Google Meet offered recording to drive, and later restricted the recording to these editions of Google Workspace. So, I get lots of queries on how those without those editions can record.
One option was to stream the Google Meet on youtube live via services like streamyard. The youtube live stream is automatically recorded, and there is no hassle of saving locally and then uploading. The streamyard free plan has a limit of 20 hours a month.
If you wish to record more than that, it may be advisable to record locally either using software or a hardware screen-grabber.
One of the ways to do that would be using the free software called OBS - https://obsproject.com/
Record google meet call with OBS, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ipPdxOZ27U
Some changes in settings from the above video in my notes on recording with Linux Mint on a 2010 model Macbook Pro - 30 fps was fine.
Had to "Lock X server when capturing" in the Window capture (Xcomposite) settings for the Meet video to be not black. Else, after clicking join, video becomes black.
Thank you. One challenge I faced is that if I use the same device to record as well as participate, then either the voice is echoed or not at all recorded. Best way is to keep a separate device to record and another device to participate.
ReplyDeleteYes, you are right. My usual workaround is to mute the computer mic, use a mobile phone with hands-free for audio and use the computer for presentations and recording.
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