My Zoom / Video-Call Setup: Sound First – Why Audio Matters More Than Video (and why it’s about respect)

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Even though video conferencing is the topic at hand, we must talk about audio first. Because the uncomfortable truth is this:

  • People can forgive a mediocre image.
  • They will not forgive ugly sound.

If the audio is thin, noisy, echoing, or constantly breaking up, your listeners will mentally leave the meeting. Not because they are rude — but because their brain gets tired of decoding what you’re saying.

And once they tune out, you’ve lost your chance to make an impact. This applies especially when people are not native speakers!

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