Tips for better sound on your video chats and conference calls
You don't need to shout into your microphone. (Pixabay/)In recent weeks, our social lives have migrated to video chat. Happy hours, board games, work meetings, and just about everything else we do with our friends now involves firing up a popular video chat app. And while we’ve already outlined some tips for looking better in video calls, audio is every bit as important. Here area few tips to help make your voice sound crystal clear while avoiding familiar problems like feedback, echos, and the dreaded robot voice. Consider an external microphoneThe Blue Snowball Ice is only $50 and will serve you well later for streaming or podcasting. (Blue/)Laptop microphones have come a long way in recent years—the mic on the most recent MacBook Pro is surprisingly good. But, even a relatively cheap dedicated microphone will provide a serious jump in fidelity. If you buy something high-quality enough, it can come...