The RØDECaster Video and RØDECaster Video S integrate seamlessly with Riverside to provide a web-based video and audio interface for remote recording. This guide will get you started on how to get everything connected!
Getting Started
To begin, connect the RØDECaster Video, using the high speed cable, to your computer via USB 1.
USB 1 should be set to output your Program Feed, this can be adjusted in the RØDECaster app or on the device itself;
Go to Settings > Video > USB1 and ensure program is selected.
This will ensure you can continue to control your production via the RØDECaster Video, where you can output your scenes, and use the switching transitions if changing between cameras.
Inputs & Outputs
Once you have entered your Riverside studio, you need to select the RØDECaster Video as your primary input and output device.
Navigate to the settings menu or the dropdowns in the lobby and select the following:
Video Input: Select RØDECaster Video
Audio Input (Microphone): Select RØDECaster Video Stereo
Audio Output (Speaker): Select RØDECaster Video Stereo
Managing Audio Levels
When you are in a Riverside call or recording, you will see audio controls on the side of the interface.
We recommend adjusting your levels, gain, and processing on the RØDECaster first, rather than using the digital sliders in Riverside.
The RØDECaster Video has professional preamps and processing (EQ, compression) that provide a cleaner signal than digital gain provided by the browser.
Use the Riverside sliders only for minor monitoring adjustments if absolutely necessary.
Recording ISO
While the RØDECaster Video has native ISO recording built in, Riverside only allows you to bring in one video source from the RØDECaster Video (typically your program feed). Because of this, if you want to record ISO, there are two main ways to go about this.
Local Recording
If you need isolated files for the cameras connected to your RØDECaster (e.g., HDMI 1, HDMI 2), you must start a local recording on the RØDECaster Video using an external USB storage device (SSD) via USB 3. Riverside cannot record these individual HDMI feeds separately; it only sees your program output.
Riverside Recording
If you need isolated video tracks for your remote guests joining via Riverside, ensure you enable "Separate Tracks" in your Riverside recording settings.
Note: Depending on your plan, Riverside has different recording lengths available to users, be sure to check this before starting a recording to ensure everything runs as intended.
For more information about the RØDECaster Video or RØDECaster Video S, please see our RØDECaster Video User Guide & RØDECaster Video S User Guide
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