Things To Consider before recording Audio interview
- 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/]
- Use high-quality recording equipment, including a good microphone and recorder. [1: https://riverside.fm/blog/recording-interviews]
- Test your equipment thoroughly before the interview. [1: https://riverside.fm/blog/recording-interviews]
- 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/]
- Monitor the recording levels throughout the interview to ensure good sound quality. [1: https://riverside.fm/blog/recording-interviews]
- Put your interviewee at ease and encourage clear, concise answers. [3: https://fireflies.ai/blog/recording-interviews/]
- Record in a lossless audio format, such as WAV or AIFF.
- Back up your recordings immediately.
- 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