Improving Live Client Session Recordings Quality Advice

Tips

Position Your Recording Device

  • If possible, try not to aim lamps/outside light at your face or directly behind you.
  • Make sure there are no items blocking a speaker's face.
  • For the best sound quality, try to keep your device less than 5 feet away from your active speakers.
  • If you are unable to obtain good quality sound from your device, we recommend picking up a good Wireless Lavalier Microphone device you may find some recommendations below.

Telehealth Tips

  • If possible, purchase a headset with a microphone. Using your device’s speakers/microphone can sometimes lead to low sound quality and You can find a wide selection on Amazon.com and Best Buy in-store or online.
  • If anyone in the call starts to hear background noise or other people in the call, it may be time to invest in a headset.
  • Use the mute button in zoom when you are not speaking. This will prevent extra noises from happening while other people are speaking.

Other Things to Remember

  • Be aware of your backdrop and professional presentation – try not to have clutter in the background, these tend to distract others in meetings.
  • Empty rooms tend to have strong echoes. Being in a room with carpeting and rugs will dampen these issues.
  • Certain jewelry, pets, or other people in the background also tend to be distractions.

Accesories

If you wish to improve the quality of recorded live session and recordings there are several accessories which may be of assistance.

Microphone

If your device is placed far away, you may want to invest in a  microphone or a wired microphone with a long cord. 

Tripods

For high-quality video, keeping the camera steady is important. To ensure steady video, we recommend using a tripod:

Tripod mounts

Using a tripod with an iPad typically requires a mount adapter: