What are Thkee’s minimum standards regarding audio?
In order to publish your course, each of your course videos must contain an audio track that plays from both speakers (left and right channels). Additionally, Thkee requires that the quality of audio is not distracting the students. Hence, text to speech software is not allowed; students want to hear directly from you as an instructor to build trust.
You can read more about our requirements and recommendations for good audio in our Course Quality Checklist linked here. For additional tips from Thkee about recording great audio for your course please check out this resource.
What microphone should I use to record my course?
Most microphones are capable of producing audio that meets Thkee’s minimum standards. Listed below are some common microphones that Thkee instructors have used to produce their courses:
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Sony ECM CS3 (lapel mic)
Please note that it is not required that you use these microphones. There are many other options that will produce audio that is acceptable for your Thkee course.
What are Thkee’s recommended audio settings when recording/exporting files?
When exporting video files in your video editing software, Thkee recommends that you select MP3 or AAC as your audio codec. Our video upload process supports many audio codecs, but selecting MP3 or AAC provides the most seamless upload experience.
If you have any questions about whether your equipment will suffice, Thkee is happy to review a Test Video from you, which you can submit before you start filming the content of your course (read more here).