Creating a high quality audio recording isn’t as
hard to achieve as one might think. With so many technological advances and
digital tricks up our sleeves, it’s never been easier to capture great audio
for personal or professional use.
Using enhanced audio files is the best way to
ensure you receive the absolute highest quality transcripts possible. With some
attention to a few small details, anyone can master the ability to produce
crystal clear audio recordings.
HERE ARE SOME OF OUR BEST HINTS FOR CAPTURING HIGH
QUALITY AUDIO:
1. If you are using a digital recorder, keep your
cell phone away from your recording device to prevent feedback.
2. Make sure only one person speaks at a time, and
do your best to ensure subjects speak clearly and at a steady pace.
3. Place the microphone where it is likely to pick
up all of the people who will talk; keep it as close to the speaker or speakers
as possible.
4. Make sure that voice activation is off on
digital recorders. This will prevent words being clipped when there are
significant pauses.
5. Record in as quiet a place as possible. Choose
your interview venue carefully to prevent unwanted background noise.
6. Serve all refreshments before or after your
interview takes place and be mindful of ambient noises (shuffling paper,
tapping fingers on table, etc.) that can drown out the speaker.
7. Choose the right digital recorder. Ensure that
your device of choice has features that meet all of your requirements.
8. When conducting a panel or round table
discussion, it is helpful to identify who is speaking. Ask each participant to
introduce themselves at the beginning, but also strive to address people by
their names as you record.
9. For multi-speaker recordings, it is better to
use external microphones rather than built-in microphones.
Now you’re ready to capture some amazing audio!
If you have any additional questions, please contact our Support Staff anytime. Ready to submit your audio for transcription?
Remember...if you can Speak it, we can Script it!