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# recordingFailed

Emitted when a recording has failed due to an unexpected error. 

#### Sample payload

```json
{
  "type": "recordingFailed"
}
```

#### Sample subscription code

```javascript
sambaFrame.on('recordingFailed', (event) => {
  console.log('Recording has failed');
});
```