Collaboration, Amplified
The Cloud Recording Studio for High-Quality Audio and Video Content
Remote Recording, Simplified
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Files Saved at the Source and In the Cloud
All audio and video recorded on SquadCast is recorded locally and progressively uploaded in cloud, which means that files are accessible from any devices by logging into your account.
Eliminate Audio Drift
Audio sync problems can cause headaches in the editing stage. Audio drift is a thing of the past with locally recorded, and separate audio and video files.
Crystal Clear Audio and Video
Deliver the highest quality recordings by starting with uncompressed audio. Plus, the raw recorded files are continuously auto-saved, with Progressive Uploads covering you in case of connection issues.
Auto-Save And Backups Included on All Plans
Patented by SquadCast
Progressive Uploads
Confidently hit the record button, knowing all audio and video content is continuously auto-saved, backed up, and stored in the cloud.
Quit Worrying About Connectivity
With Progressive Uploads, everything is captured at the source, so even complete power loss won't result in a recording catastrophe.
Record Confidently With Multiple Backups
We support your recorded content with cloud backups. In the event of a loss primary file, backup files are always available.
Improvements for Team Efficiency
Record With Confidence
Team Workspaces
Participants in a session can now be designated as “off-camera” with our Backstage feature, which benefits Producers, Show Managers, and Guest VIPs.
Backstage Management
Designate roles and account types within your organization to control user access and permissions.
Search and Schedule
Use the Search function to access previous sessions, and “Favorite” them to reuse those details and guest invites as a preset for future recordings.
The Guest Experience, Without A Learning Curve
Easily Participate from Anywhere
Intuitive Accessible Software
Guests don't need to download any applications or create an account. Instead of figuring out the technology, they can spend their time doing what they have been invited to do: share their stories and engage the audience.
Browser-Based Interface
The guest experience is clear with our "no download" process. They simply click a link and join the session.
Prepare In The Green Room
Enter the Green Room to adjust appearance, check equipment, and test audio and video before recording.
Enhanced Production Process For Overall Ease
Manage Recordings Your Way
Separate Participant Tracks for Efficient Workflow
High-quality audio and video is the default—not just for premium customers, or as an afterthought you have to work to find. All plans provide the best recordings, always.
Superior Listening Experiences
Clean, process, or mute sections of each track to easily produce and polish audio and video content. Correct volume levels during editing for adjustment-free listening.
Post-Production Quality Control
Edit as much or as little as needed with multiple editing options. Integrate with your favorite editing software to create great sounding podcasts your listeners will love.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is SquadCast used for?
SquadCast is the cloud recording studio that guests, creators, listeners, producers, and YouTubers love and trust. Create high-quality audio and video content with our in-browser software for premium recordings auto-saved with cloud storage.
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What happens if I run out of recording time during an active session?
The app will start prompting that your recording time is getting low. However, your recording session will not be interrupted if time runs out. Instead, there is a grace period and you will be asked to add recording time to your account, at a rate of $5 per additional hour.
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What happens to recording time that is not used?
Unused recording time rolls over automatically in your account. The rollover limit is twice the number of monthly recording hours included in your plan.
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What Roles are available for my team?
Roles are assigned to each of the team members within a show.
Owner - Designated by a badge to indicate they are the owner of the organization
Org Admin - Manage all shows and teams in the organization
Show Manager - Manage the session details and team members of the designated show
Show Talent - Participate in sessions of the designated show
File Manager - Retrieve and download the session’s recordings of the designated show
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Can I send a message through the app to communicate with the other participants in the session?
Yes, you can message other participants as a group, or in an individual one-on-one message. These chats will remain in the session after it ends, but they will not appear in the final recording.
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Can I record multiple shows at the same time?
Yes, you can record any number of sessions for any number of shows, so long as it falls within your plan’s available recording time. Shows are simply a way to keep your recordings organized, managed, and branded within your account.
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What is the total number of participants allowed in a session?
In addition to the host seat, all plans can have 10 Mainstage participants, plus 10 in Backstage.
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How do you customize recording details?
You are now able to add artwork and a text description for each of your recordings. This will make it easier to search through past sessions, and you can “Favorite” them to reuse those details and guest invites as presets for future recordings.
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How do teams and shows stay organized within the app?
Add a logo for your organization, and select the team that you’re a part of to see all sessions. Use the new Search and Favorite functions to cleanly view the sessions you wish to see.
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What is the Backstage feature?
You can now have participants join your recording session in the backstage, where they will not be mic’ed up or on camera, they will not take up a on-stage seat, and they will be able to communicate with others via chat. This feature is great for PR, attorneys and more.
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How does SquadCast Record?
SquadCast records all participants in a recording session locally in separate tracks and automatically uploads the files to the SquadCast cloud. Once you are done recording, the Host can download all audio/video files directly from SquadCast in wav, mp4, webm and mp3 format.
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How many people can record together in a session?
A session can have up to 10 people total: 1 Host + up to 9 Guests.
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Which Web browsers support SquadCast?
The latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Brave, and Edge all support SquadCast. SquadCast on iPhone and iPad are currently in Beta.
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Does SquadCast work on mobile devices?
SquadCast works on Android devices using a mobile browser app. iPhone and iPad are supported but are currently in Beta.
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Is video mandatory?
Video is always optional and can be blocked all together or toggled off in the session.
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Do guests need an account to participate in a recording?
Guests do not need an account to join a recording session, nor do they need to download any programs. The intuitive interface makes joining a session a breeze. Learn more about How to Join as a Guest
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Do I, or my guests, need headphones or an external microphone?
Headphones are not required, but we highly recommend them to eliminate the chance for echo. External mics are not needed, but recommended as well.
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What quality does SquadCast record?
SquadCast records 48 kHz sample rate and 16-bit depth audio files in wav format. Also available in mp3 format. And video records at up to 1080p at 30fps mixed with audio in mp4, and available in webm format.
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What Internet speeds do I or my guest need to record on SquadCast?
We recommend a network speed range of approximately 5-10 mbps up and down. A few things to help with a slower network speed are to disable video and/or hard wire connection instead of WiFi.
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Does the number of participants in a recording session relate to purchased recording time?
The number of participants in a recording session has no impact of the recording time purchased. For example, if 3 people record 1 hour together, only 1 hour will be withdrawn from your account.
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Who is SquadCast?
We are an independently-funded company that focuses on providing all SquadCast customers with studio-quality recordings, signature Premium Recording, and an intuitive interface without downloads, making the content creation process a breeze.
