Recording Requirements

In order to be on the show, we need to make sure the audio is usable from the recording. To guarantee this, there’s a few things we require you to do to ensure the quality is usable from our time together.

  • Be in a closed room where no background noise can be detected. Fans, fountains, background music is all impossible for us to remove and can make the podcast unusable.

  • Have headphones of some kind with a speaker. These can be wired or bluetooth, just something that’s able to pick up your vocal at a level that we can work with. Computer/iPad microphones tend to have so much echo that we we’re not able to use the audio afterwards.

If you have any concerns about the quality of your audio and would like to test it please don’t hesitate to reach out to Producer@TheCommercialPaintingPodcast.com and we’d be happy to walk you through it.

Recording Equipment to Match Our Quality

To maintain high-quality audio and video in our podcast, please consult our recommended recording guidelines.

Please be sure arrive a 5-10 minutes early so we can confirm that we everything is working properly. 

Microphone

Use a USB or XLR Microphone: Our preference is a USB or XLR microphone instead of built-in laptop microphones. 

Recording Space

Quiet Space: Record in a quiet environment with minimal background noise or interruptions. Choose a room with soft furnishings to reduce echoes and ambient sounds. Turn off fans before recording.

Close Windows and Doors: Close windows and doors to block out external noises like traffic, wind, or birds.

Microphone Placement

Proximity: Most microphones sound best about 6-12 inches away from the mouth. This helps capture their voice clearly while reducing popping sounds.

Mic Angling: The microphone should be angled slightly downwards, pointing towards the corner of the guest's mouth.

Recording Software

Recording Software: We will send you a link for our online recording environment.

Internet: For remote recordings, a high speed internet connection is required. If at a residence, ensure there aren’t other users streaming large video/audio files while recording.

Connection and Equipment Check

Prior to recording, we will do a quick test to ensure their microphone is working correctly and that the recording levels are set appropriately.