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To record events with multiple phones, use one Meddly event, have an Event Manager control start and stop, then upload all clips for automatic audio sync. After sync completes, generate Moments in minutes. Review tokens before large events so your team can process and publish without delays.
Updated: April 9, 2026
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Choose the next step based on your intent. If you are ready to record, start setup now. If you are still evaluating, check token pricing first.
What You Need
At least two phones, each charged to 100% before the event starts.
At least 30 GB of free storage per phone for events up to 4 hours at standard quality. More for 4K recording.
A reliable internet connection on each phone. If venue WiFi is unreliable, use a personal hotspot from a phone that is not recording.
Enough tokens for processing and Moments after upload.
First 10 Minutes Checklist
Confirm every phone is at 100% charge and has at least 30 GB of free storage.
Create or open the event in Meddly.
Have contributors join from the Camera screen. Verify every phone appears in the Event Manager's session view before starting. If a phone is missing, it is not recording.
Confirm angle coverage and run one quick start/stop test.
Verify token availability before processing.
Concrete Example with Numbers
Example: a 75-minute event recorded with 3 phones creates 225 total minutes of footage. Processing uses 1,350 tokens (225 x 6). A 5-minute Moment adds 250 tokens (5 x 50), for 1,600 tokens total (about $16.00 on web pricing).
Who This Guide Is For
Teams recording concerts, weddings, conferences, and sports with multiple phones.
Creators who want synchronized coverage without manual post-production.
Organizers who need a repeatable setup in about 5-10 minutes.
Why Multi-Phone Recording Usually Breaks
People start recording at different times.
One or more contributors miss uploads.
Teams waste hours manually syncing timelines.
This workflow fixes those issues by using shared event setup, single-controller recording, and automatic audio-based sync.
1. Set Up Before the Event
Create or join a team in Meddly.
Create an event and share access with your contributors.
Charge every phone to 100% and confirm at least 30 GB of free storage before leaving for the venue. Phones that run out of storage stop recording silently.
If venue WiFi is unreliable, set up a personal hotspot from a phone that is not recording and connect all recording phones to it. Venue networks are often shared with hundreds of guests and can drop mid-event.
If your team is new, follow the Getting Started guide.
2. Connect Multiple Phones
Have each person open the app and join the same event from the Camera screen. The Event Manager should verify that all angles are connected before pressing record.
3. Record in Sync
Only the Event Manager controls recording for the group. When the manager starts recording, all connected phones start together; when the manager stops, all phones stop together.
See full role-based steps in Recording Events.
4. Combine and Publish the Final Video
Once uploads finish, Meddly aligns all clips with audio-based synchronization. Then generate a Moment in portrait or landscape, download the result, or export an EDL for pro editors.
Review token costs on Pricing before large events.
Manual Workflow vs Meddly Workflow
| Category | Manual Process | Meddly Process |
|---|---|---|
| Start/Stop | Each recorder starts independently | Event Manager controls all phones together |
| Syncing | Manual timeline alignment | Automatic audio sync |
| Final Output | Raw clips only | Generate finished multi-angle Moments |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many phones should we use?
It depends on the event size. For an interview or solo presenter, two phones (wide and close) cover the basics. For a wedding, conference session, or small gathering, three to four phones give you wide, close, and reaction coverage. For large venues or concerts, four to six phones provide enough redundancy that one angle going wrong does not break the whole recording. Adding a phone costs nothing extra if someone on the team already has one available.
Can iPhone and Android record in the same event?
What if someone uploads late?
