🎧 PIRATE Capture Guide: App vs Web-Based Audio Recording

🎧 PIRATE Capture Guide: App vs Web-Based Audio Recording

At PIRATE, we offer two different Capture products to help DJs record their sessions:

📱 CAPTURE App (iOS)

🧠 What It Is

CAPTURE is an iPhone app that lets you record high-quality audio synced with video captured by your phone—ideal for sharing your DJ sets.

🌍 Availability

Only available in:

• Bristol

• Hackney

• Dalston

A studio with the Capture app functionality will have the CAPTURE 🔴 Logo 

📲 How to Use the CAPTURE App

1. Install & Set Up

   • Download the CAPTURE App from the App Store.

   • Log in using your Pirate Account.

   • Grant all permissions:

     • Camera

     • Microphone

     • Photo Library (Pirate has no access to your personal photos)

2. Connect to the Studio

   • Your app should auto-connect when your booking starts (look for a green "Connected" message).

   • If it doesn’t:

     • Tap "Connect to Studio #"

     • Swipe down on the Bookings tab to refresh

3. Recording Your Set

   • Ensure you're connected to PIRATE WiFi

   • Keep your phone unlocked and the app open

   • Enable Do Not Disturb to prevent interruptions

   • After recording, stay connected until download completes (you can move to the communal area)

✅ Best Practices for the CAPTURE App

• Stay on Pirate WiFi

• Phone must remain unlocked during recording and download

• Use Do Not Disturb

• Keep the app open until download is complete

• Free up at least 7.2GB storage (1 hour ≈ 3.6GB; double that is recommended)

🛠️ CAPTURE App Troubleshooting

🔇 No Audio Detected

• Usually caused by audio cables being unplugged from REC OUT on the mixer

• Make sure they’re properly connected

📴 System Offline

• Exit and reopen the app

• If that fails:

  • Restart your phone

  • Disable Limitless IP Address Tracking in WiFi settings

  • Turn off Battery Saver

  • Reconnect to PIRATE WiFi

⚠️ Storage Warning

• App warns you below 8GB of free space

• Free up space by:

  • Offloading unused apps

  • Following Apple’s storage optimization tips

🔋 Battery Warning

• Below 20%, the app will warn you

• If your phone dies during a session, the recording will be lost

• Keep it plugged in

🌐 CAPTURE.AUDIO (Web-Based)

🧠 What It Is

CAPTURE.AUDIO is a browser-based recording feature available in selected DJ rooms. It captures audio only—no video.

🌍 Availability

Studios with this feature are clearly marked with a CAPTURE.AUDIO label when booking

🌐 How to Use CAPTURE.AUDIO

1. Book a studio labeled CAPTURE.AUDIO

2. At your session:

   • You'll receive a recording link via SMS

   • Or go to your Pirate Profile → Select booking → Tap "Record"

3. After your set:

   • Recordings are available in Pirate Profile > My Recordings

❓ CAPTURE App – FAQs

Q: Can I use CAPTURE on Android?
A: No, it’s currently iOS only.

Q: Why isn’t my booking showing in the app?
A: Swipe down on the Bookings tab to refresh.

Q: My app doesn’t show “Connected.” What should I do?
A: Tap “Connect to Studio #” manually. Ensure you're on Pirate WiFi.

Q: What happens if I leave the app or my phone locks?
A: The recording may fail to complete. Keep your phone unlocked and app open until download is finished.

Q: Why can’t I find my recordings in my Pirate Profile?
A: CAPTURE App recordings are stored within the app itself, not in your online profile.

Q: Can I leave the studio while it downloads?
A: Yes—just move to the communal area with WiFi and keep the app open.

Q: Can I retrieve a recording if my phone dies?
A: Unfortunately, no. Recordings are lost if your phone dies before completing the download.

❓ CAPTURE.AUDIO – FAQs

Q: Do I need an app for CAPTURE.AUDIO?
A: Nope! It’s fully web-based and works through your Pirate account.

Q: How do I know if a room has CAPTURE.AUDIO?
A: Look for the CAPTURE.AUDIO label when booking a studio.

Q: How do I start recording?
A: Either:

• Click the link sent to your phone

• Or go to your Pirate Profile > Booking > “Record”

Q: Where are my recordings stored?
A: In your Pirate Profile under My Recordings

Q: Can I record video with CAPTURE.AUDIO?
A: No, it’s audio-only.

Q: Can I access my CAPTURE.AUDIO files from the app?
A: No. You’ll find them only on the Pirate website.

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