How to Record a Live Q and A
Updated October 2026
A Q and A has two voices: the host and the people asking. Give the host a close mic, pass a mic or a clear recording to the questions, and clean the replay gently.
The short version
- A close mic for the host, and a clear way to capture each question.
- Repeat each question into the mic if you cannot capture the audience.
- Set the levels for the host and the questions, so both are clear.
- Clean the replay gently and level the voices.
The host
A close mic keeps the host clear. A headset or a lav is steady, and a desk mic works if the host stays at it.
The questions
Pass a mic to people who ask questions, or ask them to speak close to a mic. If that is not possible, the host repeats each question clearly. The replay then makes sense.
Levels and replay
Set the levels for the host and the questions, so neither is too quiet. Clean the replay gently, and level the voices together. The levelling guide shows the steps.
Clear questions, clean replay
Tunedzy cleans the replay gently and levels the host and the questions together.
Free tools for this
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a mic for the audience?
Not always. Repeating each question into the mic works well.
How do I keep the levels even?
Set each mic separately, and check the balance during a test.
Can I share the replay?
Check the rights and consent of the people who spoke.
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