guest prep DM

I'll spin up a prep doc that we share and work from during the convo.  I record in Riverside.fm and will send you a link to the studio.  We'll record audio only, although the platform supports video.   If on mobile you need to download the free app.  Otherwise browser-based.

Reminders

please put devices in focus mode, and Discord in Streamer Mode if you have it open.

Please try to be in a quiet environment (turn off or move away from whirring motors, fans, traffic). Close the window please if next to a noisy street or in a flight corridor.

Don’t fidget with cords, keyboard. If your swivel chair is noisy, lock it in place or switch to a different chair.

We can fix a lot of issues, but better source makes better output and saves time. Don't sweat it, just please be mindful of these things.

Regarding microphones

If possible, and use the best mic you have. If you have usb mic like a yeti, great. Ideally, position it 8”-12” from your mouth and away from whirring fans.

Airpods are fine if that's all you have. They’re good at noise cancellation, but don’t rely on that alone.

Jabra and other headset-type devices are generally problematic, especially if you are flipping the mic out of the way, or if it is too close to your mouth while speaking.

Avoid using built-in mics and speakers.

If using wired headsets, avoid having its cable parallel to any power cord. This may introduce line noise and is difficult to repair in post-production.

guest prep DM

I'll spin up a prep doc that we share and work from during the convo.  I record in Riverside.fm and will send you a link to the studio.  We'll record audio only, although the platform supports video.   If on mobile you need to download the free app.  Otherwise browser-based.

Reminders

please put devices in focus mode, and Discord in Streamer Mode if you have it open.

Please try to be in a quiet environment (turn off or move away from whirring motors, fans, traffic). Close the window please if next to a noisy street or in a flight corridor.

Don’t fidget with cords, keyboard. If your swivel chair is noisy, lock it in place or switch to a different chair.

We can fix a lot of issues, but better source makes better output and saves time. Don't sweat it, just please be mindful of these things.

Regarding microphones

If possible, and use the best mic you have. If you have usb mic like a yeti, great. Ideally, position it 8”-12” from your mouth and away from whirring fans.

Airpods are fine if that's all you have. They’re good at noise cancellation, but don’t rely on that alone.

Jabra and other headset-type devices are generally problematic, especially if you are flipping the mic out of the way, or if it is too close to your mouth while speaking.

Avoid using built-in mics and speakers.

If using wired headsets, avoid having its cable parallel to any power cord. This may introduce line noise and is difficult to repair in post-production.