Air Check Guide
Welcome to Around The Layout!
I am excited that you have considered being a guest on Around The Layout. The goal of the air check is twofold; for us to get to know each other a bit and to ensure that our connection and audio quality is sufficient. It will take about 45 minutes to do the air check.
The Technical Stuff - Please read this entire section:
Here’s what you’ll need for the air check:
A wired internet connection on a PC or laptop. This ensures consistent bandwidth throughout the show, preventing audio glitches.
WiFi / Wireless internet connections do not work!
A USB headset/microphone combination. You don’t need to spend a lot of money to get a decent one. Webcams and factory installed microphones don’t provide the sound we’re looking for. See the links at the bottom of the page for the gear we recommend.
A quiet place where you will be recording the podcast for 70-90 minutes. Please avoid squeaky chairs, noisy appliances, noisy pets, and anything else that may create distracting noise.
For the air check, we will connect using Google Meet. The meeting will be recorded using Fathom, an AI notetaking application. The notes and recording of the air check are for my purposes only and will not be shared.
Recommended Headsets and Microphones:
Here’s what we recommend for affordable, yet quality options for headsets and microphones:
FIFINE H9 Gaming Headset - Amazon
This headset gives you a great bang for the buck and was recently reviewed by my trusted source, Tom Buck. It’s available on Amazon in three different colors and can be used with devices with a TRRS or USB connector. Check out Tom Buck’s review here.
Book your air check!
It’s time to pick a time that works best for you for the air check! Click here to pick a time and date that works best for you. If you don’t see a time or date that works, please email me at aroundthelayout@gmail.com.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at aroundthelayout@gmail.com. I look forward to connecting with you!