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In this audio titled "Improper Handling", we are taken through a vivid aural journey that highlights the many pitfalls that can occur when handling audio equipment, particularly a microphone, incorrectly. As the audio begins, we hear a cacophony of harsh, abrasive sounds that are immediately grating to the ear. These noises are a result of a microphone being mishandled. The sounds include the thudding of the microphone being dropped, the screeching feedback from being held too close to a speaker, and the rustling noise of hands constantly adjusting and fumbling with the microphone. Slowly, these sounds fade out, and there's a brief silence. This is followed by the comforting and crisp sound of a microphone being handled properly. The noise is minimal, and the person handling the microphone seems to know exactly what they're doing. The difference in sound quality is immediately apparent. The audio serves as a stark comparison between the right and wrong ways to handle a microphone, e