1. Make sure your device is fully charged before beginning the interview. 2. There are many options to record interview audio. In-person interviews can be conducted using a tape recorder or smartphone with downloaded recording software. If you are conducting the interview remotely, platforms like Zoom can record audio and save it to your computer after the interview is completed. Learn how to record a Zoom interview here. 3. Use external microphones for better audio quality, if possible. 4. Aim to create a comfortable environment, free from background noise and distractions, in which the interviewee can recall and reflect on events of their service with minimal interruption. • Ensure that the room you are recording in is free from distractions or background noises such as pets, fans, traffic, family members, etc. • Test your equipment for volume of the interviewer and interviewee and confirm that there isn’t any feedback, static, or background noise being picked up. 5. Confirm with the speaker that you have permission to record the interview. 6. Remember to mute yourself when the interviewee is speaking so you do not compromise their audio by speaking over them. 7. When the interview is complete, stop recording and save the audio file to your computer. Check the file to make sure it plays properly. 8. Do not erase files from your recording device or computer until duplicates have been made. 9. Transcribe the interview using free online transcription software, for accessibility. Activity 3: Recording the Interview How to Make an Oral History Podcast A Memory Project Resource Kit 10
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