Audio as a format.
WHAT IT REQUIRES
A microphone per speaker A quiet space Recording software Editing Hosting and distribution
WHAT MICROPHONE TYPE SUITS
A directional microphone, close to the speaker, in an untreated room.
WHY DIRECTIONAL
It rejects sound from other directions, which is most of the problem.
WHAT SEPARATE TRACKS PROVIDE
The ability to adjust each speaker independently.
WHY THAT MATTERS
Speakers differ in volume, and one track makes correction impossible.
WHAT TO DO FOR REMOTE RECORDING
Have each participant record locally, and collect the files.
WHY
Connection quality ruins recordings made over the call itself.
WHAT TO AGREE BEFOREHAND
That everyone records Where files go afterwards
WHAT EDITING SHOULD REMOVE
Long pauses Repeated false starts Extended tangents
WHAT IT SHOULD NOT REMOVE
Every hesitation, which makes speech sound unnatural.
WHAT PROCESSING HELPS
Levelling volume between speakers Gentle compression Noise reduction, lightly
WHY LIGHTLY
Heavy noise reduction makes voices sound underwater.
WHAT PUBLISHING REQUIRES
A hosting service producing a feed Submission to directories Consistent artwork and description
WHAT CONSISTENCY MATTERS MOST
Publishing on a predictable schedule.
