Using audio-mixing software to facilitate remote data collection of conversational interactions

This paper discusses the issues with using open source, audio-mixing technology to facilitate remote data collection of speech samples, which was needed specifically during COVID-19 pandemic, but will also be beneficial in other contexts, e.g., save on time and costs associated travelling. We discuss practical constraints this technology. consider around ethics, security, quality record conversational interactions. provide example common tools such as MS Teams smartphones two types software conduct interviews collect a proof-of-concept offer further directions for research.