4th Gen. Focusrite Scarlett Series Interfaces – Solo, 2i2 and 4i4
October 19, 2023
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Sometimes a guests’ non-participating colleague will want to join a recording session to “listen in“ for the purpose of compliance, or to take notes, or just simply to be there. I’m sure there are other reasons as well.
In these cases, during soundcheck I always verify that the persons internet connection is super-solid, and if it’s not, I ask them if it’s absolutely necessary for them to be in the actual recording session. If they say no, I usually recommend them NOT being part of the recording session because in my experience sometimes one participants bad connection (including disconnecting and re-joining the session, etc.) can cause problems with the entire session.
Usually the person will understand and leave the session, but some seem a bit frustrated that they have to leave. Oh well.
NOTE: I do this when using all recording platforms including Squadcast, Zencastr, etc.
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Personally, I’ve not had a problem with someone listening in.
For remote calls, I use Squadcast. The listener will be muted and the video turned off and so can’t interfere with the recording. They are asked to do the same if they re-join.
For face to face recordings, I put them in a (non-squeaky) chair behind (and as far a way as possible) behind the guest.
I always had to sit in on interviews with artists when I was at WEA Records, so I have some sympathy.