This document provides guidance on gathering, recording, and editing audio for multimedia projects. It discusses the necessary equipment for audio recording like digital recorders, microphones, and headphones. It offers tips for conducting interviews such as finding a quiet place, asking open-ended questions, and getting identifying information from subjects. It also explains how to collect additional audio like room tones and sound effects. Finally, it reviews common audio file formats and provides instructions for using audio editing software to convert files and trim recordings for posting online.

1. AudioGood audio is the basis of multimedia.

2. AudioVoicesEmotionPeople telling their own stories in their own wordsAllows audience to imagine visuals

3. AudioWHAT YOU NEED TO GATHER AUDIO:Digital recorder (that saves as .wav, .wma or .mp3 format)

4. Headphones

5. Microphone

6. Cables

7. Backup batteriesGetting Started with Recorder1. Turn it on.2. Find record, stop, playback, files etc.3. Plug in headphones and microphone. 4. Press record.5. Listening on your headphones.6. Start talking. Listen for sound quality. Reposition mic.

8. Tips for InterviewingFind a quiet place.

9. Record 2 min of room tone.

10. Get comfortable. Make your subject comfortable.

11. Ask a introductory question.Tips for InterviewingEncourage the subject to answer in complete sentences by keeping your questions short and open ended.

12. Avoid “yes” or “no” questions.

13. Ask subject to repeat herself if necessary.Tips for InterviewingDo not move your hand or shake the device.

14. Do not say “uh huh” or talk while you interview. Listen.

15. Maintain eye contact. Listen. Nod.

16. Get an ID: Name, age, occupation, location.Tips for InterviewingWhen you are done interviewing, let the recorder continue to run. Sometimes this is when you get the best stuff.