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How to use this workflow
Change one placement variable at a time
Use the same microphone, room, speaking level and short script across takes. Mark the distance and angle before each recording. Start with comfortable playback volume and avoid raising gain just because one position is quieter. Automatic device processing may change between takes; record whether you can control it rather than assuming it is disabled.
Prepare and verify the file
Stop and save each take, then compare short matching phrases. Record what you hear before selecting a favorite. Level differences can bias preference; for a tonal comparison use an external editor to match audition level, preserving the originals. Choose the placement that meets your speech goal with fewer problems in your actual room. The browser recorder does not provide calibrated SPL, an automatic placement score or noise removal.
Original worksheet: change one placement variable at a time
An original comparison plan uses A at 20 cm on-axis, B at 20 cm slightly to the side and C at 30 cm on-axis. These are proposed positions, not tested recommendations. Read “Peter packed the paper bag” and a normal sentence at each position. The repeated consonants expose breath blasts; the ordinary sentence helps judge whether a change harms intelligibility.
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| Item | Value or check | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Take | Placement | Observation to fill in |
| A | 20 cm, on-axis | Pops / room / clarity |
| B | 20 cm, off-axis | Same script, same gain |
| C | 30 cm, on-axis | Check room contribution |
Use the worksheet with the actual tool
The example is an authored procedure or calculation, not a measured recording or a claim of successful device testing. Replace proposed positions and observations with your own checked results. Keep the original and reopen the saved output before relying on it.
Common questions
Is farther always cleaner?
No. It may reduce breath blasts but change direct-to-room balance and level. Compare actual takes rather than treating distance as a universal rule.