Apogee MetaRecorder

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Description of App

Apogee MetaRecorder is an extremely flexible two-channel audio recording app for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with features to support a wide variety of unique and powerful workflows. Armed with multiple iOS devices and Apogee and Sennheiser hardware, you can capture superb audio in the field for interviews, conferences, audio for video and film, mobile broadcast, weddings, recitals, plus countless other applications.

Because it’s Apogee, audio is of the highest quality - recorded at a resolution up to 24-bit, 96kHz in WAV. or CAF format. Connect an Apogee audio interface or Sennheiser ClipMic digital or MKE 2 digital lavaliere mic for a professional quality input signal, and adjust hardware input gain and DSP (Sennheiser only) from MetaRecorder.

The Master-Satellite Link feature makes it possible to link one Master iPhone via Wi-Fi to up to 3 Satellite iPhones (also iPad/iPod Touch). Once the link is established, every action you perform on the Master is duplicated on the Satellites - create and name Scenes, initiate recording and playback, set input levels, choose Takes, add Markers, Keywords and Favorites, and share Scenes and Takes. It’s even possible to monitor Satellites’ audio - recording and playback - from the Master. This offers the best of a wireless system - convenience and flexibility - with the reliability of standalone internal recording - each Satellite records its own audio.

Master-Satellite Link opens a world of applications for audio-for-video, mobile broadcast, and even recitals, weddings and other public events.

MetaRecorder transforms your Final Cut Pro workflow as well. Apply metadata tags like Keywords, Favorites, Markers and more to your audio files while recording in the field, then share the recorded audio and Final Cut Pro XML files directly from MetaRecorder. When imported into Final Cut Pro on a Mac, the captured metadata greatly simplifies the process of organizing and parsing your media, substantially accelerating your post-production workflow.

With the free version of MetaRecorder, it’s possible to record up to 60 seconds of audio on up to 4 linked iPhones. The Full Version in-app purchase allows unlimited recording on a single device, while the Full Version with Multi-Device Support allows unlimited recording on up to 4 devices.

**For a limited time, connecting an Apogee or Sennheiser iOS audio interface unlocks the Full Version (single device) in-app purchase; the Multi-Device Support in-app purchase may be made later at a discounted price.**

Compatible devices:
- Sennheiser ClipMic digital
- Sennheiser MKE 2 digital
- Apogee JAM
- Apogee MiC
- Apogee ONE for iPad & Mac
- Apogee Duet for iPad & Mac
- Apogee Quartet for iPad & Mac

Features
- Mono or Stereo audio recording, WAV. or CAF format, up to 96kHz 24-bit resolution
- Intuitive multi-Take recording and selection
- Master-Satellite Link creates a network of standalone recorders, commanded from a single Master iPhone
- Integration with Apogee audio interfaces and Sennheiser ClipMic digital and MKE 2 digital
- Metadata capture and export to Final Cut Pro XML format
- Share via Dropbox, AirDrop, Email,, zip, Message and iTune File Sharing (over a wired connection)
- Control essential features with Apple Watch

For more detailed information, consult the complete User Guide included with the app (Settings > Help) or see our website at the address below…

Version

1.3

Free or Paid

Free

Apple Watch Support

Yes

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iOS Version

11.3

Accessibility Comments

I am still testing this app, but so far I like what I see. I am able to create a new scene for recording, set the sample rate and bit depth, record and pause, play back my recording, and upload it to a Dropbox folder.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Other Comments

For those of you who do any kind of field recording and want a little more control over your recordings than the stock Voice Memos app gives you, try this one. I heard about it when I first got my Sennheiser Ambeo. During my first few days of playing with it I recorded a very long part of my day just to see how it performed in different environments, a vehicle, outdoors with some blowing wind, inside a crowded restaurant and a grocery store. At the end of that process I had a recording that was a little over 2 hours in length. I couldn't save it through Voice Memos, nor could I share or upload it anywhere. Not that that recording was particularly important, but had I actually been recording anything of any real importance that data would have been lost, so I tried Apogees Metarecorder and so far, I like what I see. As I said I am still testing this, so if anyone else decides to give it a try and notices any issues I've overlooked, let's talk about it.

Developer's Twitter Username

@apogeedigital

Recommendations

2 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by HoldenM 6 years 7 months ago

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Comments

By jcdjmac (not verified) on Monday, September 23, 2019 - 20:52

Hi all,
version 2.1 is out. here's what's new:

Improved VoiceOver performance. Support for Bluetooth headphones. Watch app updated: Record button Complication, Series 4 screen optimization. AMBEO Smart Headset unlocks Unlimited Single Device recording Blue Timecode performance improvements