Tip #10: Optimize your show’s sound quality.
Here are some quick Dos and Don’ts when it comes to sound quality:
Do
1. Call in to your show using one of the following options:
1. For hosts with a free account, the best way to dial in to your show is using a landline.
2. For premium hosts, there are two options for dialing into your show that will optimize sound quality: a landline or Skype.
2. When connecting via landline, use a high-quality phone and to speak clearly and directly into the handset.
3. When dialing in via Skype, use a high-quality headset plugged directly into your computer. Using a headset with Skype also frees up your hands to manage the chatroom and switchboard. And be sure you are using a hardwired Internet (rather than a wireless) connection and that you have closed out of all applications except for Skype and the BlogTalkRadio switchboard. For additional tips on how to host your show with Skype, view our Skype screencast. Learn more about Premium Services.
4. As mentioned in Tip #7, we recommend you schedule and host a test episode to check equipment and audio files for optimal sound output.
Don’t
1. Use a speaker phone. This can cause annoying echoes and feedback.
2. Use a cell phone. This can effect quality and lead to dropped calls.
3. Use Skype with a wireless connection. This can compromise audio quality and lead to dropped calls.
4. Conference multiple people in with Skype (on the host line). This can cause degradation in sound output. Again, test for optimal sound.