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

Fri May 29 10:38:57 CDT 2020

Wow! I never even thought of trying to record with a mask, Linden. I would
have thought things would sound muffled. Will have to give it a try!

Nancy Gahagan
Recording Studio Manager
Perkins School for the Blind

Perkins Library
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On Fri, May 29, 2020 at 10:55 AM Coffman, Linden <LCoffman at library.in.gov>
wrote:

> 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.
> ------------------------------
> *From:* studiotalk <studiotalk-bounces at islemail.org> on behalf of
> Bertucci, Brian (OUI-Adj) <brian.bertucci at ky.gov>
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2020 9:31 AM
> *To:* TBBS Recording Studio Info <studiotalk at islemail.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [Studiotalk] Studiotalk -- Any Open Studios Out There??
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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
>
>
>
> *From:* studiotalk <studiotalk-bounces at islemail.org> *On Behalf Of *Coffman,
> Linden
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 28, 2020 7:17 AM
> *To:* TBBS Recording Studio Info <studiotalk at islemail.org>
> *Subject:* Re: [Studiotalk] Studiotalk -- Any Open Studios Out There??
>
>
>
> 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.
> ------------------------------
>
> *From:* studiotalk <studiotalk-bounces at islemail.org> on behalf of Poos,
> Amy <Amy.Poos at sos.mo.gov>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 27, 2020 5:35 PM
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> *Subject:* [Studiotalk] Studiotalk -- Any Open Studios Out There??
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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
>
> amy.poos at sos.mo.gov <http://amy.poos@sos.mo.gov%20>
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