Locations and Recording Setup | SimCapture
Manage locations, recording devices, simulators, and IP video/audio feeds to control how and where sessions are recorded in SimCapture.
Written by Jeri Ellis
Updated at May 15th, 2026
Table of Contents
- SimCapture Cloud Release Notes
- SimCapture Cloud Administrator and Faculty Help
- SimCapture Cloud Learner Help
- SimCapture On-Premise Help
- SimCapture for Skills Help
- SimCapture Mobile Camera App
- SimCapture Companion Apps Help
- SimCapture Integrations Help
- Samaritan AI Help
- SimCapture Cloud Use Cases
- Hardware and Network Technical Information Help
- Glossary
Overview
Locations and recording infrastructure define where and how sessions are captured.
Locations
Locations represent physical or virtual simulation spaces.
Key actions:
- Create and edit locations
- Add child locations (multi‑bed rooms)
- Assign recording devices
- Archive locations safely
Archived locations preserve historical data.
Recording Devices
View CaptureNodes in a real‑time grid showing:
- Device status
- Connectivity
- Troubleshooting indicators
For hardware changes or failures, contact Laerdal Support.
Simulators
Simulators can be tagged for:
- Reporting
- Equipment documentation
IP Video & Audio Feeds (Location‑Based Recording Only)
Supports:
- Axis cameras
- IP encoders
- Remote screen capture
- Audio modules
Best practice:
- Use descriptive names (e.g., “Room 101 – Cam 1”)
- One admin profile per device