

Close all the doors and windows and draw up the curtains.

Always switch off the TV and other devices like fans and air conditioners that can contribute a low hum to the recording. Ensure that the recording environment is quiet. The room environment can be a major source of background noise, particularly if you are recording at home. Given below are some of the main causes of background noise and how to eliminate them: Generally, analogue recordings are more susceptible to noise than digital recordings. But noises that are more difficult to control include inherent ambient noises like hiss, clicks, and static or even mechanical noises that result from system itself. Background noises over which you have some degree of control include noises like someone coughing or slamming the door. Background noiserefers to any unwanted noise from the surrounding that becomes an unintentional part of the recording. The quality of audio recording for music or podcasting can suffer considerably due to the presence of background noise.
