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Juraj Kotrusz
Copper Contributor
Jul 15, 2017

Recording video and audio from Surface Hub

I am looking for a way to record audio and video from the Surface Hub when giving presentations. Using Skype for Business call recorder does not seem to be the best option, as the quality of video I get is not sufficient.

I enclose a video https://channel9.msdn.com/blogs/Design-and-Develop-Apps-for-surface-Hub/Dr-Neil-and-Golnaz-show-YOU-how-to-use-the-Surface-Hub

They are using some external recording device but I am not able to identify it. Also I do not know whether it records both audio and video.

Do you have any experience with any such external devices for recording from Surface Hub?

Thank you in advance

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  • Regarding recording, what are you looking to actually record?  The session, white boarding etc? Also what is the plan to do with the recording afterwards?  Is live streaming a requirement or just on demand in Stream or similar?

    • Juraj Kotrusz's avatar
      Juraj Kotrusz
      Copper Contributor

      My desire is to record both the presentation/whiteboard, as well as the presenter, e.g. in an embedded window. This would be great for offline lectures 

  • Hi Juraj

     

    We use an AVerMedia Live Gamer Extreme with a DisplayPort to HDMI cable and Aux cable to record both the screen at 1080p and audio. We can record uncompressed too which is nice, so I can get full 1080p screenshots for user guides and admin guides. It works surprisingly well.

     

    That said, I am very keen to try out the Collaboration Recall app that Tim has mentioned, especially if it can record the cameras/audio from the room and touch/pen interactions. I'm very intrigued to see how it works and how the quality stacks up.

     

    Thanks

    Dan

    • Dennis Boutrup's avatar
      Dennis Boutrup
      Copper Contributor

      What do you do with the audio out when using the AVmedia?

       

      Once a jack is plugged in the HUB it cuts off the built in speaker.

      Do you add external speaker to it or?

    • Tim Presland's avatar
      Tim Presland
      Brass Contributor

      Hi Dan, 

       

       

      Thanks for the interest.

       

      I'll re-post once we're in the Windows Store. 

       

      cheers

      -Tim. 

  • Tim Presland's avatar
    Tim Presland
    Brass Contributor

    Hi.

     

    Stay tuned!!!   We have an app coming called COLLABORATION RECALL that addresses this issue ..... AND it's a NATIVE app that was written from the ground up specifically for the Microsoft Surface Hub. 

     

    A simple idea that is extremely complex to code but we have achieved it and side loading works.  We are currently in review to be published in the Windows Store.  It will be released for a short time for free as BETA.   We can customise for your environment if you need saving to LMS or Cloud services.

     

    Just a quick overview ......

     

    "COLLABORATION RECALL is a recording application that captures everything done on and in front of the Microsoft Surface Hub.

     

    It will record everything you see, every bit of audio and every pen or touch screen interaction on the Surface Hub. It can also capture the camera and microphone audio in front of the Surface Hub and also your Skype for Business meetings. 

     

    The RECALL file can be used to local USB, NAS or Cloud.  

     

    This "utility" app will be installed via the Windows Store AND does not require an internet connection to run or record.  It sits and runs in the background as a stand alone installation".

     

     

    If you would like more information or be kept in the loop when COLLABORATION RECALL is released.... please email me on INFO@BinaryBorn.com

     

    Any questions let me know? 

     

    Cheers

    -Tim. 

    Founder and Boss dude of BinaryBorn. 

     

     

     

      • Tim Presland's avatar
        Tim Presland
        Brass Contributor

        Hi Michael (and all)

         

        We are finally searchable and downloadable from the Windows Store. 

         

        Simply open up the Store on your Surface Hub and search for "COLLABORATION RECALL"

         

         

         

        Please note - as a reminder,  this is a BETA app.   We already have a few changes on the way but we are keen to work with any Corporations, Government bodies,  Education sectors, Sporting Institutes or just anyone really that are keen to be part of BETA program.  

         

        The BETA has a 5 min recording restriction but you can save to USB or S.Hub storage. 

         

        please email INFO@BinaryBorn.com to be included in the BETA program. 

         

        Thanks

        -Tim. 

         

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