**Reserve a space on the calendly to record your podcast. This will ensure there is no overlap between groups.
1. At the back of the RODECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio, you will find a red button on the far right. Hold down the button for a few seconds until you see the board light up.
2. On the small screen, you should see a row of numbers 1-4 followed by the USB connection symbol, a cell phone icon, the Bluetooth connection symbol, a musical note, and then the letters L R. If the board is powered on and you do not see this screen, touch the left-pointing arrow on the upper left side of the screen until you arrive at this home screen.
3. The microphones should be plugged into jacks 1, 2, and 3, as numbered on the microphone stands. If not, the cords may have been plugged into different outlets on the back left side of the soundboard. To test your microphone, just talk into it when on the home screen. Turn up the volume under buttons 1-4. Green lines will rise above the microphone jack that you are plugged into. If you cannot hear yourself in your headphones, the most likely solution is to turn up the volume on the soundboard for your numbered microphone.
4. Repeat this step for all participants on your podcast, making sure everyone can be heard in their headphones. There are two buttons under the volume controls. The green ear icon is the “Solo” button to listen to the source on its own. The red button is the mute button, muting that audio source.
5. The square colorful buttons provide sound effects as labeled. They have their own volume control. If you cannot hear them, try turning up the volume control to the left of the sound effects buttons.
6. Additional inputs, including phone-in guests, may be added by connecting your phone with either phone cable or Bluetooth or by connecting your USB device to the USB port.
7. The dials over the sound effects buttons control volume to the headphones provided and speakers (not provided).
8. When all participants have tested their microphones and headphones and all optional auxiliary sound input has been checked, press the green REC button. It will become red while you are recording. To add sound effects, tap the desired button once. Tap the button again to stop the sound effect.
9. To stop recording, tap the red REC button. It will turn green.
