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* You will need a microphone with an xlr connector, a mic cable, and a desk stand from Media Loan.  
===Lab Set Up===
# Turn on the power strip
# Turn on the computer.
# Log in to the computer.
# Connect the microphone to '''Input I''' on the front of the UAC-2.
# Talk into the mic, and adjust the trim knob next to the mic input to set the levels to around -6.
# Plug the headphones into the UAC-2's '''Phones''' jack.

===Skype Set Up===
# Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type '''Skype''', and select '''Skype - Applications'''.
# Enter your Skype account and click '''Next'''.
# Enter your password and click '''Sign In'''.
# Go to '''Skype''' > '''Audio & Video Settings'''.
# '''Microphone''' and '''Speakers''' should be set to '''Zoom UAC-2 Driver'''.
# Talk into the microphone to check the levels.
# Click the '''X''' in the top left of the window to close the window.

===Audio Hijack Set Up===
# Click the magnifying glass in the top right corner, type '''Audio Hijack,''' and select '''Audio Hijack - Applications'''.
# Go to '''Session > Import Session'''.
# Browse to '''/Users/Shared/Audio Hijack Sessions.'''
#* Select skype-2-wav-files: if you need to record your mic and the Skype output to 2 separate wav files.
#* Select skype-mono-mp3: if you need record the mic and Skype output mixed together in 1 mp3 file.
# Then click '''Import'''.

===Make a Call===
# Find the person you will be calling.
# Turn down the volume for the speakers with the volume control box.
# Put on the headphones.
# Click the phone icon to make an audio call.
# When the call connects, adjust the mic levels and headphone levels as needed.

===Recording===
# With the '''Skype''' call connected, go back to '''Audio Hijack'''.
# Click the record button in the lower left corner.
# Start the interview.
# When you are done, click the record button to stop the recording.


===Playback===
# Go to the '''Window > Recordings Tab.'''
# Select a file and click the '''Play''' button.

=== File Management ===
# In the '''Recordings''' tab right click on the file and choose '''Reveal in Finder.'''
# Copy the file to a folder on the Desktop and then back up on Orca or an external drive.

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