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# Recording Panel

The Recording Panel controls session capture in YanusLIVE Pro.

A take can include facial tracking CSV data, WAV audio, H.264 video, and a session manifest.

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### Record a take

1. Confirm required slots show **Connected** and **Ready to record**.
2. In **LIVE** mode, select **Record** or press `Space`.
3. Monitor the **REC** indicator and elapsed time.
4. Select **Record** again or press `Space` to stop.
5. Load the take from Session Browser for EDIT review.

### Monitor recording health

Review current FPS, capture time, Maxine processing time, record time, and slow-write count.

Record time is flagged **WARN** above 10 ms and **SLOW** above 15 ms.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Do not begin a critical take when any required slot shows **Degraded**.
{% endhint %}