No! StreamYard is browser-based which means you and your guests don't have to download anything.
The easiest way to record podcasts remotely
StreamYard is a recording studio in your browser. Interview guests from anywhere in the world, on any device, with perfect quality.
Interview guests
Record with up to 10 people on any device, anywhere in the world.
Studio-quality recordings on any connection
Sick of your Zoom and Skype recordings being ruined by a bad connection? With local recordings, a separate audio and video file is recorded on each user's device. Even if someone has a weak connection, the recordings won't be blurry or choppy.
Simplify editing with separate tracks
Separate audio and video tracks let you easily edit your podcast. Edit each track without affecting the others. Integrates with your favorite editing tools. We'll create a project file with all your tracks aligned, saving you editing time.
High quality audio
Turn off echo cancellation to refine your audio output. Elevate your podcast with background music. Use our royalty-free songs to add some ambiance or upload your own custom tracks.
Live stream your podcast to increase engagement
StreamYard is not only the best recording studio, it's also the best live streaming studio. Multistream to many platforms, easily brand your stream, interact with your audience through comments, and much more.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can record with up to 9 other guests (10 people total) on our paid plans. You can record with 5 other guests on the free plan.
No, you can send them a link to easily access the recording studio. They don't have to sign up or download anything.
Each user records a separate audio and video file on their device and uploads them to StreamYard in the background. Even if someone has a weak connection, the recordings won't be blurry or choppy. Useful if you need to edit your podcast. We'll also still create a cloud recording.
The audio and video files are still saved on their device. They simply need to return to the studio, or go to streamyard.com/upload to finish the upload.
No, local recordings do not count towards your storage limit. For example, if you and 3 guests record for 1 hour, it will still only count as 1 hour of storage.
All plans have these features, including the free plan! The free plan is limited to 2 hours of local recording per month. Paid plans are unlimited.
No. Every interview is recorded in the cloud. Local recordings are useful if you want to edit each track, and get the highest possible quality.
StreamYard creates high-quality, freeze-free recordings, so you can easily download, share, and edit your podcast.
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