This document is an equipment audit checklist for an audio recorder. It includes sections to check the general condition and functionality of the recorder, ensure understanding of setup and usage like navigating menus and adjusting recording formats and levels. It also prompts the user to explain their knowledge of attaching external microphones and optimizing levels for recording quiet sounds. Confidence levels are rated both before and after reviewing the checklist.

1. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies
EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –AudioRecorder
Descriptionof kit& purpose of
bookingkit
e.g. studiorecording,external
audiorecording,foley,etc
General inspectionof recorder
(includingbatteries,doesit
switchon, card present,leads
present, etc)
Setup & usage (tickto
indicate understandingwhen
youhave done this)
Navigate menus
Recordingformatsetup (48k, wav)
Recordinginputschecked
Initialise/formatmicroSDcard
Monitoraudiovia headphones
Pre-monitorandcheckinputlevels
Recordand finalise recording
Do youknowhow to attach an
external micandchange input
settings?Explainhere
Explaingoodpractice for
settingupmicsfor external
recording?
Explainthe downsideof
increasinginputlevelsfor
recordingquietvoices/etc
Rate yourconfidence level
BEFORE auditand discussion 1 2 3 4 5

2. UAL L3 Ext DipCreative MediaProduction&Technologies
EquipmentAuditChecklist/GoodPractice –AudioRecorder
Additional information.You
can use thisspace to write
additional information
regardinganyspecialist
settings/setup/etcthatyou
may encounter–
e.g.settingupFPSfor
intendedslow motionshots,
usingnon-standardgrip
equipment,etc
Rate yourconfidence level
afterauditand discussion 1 2 3 4 5