## 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.