Before you join a Studio session with your computer, here are some tips for a seamless recording experience:

Before Recording

• Check our equipment guide suggestions for your specific mic, camera, or other input device.
• Check our minimum system requirements.
• Check and adjust your computer’s microphone sensitivity.
• Ensure a stable internet connection. You can test it here.
  • A wired connection using an Ethernet cable is more reliable than WiFi.
• Use a supported computer browser: Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
  • Please note: you cannot use Incognito/Private mode to record.
• Close other browser tabs and applications, as many as possible — especially any that also use the microphone or camera.
• Temporarily turn off any VPNs, browser extensions, content blockers, or firewalls.
• If you plan to share your screen, test it in the Studio before the recording begins.
  • You may need to enable screensharing permissions.

During Recording

• Wear headphones to prevent echo and increase overall audio quality.
• Use an external microphone rather than your computer’s built-in mic which picks up more noise.
  • We recommend a wired microphone. However, a wireless microphone or a microphone built into wired headphones is also suitable.
• If possible, record in a space with daylight or with a lamp in front of you.
  • The strongest light should be in front of you, not behind you.

IMPORTANT:
Keep in mind that your locally recorded track will be higher quality than what you see and hear during the live call.

When the Recording Stops

• Leave the Riverside browser window open until you see Upload Complete or 100% Uploaded.