How to Improve Audio Quality When Recording Video Outdoors?

In this article, I’ll explain how to prepare for outdoor video recording and how to fix microphone audio or remove unwanted noise that can ruin your video.

How to prepare for outdoor filming?

This is a broad topic. High-quality filming requires many factors to be considered: script preparation, locations, cameras, actors, lighting, and much more.

In this article, we’ll focus specifically on audio, since our website is dedicated to this topic. When it comes to sound, you should consider the following:

• determine how many people will be on camera and prepare the required number of microphones
• choose a convenient microphone format

• plan actors’ clothing so microphones are not visible, if this is important
• choose microphones carefully, read reviews, and обязательно test them in similar conditions before filming

These criteria will help you prepare better for filming, but they do not eliminate all possible issues. Let’s talk about those next.

💡 Wireless microphones usually offer the best quality and convenience, but they are expensive. Wired microphones may not be suitable for outdoor filming, and Bluetooth microphones often have poor audio quality. Always test sound quality before starting to record.

What problems can occur when recording outdoors?

No matter the location — city streets, restaurants, parks, or forests — unwanted noise and microphone issues can always occur, for example:

• loud passing cars
• birds singing
• people talking nearby
• strong wind or rain
• and much more

That’s why it’s important to properly prepare and test your recording equipment. However, post-processing is often unavoidable.

Does the microphone really matter?

Yes. A good microphone accounts for about 70% of your audio quality. But even the best microphone won’t save you from background noise, clothing rustle, or loud breathing.

💡 Choose a microphone that fits your budget. Software can handle the rest.

What if you don’t have a good microphone?

Now let me introduce our service Background noise removal, which automatically removes outdoor noise, microphone defects, and even speech imperfections.

If you don’t have a good microphone, you can record a test video, upload it to our service, remove noise, enhance your voice, and evaluate the result. In many cases, even your phone’s built-in microphone can be enough after processing.

💡 Note: 80–90% of audio issues can be solved using our service. We recommend reading the article to the end and trying it yourself.

How does our tool work?

Background noise removal is a web-based tool that allows you to upload audio or video in any format, select a processing option, and improve your sound.

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In conclusion, your microphone and preparation plan are important, but no one is immune to unexpected issues. That’s why tools like ours exist — to help remove noise and save your video.