I don't remember that Judge Stephens made a ruling that the proceedings would be recorded. It was more of an informal thing. The defense attorneys asked and the proceedings were recorded. The was in the first setting. Maybe they didn't renew their request because they saw a court reporter there for the second setting. Just guessing.
No, they asked and were granted all open court proceedings be recorded. Defense even asked for in camera to be recorded, but Stephens denied that.