At the Microphone
Prepare a Pronunciation List Before Recording
Collect uncertain names and terms before a recording, confirm them with an appropriate source, and keep a compact reference beside the script.
Sound, carefully considered
Inside the sound room
On the Timeline
Keep an Edit Decision Separate from a Personal Reaction
Write editing notes that identify a location, explain the listening problem, and state the proposed change without confusing taste with a confirmed error.
At the Microphone
Send a Guest a Useful Brief Before the Interview
Prepare an interview guest with the purpose, format, practical arrangements, and intended use of the recording without scripting every answer.
Ready to Share
Make an Audio File Name Useful to the Recipient
Name a delivered audio file with the project, version, and intended use so the recipient can identify it outside your working folder.
At the Microphone
Ask One Interview Question Before Adding the Next
Turn a crowded interview prompt into one answerable question, then use the response to decide which follow-up actually needs to be asked.
On the Timeline
Give an Audio Revision a Name That Explains the Decision
Keep audio revisions understandable with short version names and a decision note that explains what changed and which file needs review.
At the Microphone
Record a Replacement Sentence With Its Neighbours
When one spoken sentence needs replacing, record some surrounding words as well so you can judge the new take in the flow of the passage.
On the Timeline
Turn a Long Recording into an Editing Plan Before Cutting
Map a long recording into sections and decisions before detailed cuts, keeping the intended listener question and source context visible.