Location‑Based Recording (LBR) in SimCapture Cloud allows simulation centers to associate multiple physical locations —such as rooms, beds, or debrief spaces—with a single recording device (node) . This approach optimizes hardware usage and supports flexible, multi‑room simulation environments where only one location is recorded at a time.

This article is intended for system administrators and simulation center staff planning recording setups with limited hardware or dynamic room usage.

What Is Location‑Based Recording?

With Location‑Based Recording:

• One recording device (node) can be linked to multiple locations
• Only one location records at a time per node
• Each location can have its own IP cameras and audio devices

LBR is ideal for environments where multiple spaces exist, but staffing, scheduling, or workflow constraints limit recording to one space at a time.

What’s New: Independent Camera and Feed Naming

With recent enhancements, cameras and video feeds can now be named independently of Location‑Based Recording settings. This allows:

• Clearer camera identification across different workflows
• Easier configuration in environments that do not require LBR
• Improved consistency when cameras are reused or shared

This enhancement reduces setup complexity and supports a wider range of recording configurations.

Key Features

• Flexible Room‑to‑Node Mapping: Associate multiple rooms or beds with a single node instead of requiring a 1:1 relationship.

• Selective Recording: Choose which location to record from before starting a session.

• IP Camera and Audio Integration: Each location can have its own set of IP cameras and audio modules.

• Ideal for Multi‑Room Setups: Common in skills labs, simulation suites, and debriefing spaces.

Common Use Cases

Multi‑Bed Nursing Skills Labs

In a multi‑bed lab (for example, five beds), each bed may have multiple cameras and an audio source. Instead of attaching all cameras to a single node—which is not supported—Location‑Based Recording allows you to:

• Create one location per bed
• Assign cameras and audio to each location
• Associate all locations with a single node
• Record one bed at a time as students rotate through stations

Multiple High‑Fidelity Simulation Rooms

If you have several high‑fidelity SIM rooms but can only run one simulation at a time:

• Create a location for each SIM room
• Associate all locations with a single node
• Record from the active room only

As staffing or scheduling capacity increases, additional nodes can be added later.

Debriefing Rooms

When simulations and debriefings occur in separate spaces:

• Set up separate locations for the simulation room and debriefing room
• Associate both locations with one node
• Record the simulation first, then the debrief—one at a time

Limitations and Important Considerations

• No hot‑swapping during a session
  Cameras and feeds cannot be changed once recording has started. The location must be selected before the session begins.

• Maximum of 6 video/audio feeds per location
  If a node has hardwired inputs connected, fewer IP feeds are available for that location.

• Maximum of 10 video feeds per node
  This limit applies regardless of how many locations are associated with the node.

• Exam rooms require a 1:1 setup
  Exam rooms must always have a dedicated node and cannot use Location‑Based Recording.

• Hardwired inputs appear in all locations
  Devices physically connected to the node (webcams, Epiphan devices, etc.) are visible across every associated location.

When Location‑Based Recording Is Not Recommended

Do not use LBR if:

• You need to record multiple rooms simultaneously with one node
• The workflow requires changing cameras during a live recording
• The room is configured as an exam room