Riverside
FreemiumStudio-quality podcast and video recording — local capture means remote guests sound like they're in the room.
✨ Key Features
Local 4K video and 48kHz audio per guest
Uncompressed tracks recorded separately
AI show notes and transcriptions
Magic Clips for social cutdowns
Teleprompter and call-in support
Pros
- Broadcast quality from remote interviews
- Separate tracks make editing painless
- Free plan for getting started
Cons
- Browser recording quality varies by guest setup
- Team features cost real money
📝 About Riverside
Riverside solved the podcasting heartbreak of remote recording: your guest’s terrible connection ruining the audio. Each participant is recorded locally at up to 4K video and studio-grade 48kHz audio, so the internet only carries the preview — the file is pristine regardless of network hiccups.
Everyone gets separate uncompressed tracks, which makes post-production clean — swap mumbled takes, duck crosstalk, fix one voice without touching another. AI show notes, transcriptions, and Magic Clips turn finished episodes into social content automatically.
Shows you actually listen to record on it daily. For serious podcasters and video interviewers, it’s become the professional default.
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