## Participation and Communication - Be active and try to participate in the session. - Communicate with talent about takes (e.g., “What did you feel about that take?”). - Update talent about ETAs and assure them things are moving in the right direction. If a delay occurs, call for a break. ## Respect for the Workspace - Do not disturb the lead engineer. - No talking in the tracking room during mixing. - No phones in class. - Do not touch other people’s instruments. - No food or drink in the studio. ## Equipment Handling - Wrap cables properly. - Dress cables properly. - Avoid stepping on cables. - Break down after each session, leaving the studio better than how you found it. - Always dim and cut lights before leaving a space.