attempt to match up the audio problems other people may be reporting with a factor in your environment.

Are your colleagues complaining about echoey audio while you attempt to record in a huge, open-air loft?

It may sound like a small thing, but dont underestimate it.

Even if your microphone drivers arent an issue, consider the audio drivers for your motherboard or sound card.

Give them a tryyou might be surprised (I was!)

Dive Into Your Audio options

Always familiarize yourself with the audio options of the applications you use.

Then youll have a great idea how other people think you sound.

If youre using the built-in microphone on your gear or webcam, it might make sense.

Theres a reason professionals use them, and its not just because theyre prosyou can hear the difference clearly.

Consider switching to a wired connection if at all possible, especially if your audioor a steady connectionis important.

Of course, if youre stuck on a laptop without an Ethernet port, youll have to make do.

Even so, if audio quality is important, stick to wired for now at least.

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Additional photos byShunichi Kouroki,Mike Babcock,Matthew Keefe,Tim Sheerman-Chase, andJustin.