Direct Answer
If you need the best app to record events with multiple phones, choose a workflow that handles group start/stop, automatic sync, and fast output from one shared event. Meddly is built around that exact process, with token-based pricing and no subscription.
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Ready to test this for your next show? Use the setup docs if you are operational, or run numbers in the pricing calculator if you are still evaluating.
Traditional Production vs Meddly
| Traditional Production Method | How Meddly Handles It |
|---|---|
| Hire a camera crew to cover multiple angles during the event. | Use the phones your team and attendees already have under one Event Manager workflow. |
| Rent or purchase dedicated camera equipment and rigs. | No camera rentals required for baseline multi-angle capture. |
| Manually collect footage from multiple people after the show. | Contributors upload directly into one shared event timeline. |
| Spend post-production time syncing cameras and aligning audio. | Automatic audio sync aligns clips after upload, then you generate Moments. |
| Run full post-production editing before getting a shareable result. | Generate a finished Moment quickly, then export an EDL if you need deeper edits later. |
| Cost is spread across crew, gear, and editing time. | Token-based pricing with calculator estimates before processing. |
Comparison Snapshot
| What Matters for Events | Basic Phone Camera + Manual Edit | Meddly |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-phone start/stop | Manual coordination in chat or calls | One Event Manager controls all phones |
| Sync workflow | Manual timeline alignment in post | Automatic audio sync after upload |
| Delivery speed | Hours of edit prep before publish | Fast path to shareable Moments |
| Predictable cost | Mostly labor-time driven | Token calculator before processing |
Concrete Example with Numbers
Example: a 45-minute set with 4 phones creates 180 total minutes of footage. Processing uses 1,080 tokens (180 x 6). A 6-minute highlight Moment adds 300 tokens (6 x 50), for 1,380 tokens total (about $13.80 on web pricing).
Who This Is For
Bands and artists who want same-night recap content.
Venues building repeatable multi-angle capture workflows.
Teams that want less post-production setup and clearer cost forecasting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we use iPhone and Android together during one show?
Yes. Contributors can use mixed devices in one Meddly event and still upload to the same timeline.
Do we need editing software after recording?
How much does a typical small concert setup cost?
