Why Human Speech?
People tend to prefer human speech over text when it comes to tutorials and instructions. They want the human element of someone explaining what to do. Human voices convey trustworthiness that text on a screen may lack. For instance, if you're creating a tutorial on how to download and use free software, your voice can build trust with the audience in a way that an anonymous text cannot. Human speech carries emotion and character, which resonates with viewers who are emotional beings themselves.
It's not advisable to use computer-generated robot voices. Besides the risk of YouTube's algorithm not recommending your video due to low quality, viewers are unlikely to appreciate it. YouTube's algorithm aims to maximize user retention and watch time, both of which translate into higher revenue. Keeping viewers engaged is crucial, and a robot voice won't help in achieving that.
Remember the old tutorials with screen recordings and text appearing in real-time in Notepad? While text-based tutorials might have worked in the past, times have changed. If someone is seeking text instructions, they'll likely turn to Google and read a webpage. On YouTube, people expect to watch a video and hear sound. Failing to provide a human voice might lead to viewer annoyance. Building an audience and gaining views or downloads often necessitates human speech, provided it's delivered clearly in English.
Noise Cancelling
Background noise is a significant issue when it comes to audio quality. Whether you're recording outdoors, dealing with a noisy dog, or contending with playful children, you don't want those background noises in your video. Such noise can lower the video's quality and make it less enjoyable to listen to.
Do you need a $100 microphone? Not necessarily, especially if you're a beginner creating gaming videos or tutorials. Modern technology has made simple headphones with built-in microphones more than capable. Additionally, there are free noise-canceling solutions available that can enhance audio quality in real-time. Most video editing software also offers plugins or free options for audio editing.
