# Recording Space ### The Space Ideally, you would record in a sound-treated space, like the Digital Studio’s Podcasting Room, but when that is not an option, you need to be as strategic as possible about the space you choose and consider its level of reflection and ambient noise. When I record at home I do so in my living room because it is the least reverberant place in my apartment. This is due to its size and the height of the ceiling and how well matched those aspects are with the sound-absorbing objects in the space. They include my sofa and chair, rug (which sits on top of a wood floor), and curtains, which make an even bigger difference when they are closed. The room also has a wide doorway, which allows some sound to escape. The room’s flaws can be reduced by my microphone choice and any additional sound dampening I choose to do. For example, I can reduce the sound that bounces off the wall behind my computer with things like blankets, pillows, or acoustic panels. (See at-home sound dampening tips.) {% embed url="" %} ![](/files/-MVHxWCPohvi939GMc4V) ### Microphone Choice You also need to be mindful of the mic you are using and its placement. Here I have recordings done in my living room using five different mics. You will see that you can considerably improve the sound even when using basic headphones or spending $25 on a lavalier mic. There is also the option of buying a decent condenser or dynamic mic for around $80 and up. {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://bcds.gitbook.io/multimedia/audio/sound-recording-editing/recording-space.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.