USB Audio Recorder PRO

USB audio recording and playback finally possible on Android 3.1 or higher!

USB Audio Recorder PRO

App stats

Users: 40,427
78
Version: 1.6.1.3 (Last updated: 2024-08-12)
Creation date: 2012-12-12
Price: 5.99
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other: full network access, Google Play license check

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App summary

Record and playback audio in high quality from a USB audio interface! Warning: this is not a generic driver, you can only playback and record from within this app. It is not possible to use your USB audio device with other apps!

Please have a look here for a list of tested devices and more information:
http://www.extreamsd.com/USBAudioRecorderPRO

If you are more interested in a media player, please see our USB Audio Player PRO app:
http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extreamsd.usbaudioplayerpro

eXtream Software Development has written a custom USB audio driver from scratch because many Android devices do not support USB audio or not in the full quality that our driver offers. No rooting is required.

Your USB audio device must be class-compliant in order to work: USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 class-compliant devices are supported with either USB audio spec 1.0 or 2.0. Devices that require you to install specific drivers under Windows or OSX will usually not work.

Make sure to connect your audio device BEFORE starting the app. If you get a message on start-up saying that the device failed to initialize, your device will not work (for now). Reasons can be that your Android device does not meet the requirements, it does not supply enough power (try a powered hub), the USB audio device is not class-compliant or you are not using an OTG cable (if needed).

Please let us know if your Android/audio device combination works.

Note that this app also functions as the license/key to use USB audio in Audio Evolution Mobile.

Features:
• USB audio recording
• USB audio playback
• Mono, stereo and multichannel recording
• Stereo playback (on multichannel device, the first two outputs are used)
• 16-, 24- and/or 32-bit depending on your device
• Up to 384 kHz sample rate (depending on your audio device)
• Input/output selection
• Buffer size selection (1024 to 16384 frames)
• Recording format selection: wav/flac/ogg/aiff. (No mp3 since that is patented, use ogg for similar quality and compression)
• Level meters for playback and recording with peak hold to see what your loudest peak was (tap on level meter to clear)
• Monitor button to set your levels before recording
• Load wav/aiff/flac/ogg files for playback
• Rename or delete recording
• Display of available disk space
• Internal controls like gain, volume and mute are presented on the mixer screen if available
• Set the folder you wish to record to, for example, external sd cards
• Play through your Android device's internal speakers or headset in case you have an input-only device like an USB mic
• Very basic playlist (directory playback) functionality because of many user requests. No mp3 playback or fancy graphics, the app is meant for recording!
• Share your recordings through GMail, SoundCloud, etc.

Requirements:
• 800x480 screen minimum (in landscape)
• Android 3.1 or higher (no root required!!!)
• Android device with USB host capability
• USB OTG cable to go from micro-USB to full-sized USB if your Android device does not have a full-sized USB port

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works well with various USB audio interfaces and microphones.
  • High audio quality with support for multiple sample rates and bit depths.
  • Good for portable recording, allowing users to avoid carrying laptops.
  • Responsive customer support from the developer.
  • Simple and efficient operation.
Cons
  • Limited customization options for recording settings and file formats.
  • Some users experience issues with recording from built-in device microphones.
  • Playback volume can be low for some recordings.
  • Inability to record multiple audio sources simultaneously from different inputs.
  • User interface could be improved for a better experience.
Most mentioned
  • Compatibility with various USB audio interfaces.
  • Desire for improvements in customization options.
  • Issues with playback volume.
  • Need for integrating recording from the device itself.
  • User experiences with specific equipment like Behringer and Rode devices.
User reviews
Works. I would appreciate option to record with built in microphone. Phones today often doesnt have this option...meaning without tracking, permissions to everything. This works fast and HQ 192kbps with kurzweil km-2u
by Audio Backgrounds, 2024-10-10

This is THE thing! Plugged it into my Scarlet 4i4 and it does absolutely everything I could expect from a recording app. Flawless.
by Martin Rinne, 2024-09-09

This, and Audio Evolution Mobile are hands down the best apps for recording on Android. This is great for quick capture of ideas. A few changes to this app I would like: MUCH larger transport buttons. More options to customize the file naming format. For example: "Year_MonthDay_##". Also MP3 files. Now that the copyright has expired, more integration of that format makes sense for both apps. Regardless of any such changes, I'll be using this app for a long time to come.
by Mark Wohlert, 2023-05-30
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