Setting up a session for spoken word

While spoken word projects can vary drastically, there are some common goals for how to approach the session and how to set it up to maximize efficiencies. For example, with a motion picture project, you might limit the number of dialogue tracks you create with the understanding that there are so many possible audible differences from scene to scene (and even shot to shot) that it would be impractical to have a dedicated track per person speaking. Instead, you rely on automation or clip effects to adjust the EQ and other parameters of the audio clips and have a relatively low track count. However, in spoken word and podcasts, it’s expected that most of the dialogue and voices recorded will be within the same space and under similar audio conditions. Even in investigative journalism, the producer will typically sit down with the interviewee to discuss the topic with them. It’s more practical to create dedicated tracks for each person...