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How to Record an Interview with Both Speakers on One iPhone
Place the phone between two people so the front camera sees one and the rear sees the other, then use split or side by side. Both voices are captured by the phone's microphone, so sit close, choose a quiet room and test audio first.
The problem
A face-to-face interview normally needs two cameras and a sync step in editing, or one camera that shows one person while the other is a voice off-screen. With one phone you can end up with a recording of the back of someone’s head. A single locked-off camera also makes the conversation look flat.
How DualCam handles it
Place the phone between you and your guest, with the front camera on one person and the rear camera on the other. In a split or side-by-side layout, both appear in one frame with equal space, composed live as you talk.
Set up
- Choose Interview (a two-up split) or Side by Side. On a table, landscape often fits two people best.
- Position the phone so each camera frames its person at a similar size.
- Check the live preview. Both faces should be fully in frame.
- Test the audio by saying a few words and watching the meters, then check a short clip.
- Press record.
Audio matters most
The recording uses the phone’s microphone. So:
- Sit close to the phone, equally close if you can.
- Choose a quiet room. A hard, echoey room is worse than a carpeted one.
- Avoid tapping the table or touching the phone.
- Do a 10-second test before the real thing.
Practicalities
- A recording stops at 10 minutes. For long interviews, record in chapters and save each.
- Use a stand. Two-camera video shows every wobble.
- Get consent from people you record, especially if you’ll post it.
FAQ
Which layout for an interview? Split or Side by Side, so both people get equal space. The Interview setup is a two-up split.
Do I need a second phone? No. The front camera sees you and the rear camera sees your guest.
How long can I record? Up to 10 minutes per recording; start a new one for longer interviews.