How to Set the Microphones Input Gain Levels

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How to Set the Microphone Input Gain Levels
Whether you are recording a podcast or in your home studio making the next Old Town Road, getting the proper input gain levels on your microphone is one of the first and most important steps. You could risk clipping, adding unwanted noise, or just ruining your recordings altogether.
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