Recording audio is both an art and a science, requiring technical skill, creativity, and a keen sense of sound. Whether you're capturing music, podcasts, or field recordings, the quality of your work hinges on one often-overlooked tool: your hearing. To make better recordings, you need to protect your ears, train them to listen critically, refine your mixes through persistence, and test your creations with others. Here’s how to elevate your recording game step by step.