Cleanfeed Podcasting Remotely Walkthrough

[@Radio-xh1bz]

I can recommend Cleanfeed a lot. Been using for over a year now and the audio quality is very good and no drop outs at all... Very impressed with clean feed..

[@PrincettaSaray]

What if your guest doesn’t have a mic? Can they use the internal mic on computer or iPhone?

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

@@PrincettaSaray Its best to use headphones earphoens, airpods and such like, the audio is usually good

[@DukeBox]

Thank you for this fantastic video. Didn't know cleanfeed before and i will use this today for my first own podcast.

[@StevieLewComedy]

Who was the one person who disliked this video ?! What a jerk! Thanks for this, that was very helpful. I need to check out the Rodecaster video now too.

[@themedzmamas7561]

Super helpful! For the microphone setting, is it better to keep the "use browser setting" or my Samson Q2U Mic setting?

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

As long as the browser setting points to the mic, i usually don't see the difference. I usually see three options too...

[@nkphotographic]

Thanks for taking the time to do these reviews for podcasting. Been researching for months and yours are very professional and concise. Well done gentleman!

[@jrleahy1128]

What are the appropriate settings for the Mac during set-up in terms of input and output, if you are using a USB mic to record?

[@justmarkgandy]

Great discussion. I have a Rodecaster too, and I'm betting the audio quality is better through Cleanfeed vs. taking a cell phone call. In the Rodecaster, did you have to turn on Enable Mix-Minus in the audio options? If so, did that create any issues?

[@fuskirecords1234]

Hi there! Thanks for sharing! Question - were the separately recorded tracks recorded on mono or stereo? On the clean feed website, it it mentions that all tracks are recorded in mono except for music. However, it seemed like the track in your video was recorded on stereo? Thanks again!

[@marcelomoyano6918]

This is great! Perfect timing and you can use it as live voice feed. Which is great.

[@brandonkriegerKNSS]

Great video, It's great recommendation and advice regarding the audio. Do you have a recommendation for recording the remote video and how to get great video quality with the audio?

[@patrickfridrichovsky3909]

Hi, sorry I didn't catch all, but how do you monitoring the recording, how do you hear the voice from the other side?

[@P4JJP]

Very good overview well done 👏🏾

[@TheThreeTechs]

Thanks Jeremy

[@hewertbraga]

Hi, great video. Excellent tool. I verified the site today and tried to do some tests alone. I saw that 'separate tracks' option is not available anymore. There is a 'stereo split' mode in its place. For the description, in this mode we have 2 recorded channels: host and guests. Its good, of course, but a little limitation comparing with the 'separate' mode.

[@TheThreeTechs]

Thanks. Yes, separate tracks is now called stereo split to avoid confusion. Multitrack in the paid Pro subscription puts everyone on their own tracks.

[@mariefall8114]

@@TheThreeTechs could you please explain the difference between stereo split and multi track? I just bought the pro versin as I need multitrack for post production and I get confused with all the options everywhere. SHould I choose mono mix in the drop down meny when in recording mode? I am doing my first live recording on Friday so I am quite desperate to know what to choose... A million thanks!

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

@@mariefall8114 If you have pro version, better use multitrack to get stereo for both people or more people

[@tleaman3082]

Great tutorial! I often interview people who don't have a studio or a mic setup, they are on the phone. Can you tell me if Clean Feed works in that situation too? Thanks again.

[@TheThreeTechs]

T Leaman thanks. Cleanfeed has a beta feature that allows guests to join from their iPhone or Android phone using the browser. On iPhone it seems to have a very high mic input level so just ask your guest to position the phone further away if the levels are going into the red. Otherwise there is not way to patch in a POTS phone call into Cleanfeed without additional hardware.

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

cleanfeed using a phone is way better than a normal phone call.

[@thewholecity]

Thank you guys that was very helpful.

[@veranagroup4476]

Great tutorial - thanks! I have the Rodecaster Pro - how do I record my side of the double-ender using the Rodecaster - before I drop my guest's .wav file into post (Audition)?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Cleanfeed is not a double-ended Recording solution. It records everything on the host side, so there’s no need to download from your guests. If you want separate tracks, just be sure to choose the separate tracks option in Cleanfeed recording or get the Pro service, which includes multitrack recording-useful if you want to ISO record three or more people because the free version only separates up to two people before it combines guests onto the second channel.

[@Entrepreneurs_in_Asia]

You guys are great - thanks a bunch for taking the time to make this. I am using Cleanfeed now because of your intro to the service a while back. I have a few questions. I am using the RCP with Cleanfeed, and I will upgrade to the Pro account today. But I wanted to ask: 1) Will hitting the record button on the RCP during a cleanfeed multitrack session cause any conflict with the processing while recording with Cleanfeed? 2) I still don't quite understand the difference between SEPARATE TRACK and MULTITRACK recording option on Cleanfeed. Lastly, 3) Rode has several PDF guides with instructing a user on how to set up multitrack recording with the RCP. Is that necessary if using Cleanfeed and if I plan to put all the separate tracks in Audition for post production? Thanks in advance guys and keep up the great work!

[@TheThreeTechs]

Hi Michael, 1) No, recording on RCP won’t affect Cleanfeed. 2) We didn’t explain this well in the video... separate tracks puts the local host on one channel and ALL other remote guests mixed together on the other channel (like a stereo split). If you only have two people-a host and a guest-then separate tracks or stereo split will be fine and put each person on their own track. If you have three or more people, then you need multitrack, which will put every participant on their own independent track (file). 3) Unless you’re only recording with one host and one guest, the RCP multitrack function won’t separate all the Cleanfeed participants into separate tracks. Remote Cleanfeed guests’ audio all comes mixed together on the stereo USB input in the RCP. If you’re using multitrack in Cleanfeed, you don’t really need to record multitrack on the RCP. You might just record on RCP as a backup in case your Chrome browser totally crashes during your session and you lose its audio.

[@YannickRoy76]

If I’m not mistaken there’s no latency or synchronization between Facetime video feed and the audio CleanFeed?!? I’m trying to find the best video feed with the best audio for live Webinars and seminars!! What would you suggest for what I’m trying to do?

[@TheThreeTechs]

It really depends on how you’re delivering your webinars... WebEx, Zoom, and similar systems have their own preset video and audio codecs and bitrates. There are other tools like Wirecast, Vmix, ecamm live, and mimoLive that provide high bandwidth video and audio remote calling that can be recorded remotely and also streamed to any service.

[@YannickRoy76]

The Three Techs 🤔the ones with high bandwidth and remotely record and streamed to Vimeo, FB or YT sounds good! Do these tools require some sort of heavy tech knowledge to make it happen?

[@YannickRoy76]

The Three Techs Ok then what would you suggest I use as a tool in my webinar scenario where I have 6 workshops of one hour all at the same time (25-50 participants) done 4x in a day.... and interlaced in between workshops is a one hour main event where everyone (400-500 participants) is listening at the same time... done 4x in a day! We are using Vimeo to store our videos!

[@forgetfulflower]

Great info guys! I covet the Rodecaster pro LOL Quick question: I understand you can download tracks, then import and edit. BUT you have to download whilst same session window (in Chrome) is open. What would be some good ways to record in real-time? Just in case of a crash, or accidentally closing window before downloading.

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

I don't think they have a solution for this yet, unfortunately, the option of recording it in your own browser is one of the reasons the audio quality is good. Hope they figure this out. However, using the Rode and record as a backup will help. But I usually keep on downloading after a while or record in bits to avoid losing everything in case of anything

[@kevhilda]

great video, thank you! Just one question? if i'm using zoom for video and cleanfeed as my audio, with zoom being muted, how does it works when i stream to facebook? will my audience hear the show?

[@TheThreeTechs]

It depends how you’re streaming to Facebook. If you’re streaming through Zoom’s built in Facebook live feature, then you’ll need to unmute sound in Zoom. Zoom also now has the ability to enable original (higher quality) sound. So maybe that will be good enough instead of using Cleanfeed for audio.

[@adambatstone1106]

This is an excellent video - really useful, thankyou so much

[@TheThreeTechs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bern7851]

Thanks for this review. I’m trying to find a set up where my friend and I can record from different states and still sound like we’re in a the same room. Will this work? I have not tried it but will give it a shot.

[@TheThreeTechs]

Yes. When doing remote recording if you match the quality of both people’s mic and room sound, it will be hard to tell that you’re not in the same room. If one person’s audio sounds worse than the other person, like more background noise or worse microphone, it will sound like you’re not in the same room.

[@bern7851]

The Three Techs thank you very much.

[@MervandtheMagicTones]

Guys, great info... but what software did you use to capture the video of Tony? Can you go full screen on Tony if you minimize the Cleanfeed window?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Video was shot on a RED GEMINI 5K camera. Bob was coming in through his iPad FaceTime camera. Editing was done in Final Cut Pro X.

[@MervandtheMagicTones]

@@TheThreeTechs Thanks for the quick response. I had a feeling it was through FaceTime. I started testing this setup yesterday.

[@alicegarner7840]

Very useful and clearly presented - thank you

[@oscarmaddox7181]

Question what’s the best webcam video to play with cleansfeed. I see you guys are doing video

[@TheThreeTechs]

At first we were just using iPad and iPhone for FaceTime video. Later we started using external cameras like Panasonic GH4 with a Magewell HDMI to USB converter that Steven uses. Elgato Camlink 4K is another HDMI to USB converter. The Blackmagic ATEM Mini switcher can do the same and a lot more for only $295-an incredible value. Really any external DSLR or mirrorless camera will look great with proper lighting.

[@donpena1096]

Hey great video, just started a new podcast and KZbin channel and cleanfeed is great. I'm having issues with syncing the audio and video. We used a Zoom meeting for the video feed and I had cleanfeed recording the audio. Are they not compatible? What did you guys use video recording of this video. Thanks again

[@TheThreeTechs]

Zoom and Cleanfeed may have different latency to their services, causing the sync issues. We sync and line up audio and video in post editing.

[@donpena1096]

@@TheThreeTechs I'm using video pad for post editing and I'm running into the issue of the beginning being synched but then later in the clip the audio drifts. 🤔

[@TheThreeTechs]

Don, we’ve seen a/v drift of around 6-8 frames over an hour. So unfortunately we don’t have a good answer here unless you’re using timecode to lock all devices together in perfect sync. The good news is that the latest version of Zoom now supports high quality audio, so maybe you can just record everything within Zoom? Be sure to enable Original Sound in Zoom and turn off any automatic processing.

[@donpena1096]

@@TheThreeTechs thanks, I'll give that a shot

[@deankellytech]

This is revolutionary. Why are use source connect or ISDN anymore for my work as a VoiceOver artist.

[@PrincettaSaray]

What if your guest doesn’t have a microphone? Can they use the internal computer microphone or can it be done on an iPhone, for your guest?

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

they can use the heaphones or earphones mic for better sound

[@Akash-tl9tu]

Hey guys! Awesome video! I tested a recording session with my friend who lives in a another City, but whenever i spoke, it seems that he hears after a 2-3 seconds of pause. That might be because of the Wifi?

[@TheThreeTechs]

That’s unusual to be getting that much delay. Wi-Fi wouldn’t explain it. Does one of you use satellite internet? Or maybe you’re using a VPN that is routing your signal around the world before it gets there? Do a ping test between you to see the actual network latency.

[@Benji5220]

Definitely very helpful. Appreciate you guys doing this video 🤙🏿

[@STMENTNETWORK]

Ok dope video question how to use cleanfeed with zoom? as far as routing the audio to zoom for recording or live streaming

[@TheThreeTechs]

We probably wouldn’t use Zoom and Cleanfeed together for a live event, as the setup is doubly complicated for each participant. If you want to use Zoom for video recording and Cleanfeed for audio recording, you could make it work. Just mute Zoom mics and speakers and use Cleanfeed for the audio. You could record video in Zoom and later sync up the Cleanfeed audio in a video editor.

[@mubeensiddiqui]

@@TheThreeTechs Can the same thing be done in case of Skype and Google Hangout?

[@heatherdufault6578]

@@TheThreeTechs If I do use Zoom and Cleanfeed together--is it best to connect up my interviewee with Zoom first, then connect them to Cleanfeed? Or the other way around?

[@gretchenkilby7430]

Question: I followed your instructions on connecting Rodecaster through browser, but Cleanfeed was still drawing sound on the host end (me) through the internal mic. Thoughts?

[@TheThreeTechs]

If you changed it after you started Cleanfeed, you may need to refresh or restart the browser. Or try changing the input in Cleanfeed using the drop down menu selector for audio input device.

[@ibcwhite]

How exactly did you connect Bob's feed to the Rodecaster? USB? I saw you fade out one of the channels once connected to Cleanfeed. I assume that was the blue tooth. Nice job on the video.

[@kingsunspeakspodcast]

What software did you use for split screen video? I want to be able to record my podcasts in audio and video at the same time

[@TheThreeTechs]

We used FaceTime and QuickTime Screen Recording to record the video.

[@tonylattimerii9868]

Doing research on best video podcast platforms that allows multiple contributors in different cities. Does clean feed allow for this or is it audio only?

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

It is audio only, you could use it together with zoom for video to do the video part

[@larryozanne8033]

Helpful explanation. Thanks.

[@FullAccessSports]

I am assuming you are using the pro version of Clean Feed

[@otravezsinembargo]

This is super useful, a must see video!

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

I agree

[@AndrewMohama]

can you have multiple guests on cleanfeed in the free option? and be able to download the files to edit on another platform like audacity?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Yes. There’s no limit to the number of guests in the free version. The limit is that you don’t have multitrack recording in the free version. The best you can do to isolate is have a stereo split file with host on left side and everyone else on the right channel.

[@dgolata]

Thank you. Can you show how to do Zoom and Cleanfeed together? I can't find a basic enough tutorial.

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

I hope you did get one but if you didn't, You connect through zoom, mute or remove not connect over audio....then connect with cleanfeed. I have not tried the other round but I sure it won't be an issue. You can try both

[@neilramjee]

Is there a need to record in browser if connected to the Rodecaster anyway?

[@TheThreeTechs]

BMFSTONECOLD2 Not really. Only as a backup.

[@rbdavis9798]

I'm starting a podcast that i want to record the video I heard that you said you were using FaceTime for your video . How do you record the video and do you mute FaceTime to use the audio from cleanfeed ?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Yes, mute the FaceTime audio when using Cleanfeed. Use QuickTime Player screen recording to record the FaceTime call.

[@remoteworkinternational]

thank you so much for a brilliant detailed tutorial.

[@WillMcMurry]

Is there a way to download the audio tracks separately to input them into a software like garage band?

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

Yes. If using pro version and having several people u could do that. if using free version, you can either record, guests only and host only to have two recordings that u will have to fix for the timing or using the stereo recording option and split later to mono to have individual peoples recording for a maximum of two guests

[@BornAgainStudiosSD]

Just what I was looking for. Big thanks.

[@franksterling1925]

Time for an updated video. Your guests can now use Safari or Firefox as a browser. I think Users can Now use Firefox too. Need to double check that tho.

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

Its true

[@vigilante1202]

What format would it use if you had three people and you tried to download it? Would it be three WAV files?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Ethan Hardy If you use the multitrack feature currently in beta, you would download three separate WAV files that are all in sync if you line up the beginning of each file in your DAW.

[@ateljee1wbstereo98]

@@TheThreeTechs Hi why does it tells me it is not available try later ???

[@majemichaelsaba268]

I’m really struggling to get the audio to record while using an audio interface, the mix pre 3 ii, any suggestions? Cheers

[@TheThreeTechs]

We haven’t tried that particular setup. And I’m not sure if you’re trying to record on the MixPre or in Cleanfeed? Also note that not all apps support 32-bit float audio streaming. www.sounddevices.com/32-bit-float-applications/

[@thejoalrcnmusic]

Wow this is great! Thank you for this content! 💕

[@sizwesiyokwana]

wow this is useful, thank you guys so much

[@Eric-Thomure]

So on the free version, I can record someone else's audio and keep myself muted while I direct them?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Yes. Just click the mute button in Cleanfeed on your mic.

[@peacehome64]

Great, thank you I can make a start now!

[@milesautointeriors3943]

Will this work on the chrome app on iOS?

[@OysterNinjaPc]

is the road caster similar to a mixer or better?

[@TheThreeTechs]

The RodeCaster is a mixer with a lot of very nice features.

[@movedigital2052]

Really useful.Thanks!

[@jrleahy1128]

Is this designed for computers only or can it be used on a tablet as well?

[@derikmalenda6675]

You should have let the guest talk more before you switched over to be able to compare and contrast the difference

[@TheThreeTechs]

Thanks Derik

[@Marksurfz]

I'm having a slight delay when we are doing a group music session, is there any way to address that?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Couple ideas: 1. Use a hardwired network connection-not Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi adds a lot of latency just in the encoding, wireless transmission, and decoding. Use hardwired for everyone. 2. Check your sound card sample frequency and drop it to 44.1 or 48kHz instead of 96kHz or even 192kHz if your sound card supports high sample frequencies. The higher sample frequencies require your computer to use a larger buffer size in order to avoid dropouts when processing the sound because there’s more data per second to process.

[@ronaldpangborn2660]

Great tutorial. Thanks!

[@jaykza]

Thanks for this but looks like now, can only do multi-track on PRO and there is no separate track option on the free version

[@TheThreeTechs]

jaykza you can do a stereo split where left is the host and right channel is all other guests mixed together. If you only have one guest, then stereo split effectively gives you separate recordings for host and one guest. Pro will get you multitrack for separate recordings for 3 or more participants. Zoom.us can do separate audio recordings for each participant. The free version is limited to 40 minutes per session, but you can always restart your session.

[@djtiscointl758]

when am connecting a friend it tells me to verify my account but waited for some hours now i have not see any email from clean feed to verify

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

Try a different email

[@ToSorrowFor]

This might sound as a silly question - but can you record on Zoom and Cleanfeed at the same time? Let's say I called X on Zoom and clicked 'record'. Can I send X invitation to the cleanfeed and record there at the same time?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Yes, you can do this. The only anomaly we’ve seen is that sometimes when two apps try to access the same mic input, the audio level drops significantly in Chrome for Cleanfeed. The solution is to restart Chrome.

[@poalotesta7743]

Just wondering guys, I know you can record inside of Cleanfeed itself but can you route it to a DAW like say Reaper, if so,how?

[@TheThreeTechs]

To record remote audio using a DAW on the same computer that’s running the Cleanfeed, you would need to use some audio routing software like Loopback on macOS. Otherwise, you could use two computers and route the stereo output of Cleanfeed computer to the other DAW computer.

[@TheThreeTechs]

To record remote audio using a DAW on the same computer that’s running the Cleanfeed, you would need to use some audio routing software like Loopback on macOS. Otherwise, you could use two computers and route the stereo output of Cleanfeed computer to the other DAW computer.

[@poalotesta7743]

@@TheThreeTechs Sorry I'am a bit green here, firstly I using Windows, you also mentioned a second computer, how would that work exactly. Secondly would something like Voicemeter Potato be the equivalent to Loopback and enable me to record Cleenfeed to the DAW (Reaper)?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Poalo Testa we’re not familiar with Potato, but maybe others here can offer some help? The idea is to route the output of Chrome (Cleanfeed) into another app on your PC (your DAW). Please also remember that Cleanfeed can record multitrack in the browser, so you don’t need your DAW to record.

[@DevinLegaspi]

When using skype, do I have to mute the sound from skype???

[@TheThreeTechs]

If you’re going to use Skype for video and Cleanfeed for audio, then yes, mute Skype audio.

[@Chinabums]

So is the FaceTime audio off for bob?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Yes, when we switched to Cleanfeed in the video, we muted the FaceTime audio.

[@SimpleKicking]

My Zoom L-8 is bringing in the audio from the guest onto my feed and causing major loop and that feedback is terrible. I have to actually mute the non speaking person otherwise the feedback loop is terrible

[@prabhuja7554]

Can we use a Smartphone for guest??

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

Yes Absolutely

[@FirstClassVO]

Has anyone had an issue with Cleanfeed recording only the host audio?

[@OysterNinjaPc]

so this is done with a green screen? Or is that a screen behind you?

[@TheThreeTechs]

Tony has a large TV behind him.

[@levreg]

everyone has free accounts - is there anyone online that will JUST PAY $22 for the use of the pro version? any videos using the 320kb/s setting

[@djpanrasdaversiteoldschool8912]

How many people can join cleanfeed at once?

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

as many as u want

[@maddenmitchell6151]

Thanks for this!

[@claytonscoble4271]

Looks like multitrack is only available with a paid account. Free only gives you a stereo split - so that's 2 speakers max for separate tracks. A shame.

[@TheThreeTechs]

Right. While in beta, multitrack was available to free accounts. Multitrack is now only available as a paid feature.

[@RepublicAllegiance]

So has this become a part of your normal workflow? #Cleanfeed #IsItBetterThan #DoubleEnder #PodcastGuest

[@TheThreeTechs]

RepublicAllegiance yes, we have been using Cleanfeed for all of our remote shows. There are other free tools with some limits like Zoom.us that allow you to record each participant. Cleanfeed can do isolated participant recording (multitrack) in their Pro paid version.

[@MannyXO]

And how do I record the video?

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

Try zoom in combination with Cleanfeed

[@paulpadmore8275]

Very useful. Thanks

[@alipiracha4264]

What are you using to capture his video? Skype?

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

Facetime and sth else

[@juliorodriguez693]

This is amazing.

[@thomasw178]

I just checked it out. It looks like they've removed the ability to multi track via right/left split from the free version. Disappointing, but understandable.

[@Nyargot.PCOS.254]

There is the stereo option which is the same..only problem, is with if more than two people, you cant separate guests channel individually

[@rgbordini1]

Multitrack function isn't part of the free plan anymore 😢

[@TheThreeTechs]

Right. I believe it was in beta back then.