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Pre-production

• [ ] Research guests or topic
• [ ] Outline or script episode
• [ ] Schedule time to record
• [ ] Send guests calendar invite
  • [ ] Directions to studio or link to remote recording session
  • [ ] Preparation info/instructions (questions you will ask, equipment, supplies they will need)
  • [ ] Share your contact info

Recording

• [ ] Equipment
  • [ ] Headphones
  • [ ] Microphone (Dynamic mic if possible)
  • [ ] Computer or other Recording Device
  • [ ] Camera (if recording video)
    • [ ] Lighting: Ensure the room is well lit
    • [ ] Background: Clean background
• [ ] Quiet recording environment/space
  • [ ] Room with carpet and other natural sound absorbing materials is ideal
  • [ ] Turn off loud appliances (HVAC, Washer, Dryer, Fridge, etc.)
  • [ ] Turn off notifications on computer and silence phone
  • [ ] Alert anyone close by that you will be recording
  • [ ] Verify that all notifications are silenced or turned off (Remind Guests as well)
• [ ] Test equipment and recording levels
• [ ] Ensure you have a stable internet connection (if recording remotely)
• [ ] Ask others to limit internet usage during remote recording
• [ ] Close inactive applications or tabs on computer and phone
• [ ] Grab water or a drink
• [ ] Notes/Outline/Script
• [ ] Practice good mic technique (3-4 inches from mic)
• [ ] Record content/interview
• [ ] Record episode intro/outro
• [ ] Contact info, links, and social handles for guests
• [ ] Download all files/tracks