Welcome to your Audio Guestbook from The Minimal Studio.

Your Audio Guestbook has been prepared and tested prior to pickup, with the standby images already loaded and ready to go. Before guests begin leaving messages, you’ll just need to record a short welcome greeting of your own.

The setup is intentionally simple so you can focus on the moments that matter most.

At the back of the phone you’ll find a switch labelled high / low.

HIGH = on

LOW = off

Once switched on, the standby screen will appear automatically.

The phone includes a built-in camera for video messages.

To adjust the camera angle use the Lens Control button above the screen. Push the control up or down until the framing feels right

We recommend testing the framing once the phone is placed in its final position.

Using the phone is intentionally very simple.

To leave a message, Lift the receiver, speak after the tone then return the receiver to the hook when finished

The phone automatically starts recording when the receiver is lifted and automatically stops when it is placed back down.

No buttons need to be pressed by guests.

The most meaningful recordings are often the least rehearsed. Some guests will leave heartfelt speeches, others quick one-liners and inside jokes.

That mix is part of what makes these recordings so special to revisit later.

Place the phone somewhere visible but not directly beside speakers

Softer lighting usually creates the nicest video recordings

Encourage guests to leave messages throughout the evening, not just before they leave.

Longer messages are welcome - some of the best are the least rehearsed

If you run into any issues during your hire period, please contact Bridget at The Minimal Studio and we’ll do our best to help.