audio recording

Things To Consider before recording Audio interview

  1. Choose a quiet location free from distractions background noise. [1: https://riverside.fm/blog/recording-interviews][2: https://vimeo.com/blog/post/how-to-film-an-interview/]
  2. Use high-quality recording equipment, including a good microphone and recorder. [1: https://riverside.fm/blog/recording-interviews]
  3. Test your equipment thoroughly before the interview. [1: https://riverside.fm/blog/recording-interviews]
  4. Position the microphone correctly, generally about 6-12 inches from the interviewee’s mouth. [2: https://vimeo.com/blog/post/how-to-film-an-interview/]
  5. Monitor the recording levels throughout the interview to ensure good sound quality. [1: https://riverside.fm/blog/recording-interviews]
  6. Put your interviewee at ease and encourage clear, concise answers. [3: https://fireflies.ai/blog/recording-interviews/]
  7. Record in a lossless audio format, such as WAV or AIFF.
  8. Back up your recordings immediately.
  9. Edit your recordings carefully to remove any unwanted noise or pauses.

Human Hearing Frequency Range.

https://theory.labster.com/hearing-range-dbs/

Music Tracks Played Vocal Range Example

Barry White : You’re The first The last My Everything

Bee Gees : Staying Alive

Zoom H4N Features

Zoom HN4 Pro Manual

Zoom H4N Buttons & Inputs

Inputs Outputs

Key Menu Features

Diagrams for Zoom HN4 from user manual.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/263141.pdf

Quick Start

change file type to record to (WAV or MP3) by hitting the “4” button on the front. …

Change Input Mode : Press the MENU button, use the dial wheel to navigate to MODE, and then press it

Select Stereo, 4CH, or MTR