During the first check of the day, which item is recited into the first microphone tested?

• A. The Case Name
• B. The Location
• C. The Date
• D. The Witness

Answer: (C)

When starting the day, reciting the date into the first microphone provides a clear time reference for the recording. It creates a timestamp for the day’s proceedings, ensuring the audio file and any captions or transcripts are anchored to the correct date. The case name and location are usually known from the docket or shared materials and aren’t needed to verify the recording system, while the witness is introduced when testimony begins. So stating the date first establishes the essential temporal context for all subsequent material in the record.