How to Record a Better Voiceover With Your Phone

A phone can record a clear voiceover when the room and microphone distance are controlled. The room usually matters more than the recording app.

Try this

1. Choose a small room with curtains, clothing, bedding or other soft surfaces.

2. Turn off fans, appliances and notifications.

3. Place the phone roughly a hand-span from your mouth and slightly to the side to reduce breath noise.

4. Record one paragraph at a time and pause silently after mistakes before starting the sentence again.

5. Listen with headphones and re-record noisy sections before leaving the room.

Do not record in a large empty room. Avoid holding the phone while touching or moving it. Speaking too far away captures more room than voice.