Set Up Location‑Based Recording in SimCapture (Quick Start + Advanced Guide)

Learn to configure location-based recording in SimCapture for enhanced data accuracy and enriching learning experiences.

Written by Jeri Ellis

Updated at May 21st, 2026

Table of Contents

Overview Key Limits and Considerations Quick Start: Basic Setup Prerequisite Example Use Cases

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Overview

Audience: System Administrators
Applies to: SimCapture Cloud Pro/Enterprise/Enterprise with Exam System

Location-Based Recording (LBR) allows you to associate multiple physical spaces (rooms, beds, or areas) with a single recording device (node). This enables more flexible recording setups and reduces hardware requirements.

Record in multiple rooms using one node
Support multi-bed or multi-room simulation setups
Optimize hardware when only one session runs at a time

Tip: Location-Based Recording works best when you don't need to record multiple locations at the same time.

Key Limits and Considerations

Maximum of 6 video/audio feeds per location
Only one location can record per node at a time
Exam rooms require a dedicated node
Some inputs (e.g., webcams) may appear across all locations
If you need simultaneous recordings across rooms, additional nodes are required.

Quick Start: Basic Setup

Use this section to quickly configure Location-Based Recording with minimal steps.

Prerequisite

Location Based Recording has been enabled for your environment if you are able to see IP Video Feeds and IP Audio Feeds in the Recording & Sessions area of System Setup.

Step 1: Create Locations

Go to System Setup > Locations
Select Edit
Select + Add Location
Enter a name for each room or space
Select Save

Tip: Use clear naming such as “Room 201” or “Bed 3” to simplify session setup.

Step 2: Configure Audio Feeds

Go to System Setup > IP Audio Feeds
Select Register
Enter:
- Name
- IP address
- Username and password
Select Save

Tip: Set up audio feeds first to ensure proper synchronization with video.

Step 3: Configure Video Feeds

Go to System Setup > IP Video Feeds
Select Register
Add video feed details.
Associate audio feeds if needed.
Select Save

Step 4: Assign Recording Devices and IP Feeds to a Location

Go to System Setup > Locations
Select Edit
Open the kebab menu (three dots) next to a location and select Set Recording Device
Choose a recording device and IP video feeds
Select Save

Locations are assigned individually to each node, but the same recording device can be used across multiple locations. Each location can also have its own dedicated set of cameras and microphones.

Step 5: Validate Your Setup

From the SimCapture Dashboard or Homepage

Start Session from a location
End session and confirm correct video and audio are captured to the location
Repeat Steps 1-3 for each location tied to the same recording device

Tip: Test each location before your first live session to avoid issues during training.

Warning: You cannot switch locations during a live recording.

Example Use Cases

Multi-bed nursing lab: Record one bed at a time using a single node
Multiple sim rooms: Share one node across rooms
Debriefing workflows: Record simulation and debrief sessions separately

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