Specifications include, but are not limited to: The court reporter must provide all necessary electronic and voice recording equipment in order to capture verbatim everything said "on the record" during the hearing.4.1.2. The court reporter is responsible for setting?up all recording and support equipment and ensuring that all equipment is working properly prior to the start of the hearing.4.1.2.1.The court reporter is responsible for providing any backup resources in the event of equipment failure to ensure timely start of the hearing.4.1.3. As directed by the arbitrator, the court reporter swears in the witnesses testifying at the hearing.4.1.4. The court reporter is responsible for monitoring the integrity of all recording during the course of the hearing and reading back verbatim statements or evidence during proceedings upon request