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Recording Session Checklist

Preflight checklist for a recording session.

Studio / ProjectDateEngineerSession / Song

Session setup

Confirm sample rate and bit depthConfirm clock source and syncSet I/O routing and buffer sizeCreate session folder and naming conventionVerify available recording storage

Signal path

Check microphones / DIs and standsConfirm phantom power only where requiredSet pads, polarity and high-pass filtersSet nominal preamp gain and headroomVerify patching and inserts

Monitoring

Calibrate / verify monitor levelCheck cue mixes and headphone outputsCheck talkback and performer communicationConfirm click / count-in where required

Recording safety

Arm the correct tracksConfirm file destinationMake a short test recording and playbackVerify redundant / safety recording if usedConfirm timecode / sync where applicable

End of session

Save and consolidate sessionCreate at least one independent backupLabel takes / comps / playlistsDocument unresolved edits or punch-insRecord mix / delivery notes

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