The Hitchhiker's Guide to an Active Archive/Microphone Protocol
Play move_2.mp3
Protocoller: Initiate music protocol.
BACKGROUND MUSIC GOES HERE
Protocoller: Verify stable communication with Ground Control. Navigator: Checking the Ether...
If the PAD mentions bad audio levels:
Navigator: I'm detecting a negative response from the Ether. Protocoller: Read the error log. Navigator: [READS SECTION OF PAD THAT MENTIONS BAD AUDIO LEVELS]
If the PAD doesn't mention bad audio levels:
Navigator: I'm not detecting a negative response... Performer: Are we getting any response? Maybe we lost connection all together. Maybe we should try switching channels again.
Hidden path: if the PAD reacts to this conversation positively
Navigator: Ah, a positive response!
Performer: Phew, that was close!
Protocoller: Commence Content Protocol.
Content Protocol -->
Navigator: I don't know... I'm not reading anything. Performer: Let's make sure everything is setup correctly, just in case. Protocoller: Initiate Microphone Protocol.
Protocoller: Step 1. Is the mixer plugged in? Protocoller: Step 2: Is the phantom power on? Protocoller: Step 3: Listen to yourself through headphones. Protocoller: Step 4: Check the cable, in case it's broken. Protocoller: Step 5: Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Performer: Okay, I think everything is worki--- [IS CUTOFF ABRUPTLY]
SOUND EFFECT GOES HERE
Navigator: What was that?
MORE JUICY NARRATIVE GOES HERE