This guide applies to Next-Gen Mode only (2.22)
Prism Rack, Prism Duplex, Prism Flex, and Prism Mobile support recording in different capacities including NFS, SD Card, USB Drive, and NVME.
| Product | NFS | SD Card | USB Drive | NVME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prism 851,853,871,873 | Yes | |||
| Prism 877 - Duplex | Yes | Yes | Yes - Internal | |
| Prism 855, 875 - Flex | Yes | Yes | Yes - USB C | |
| Prism 856, 858 - Flex Mk II | Yes | Yes | Yes - USB A | |
| Prism Mobile 857 | Yes | Yes | Yes - USB A |
Recording Settings
- Recording - Enable/Disable the recording function
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Recording Name - Sets the recording file name. Uses wildcards to name the files with various information
- $PN (Product Name)
- $SN (Serial Number)
- $DATE (Date)
- $TIME (Time)
- $TC (Time Code)
- $PLAT (Platform)
- $AN (Account Name)
- $CH (Channel Name)
- $EV (Event Name)
- $SV (Server Name)
- $RES (Resolution)
- $VBR (Video Bitrate)
- $ABR (Audio Bitrate)
- $FR (Framerate)
- $CAM (Camera Brand)
- ‹SONY, CANON, RED, ARRI>
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Format
- Transport Stream - Great for non-corruptible video
- MP4 - Great compatibility with Camera to Cloud. Will corrupt if the recording is interrupted.
- MKV - OpenSource efficient container.
- MOV - Classic Apple Compatible Container.
- Segmented (Fragmented) MP4 - Creates corruption-resistant MP4 files by dividing them into segments at keyframes. Files can be played back while still recording, enabling real-time preview on upload destinations, local browsers, and NFS drives. Note: Legacy players like VLC may have playback issues, but most modern players support this format.
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Auto-Record
- Disabled - Manually trigger the recording from the front panel, app, or webui
- On Camera Event - Uses Camera record flags to trigger recording
- On Streaming Event - Uses RTMP-based Start / Stop streaming flags to start the recording
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Camera SDI Metadata - Select the camera manufacturer to enable Prism to synchronize record triggers and metadata from the camera’s SDI output
- Sony
- Canon
- RED
- ARRI
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Timecode - Enables timecode in the recording.
- Only supported in MP4, MKV, and MOV.
- Recommended the framerate be set to auto as the input framerate must match the encoding framerate for timecode to match.
- Multi-Interface Recording Uploads - Allows uploading over multiple modems, wifi, and wired connections to supported services.
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Loop Recording - Continuously records video and sets the file size to a pre-determined number of minutes.
- Max Size Time - Maximum time allowed per file before creating a new file.
- Max Files - This sets the maximum number of files allowed per cycle before triggering an index rollover, where new files overwrite existing ones with the same name. This is ensures space is saved. 144 files would be 1440 minutes of files.
Drive
RECORDING CONSIDERATIONS
Recordings are triggered manually or automatically. If Auto-Record is enabled in the
Recording Settings, a new recording is automatically created when a broadcast starts.
- There are no known limits on the size of SD cards
- For best results, use Class 6 or higher SD cards.
- SD Card or USB Media should be formatted using FAT32 or ExFAT.
- File size is limited to 4GB for FAT32 formatted cards.
- New recordings are automatically started after the file size limit is reached.
For a list of compatible cameras with Record Triggers and Timecode capabilities, click here.
- Selector - The drive section is for selecting the recording destination when recording is enabled. This selector will show all valid SD Cards, USB drives, NVME Drives, and NFS Mounts
- Format - Formats the attached drive into exFAT and makes it compatible with the Prism
- Eject - Properly ejects the drive from the Prism system
- NFS - Mounts an NFS drive
Mounting an NFS
- Click NFS under the Drive section.
- Enter the host address and share, then click Mount.
Sync Recordings with Core
NOTE: Prism must be linked to Core before you can sync your recordings.
Enable Sync with Core to automatically upload new recordings from your Prism device to your Core account. Files are uploaded through the device’s primary network interface once you turn this setting on.
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Upload Mode - Controls when Prism sends recorded files to Core.
- Real Time - Uploads video segments as they are created
- Standard - Uploads the full clip after recording stops
- Account - Displays the Core account linked to the device.
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Upload Folder - The folder in Core to which the recordings will be written.
- + - Create a new folder in Core from the Prism
- Refresh - Pulls a new list of folders from Core
Note: Upload Mode can also be found under the File Uploads menu when you select Core as the platform.
- Click Files, then select the recording you want to upload by checking its box in the top-right corner.
- Click Upload at the top of the Files tab.
- In the pop-up window, choose Core as your platform.
- Select the desired Upload Mode (Standard or Real Time).
- Click Upload to begin transferring the file.
- Account - Displays the Core account linked to the device.
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Upload Folder - The folder in Core to which the recordings will be written.
- + - Create a new folder in Core from the Prism
- Refresh - Pulls a new list of folders from Core
Sync With Frame.io
Enable Sync with Frame.io to automatically upload new recordings from your Prism device to your connected Frame.io account. Files are uploaded through the device’s primary network interface once this setting is enabled.
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Upload Mode - Choose how files are uploaded:
- Sequential – Uploads files one at a time.
- Parallel – Uploads multiple files simultaneously.
- Account - Displays the connected Frame.io account used for uploads.
Note: Upload Mode can also be found under the File Uploads menu when you select Frame.io as the platform.
- Click Files, then select the recording you want to upload by checking its box in the top-right corner.
- Click Upload at the top of the Files tab.
- In the pop-up window, choose Frame.io as your platform.
- Select the desired Upload Mode (Sequential or Parallel).
- Click Upload to begin transferring the file.
Files
All recordings created on the device are listed in the Files tab. Each entry shows the file name, duration, format, size, and recording date. Files can be played back directly, downloaded to your computer, or deleted. When enabled, uploads (e.g., to Core or Frame.io) are also managed and tracked from this section.
