Audio Brewers has officially launched ab Recorder, an innovative iOS application designed to transform compatible iPhones into comprehensive immersive audio and video capture systems. This release provides a portable solution for producers and field recordists seeking professional-quality spatial audio and video recording directly from their mobile device.

Advanced Ambisonics Audio Capture

At its core, ab Recorder specializes in capturing lossless 1st-Order Ambisonics (1OA) audio. It supports high-fidelity recording at up to 32-bit float and a 48 kHz sample rate, ensuring that every nuance of the soundfield is preserved. Consequently, these recordings offer maximum flexibility during post-production, allowing for decoding into various playback formats. For instance, users can render files for stereo, binaural, surround sound, Dolby Atmos, and even custom speaker configurations, making it a versatile tool for diverse projects.

Integrated Video Capabilities

Beyond its audio prowess, ab Recorder also integrates robust video recording functionalities. The app can simultaneously capture Ambisonics audio alongside stunning 4K video at up to 60 frames per second. Furthermore, it supports optional dual-camera recording on compatible devices. This allows users to record from both the front and rear cameras concurrently, providing multiple visual perspectives while maintaining perfectly synchronized spatial audio. The app intelligently aligns the Ambisonic soundfield with the chosen camera and device orientation, ensuring that the visual perspective always matches the recorded sound. This feature is active whether the device is in portrait or landscape mode, or when switching between front and rear cameras. Importantly, the iPhone’s built-in zoom controls remain fully functional, enabling flexible framing without compromising the Ambisonics signal.

Field Recording and Workflow Efficiency

For creators working in diverse environments, ab Recorder offers several features to streamline the workflow. It includes optional GPS tagging, which embeds location metadata directly into both audio and video files. Therefore, this simplifies asset management and ensures precise documentation of recording locations. By leveraging the advanced microphones already built into supported iPhone models, ab Recorder significantly reduces the need to carry additional, dedicated recording hardware. This enhances portability and ensures that professional-grade immersive audio capture is always within reach. The resulting Ambisonics files are compatible with the broader Audio Brewers ecosystem and other industry-standard workflows, making them ready for immediate integration into professional projects.

Features

• Record 1st-Order Ambisonics (1OA) Lossless WAVs
• Audio Support: 16-bit, 24-bit, and 32-bit Float @ 48kHz
• Record Video: HD, FHD, 4K @ 24, 30, 60fps
• Optional Support for Dual Camera recording (PiP, 2xHD, 2xFHD, 2x4K)
• Optionally tag both Audio and Video with GPS location
• Automatically rotate SoundField to follow device’s orientation
• Flip Front/Back of the SoundField for selfie/front recordings
• Playback Ambisonics recordings in Stereo
• NO Data collection
• Compatible with iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max

Price
6.99 €

More info: Audio Brewers | ab Recorder