How Call in Studio Works / FAQ
How Does It Work?
Whether you want to take calls for your podcast, live show, or or public meeting, or just record to audio a file to later share with listeners, Call in Studio allows you take calls in a call-in talk show format just like a traditional radio station would — without having to invest in expensive equipment (such as Telos equipment and software) and lease banks of phone lines. Call in Studio puts all this in the cloud and allow you to manage calls through our Web interface.
Our service connects to your setup in two ways: first, you manage your calls through our Web interface by logging into your account, navigating to My Shows and then clicking on the 'Host Show' or 'Host Meeting' button for your show/meeting.
Second, for audio routing, you must connect your show/meeting to our Host Line. You can connect the host line with:
- A Web browser via WebRTC
- Dialing into a Zoom meeting or similar service
- A traditional phone call (e.g., a landline or cell phone)
- Calling in using Google Voice, Skype, or similar service
Connecting the Host Line
Question & Help Index
Connecting Show Audio
- How Does It Work?
- Connecting the Host Line
- Using Zoom and Similar Services with Call in Studio
- WebRTC: Host & Screener Connection
- Where's the Tutorial For Setting Up the Audio?
- Couldn't I just use Skype/Google Voice/a cell phone to take calls?
- Why Do I Need a Custom Call-In Number?
Managing Your Show
- What Does the Host's Call Management Screen Look Like and How Does It Work?
- Does Call in Studio Support Call Screening? What is Auto-Screening?
- What is the Difference Between a Call-In Line and a Guest Line?
- Can I Put More Than One Caller or Guest On-Air at the Same Time?
- How Do I Host Multiple Shows? Do I Need Multiple Phone Numbers?
- How Do I Manually Sort Calls in the Queue?
- Can I Block or Limit Certain Callers?
- Can I Record My Show or Meeting?
Advanced Features
- Can I Customize the Phone Prompts Callers Hear on My Show or Meeting?
- Can I Allow Other Users Access to My Show/Meeting (to Host or Screen Calls)?
- How Do I Authorize Guests, Hosts, or Screeners by Caller ID?
- Multiple Call-in Numbers for One Show or Meeting
- What Is a Call-In (Listen Only) Line?
- WebRTC: Connecting Callers Through our Web Interface
- WebRTC: Call Rates
- Host Callback Mode: Auto-Connecting the Host Only When Callers Are Present
- Raise/Lower Hand for Callers and Guests on Hold
- What is Mix-Minus, and Does My Mixer Board Support It (Or: Is there a Mix-Minus Software Solution)?
- Can I Port or Transfer a Number Into or Out of Call in Studio?
Miscellaneous Questions