What signature techniques does Paul Rogers recommend to avoid poor audio in video production?

0 focuses on a few core habits that instantly clean up your audio:

• Prioritize mic placement over camera specs – get the mic close to your mouth (lav or shotgun just out of frame) instead of relying on the camera mic across the room.
• Control the room: turn off noisy AC, fridges, fans, and avoid big echoey spaces when you can.
• If the room is bad, treat it: soft furnishings, blankets, rugs, or portable sound panels to kill reverb.
• Always monitor with headphones and do a quick test recording before the “real” take.
• When things still sound rough, fix it in post with tools like Adobe Podcast to remove noise and polish tone.

What part of your audio setup gives you the most trouble right now?