# **Standard Operating Procedure** ## Recording Jitsi Meetings Using OBS Studio on Virtual Machine ### Purpose This SOP outlines the process for recording common hour meetings using OBS Studio within a virtual machine environment.\ \ Prerequisites * Virtual machine access credentials * Jitsi account credentials * OBS Studio installed on the virtual machine ### Equipment and Software Required 1. Computer with virtual machine access 2. Virtual Machine 3. OBS Studio 4. Jitsi Meet platform ### **Step-by-Step Procedure** #### A. Pre-Recording Setup 1. Launch Jitsi Meeting on Local Device * Open Jitsi Meet on your local computer * Log in to your Jitsi account * Start the meeting Ensure audio and video are working properly 2. Access Virtual Machine * Launch virtual machine on your computer * Log in using your credentials 3. Initialize Meeting Platform * Open Jitsi Meet in the virtual machine * Log in to your Jitsi account * Start the intended meeting #### B. OBS Studio Configuration 1. Launch OBS Studio * Minimize the Jitsi meeting window * Open OBS Studio application 2. Configure Recording Sources * Click the '+' icon under Sources * Add "Window Capture" source * Select Jitsi meeting window * Add audio input source for microphone * Add audio output source for meeting audio * Test audio levels to ensure proper recording #### C. Recording Process 1. Start Recording * Click "Start Recording" in OBS Studio * Maximize Jitsi meeting window on your local device * Proceed with meeting as planned 2. During Recording * Monitor recording status indicator in OBS * Ensure meeting window remains active * Avoid unnecessary window switching #### D. End Recording 1. Conclude Recording * Minimize meeting window * Return to OBS Studio * Click "Stop Recording" * Wait for confirmation that recording has saved 2. End Meeting * Return to Jitsi meeting window * End meeting properly * Log out of all applications ### Contact Information For technical support or questions regarding this procedure, contact [@Mira Kudrevatyh](https://cnmcyber.com/u/kevmwangi/) or [@Natalya SHapoval](https://cnmcyber.com/u/natly0909/)\ \ Below is a video recording showcasing the above procedure.\ \ [https://youtu.be/KSkTpp4cbGE](oembed:https://youtu.be/KSkTpp4cbGE)