How to get the best recording quality in ChorusClass

In ChorusClass you can record all the parts separately to use as learning tracks for your choir. Here are some tips to get the best sound quality while recording:

Don't worry, be happy

You can do as many retakes as you want, so it doesn't have to be perfect on the first take. You can also record first takes on all the parts, and do retakes with the support of the other parts.

Practice makes perfect

Make sure you know the parts confidently, usually the part leaders record the parts in ChorusClass. Which they can do at their own time and place, as the tagline says, you can use ChorusClass anytime, anywhere!

Recording setup

You don't need fancy recording gear to record in ChorusClass, but you will need a headset so you can listen to the other parts, or metronome, while you record. Any headset with a cord will do, either the one that came with your phone, or a cheap headset at your local phone store.
Now there are two things to focus on:

• The distance between the microphone and your mouth
• The echo and background noise from the room you're in

The microphone needs to be close enough to your mouth to capture the song, but not too close so the recording gets distorsion. This depends on your headset, your vocal range and the strength of your voice, but a distance of five fingers is a good start. If it sounds distorted when you record, move the microphone a bit further away. If it sounds far away, move the microphone closer. Then try to remember what is a good distance for you and your headset.

You want as little echo and noise from the room as possible. Find a big quiet room, preferably with lots of textiles in it (curtains, sofas, etc). Or you can open your closet and sing into it, to reduce echo!

With these few steps you should be able to get good quality recordings for your parts in ChorusClass.

Happy singing!