How do reporters record phone interviews?

How do reporters record phone interviews?

Many journalists use the tried and true “speakerphone method” – putting your phone on speaker and then recording the call with an audio recorder, to get both sides of the call recorded. Because the phone is on speaker, it’s also easier to write or type notes as your subject speaks.

How do I record a phone conversation with a digital recorder?

Recording. To record a cell phone call, first plug the mobile recording lead into the digital voice recorder. Insert the recording lead’s microphone earbud into your phone ear and press “record” on the voice recorder. Now dial your number and hold the cell phone to your ear.

What is the best way to record an interview over the phone?

Google Voice is pretty handy when it comes to recording your phone interviews. Google Voice allows you to record your incoming calls without the need for another 3rd party app. All you have to do is press 4 on your keypad to start recording your phone interview.

What type of mic is best for interviews?

Handheld Interview Microphones

  • Electro-Voice RE50/B.
  • Sennheiser MD 46. The Sennheiser MD 46 is a cardioid dynamic interview mic, which means that it will reduce background noise and focus on the person speaking.
  • Beyerdynamic M58.
  • Electro-Voice 635NDB.
  • Audio-Technica AT8004L.
  • Shure VP64A.
  • Sony ECM77B.
  • Audio-Technica ATR3350iS.

What is the best way to record interview?

Record the interview via the video conference service (as a back-up) while recording yourselves locally (as the main, highest quality source of audio). Once you’ve completed the interview, have your guest send you the audio file they recorded on their smartphone via Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer, etc.

How do you work a digital voice recorder?

Power/Hold

  1. Push the POWER/HOLD button up to initiate hold and down to turn recorder on. Push POWER/HOLD button down again to turn recorder off.
  2. When in hold, all functions will remain as they are set. For example, if hold is on when recording, you cannot stop or pause recording until hold is turned off.

What kind of microphone would you use for interview when there’s lots of background noise?

Omnidirectional mics pick up sound from all directions so they make it easier for both parties to speak into one mic, but they are more susceptible to picking up background noise. These are all dynamic mics and won’t need a battery or phantom power – you can just plug them in and start recording.