# The Actual Voice Message Recording Process

The following applies to all message recording:

- Minimize any background sounds.
- Have your completed Message Planning Work File (or a hard copy) in front of you.
- Be prepared to recite the message in a fairly loud, clear voice
- If recording from the RTU Front Panel, speak from within approximately 6 to 12 inches of the built-in microphone (located at the top of the Front Panel).
- Always stop the recording promptly to avoid wasting recording time.

Verify that you have the correct recording rate set:

From the Front Panel (FP)
| Enter PROGRAM mode Enter Keycode 693 to check the rate. To change the rate, enter 693*1800 or 693*3600
From Over The Phone (OTP) |
| Press 1 to get into Program Mode Enter Keycode 693### to check the rate. To change the rate, enter 693*1800 ### or 693*3600###