In order to manage the flow and technical aspects of the recording, it is essential for a podcast host to have more studio controls than a guest. This allows the host to monitor audio quality, adjust levels, start and stop the recording, and handle any technical issues without interrupting the guest's performance.
Host Center Controls:
These are the action buttons located on the bottom of the studio.
Start/Stop recording
This feature allows the host to begin or end the recording session. To begin use this control:
Click the red Record button to begin the recording session. Both you and your guests will receive a 5 second countdown before the recording begins.
When you are ready to stop recording, click the red Stop button and confirm your selection.🙃
Mute/Unmute
Mute or unmute your device. Click the dropdown menu to:
Change the microphone or speaker
Toggle off echo cancellation.
Turn Off/On
Turn your camera on or off. Click the dropdown menu to change the camera you wish to use, if applicable. Check out this information on how to connect multiple devices.
Screen share
Share your screen with recording participants (*NOTE: Both hosts and guests have the ability to screen share within the studio).
Highlight
Highlight segments during recording to mark 10 second video snippets as you record.
After highlighting a clip, you'll receive timestamp confirmation.
The length of each highlight can easily be adjusted later in the editing process.
Additional Host Icons:
These are the icons located in the far right corner of your screen.
Script/Teleprompter
Record content seamlessly by displaying a teleprompter directly on the screen. (*NOTE: Only the host can see the teleprompter).
Settings
Select alternate devices for your camera, microphone or speakers. You can also turn off echo cancellation here.
View Participants
View participants inside the studio, request changes to guest devices, and invite new guests to join your recording session. See below for additional actions that can be performed from within the participant section of the recording studio.
Actions within the View Participants Toolbar
These are all actions that can be performed from within the Participants section of the studio.
Admit/Deny guests
Guests awaiting to enter into the studio will appear under the Participants section, where you can choose to deny or admit each guest.
Invite guests to the studio
Send an invitation via automated email or copy the link to send externally.
In Studio now
View all active studio participants, including both the host (you) and guests.
Participant Action Requests
These actions indicate requests sent from the host to the guest. To view and take action, select the three horizontal dots next to the guest’s name and click one of the options listed below.
Ask to mute: Request that the guest mutes their device. The guest will receive a prompt for this action.
Turn off/Turn on: Request that a guest turns their camera on or off. The guest will receive a prompt for this action.
Remove participant: Remove a guest from the studio. The guest will not receive a prompt and will be immediately removed from the Recording Studio.
Participant Settings
This refers to the settings for each participant in the studio.
Click the Settings icon to view each participant’s microphone, speakers and camera. Click the dropdown menu for the microphone and camera to request that the guest change their device(s).
The guest will receive a prompt for this action, where they can choose to Accept or Deny.
💥Tips & Tricks💥
With a paid Podcastle subscription, you can connect to multiple devices within the Recording Studio.
You can start and stop recording at any time. Jump up and grab a coffee, or maybe let your guests record without you present. Feel free to check out these instructions on how to leave the studio.