# Run a show

> Start the studio, control the cameras and record your show.

## Start the session

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Press the power key to start. If several profiles are offered, choose the one for your show. A **profile** holds the settings the studio uses for that show.

## Record the show

Press **REC** and confirm to start or stop recording.

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The recording includes the **program**, the show’s picture and sound, as an **MP4**, plus an **MP3** audio version. [Retrieve your files](/en/retrieve-recordings) from **Recordings**.

## Control picture and sound

The monitoring interface shows the session status and any menus you open with the Deck.

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<accordion-item label="Why isn’t the camera following the speaker?">

If a camera view is locked manually, press its key again to return control to SmartSwitch. Also check the [microphones linked to camera views](/en/cameras#configure-smartswitch).

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<accordion-item label="Adjust audio levels">

To balance voices and content, adjust the **Microphones**, **Illustrations** (including clips) and **Meeting** groups. Set each studio microphone’s level on your audio interface.

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These levels apply immediately and are shared across the studio. Each scene or clip applies its own mute settings. The preview player’s volume only changes your listening volume in the app.

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## End the session

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Press the power key and confirm. Ending the session also stops any recording, live stream and meeting in progress.