Retro Recorder app for iPhone and iPad
4.2 (
7392 ratings )
Business
Utilities
Developer:
McDSP
0.99 USD
Current version:
1.3.2, last update: 6 years ago
First release : 14 Jun 2009
App size: 5.67 Mb
Retro Recorder is the only iPhone recorder application with distortion free audio zoom-in capability, making it the best iPhone recorder for meetings, dictations, interviews, voice memos, and music recordings. The highly stylized yet simple interface makes recording easy on any iPhone or iPod touch.
Retro Recorders patent pending Audio Level eXtension (ALX) technology improves recording quality beyond the capability of hand held recorders costing many times more. Even without an external microphone, Retro Recorder can capture detail other recorders cannot when using ALX.
Recorded files can be exported individually or in batches. Exported files may then be downloaded to a PC or Mac, using a Wi-Fi network or through iTunes.
Check out the Retro Recorder YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/retrorecorder.
Retro Recorder features include:
- Up to 30 dB (32 x) more signal level with ALX technology making Retro Recorder the only iPhone recorder application with distortion free audio zoom-in capability
- Audition ALX processing instantly during playback, the original recording is preserved
- Supports mono and stereo inputs
- Includes medium quality (MQ / 22,050 Hz sample rate) and high quality (HQ / 44,100 Hz sample rate) recording modes
- Export original recordings or ALX enhanced versions in WAV format
- Wi-Fi download page allows downloading to any Mac or PC with most web browsers
- iTunes File Sharing support allows drag-and-drop downloading when your device is connected to a computer
- Batch rename, delete, and export makes organizing a snap
- User interface rotates 180 degrees for better iPhone microphone orientation when recording
- External microphone support
- Record short ideas or lengthy meetings for hours, even in sleep mode
- Pause, fast forward, or rewind signals during playback
- Filter list of recordings by keyword to find your recording fast
- Recorder page allows quick review of last clip recorded, great for level checks
- Developed and supported by a professional audio company with over ten years experience
Pros and cons of Retro Recorder app for iPhone and iPad
Retro Recorder app good for
I recently purchased the Retro Recorder and I am really amazed by this little app. The ALX feature which basically enriches, softly compresses and vitalizes the recorded audio signal is simply awesome, very natural but gives you "that" processed broadcasting sound. You can clearly hear the experience which McDSP gathered over the years and put it into that little app. I really can recommend the Retro Recorder since it turns your iPhone not just into "another" audio recorder.
Furthermore, a really cool feature is to export the processed (with ALX) or unprocessed signal and be able to access your recorded tapes via webbrowser from e.g. your desktop computer and download the files as .wav format. If you are really looking for a professional audio recording application for your iPhone I can really recommend checking out that great app.
Keep on rocking, McDSP! :)
Great looks and functions. Easy to get off the iphone which is usually one of the more difficult things to do. Nicely organized.
ALX is great - makes things louder and clearer - a bit unclear as to what it is doing but it works. I have several recorders (iProRecorder, Irecorder,4track) and i like this best. Would like to know the difference between recording with ALX and playback with ALX
I just love this app - the sound is great and the cassette theme is heartwarming to those of us who started out using the old technology!
The only things that would make it even cooler would be fast forward and rewind buttons and the tape spools spinning with the sound of them spinning!
Im a huge fan and user of McDsps professional audio recording plug ins. I also dig Retro Recorder but it would be great if there was a pause button. How about a threshold control that automatically pauses when under the desired threshold. Basic waveform editing would be great but not exactly retro. Well done Colin and Co!
Unlike dictation apps, this one keeps going for a long time. Just what I needed to record a speech I attended recently. ALX is just compression, but you can export without ALX if you want to adjust audio in a more robust audio editing app. Connection with Mac over wifi works seamlessly for me.
Ive used this for years for taking quick notes for music ideas. Its simple to use and friendly to look at. The ALX feature sounds good enough that I leave it on.
Some bad moments
But it does need an update for iOS 8 and the new iPhone 6!
The company makes nice Apps, but they dont bother updating them for the people who bought them, because not enough people bought them. Not fair Id say ...
Easy to use. Cool retro design. But getting three failure messages on the fjrst try... Disappointing.
Downloaded this app on to my iPhone 4 & I can barely hear anything. Dont know what Im doing wrong. Not worth the money even if its only 99 cents
Sound quality is terrible plus it is bit archaeic. I prefer advanced tech tools not old school out dated concepts.
Okay, now Im about to move on to my 5th recording app for the iPhone. Im a musician, and Id like to be able to record my band during rehearsal without having to breakout my macbook pro, but it looks like Im just dreaming...Anyway, what I hate about his app:
1. Transferring recordings to the computer is a 4 step process I dont have time for. Its the worst Ive seen so far - Very archaic!
2. Sound distorts with loud volume, and there is no way to adjust the input level.
3. Labeling your recordings is a NIGHTMARE.
AVOID THIS APP!
Not a great app for live performance recording at higher volumes. Plus, the downloading process is horrible! Waste of money.
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