How to Record

General Considerations

With the threats posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, oral histories should be conducted only with maximum safety precautions. This means that all participants should do interviews over a videoconference or telephone call. 

Despite the fact that you will likely be recording using your computer, smartphone, or tablet, it is still a best practice to have a backup recorder running at all times. So, if you are running a Zoom interview, you should do a backup recording with your smartphone if possible. 

How to Record using a Smartphone or Tablet 

There are a number of options on how to record phone call on your smartphone. Many of these cost money, but a free option is Google Voice. For details on options for iPhones, click here Links to an external site.. For Android phones, click here Links to an external site.. 

Many smartphones and tablets have built in voice recording apps, which can be used in lieu of an Audio recorder. On iOS, the default app is Voice Memos Links to an external site.. Android phones do not have a default app, but you can download one for free. Among these apps are Voice Recorder Links to an external site. and Voice Record Pro Links to an external site..