1. Audio recording instructions Yamaha POCKETRAK CX Ruth Tysoe Stream Projects Ltd

2. Contents Environment Equipment setup Preparation Recording Retakes

3. Environment Reduce background noises Close doors/ Windows Turn off all unnecessary electronic equipment PCs / Fans / Speakers / Radio / air-conditioner Use a carpeted room Check chair for squeaks

4. Equipment setup - levels Attach windshield foam Using the level meters Test ambient noise level Test voice level Maximum acceptable Ambient noise level Target voice level

5. Equipment setup - tripod Attach tripod to base Not a hand held Dictaphone Extend legs and make safe Target voice level

6. Preparation Printout with large font Avoid paragraphs spanning pages Practise reading through Position the recorder Correct distance to mouth Turn OFF your mobile Not just on silent Inform others you are recording to avoid interruptions >6 inches < 2 feet

7. Recording Press record button If pause icon is displayed then press record again Relax and smile and take your time Identify who you are and section Avoid moving papers during sentences Press STOP to finish the recording

8. Retakes We can remove noises but only when you are NOT talking Pause, announce you are retaking a section Restart from the beginning of the affected build Don’t retake parts of sentences You don’t have to retake whole sections unless its all affected, just say what you are doing and repeat from the last paragraph or build.

9. Playback Playback on the device, > to play to move between takes