Clubhouse is a social media network that is audio-only. There are no videos and texting capabilities in the app. The chat-only feature is what is making this app popular.
There are various topics discussed on this app. From cryptocurrency, parenting, social media and many more.
Clubhouse has a very strict policy on not allowing any audio recording to protect the privacy of it’s users.
This means that speakers, moderators, and listeners are not allowed to record audio on Clubhouse.
In fact, a warning is always given to remind everyone to not record audio on Clubhouse.
Warning: Recording a Speaker’s audio without their permission is a punishable offense, and depending on your location, you could be charged for the same.
However, there is a way to bypass this restriction. In this blog, we will go through how people can bypass the warning and record audio on Clubhouse.
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This blog is not meant to encourage readers to bypass the restrictions. Rather to remind readers to be mindful about what they say on Clubhouse as it can always be recorded by others.
Also, recording on Clubhouse can be used by speakers who want to improve on their speaking quality.
If a speaker is going to record the session then practice good digital etiquette by informing listeners that you will be recording the session.
This way anyone who want to ‘raise their hand’ or ask a question will know that they are being recorded.
Keep in mind that Clubhouse has a strict policy of not allowing audio recording. You may still be kicked out of the app despite informing listeners as you will be breaking the rules of the app.
How to record on Clubhouse?
You can record audio by using the IOS screen recorder or Voice memos app on your Apple phone.
1. Recording audio on Clubhouse using Voice Memos:
Voice Memos are basically screen recorder. You can use it to record audio.
The quality might not be great because you will be recording from your microphone.
Here is how you can do it :
- Open Clubhouse app
- Join a room that you want to record
3. Press your home button on your device
4. Open Voice Memos app
5. Click on the record button
6. This will start the recording.
7. Click the red button again if you want to stop the recording.
That’s it, the Clubhouse session has now been recorded.
You can send this recording to anyone via email or save it on your device.
2. Recording on Clubhouse using Screen Recording:
Besides Voice Memos, IOS devices comes with a screen recording app.
The screen recording can easily be converted into an audio.
Follow the steps below to record using Screen Recording :
- Open Clubhouse app
- Join a room that you want to record
- Swipe down to the control centre of your device. If using an iPad you will need to swipe down from the top of your screen.
4. Click on the Screen Recording icon
5. Your device will record the chat from the Clubhouse room you are currently listening.
6. To stop recording click on the top red bar.
7. You will get a notification if you want to stop recording and click on ‘Stop’.
Now, you can listen to the recording by going to your Photos app.
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I can’t view the Screen Recording icon
Firstly, you will need to make sure that you have the latest IOS running on your device.
Once you have updated your devices, you will need to add the Screen Recording icon into the Control Centre.
You can do this easily by following the steps below:
- Go to the Settings app.
- Then click on Control Centre.
3. Find the Screen Recording Icon
4. Click on the green + button next to the icon
You have now added Screen Recording into Control Centre.
If you go back to your home screen and scroll down to open Control Centre, you will now see the Screen Recording icon appearing there.
Other ways to record audio on Clubhouse
There are other ways to record audio on Clubhouse without using Voice Memos or Screen Recording.
However, the sound quality may not be as good
1. Record using another device
You can use another mobile phone to record audio that is playing on your device.
To do this you need to be in a quiet room.
Make sure that the device you are playing Clubhouse from is at a maximum volume. This is to ensure that the other device can catch the sound.
Also, be in a quiet room with minimal distraction to avoid any background noise.
The sound quality when using such a method are usually not that very good.
However, this is one of the easiest way to record Clubhouse audio if the 2 method above does not work.
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2. Use 3rd party audio recording apps
If you go to your App store and type ‘audio recording‘ you will get many recording options.
Keep in mind that many of the free audio recording apps comes with advertisements in it. This can be quite annoying.
Hence, it is recommended you use the inbuilt Voice Memos app or Screen Recording first before downloading 3rd party audio apps.
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3 Use a recorder
This is a more complicated technique which requires you to own a recorder.
You can connect the headphones into an external recorder.
This will enable you to record everythin in high quality.
When doing this, any notifications or pings that comes on your phone will also be recorded.
Hence, it is best to silent all the other apps before recording audio on Clubhouse using this method.
Related : How to mute on Clubhouse
Am I being recorded on Clubhouse?
You will never know if someone is recording a conversation or room in Clubhouse.
Hence, it is always important to be careful about what you say when using the app.
Conclusion
We hope we have covered everything you need to know about how to record audio on Clubhouse.
Be reminded that recording on the app is prohibited and doing so without permission is a punishable offense.
If you have kids using the app then remind them the dangers of an audio conversation getting leaked and the possibility of it happening.
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