INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERPRETERS

Voice Record Pro

March 2021

Because of various circumstances that may limit the ability of interpreters to

gather to a place where interpretation usually happens, we have developed a
process whereby interpreters can make recordings on a smartphone and then
submit those recordings for processing by our audio engineers. These instructions
explain the first step in this process: using Voice Record Pro to make a recording.

Step 1: Download the App from the App Store/Google Play

Search for “Voice Record Pro” by BejBej Apps/Dayana and install. There is a paid version of the
app but for our purposes the free/ad supported version will work just fine. These also work on
tablets.
Step 2: Accept App Permissions
Accept any app permissions including: Allow Voice Record Pro to access media, microphone,
and record audio.

Step 3: Configure the App for Recording

Note: If the app asks to “Calibrate the Audio Engine” at any time, please press Accept.

1. Press the red “Record” button.

2. Press the “Advanced” tab at the top.

3. Change these settings to the following by pressing the </> or -/+ buttons:

• Record Format: • Sample Rate: • Channels:

WAV (PCM) 48,000 Mono
Step 4: Record
Here are some important things to consider before recording:

• Make sure all devices are set to Aairplane mode and notifications are silenced. This includes turning off
vibration for alerts.

• Make sure you have at least 1 GB of memory available on your device.

• Please remove any protective case and make sure nothing obscures the microphone.

• Choose a quiet, non-reverberant room for recording.

• Please minimize paper noises or read from a digital source.

• Record the talk as if live for General Conference. We cannot the recording edit afterward.

• Please stay as close as possible to the recommended recording length. We recommend ending your
recording about 10 seconds earlier than whichever time is shorter between the allocated time and
rehearsal timings (provided in a separate file).

• Please speak in a normal, conversation-level voice. This will help ensure that the recording level is
adequate.

• Please position the phone’s microphone within 15–20 cm (6–8 in) of your mouth while recording. This
will help maintain a consistent sound and avoid plosives.

Once you are ready to begin recording, pressing the red Record button again to start the recording.

• Pressing the blue pause button will permit pause and resume at any time.

• Pressing Stop will complete your recording and a list of options will appear.

Step 5: Rename the File

Once you have pressed the Stop button your recording is complete and a list of options will appear.

1. Scroll down to and press Rename File.

2. Please rename your file as follows:

[ID]_[SpeakerName]_v[RevisionNumber]_[LanguageName].wav

Examples of acceptable filenames:

11_Russell M Nelson_v1_Japanese.wav
12_Sister Aburto_v0_Japanese_300.wav
13_Soares_v2_Spanish.wav
Examples of unacceptable filenames:
Russell M Nelson_300.wav
(missing speaker ID, revision number, and language name)

Spanish recording of Elder Renlund.wav

(missing speaker ID and revision number)
Step 6: Export the Recording
iPhone/iOS Export Instructions
If you are using the app on an iPhone, you must export the recording. The goal in exporting your recording is
to upload it to the General Conference Language Recordings SharePoint site (GCLR). How that is accomplished
is explained in separate instructions.

Note: The sensitivity and confidentiality of these recordings should remain a top priority throughout this
process.

Exporting your recording to OneDrive is currently non-functional for Church accounts, so it is necessary to
export your recording to a computer in order to upload it to the GCLR.

Option 1: Scroll and select “Activities & AirDrop”

Notes:
• Make sure your phone is connected to the same network as your Mac computer.
• Make sure your computer’s AirDrop settings are set to be discovered by everyone.

1. Select Send as “audio”.

2. Select your computer on your phone and press accept on your computer. The file is typically saved
to your downloads folder.

3. Open the GCLR in a web browser: https://GCRecording.ChurchofJesusChrist.org

4. Navigate to the current general conference tab or simply click the image of the Prophet.

5. Upload your file.

6. Verify your upload was complete by playing back the file.

Option 2: Scroll and select “WiFi Download”

Note: Use this option if you do not have a Macintosh Computer.

1. Make sure your phone is connected to the same network as your computer.

2. Open a browser window and enter the provided web address.

3. Download your file from the server.

4. Open the GCLR in a web browser: https://GCRecording.ChurchofJesusChrist.org

 5. Navigate to the current general conference tab or simply click the image of the Prophet.

6. Upload your file.

7. Verify your upload was complete by playing back the file.

Note: Once your file is uploaded and verified in SharePoint please DELETE your file from your device. This
will ensure you have enough space on your device for additional recordings and preserve the confidential
nature of these recordings.

Android Export Instructions

If you are using an Android device for your recordings, please see the document entitled, “Interpreters - How to
Upload Recordings - September 2020.pdf” for more details on uploading your recording to the GCLR. This
document is also available in the GCLR under Training Materials.

Note: Once your file is uploaded and verified in SharePoint please DELETE your file from your device. This
will ensure you have enough space on your device for additional recordings and preserve the confidential
nature of these recordings.

Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or challenges, please contact:

• Interpretation staff at Interpretation@ChurchofJesusChrist.org

• Adam Berrett (audio engineer) at aberrett@churchofjesuschrist.org