Local Recording

pMix.studio can record your program output directly to the iPad’s local storage. Recording works independently of streaming — you can record without streaming, stream without recording, or do both simultaneously.

Starting a recording

  1. Tap the Record button in the output controls (or start all outputs together)
  2. The status bar shows a recording indicator with elapsed time
  3. Continue your production as normal — switching, transitions, and overlays are all captured

Stopping a recording

  1. Tap the Stop button for recording
  2. The file is saved to the iPad’s storage

Recording settings

Recording uses the same video settings as your streaming output:

Setting Description
Resolution Matches your configured output resolution
Frame rate Matches your configured frame rate
Video codec H.264 or H.265
Bitrate Same as your streaming bitrate (or configurable separately)

Storage

  • Recordings are saved as standard video files on the iPad
  • Monitor available storage — 1080p at 4500 kbps uses roughly 2 GB per hour
  • Ensure you have enough free space before starting a long recording

Camera recording

When recording is enabled, pMix.studio can also trigger recording on connected iPhone cameras simultaneously. This camera local recording feature is enabled by default and gives you isolated camera angles alongside your mixed program recording — useful for post-production editing.

Recording + streaming

Recording runs in parallel with streaming. The same program output (including overlays) is written to both the RTMP stream and the local file. This gives you a local backup of every stream.

OSC control

You can start and stop recording via OSC:

  • /streamit/record/start — Start recording
  • /streamit/record/stop — Stop recording

See OSC Remote Control for the full command reference.

Tips

  • Always record as backup — Even when streaming, a local recording protects you against internet drops
  • H.265 for recording — If you’re only recording (not streaming), H.265 gives better quality at the same file size
  • Free up space — Transfer recordings off the iPad after your production to keep storage available