# Remote recording solutions **URL:** \ **Category:** Brain Dump\ **Tags:** overview, call-recording, recording, software\ **Created:** [May 28, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://trks.ac/t/remote-recording-solutions/647 "2020-05-28T02:57:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![tomtjes](https://trks.ac/user_avatar/trks.ac/tomtjes/32/5_2.png) [@tomtjes](https://trks.ac/u/tomtjes)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://trks.ac/t/remote-recording-solutions/647/1 "2020-05-28T02:57:32Z")
Recording a double-ender or tape sync used to require a local reporter visiting an interviewee, recording their side of a phone call with the interviewer, then sending the recording to the producer of the story, who finally had to stitch the two ends of the conversation together. While this is, in non-pandemic times, still a good way to get high-quality sound, many web-based solutions now promise to simplify this process. They offer a happy medium between frustrating Skype calls and costly tape syncs. # Overview _(this needs more input, please add to it!)_ | Name | Cost | Platforms | Audio | Lines | Video | Local Recording | Extras | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **[Boomcaster](#boomcaster-3)** | 20 USD/month for 5 hours of recording, then 0.07 USD/min | Chrome, Edge (Desktop only) | wav, | 6 | ✅ | wav (48 kHz 16 bit) | transcription, screen sharing, chat | | **[Cast](#cast-4)** | | | | | | | | | **[Cleanfeed](#cleanfeed-5)** | 0-34 USD/month | Chrome | opus (up to 320 kbps stereo) | | ❌ | wav (host only, 44.1 kHz 16 bit) | connection log | | **[ClearCast](#clearcast-6)** | | | | | | | | | **[ipDTL](#ipdtl-7)** | | | | | | | | | **[RingR](#ringr-8)** | | | | | | | | | **[Riverside](#riverside-9)** | 15-49 USD/month | Chrome | | 7 | ✅ | wav (48 kHz 16 bit) | listener call-in, livestream | | **[Soundtrap](#soundtrap-10)** | | | | | | | | | **[SourceConnect Now](#sourceconnect-now-11)** | free (beta) | Chrome | opus (8 kbps mono to 512 kbps stereo) | 10 | ❌ | wav (44.1 kHz 16 bit) | chat, push-to-talk, network monitor | | **[SquadCast](#squadcast-12)** | | | | | | | | | **[Studio Link](#studio-link-13)** | 0-10+ EUR/month | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS | opus | 6 | beta | flac (48 kHz) | call phone lines via 3rd-party SIP, livestream, DAW plugins | | **[Zencastr](#zencastr-14)** | | | | | | | | | **[Zoom](#zoom-15)** | 0-15+ USD | Windows, macOS, Linux | HD | 100+ | ✅ | m4a (32 kHz) | chat, screen share, hand raising | # Details ## Boomcaster Boomcaster’s recordings do not depend on a stable internet connection, because a lossless recording is created on the guests’ device and automatically uploaded after the call. Unfortunately, no support for mobile devices yet. (50% off for 3 months with [referral link](https://www.boomcaster.com/?ref=AzZqbXTc5FPTdAQdb) that supports Tracks). ## Cast _(input needed)_ > **[Cast](https://tryca.st)** > > Record, edit, publish, and host your podcast. ## Cleanfeed With [Cleanfeed](https://cleanfeed.net), all recording happens in the browser of the host, which means no manual syncing of individual tracks. On the other hand, the lack of local recordings from the other connected parties means there’s no backup if internet hiccups mess with the live transmission. The free version produces good-quality results, while the paid option offers multitrack recording and more control. Guests are invited by a custom URL. ## ClearCast _(input needed)_ > **[ClearCast Studio](https://clearcast.io)** ## ipDTL _(input needed)_ > **[ipDTL - Live radio remotes using a web browser](https://ipdtl.com)** > > Call guests for podcast and radio interviews from your web browser with multi-track recording. Connect to multiple locations. Send a Link to connect in browser. see also: [Podcast Producer’s Complete Guide to ipDTL](https://trks.ac/t/podcast-producer-s-complete-guide-to-ipdtl/579) ## RingR _(input needed)_ > **[Xoilac TV - Trực Tiếp World Cup 2026 HD - Xem Xôi Lạc TTBD](https://p2pb2b.io/)** > > Xoilac TV trực tiếp bóng đá miễn phí, xem bóng đá trực tuyến Xôi Lạc TV tốc độ cao cùng đội ngũ BLV chuyên nghiệp ở tất cả giải đấu trên thế giới. ## Riverside Recently launched, [Riverside](https://riverside.fm) doesn’t have the track record of its more established competitors, but comes with some unique advanced features. Guests can be managed in a green room. A video conference feature can come handy for audio podcast recording, but you can also livestream video to Youtube, Facebook and Twitter. ## Soundtrap _(input needed)_ > **[Free Online Music & Beat Maker | Soundtrap](https://www.soundtrap.com/musicmakers)** > > Make music together online. Free instruments, loops, drum kits, and vocal tuner in one studio. Record, edit, mix, and master your audio, no downloads - sign up for free. ## SourceConnect Now [SourceConnect Now](http://source-now.com/) doesn’t include a feature for the host to record every participant, but you could achieve a mixdown recording by [Using virtual audio devices](https://trks.ac/t/using-virtual-audio-devices/583). If you prefer local recordings created by each participant, SourceConnect is an interesting option, because you can dial down the sound quality for the live transmission to save bandwidth if the guest has a poor internet connection. A chat window helps communicating off the air. Push-to-talk is helpful when the guest doesn’t use headphones. Entirely free during beta, it seems like there’ll always be a free tier, limited to 1 line and 128 kbps. ## SquadCast _(input needed)_ > **[SquadCast - The Remote Recording Studio That Your Audience Will Love](https://squadcast.fm/)** > > Create high-quality audio and video content with our in-browser software for premium recordings auto-saved with cloud storage. Sign up today for your free trial! ## Studio Link [Studio Link](https://studio.link/) (Website in German, software in English) currently requires a software download, but a web-only version has been announced. Each participant is able to create a multitrack recording (iOS, Android: 2-track stereo recording). Most notably, Studio Link offers a free plugin for DAWs and doesn’t limit recording length or quality for free accounts. The plugin and desktop standalone versions integrate with 3rd-party SIP providers to enable calling and recording phone lines. More: [Introducing Studio Link](https://trks.ac/t/how-to-record-podcasts-remotely-and-in-high-quality/591) ## Zencastr _(input needed)_ > **[Built for quality. Designed for growth. A new era for creation is here.](https://zencastr.com)** > > The only complete audio + video platform to get best-in-class recording, intuitive editing, AI-powered growth features, and top-tier distribution tools — all in one place. ## Zoom This is an outlier, as [Zoom](https://zoom.us) is not made for podcasting per se. Its big advantage is that many people have it and are familiar with it. Despite Zoom claiming “HD Voice” capability, the audio isn’t great, but Zoom offers local recording in a better quality. To make use of this, each participant should tick `Record a separate audio file for each participant` in Zoom’s preferences. Once the meeting has started, the host needs to give participants the right to record the meeting, before everyone starts their recording. This only works with desktop clients. ---
**Author:** ![NSandell](https://trks.ac/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/96bed5/32.png) [@NSandell](https://trks.ac/u/NSandell)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 9:27am UTC](https://trks.ac/t/remote-recording-solutions/647/2 "2020-05-28T09:27:59Z")
Thanks. This is really useful, Thomas. - Neil Sandell ---
**Author:** ![AudioNinja](https://trks.ac/user_avatar/trks.ac/audioninja/32/255_2.png) [@AudioNinja](https://trks.ac/u/AudioNinja)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://trks.ac/t/remote-recording-solutions/647/3 "2020-05-28T15:01:10Z")
Costly tape syncs? I don’t think US$150 is a lot … and, in non-viral times provides a lot of us with valuable income. Not to mention the interest of meeting new people & visiting places you’d otherwise never get to go. Diane ---
**Author:** ![tomtjes](https://trks.ac/user_avatar/trks.ac/tomtjes/32/5_2.png) [@tomtjes](https://trks.ac/u/tomtjes)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://trks.ac/t/remote-recording-solutions/647/4 "2020-05-28T16:37:03Z")
Good point. It depends on production budgets, I guess. Some podcasts might not have the money to pay a tape syncer. So, “more/relatively/comparatively costly”, maybe? (Feel free to edit the post) I don’t want to discourage tape syncs at all and personally would always prefer them over these other solutions - among other reasons because most people don’t have decent microphones and no matter the quality of the connection or local recording sound bad due to crappy headsets or even internal mics. ---
**Author:** ![tomtjes](https://trks.ac/user_avatar/trks.ac/tomtjes/32/5_2.png) [@tomtjes](https://trks.ac/u/tomtjes)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2020, 7:34pm UTC](https://trks.ac/t/remote-recording-solutions/647/5 "2020-05-29T19:34:32Z")
3 posts were split to a new topic: [Is there a directory of tape syncers?](https://trks.ac/t/is-there-a-directory-of-tape-syncers/651) ---
**Author:** ![tomtjes](https://trks.ac/user_avatar/trks.ac/tomtjes/32/5_2.png) [@tomtjes](https://trks.ac/u/tomtjes)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2020, 10:34pm UTC](https://trks.ac/t/remote-recording-solutions/647/6 "2020-05-30T22:34:49Z")
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**Author:** ![Dalmas](https://trks.ac/user_avatar/trks.ac/dalmas/32/451_2.png) [@Dalmas](https://trks.ac/u/Dalmas)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://trks.ac/t/remote-recording-solutions/647/7 "2020-06-01T14:55:06Z")
Here it is a rate guide for tape-syncs [https://airmedia.org/tools/rate-guide-tape-syncs](https://airmedia.org/tools/rate-guide-tape-syncs) This guide is used as a reference in the “Sally Herships’s International Directory of Tape Syncers” (shared in another topic, see below)