This document provides guidance on gathering and recording audio interviews. It outlines the necessary equipment, which includes a digital recorder, headphones, microphone, and backup batteries. It offers tips for using the recorder, such as turning it on, finding necessary buttons, and plugging in accessories. Advice is given for conducting interviews in a quiet place and making subjects comfortable. Interviewers are encouraged to ask open-ended questions and avoid yes/no questions. They should maintain eye contact and get identifying information from subjects. Collecting room tone and natural sound effects can also enhance audio stories.

1. Audio Good audio is the basis of multimedia.

2. Audio Voices Emotion People telling their own stories in their own words Allows audience to imagine visuals

4. Headphones

5. Microphone

6. Cables

9. Record 30 sec of room tone.

10. Get comfortable. Make your subject comfortable.

12. Avoid “yes” or “no” questions.

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

15. Maintain eye contact. Listen. Nod.

18. Collect Other Sound Sound Effects Makes audio more vivid. Car doors slamming. Eggs frying. Dogs barking. Birds chirping. Gavel pounding. Dentist drilling. Etc.