[Studiotalk] Studiotalk -- Any Open Studios Out There??

[Coffman, Linden]

Hello all,

I've gotten some useful information that was produced by one of our larger public library systems in the state which I found very helpful. This is a program that uses readers for daily recordings of newspapers and other such things.  Among other things they will be using disposable mic covers for every narrator, sanitizing all surfaces after every recording session and staggering recording times.

The other thing that I found interesting is their decision to require all their readers to use masks during the recording process.  As was already mentioned, I too, have a small recording booth for my narrators and I was most concerned about possible virus spread in such a confined space, but wearing a mask would definitely cut down on what is being put into air in that setting. I am considering having some of the disposable-type of masks for my volunteers unless they would want to bring in their own cloth mask.  I've tried this here in my home studio setting with and without a mask and was surprised at how little it seemed to affect the sound quality.  As my narrators return, I will be requiring them all to have masks for the studio setting in general as it a small enclosed room.  And, course, as much as possible will be sanitized after every person come through the facility.

That's just some of what I had to share,  I will have plenty of time to work into this as I don't return to the building until next week and that is only on a part time basis at least until July.

Best of luck to us all and.... (wait for it)...stay safe.
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The Kentucky Talking Book Library volunteer recording program is currently on hiatus due, although our electronic tech continues to digitize our A to D transfer books.



We have two sound booths, and about 15 recording teams that come in each week, along with about 10 proofreaders.



I can Imagine some changes, like having the proofreaders come in on a staggered, pre planned schedule instead of an open schedule, scheduling less and more spaced out recording sessions, and having a plan to sanitize the proofreading computer stations after each use.



Then there are the things I haven’t figured out yet, like the air in the recording booths.   I can go in and clean the surfaces of the sound booth’s insides after a session, but how long do we need to wait for droplets to fall out of the air?   It’s a person talking in an enclosed box for an hour.



I would be very interested in any best practices that other programs develop.



Stay safe,



Brian Bertucci

Kentucky Talking Book Library Studio Coordinator



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Hello,



I posed this question a few weeks ago and at the time I got no response.  I guess we are all just trying  to figure this out.  I, too, would be interested in how to open up in a way  that reassures our volunteers.

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I was wondering if there were any recording studios open? If so, what precautions have you taken to open up and keep contact minimal?



Amy Poos

Volunteer Services and Recording Studio Manager

Wolfner Library

Missouri State Library

600 W. Main St.

Jefferson City, MO 65101

573-522-2766

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