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What to take when you record outside of a studio

A checklist to ensure you capture high quality audio.

A key distinction of audio storytelling is how information is gathered for the story. When doing field reporting, collecting audio that will sound high quality to listeners requires gear and forethought. NPR also stresses the need to think quickly and deconstruct the sounds that can be captured at a scene.