Curiosity Corner: Why does our voice sound different in recordings?
When you hear a recording of your voice, it sounds different because you perceive it through bone conduction, which adds lower frequencies. Microphones only capture air-conducted sound, presenting the voice others hear. Your brain is accustomed to your internal sound, making the recorded version seem unfamiliar and leading to self-criticism.
When you hear a recording of your voice, it sounds different because you perceive it through bone conduction, which adds lower frequencies. Microphones only capture air-conducted sound, presenting the voice others hear. Your brain is accustomed to your internal sound, making the recorded version seem unfamiliar and leading to self-criticism.
