Plan Recording Session
30-60 minutesChoose platform, send guest prep instructions, and schedule test call.
Field context
This workflow is part of 4 niche fields
Complete guide for live remote recording — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.
Choose platform, send guest prep instructions, and schedule test call.
Calculate file sizes, verify SNR requirements, and set platform quality settings.
Run test call, record session with double-ender backup on all sides.
Download all tracks, verify audio quality, and back up before editing.
Estimate storage needed for multitrack WAV recordings per session.
Verify guest audio meets minimum signal-to-noise ratio.
Check recording dynamic range before editing.
Assess guest room acoustics from test recording quality.
Key benchmarks for live remote recording.
| Platform | Quality | Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside | WAV local | Yes |
| SquadCast | WAV local | Yes |
| Zoom | Compressed | Cloud only |
Zoom cloud recordings compress audio and fail when internet drops — always record locally.
Ask guests to use wired ethernet — Wi-Fi dropouts are the top cause of remote recording failures.
Riverside free tier records 2 hours/month — enough for monthly interview shows.