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Do podcasts sound worse because everyone thinks their phone mic is good enough for a professional show?
As podcast listenership booms in 2026, the line between amateur and professional audio quality blurs, with many creators relying on built-in phone mics to cut costs. Share your take: does this democratization degrade the listening experience?
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