Setting up the right audio is key for content creators and podcasters. The Adobe Podcast Microphone Check Tool is a nice and simple tool that ensures your microphone settings are optimal before you hit the record button.
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Adobe has a tool that can help you check your microphone settings in real-time. The tool can be accessed at podcast.adobe.com/miccheck. When you land on the site for the first time, you will need to grant permission to access your microphone. If you haven’t already allowed access, a pop-up will appear for authorization. If you miss the pop-up, you can go to settings, privacy and site settings, and permissions to allow microphone access. Moreover, if you have multiple microphones, you can choose which one you want to use.
Now, all you need to do is read out a sentence and the tool will provide feedback on your microphone's settings. It will inform you about the distance from the microphone, the gain level (volume), background noise, and echo.
If the tool indicates that your gain is too high, you can turn it down. Once you've made the adjustments, you can test it again to ensure that everything is in the optimal range. Additionally, you can listen to the recording to check if you are satisfied with the sound.