TL;DR

Tired of taking notes during meetings? Me too. Recording meetings helps capture all the important details, but not all tools are created equal. Loom and OBS Studio offer video recording but come with limitations and complexity. Otter.ai is great for audio transcription but can miss other voices in the meeting. For the ultimate solution, try Shadow AI. It automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes your Slack Huddles, making it the easiest and most efficient way to keep track of your meetings.

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Intro

Who likes taking notes during meetings? Definitely not me. Honestly, I’m just not good at it, and even if I was, I’d rather stay fully engaged in the conversation than waste my energy jotting down every detail. Many people feel the same way, motivated to record meetings to review them later and ensure no important details slip through the cracks. So, let’s dive into some solutions for recording Slack Huddles on a Mac.

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Why Record Slack Huddles on Mac?

Why do we record meetings anyway? We simply don’t want to miss out on action items, key decisions, and so on. Therefore, we need a solid record so we can move forward based on the discussions. No matter how good you are at taking notes, some details always slip through the cracks. And no matter how great your memory is, you’ll always forget or misremember some things. This can increase communication costs, delay projects, and even cause you to lose trust with key clients. That’s why we’re motivated to record meetings and spend extra time reviewing conversations we’ve already had.

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Here are a few solutions to consider:

4 Solutions to Record Slack Huddles

If Video is a Must

Loom: It Works… Kinda.

Loom is a great tool for recording screen and video. It’s easy to use and lets you record both audio and video. Loom even gives you transcripts and summaries that are sharable through a link right away. However, it’s just not specifically designed to record meetings. When it comes to recording Slack Huddles (or other video conferencing solutions like Zoom, Google Meet, or Teams), Loom has its quirks. You can choose the specific window you want to record before starting, but the recording area is fixed. This means it only records a fixed part of the screen even if you resize the Slack Huddle window, which happens quite frequently, and you end up with a weird recording. Plus, you’re limited to recording only 5 minutes unless you’re on their paid plan.

If you want to try out Loom to record your Slack Huddle, follow below steps.

How to Use Loom to Record Slack Huddle:

1. Download and Install Loom: Visit Loom's website and download the Loom app for Mac.
2. Sign Up or Log In: Create an account or log in if you already have one.
3. Set Up Recording: Open the Loom app and select “Specific window” and select the Slack Huddle window.
4. Start Recording: Click the "Start Recording."
5. Stop Recording: Once your Huddle is over, click the Stop button to stop the recording.

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OBS Studio: It works! don’t try this at home if you aren’t tech savvy.

OBS Studio is a free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. It is highly flexible and powerful, making it a great choice for users who need advanced features. However, OBS Studio can be quite complicated to set up and use, especially for those who are not tech-savvy. It also requires manual triggering, which can be inconvenient. Plus, it doesn't offer AI transcription or summaries like some of the other tools.

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If you want to try out OBS Studio to record your Slack Huddle, follow below steps.

How to Use OBS Studio to Record Slack Huddle:

1. Download and Install OBS Studio: Visit OBS Studio’s website and download the Mac version. Install it and open the app.
2. Configure Video:
   • Click the “+” button under the Sources menu and choose “macOS Screen Capture.”
   • Double-click “macOS Screen Capture” under the Sources tab and select the Slack Huddle window.
3. Configure Audio:
   • Click the “+” button under the Sources menu and choose “Audio Input Capture” to record audio from your microphone.
   • Click the “+” button again and choose “macOS Audio Capture” to record system audio.
4. Start Recording: Click “Start Recording” in OBS Studio and manually start your Slack Huddle.‍
5. Stop Recording: Once the Huddle is over, click “Stop Recording” in OBS Studio.

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If Video isn’t a Must

Otter: It Works… Kinda.

Otter.ai is a great tool for audio transcription, making it useful for recording conversations and generating transcripts. However, when using the web app, it can only record your microphone, which means it might miss other people’s voices in the meeting.

How to Use Otter.ai:

1. Sign Up or Log In: Visit Otter.ai and create an account or log in if you already have one.
2. Start Recording: Open the Otter.ai web app and tap the record button. Manually start your Slack Huddle on your Mac.
3. Stop Recording: Once the Huddle is over, tap the stop button in Otter.ai.

Keep in mind that the web app can only capture your voice, so it may not be the best solution for recording entire meetings.

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Shadow: The Ultimate Solution — Automatically Record, Transcribe, Summarize, and More.

Shadow stands out as the superior choice for recording Slack Huddles. It automatically triggers when you join a Slack Huddle, so you don’t have to manually start and stop the recording. Shadow not only transcribes and generates meeting notes and outlines of your Slack Huddle, but it also helps you get post-meeting tasks done based on the conversation, which is the whole point of recording meetings in the first place.

How to Use Shadow AI to Record Slack Huddles:

1. Download and Install Shadow: Visit Shadow’s website and download the Mac version.
2. Sign Up or Log In: Create an account or log in if you already have one.
3. Let Shadow Take Care of the Rest: Once you’ve set it up, Shadow will automatically start recording your Slack Huddles. It will transcribe the conversation, generate meeting notes, and provide you with a comprehensive outline. No need to manually intervene; just let Shadow do its thing and enjoy having a perfect memory of your meetings.

Shadow makes the whole process effortless, so you can focus on the conversation without worrying about missing any important details. It’s like having your own personal assistant taking perfect notes and reminding you of all the action items and key decisions.

Conclusion

Taking notes during meetings? No thanks. I’d rather stay fully engaged in the conversation than waste my energy scribbling down every detail. Many people feel the same way, which is why we’re motivated to record our meetings and review them later to ensure no important details slip through the cracks. We’ve explored various solutions for recording Slack Huddles on a Mac, from video tools like Loom and OBS Studio to audio transcription tools like Otter.ai. But if you want the ultimate hassle-free solution, Shadow is the way to go. It automatically records, transcribes, and summarizes your meetings, helping you keep track of everything without lifting a finger. Give Shadow a try and experience a smarter, more efficient way to manage your meetings.