Oral History Equipment

List of different types and brands of equipment to record an oral history interview. Tape recorders, microphones, audio tapes, headphones, transcribing software.

Advice on what equipment to buy for oral history projects. For a basic guide on what equipment to buy and use for oral history recording see Infosheet #3

Suggestions for digital equipment suitable for oral historians : A good guide to selecting equipment is to buy the best you can afford, rather than the cheapest, for

Capturing the Living Past: An Oral History Primer 5. Thoughts on Equipment and Media. The best advice for choosing oral history equipment is this:

Playlist: Equipment. Deciding on weather to use digital audio or video for your project can be a critical juncture. The following essays will help you to think about

Oral History Interviews: American Family History and Folklife Online Resource: American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress

top of page : I. Introduction. Just Do It; What is Oral History? Sequence For Oral History Research; Just Do It We all have stories to tell, stories we have lived

The materials, equipment, and personnel needed to complete an oral history project vary widely depending on the purpose, location, scope, and duration of the project

It is vital that oral history recordings are of the best possible quality, and equipment is a major factor in ensuring this.

Video Equipment: Guide to Selecting and Use by Scott Pennington and Dean Rehberger. Equipment for gathering oral history can be a large part of small budget projects