Audio synchronization is a big deal for court reporters, one of the most important innovations ever to be introduced during the evolution of CAT software. But there are things to know about getting the right equipment AND getting it properly hooked up, plus there are new dimensions to consider with respect to the new AI Boost feature in soon-to-be-released v10. Chris Carfagno, the owner of Sound Professionals, is an audio engineer and the developer of many microphones used by court reporters today. Good audiosync recordings are an essential tool for modern court reporters, but the secret to successfully capturing the voices in a proceeding runs deeper than the technology embodied in the mics. Reporters need to know what settings and adjustments to make in Windows and in their CAT software. The process begins with the choice of the right mic(s) for the situational needs of your type of work—deposition, court, hearing, etc.—and then moves through correct installation and configuration, and finally making sure your CAT software settings are optimized