Introduction

As the use of video conferencing has skyrocketed in recent years, so too has the need for accurate and efficient recording methods. Zoom, in particular, has proven to be a popular choice among businesses, educators, and other organizations due to its ease of use and robust feature set.

One of Zoom's most useful features is its ability to create breakout rooms, which allow participants to split into smaller groups for more focused discussions. However, recording these breakout rooms can be a hassle, as each room needs to be recorded separately and the recordings need to be stitched together afterwards.

But fear not! Zoom now allows users to record all breakout rooms simultaneously, with the option to play back each room's recording separately or all together. In this guide, we will go over the steps necessary to set up and execute this recording method.

Step 1: Preparing Your Meeting

Before you begin, make sure that the Zoom account you are using has the necessary recording permissions. Additionally, you will need to have the host role in order to access the breakout room settings.

Once you have verified that your account has the necessary permissions, it's time to start preparing your meeting. In the meeting settings, navigate to the "Breakout Room" option and ensure that it is enabled. You can also customize the settings for your breakout rooms, such as the number of rooms and their names.

Step 2: Starting the Meeting

With your meeting settings configured, you're ready to start the meeting. Once all participants have joined, open the breakout rooms by clicking the "Breakout Rooms" button in the meeting controls.

At this point, you can assign participants to rooms manually or have Zoom do it for you. Once all participants have been assigned to their respective rooms, it's time to begin the recording.

Step 3: Recording the Breakout Rooms

Now for the moment of truth: it's time to start recording your breakout rooms! To do this, click the "Record" button in the meeting controls, and select "Record to the Cloud."

Once you have started the recording, a message will appear in all breakout rooms notifying participants that the recording has begun. You can stop the recording at any time by clicking the "Stop" button in the meeting controls.

It's worth noting that in order to use this feature, you need to have a paid subscription with Zoom

Step 4: Playing Back the Recording

Your recording is now complete, and it's time to play it back! You can find your recording in the "Cloud Recordings" section of your Zoom account, along with any other recordings you have made.

To play back your recording, simply click on it and select "Play." You will be able to see all breakout rooms and listen to the audio from them.

Step 5: Saving and Sharing the Recording

Once you have reviewed the recording, you can download it in various formats and share it with others. Additionally, you can also choose to share the recording with specific individuals or groups by generating a shareable link or sending the recording via email.

It's worth noting that the recording can be quite large so it may take a bit of time for the download to finish.

Step 6: Splitting the Recording

In case you want to split the recording and share only specific breakout rooms with certain individuals, you can do so by using a video editing software.

Using the software, you can open the recording and mute or remove the audio from the breakout rooms you don't want to share. Then, you can export the desired sections as separate files and share them accordingly.

Step 7: Automated Recording

Another way to avoid the need of manual recording is to use the automated recording feature in Zoom, this way the recording starts when the meeting starts and ends when the meeting ends.

By enabling the Automated Recording option, you can also set the recording to automatically upload to the cloud upon completion, eliminating the need to manually save and upload the recording.

Step 8: Save to a specific folder

You can set a specific folder for the recording to be saved so you don't lose it among all the other files you might have. This can be helpful if you have a lot of recordings and you want to keep them all organized in the same place.

Recording Limitations

It's worth noting that there are some limitations to recording breakout rooms in Zoom. For example, you can only record one breakout room at a time, and you can't record audio or video of the host while in a breakout room. Also, keep in mind that the host can only record the breakout rooms after they've started, which means the beginning of the breakout session may be missed.

Troubleshooting

If you're having trouble recording breakout rooms, here are a few things to check:

• Make sure that you have the latest version of Zoom installed.

• Check that your computer meets the system requirements for recording.

• Make sure that the local recording feature is turned on in the settings.

• Ensure that you have sufficient storage space on your computer to save the recording.

Conclusion

And there you have it! With these steps, you'll be able to record all of your breakout rooms in Zoom with ease and precision. By following this guide, you'll be able to streamline your post-meeting workflow and save precious time. So go forth and record away!

It is important to keep in mind that the recording feature of Zoom is designed to capture the audio and video that is being shared by the participants and not their screens. So if you want to record a specific part of the screen during the meeting you need to use other software.

How Hume Can Help

Hume is an innovative tool that can take the hassle out of recording, transcribing, and summarizing interviews. With its advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, Hume can automatically capture, transcribe, and summarize audio from interviews, providing hiring teams with a wealth of objective data to help them make more informed hiring decisions.

One of the key benefits of using Hume is its ability to automatically transcribe audio, which eliminates the need for manual transcription and saves time and resources. Additionally, Hume can summarize interviews, making it easy for teams to quickly review and identify key points, allowing them to move faster in the hiring process.

Hume also allows teams to train interviewers by providing them with objective data, which helps them identify and correct any bias in their questioning and interviewing style.

Another feature that can help with interviews using Zoom is the ability to record meetings, this way you can use Hume to transcribe and summarize all of the sessions in the breakout rooms. This can help organizations to train their interviewers and get insights about the candidates, taking decisions based on objective data.

Overall, Hume is an extremely valuable tool for any hiring team looking to streamline the interview process and gain access to more objective data.