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New recording experience: record a livestream to your audience

Who’s this article for? Hosts

Zencastr is rolling out a new recording experience. If this is the version you’re using, you’re in the right place. If your recording room looks different, see this article instead.

Use the livestream recording type to broadcast your recording to a live audience. You can record up to six participants while additional viewers watch the session live.

Recording a livestream

Follow the instructions below to record a livestream.

  1. Click +New from the left navigation menu.

  2. Enter a Name (your show, episode, or guest, you'll search by it later).

  3. Toggle Live on.

  4. Click the Settings icon.

  5. Select the language you'll be recording in.

    1. Note: Zencastr supports transcriptions for the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch; Flemish.

  6. Select a recording mode. Learn more about recording modes.

  7. Click the ^ button next to the Microphone icon to select your microphone and speakers.

  8. Click the ^ button next to the Camera icon to select your camera.

  9. Click Create Chat.

  10. You’ll land in your new recording room.

Once you’re in your recording room, you can configure your recording room settings, invite guests, and start recording when you’re ready.

Note: Only invited guests, up to six people including the host, are recorded. Audience members can watch the livestream but aren't recorded.

FAQs

Is the livestream saved?

Yes. You receive the same recording files as you would with a private recording.

Can my audience be heard?

No, only invited guests are recorded.

How does my audience join?

Audience members join as viewers rather than as part of the six recorded participants.

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