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…for recording audio

Resources and Skills

Resources and Skills

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Learn to Earn!

Recording Audio

Resources and Software for Recording Audio

Use whatever setup is easiest — one that can record to a compressed audio file format that is easily uploaded to your assignment page.

Options include laptop, phone or mobile recording device. Think about software.

Think before using your phone. You won’t be able to take calls, and should avoid using it to text or take photos while recording. Set phones to airplane mode.

Make sure your recording device is fully charged. The ideal location for sound might not be near an outlet. Bring a charger in case the meeting runs long.

Use your device’s built-in microphone, they are often better than external mics.

Listen, then locate yourself or your recorder away from sources of room noise.

(fans, talking audience members, doors opening/closing, etc.)

If there are loudspeakers placed in the room and everyone is speaking into microphones, consider sitting by the loudspeaker and recording it.

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Recording Audio

Resources and Software for Recording Audio

Preferred audio formats: m4a, mp3 or mp4. Mono is better than stereo.

If you record in some other format, most software will allow you to export the recording as a smaller, compressed file as listed above.

Recommended Software:

Test your rig before the meeting by making a sample recording!

Make sure everything works.

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Recording Audio

Resources and Software for Recording Audio

When the meeting ends:

  • Upload the recording to your assignment role page, in the box under the “Audio” section near the top.
  • Click “Choose a file” or drag & drop the file into the box
  • Name the file and add a description
  • Click “Save”
  • Complete your assignment checklist, making sure to check the box saying you documented the meeting in person

Payment:

You will be paid for the time in the meeting, plus 30 minutes to upload your recording and complete your checklist, plus an hour for attending the meeting in person.