Prepare and use an outline of your interview topic, but not a script. Stay on topic.
Allow sufficient time to complete interview, including preliminary preparation, possible revisions, post-interview discussion.
Use a wire-connected telephone handset You'll get much better audio quality than using speaker phones, cell phones, wireless phones, etc.
Speak directly into the telephone handset mouthpiece (microphone) for best result. Speak clearly.
For best quality recording, try not to "talk over" others - wait for them to finish speaking before beginning or commenting.
Avoid making "umhmm" noises, saying, "yeah�" etc. while another is speaking.
Minimize extraneous noise:
Shut off telephone features such as call waiting, intercom, etc. Turn off radios. Close doors, if possible.
If you have a cell phone in the room with you, set on "silent" or turn off while recording.
If your chair squeaks, try not to move or sit in another chair.
If you mis-speak, become tongue-tied or otherwise are dissatisfied with what you've said, simply pause, collect yourself and begin again. Unwanted segments can be edited out if there are sufficient pauses between phrases.
