
- Clean gently, so the speaker sounds like themselves.
The mic
A lav mic clipped to the chest or a headset keeps the distance steady as the speaker moves. A phone on a table works if the speaker stays close.
The hall
Large halls are echoey. Record close to the speaker, and a second recorder near the back of the room gives the room sound if you need it.
The level
Set the level for the loudest moments, including laughter and applause. Speakers often get louder when emotional, so check the level during the speech, not only at the start.
Clean and share
Clean the recording gently and check the loudness for the platform you share it on. The lav mic guide covers the clip position.
Clean the speech, keep the speaker
Tunedzy cleans the speech gently and sets the loudness for sharing, so the keepsake is clear.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use a lav or a phone?
A lav keeps the distance steady. A phone works if the speaker stays close.
What about the echo in the hall?
Record close. A soft-sounding room gives a better result than a hard hall.
Can I clean a speech recorded on the day?
Yes. Keep the original and clean a copy.
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