When it comes to recording conversation between a group of people – such as a focus group – you need a powerful microphone that can record every participant’s voice clearly and not look too intimidating in the process. If setting up multiple lectern microphones is not an option, a boundary microphone is a great choice. The boundary […]
Voice Recording
What’s a Good Recording?
Good transcripts are created from good recordings and the first characteristic of a good recording is VOICE CLARITY.
There are three key flaws that appear in most voice recordings:
Background noise
Echo
Low volume
Recording Phone Interviews Using Total Recall for Android
Total Recall is an app for Android phones that can be used to record both sides of the conversation during a phone interview. Reasonably priced at $10.00 (free demo available) it’s a very convenient way to record phone interviews. You should however check if it works with your particular Android device because it’s not compatible with all phones.
3 Tools for Converting File Formats
There are several reasons why you may need to convert a file format – 1. To reduce the file size so that you can upload/email it easily 2. To make the file compatible with a particular player 3. To extract audio from a video file, etc. Here are 3 tools, ranging from paid to free, […]
Recording Speech Using Lavalier Microphones
Lavalier microphones or lapel mics are small clip-on mics that are extremely useful for recording interviews and speeches. Because of their size, they’re easy to handle (and hide) and deliver great sound quality. Here’s a simple guide to help you choose the best one for your recordings.
How to Record Qualitative Research Interviews
Qualitative interviews can be tricky to record as well as transcribe, especially if the interviews are conducted in an outdoor or noisy location. A little bit of planning and some simple precautions can go a long way in improving the clarity of the recordings as well as the accuracy of your transcripts. 1. Use Professional […]
6 Ground Rules for Recording an Interview
From an audio-quality perspective, there are two important things to consider when recording an interview – clarity of the recording and clarity of speech. In this post we’ll talk about the latter. Not everyone is a professional speaker. Unprepared or uninstructed, most people would speak at an interview the way they would in a normal […]
How to Record Classroom Lectures
There are several things you need to consider when planning to record a classroom lecture. If you’d like to record a lecture that you are going to attend as a participant, then this article will give you some helpful tips. If you’d like to record a lecture that you are going to deliver, jump to […]