<p>There is some good advice here : <a href="https://training.npr.org/2017/01/31/the-ear-training-guide-for-audio-producers/#recording" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://training.npr.org/2017/01/31/the-ear-training-guide-for-audio-producers/#recording</a></p>
<blockquote>
<p>How to avoid mouth noise:</p>
<p>Changing mic placement can often help, especially if you are using a
shotgun mic.</p>
<p>Sipping apple juice is known to work well, as are eating Granny Smith
apples. Remember that water can make this problem worse, as can coffee
and milk-based products. Not everyone can keep apple juice on hand
with them in the studio or out in the field, so you may want to advise
your guests to avoid coffee and milk products prior to the interview.</p>
<p>How to fix mouth noise:</p>
<p>If you have a recording with egregious mouth noise, the de-crackle
plugin included in Izotope RX can reduce the problem. Sometimes
spectral repair tools can also work (you can find those in Izotope or
Adobe Audition). That said, it may be helpful to seek the assistance
of an audio expert.</p>
</blockquote>

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2022-01-08T15:52:21.667Z
I use scotch ;) More helpfully, Waves do a useful De-Breath plugin. Izotope also has De-plosive, Mouth De-click & Voice De-noise plugins.
Tetsujin
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2022-01-02T14:01:38.660Z
2022-01-02T14:01:38.660Z
audionuma
<p>I have a ATR2100x-USB mic from audio-technica. I've been recording some tutorial videos and overall like the sound quality.</p>
<p>But the inherent sensitivity of the mic picks up a lot of residual mouth noises. Like inhaling, exhaling, smacking, swallowing etc.</p>
<p>Is this a problem of mic placement? Audio settings? Lack of dampening equipment of some kind?</p>
<p>Not sure how to begin trouble shooting this problem.</p>

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2022-01-08T15:53:59.347Z
Do you need this on camera? What distance are you speaking from? How close to on-axis are you?
Tetsujin
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2022-01-10T17:23:58.077Z
Not on camera. I'd say I'm about 4-6 inches from the mic and I'm not sure what "on-axis" means I'm afraid.
Hofbr
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How to set-up mic for voice-over audio and minimize residual mouth noises
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# How to set-up mic for voice-over audio and minimize residual mouth noises

(Asked by: username_0 on 2022-01-02)

I have a ATR2100x-USB mic from audio-technica. I've been recording some tutorial videos and overall like the sound quality.

But the inherent sensitivity of the mic picks up a lot of residual mouth noises. Like inhaling, exhaling, smacking, swallowing etc.

Is this a problem of mic placement? Audio settings? Lack of dampening equipment of some kind?

Not sure how to begin trouble shooting this problem.

**Tags:** audio-recording, microphone

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Do you need this on camera? What distance are you speaking from? How close to on-axis are you?  
> **username_0**: Not on camera. I'd say I'm about 4-6 inches from the mic and I'm not sure what "on-axis" means I'm afraid.  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2022-01-02. Score: 2

There is some good advice here : <https://training.npr.org/2017/01/31/the-ear-training-guide-for-audio-producers/#recording>

> How to avoid mouth noise:
>
> Changing mic placement can often help, especially if you are using a
> shotgun mic.
>
> Sipping apple juice is known to work well, as are eating Granny Smith
> apples. Remember that water can make this problem worse, as can coffee
> and milk-based products. Not everyone can keep apple juice on hand
> with them in the studio or out in the field, so you may want to advise
> your guests to avoid coffee and milk products prior to the interview.
>
> How to fix mouth noise:
>
> If you have a recording with egregious mouth noise, the de-crackle
> plugin included in Izotope RX can reduce the problem. Sometimes
> spectral repair tools can also work (you can find those in Izotope or
> Adobe Audition). That said, it may be helpful to seek the assistance
> of an audio expert.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I use scotch ;) More helpfully, Waves do a useful De-Breath plugin. Izotope also has De-plosive, Mouth De-click & Voice De-noise plugins.  

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