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How to create a multitrack recording for your interviews

With more people all over the world working remotely, it’s never been more important to get the right technology in place to conduct interviews from a distance. There are many things you should to to ensure your interview goes off without a hitch, but one thing that is often overlooked is recording your interview on multiple tracks. There are multiple benefits including improved audio and more accurate automated transcription.

The best and most reliable way to create a multitrack recording for your interview is by using a web conferencing platform like Zoom. Zoom offers a free trial for up to 3 users and meetings under 40 minutes. Below is a step-by-step process on how to do it.

4 easy steps to create a multitrack recording

STEP 1: Open Zoom

Open up Zoom. If you don’t have a Zoom account you can create a free trial here: 

STEP 2: Set up Zoom to record separate tracks for each participant

Click on the settings wheel in the top right corner, select “Recording” and tick the box next to “Record a separate audio file for each participant.

STEP 3: Record call

Invite your interviewee and be sure to click the “Record” button in the middle of the screen.

STEP 4: End meeting

Click “End Meeting”. You can find recordings of your meetings in “My Documents > Zoom.” folder.

That’s it. The easiest way to create a multi track recording for your interviews. 🎉

Jamie Sutherland

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