{"id":8050,"date":"2021-04-14T21:15:41","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T17:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/?p=8050"},"modified":"2024-07-04T14:28:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T10:28:22","slug":"recording-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krisp.ai\/blog\/recording-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Record an Interview (2022 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recording an interview via a video call or face-to-face from a buzzing venue both require extra flexibility from the interviewer\u2019s side. Whether that means getting an app to block out background noises or carrying extra mic covers with you, every interview recording situation requires slightly different measures.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019re having a look at what tools you need to maintain studio-like audio quality and which techniques will improve your process of recording interviews.<\/b><\/p>\n

First though…<\/span><\/p>\n

There are three core techniques you can turn to when recording an interview:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Face-to-face on a set or pre-established location<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Remotely through video conferencing tools<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Via a phone call<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Note before getting started:<\/b> There are different types of interviews you can record and each one of them is suited for a separate recording technique. A journalistic interview, for instance, often happens with no prior planning at an event or just on the street. Meanwhile, job or research interviews are best held over a video call as the guest doesn\u2019t need to be present in person.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Let\u2019s get to the interview recording best practices!<\/span><\/p>\n

    Recording on-location<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Despite being the most straightforward method to record an interview, it often requires advanced equipment and preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n

    On one hand, you want your tech stack to be light and portable as you\u2019ll be carrying them around the entire day. This doesn\u2019t mean you can skimp on their quality though. On-location recordings often happen in noisy environments so you\u2019ll need to invest in a microphone with good noise-cancelling capabilities to block out the chatter and surrounding wind.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Here are some of the best interview microphones you can get started with:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Electro-Voice RE50\/B Omnidirectional Dynamic Microphone<\/span> – easy to carry around<\/span><\/p>\n

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    R\u00d8DELink Newsshooter Kit<\/span> – what the pros are using<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Shure VP83F Condenser Shotgun Microphone<\/span> – to ditch the handheld mics and connect directly to your DSLR camera<\/span><\/p>\n

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    smartLav+<\/span> by R\u00d8DE – discreet lavalier<\/span><\/p>\n

    Choosing a lavalier like the one above gives you the option to record via a phone in an unexpected situation or when you simply can\u2019t carry everything. Of course you could also do this through your phone, but a lavalier provides an opportunity to record clear songs without the extra weight.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Straightforward audio recording solutions for your phone include <\/span>Audio Memos<\/span> and <\/span>Cogi<\/span>. For a tool that\u2019s prepared for field recording, the <\/span>Hindenburg Field Recorder<\/span> app is a popular choice. Besides recording, the tool lets you edit and share your audio snippets even when on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n