iProRecorder's unique features, ease of use, and amazingly low price make it a must-have for anyone interested in transforming an iPhone (or an iPod Touch) into a full-fledged mobile audio recorder — perfect for quickly and easily capturing:
- voice memos
- lectures
- sermons
- legal briefings
- field interviews
- business meetings
- dictation
- music
- ambient sounds
- or anything else you can hear!
Despite iProRecorder's one-touch simplicity, its features and benefits outrank any competing iPhone app — and rival dedicated portable audio recorders that can cost hundreds of dollars...
Recording Features
- One-touch start and stop — easy, fast control
- Pause during record — instantly pick up where you left off
- Append recording — add onto an existing recording
- Interrupt-friendly — recording automatically pauses when you get a call (or you can record without interruptions using the iPhone's Airplane mode)
- Input meters — clearly see if your record level is too high or too low
- Record timer — sets a preset amount of time for recording.
- Geographic tagging — iPhone location info shows where each recording took place
- Adjustable record quality — choose from CD-quality, radio-quality, or dictation-quality (16-bit 44.1kHz, 22kHz, and 11kHz)
- All audio files are uncompressed .WAV files — no compression means higher fidelity, and total playback compatibility with any computer or MP3 player
- Record count-off beep — know when you're recording
- Rotate upside down — reorients the user interface when the iPhone mic is turned toward the recording source
- Record as many audio files as your iPhone can hold —up to 13 hours per GB; up to approximately 200 hours for a 16GB iPhone
Playback Features
- Fast-forward & rewind — rapid access to any location within a thousandth of a second
- Shuttle/jog wheel with scrubbing — shuttle playback back-and-forth, professional-style, to locate desired sections of audio; essential for transcribing
- Playback meters — helps locate desired sections
- Volume slider with overdrive — compensates for low recording levels with an adjustable "volume boost" control, giving you higher playback levels than can be obtained using just the iPhone's internal master volume
- Playback speed/pitch control — speed up (1.5x) or slow down (0.75x) playback; essential for transcribing
File Management Features
- Organize by categories — eases file management issues
- Search — search by file names or keywords
- Email recording — upload recording and email download link to any internet address (up to 100 MB)
- Rename — rename a file at anytime
- Attach picture — ideal for adding commentary to a photo or adding a photo to the recording of an interview subject (and you can email the picture with the recording)
- Editing-compatible .WAV files — .WAV file format allows easy editing by almost any audio editing program (PC or Mac)
- Send files via WiFi directly to Peak Express 6.0.4 (optional, several editions available separately from BIAS) — superb editing & processing, especially for podcasters, musicians, or anyone who needs to edit their recordings
- Send files to Mac/PC via WiFi web sharing
Language
English
Requirements
Compatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G and iPod Touch (2nd generation)
Requires iPhone 2.1 Software Update
Why should I choose iProRecorder?
There are several good iPhone recorder apps on the market. But no other offers all the amazing features of iProRecorder. And no other is made by BIAS. Since 1995, our audio software has been heard on thousands of hit records and movie soundtracks — and the same quality and experience that goes into our other audio products has gone into iProRecorder.
Why does iProRecorder email a link to the recording instead of attaching it to an email message?
There are two reasons. First, non-Apple iPhone Apps cannot email attachments since there is no directory structure on the iPhone for attachment files. Second, most email servers have a size limitation that would not allow emails larger than most iProRecorder recordings.
Is there a manual for iProRecorder?
Yes. You can read the manual for iProRecorder while using iProRecorder on your iPhone by pressing the "i" info button and clicking on the "iProRecorder Manual" link. You can also download a PDF for the iProRecorder User Guide on your computer here. Click here for an HTML version.
Can I set the input level for iProRecorder?
No. The Apple iPhone does not currently allow audio applications to set an input level. You can physically control recording levels by adjusting the distance between the iPhone and the recording source.
Do I have to purchase Peak Express to transfer my recordings to my computer?
No. iProRecorder has built-in Wi-Fi support for transfers to your computer's Web Browser. BIAS Peak Express for the Mac offers several editing and processing possibilities for your iProRecorder recordings, when used alongside iProRecorder, but is not required to transfer recordings to your computer.
- Make sure your iPhone and computer are using the same Wi-Fi network connection.
- Press the Send button in iProRecorder — iProRecorder will display the URL to type into your browser.
- Type the URL given by iProRecorder into your web browser's Address/Location text field at the top of the web browser and then press Enter/Return.
- The iProRecorder Wi-Fi browser will appear and you can transfer recordings to your computer. Right-click (or control-click on Mac) the underlined recordings to download them to your computer.
Is there a maximum recording time?
You can record as many audio files as your iPhone can hold (up to 13 hours per GB; up to approximately 200 hours for a 16 GB iPhone).
Do I need a computer to use iProRecorder?
Not at all! Many people will be perfectly happy using just iProRecorder and their iPhone to record and playback audio.
What's the easiest way to get a recording out of my iPhone and onto my computer?
Simply email a copy of a recording to any Internet address. You (or any other recipient) will then receive an email from our servers with a link to download the file. The current version supports email of recordings up to 100 MB.
Can emailed recordings be played back on either a PC or a Mac?
Yes. Recordings are in the popular .WAV ("wave") format, which can be played back using any Windows or Mac operating system made in the last several years.
Does iProRecorder support file transfers via web sharing?
iProRecorder supports file transfers to your Mac/PC via web sharing using your favorite web browser (no additional software required).
So why would I send a recording to a computer?
There are a number of reasons. One would be if you'd like to send your recording to someone else (or a group of people). Another would be if you'd like to edit your recording, using an audio editing program on your PC or Mac, or if you'd like to post the recording on a website or as a podcast. Another would be to archive your recordings, especially if you are running out of storage room on your iPhone.
If iProRecorder is as fully featured and professional as you say, why is it only $4.99?
Our other professional audio software products can cost up to $1,000 dollars — and yes, we've applied the same standards of engineering and quality to the iProRecorder. However, the iPhone is so popular that the volume of iProRecorder sales allow us to charge you almost nothing — even though you get so much.
Can I record in stereo?
The Apple iPhone (and iPod Touch 2G) do support stereo recording with compatible dock connecting audio hardware (latest iPhone/iPod touch 2G firmware required). The Alesis ProTrack is an example of a stereo microphone and line in docking device that is currently available and compatible with iProRecorder running on an iPod touch 2G (or iPhone when used in Airplane mode). For questions regarding other hardware options for stereo recording on an iPhone or iPod touch 2G, contact the device manufacturer. The iPhone's built-in microphone is mono (monaural) — using an iPhone compatible headset mic with an iPod touch 2G will also be mono. However, the quality of these mono recordings is outstanding. And if you're really into sound, you can use a stereo audio editing program, such as BIAS Peak Express, to simulate stereo from a mono recording.
Can I record phone calls?
The Apple iPhone does not support recording phone calls.
What happens if I get a phone call while I'm recording?
When you launch iProRecorder, it will prompt you to turn on your iPhone's Airplane mode. If you don't turn on Airplane mode and receive a call while recording, the recording will automatically pause; once the call ends, you can continue the recording by tapping the "Continue Recording" button. If you do turn on Airplane mode, calls will silently go to your voicemail — without interrupting any recording — until you quit the iProRecorder app.
Why would I bother attaching a picture to a recording?
Being able to attach a picture to a recording has many advantages. For instance, if you're doing interviews, you can catalogue your interview subjects. Or, you can simply record audio commentary regarding a particular place, then photograph it for future reference. If you wish to email the photo along with the recording, first email the recording from iProRecorder, then select the photo from your iPhone's photo library and email it separately. The recipient will then receive a link to play and/or download the recording and a separate email with the photo.
Why can't I see my recordings after renaming the "All" Category?
Currently, renaming the "All" category will result in your recordings becoming hidden. Note, the files are not deleted by this action, but are simply not visible. To make them visible again, simply rename the top most category to "*****", without the quotes. While this issue is being addressed in a soon to be released update, we suggest NOT renaming the "All" category but instead creating a new category or editing an existing one (other than the "All" category). Thank you for your understanding as we address this issue.
How do I request a feature or report a bug?
We welcome requests for new features for iProRecorder. To suggest a new feature, please email ipr-fb@bias-inc.com or to report an issue, email ipr-support@bias-inc.com
