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    Recording checklist

(read through this article for a detailed explanation of the steps)

 🏠 room

 minimal ambient noise
 not standing close to hard surfaces (desks, walls, etc)
 not standing in the exact center of the room


 🎙️ microphone

 if you're using a multi-pattern mic like the Blue Yeti, make sure that it is in cardioid (directional) mode: 
 📱 (smartphone only) know where the microphone is
 on a stand or otherwise held in place
 around chest level, pointed up at your chin at a 45 degree angle
 5 inches (about a fist with a thumbs up) away from your mouth


 🔴 recording

 software/app recording settings (detailed instructions for iPhone and Android):

 Format: lossless .wav or .aiff or .flac.

⚠️ Double check this setting!
The following lossy formats will not work, and you will have to re-record: .m4a, .mp3, .aac, etc.


 Sample Rate: 48000Hz/48KHz (44100Hz/44.1kHz is acceptable, but not preferred)

🖥️ If you're using Audacity, change the default sample rate under Edit > Preferences > Quality, but also the Project Rate in the bottom left of the window.


 Bit Depth: 24 bit (16 bit is acceptable, and the only option on Android)
 📱 (smartphone only) Microphone selection: rear/camera
 Turn OFF these settings if present:

limiter, compression or automatic gain control
echo cancellation or noise suppression


 hardware recording settings:

 set input level/microphone gain correctly

 with level meters: peak at or below -12dB
 with peak LED: peak adjusted to about 20% below flashing


 🎧 evaluating

 sounds good listening back over headphones


 📫 sending

 name your files "your name - song title - voice part (S1/A2/etc) - section verse/part number take take number.wav"