Solid Gold Studios : Podcast Guest 101

The most important rule in any recording studio is to regard the microphones as “live” at all times. If you don’t want something recorded, don’t say it. Do not enter any studio without permission and invitation from the host or their technical team. Many studios have a red light at the door indicating that a recording is in progress. Wait for a green light to show that the recording has either stopped or is paused, and confirm we’re OK to enter. Enter the studio cautiously and don’t say anything until you have established that the studio is not live.When in doubt, remember rule #1 and regard the microphones as live. If at any stage during a recording, you are uncomfortable with the situation or your speech, or if you are aware that there is a technical glitch such as a drop in your voice level, stop the recording. Some hosts may not notice your discomfort of the faults so it’s really useful for you to stay aware. Don’t chase the microphone, sit comfortably and relax, the the studio team will move the micro