RØDE Reporter Reviews

by JoanaKills

RØDEReporter does record for long (more than 2 minutes) but does not automatically backup on cloud and you can't access files outside RØDEReporter .
When you try to play/upload long (over 2 minutes) records RØDEReporter will CRASH!!!
So you will never be able to use or recover your own records.

If recordings are important stay away!

by ForthRiver

I almost never leave bad reviews, but I’m trying to use this with the new SC6-L and SmartLav+ kit with no luck.

The recorder works fine with the iPhone audio. When I plug in the SC6-L it switches over to that. When I plug the mic (the Smartlav+) it doesn’t register any sound.

I thought maybe both Smartlav+ were faulty but they work just fine if plugged directly into the iPhone with a typical adapter.

So the issue is either with RØDEReporter or with the SC6-L. This is disappointing because I purchased this to use with paid work and now I can’t until it’s figure out.

I submitted a ticket over a week ago to support and still have gotten no response.

by ErikaWillitzer

I recorded two podcasts, only to go an upload the files to google drive, and find RØDEReporter updated and wiped out all my files. The podcasts were with top executives of two major corporations. I left a message for the developer about trying to retrieve the files, but I have heard nothing. My suggestion when using RØDEReporter…make sure you have a backup recording device as this was a complete disaster for our organization.

by Aric Attas

I’ve had multiple issues with this software through various updates. Keep hoping Rose gets it right. Currently cannot hear audio playback through headphones using SC6-L. Monitors audio ok when recording, although volume seems low, nothing on playback. V1.1.23. with SC6-L firmware 1.0.3. iPhone 11 with latest iOS. Sorry I bought mics and reporter kit. Tired of troubleshooting. Time to move on…

by WJoannW

I recorded a 40-minute podcast on RØDEReporter and I pressed the pause button. Then RØDEReporter crashed and my recording was gone. Happened multiple times. I really wish this didn’t happen as I love the apps design and UI. Need this to be fixed for me to rely on RØDEReporter.

by 2Austintatious

I just updated and I can no longer record audio without my mic peaking. Even at the lowest gain settings it still peaks.

Before this update in 1.1.4 I believe the ui was different and I could adjust my gain better.

Please fix your gain values. I am unable to use my rode lav microphone and other products now. Thank You!

by None 36

I would give this a 6 stars if it had manual gain control. Actually I used to have RØDEReporter on my iPhone 6 and it had manual gain control But not anymore. That would make it a regular simple audio recorder not more. I wish a software update to have the manual gain control back.
You can see in the picture the gain control slider under the flag
But it’s not there anymore

by Fromtheaudible

Leaps and bounds better for quick run and gun recordings over the Rode Rec app. Quick to load and begin recording. UI is modern and well laid out. Native iOS share menu is great for transferring recordings. However, it’d be nice if RØDEReporter remembered my previous recording settings using the iXY with an iPhone 8 (Input Gain, HPF, Sample and Bit Rate), as it’s just one more step that prevents you from recording quickly. RØDEReporter also doesn’t seem to prevent screen auto-lock, regardless of the toggle state in settings. Looking forward to future updates with some improvements, and will likely continue to use for now for quick field recording.

by EvyTV

I am not liking the update. Previously, I could play what I recorded while switching to another app to read or take notes. But the minute you leave RØDEReporter everything stops. Also, when I open RØDEReporter and press record it never works on the first try. I have to completely shut down RØDEReporter and open it again. Each and every time. I never had this issue until they made the update. Hoping these issues get fixed soon. I wish I hadn’t updated.

by ChefxLouie

My biggest issue with RØDEReporter is that it doesn't allow you to scrub through and listen to specific parts of your recording without freezing. Everytime I try to skip ahead the entire app locks up and I can't do anything but quit it. So annoying!!!!!

by Carlosbrknews

The Ride Reporter app is strong overall in its simplicity, but could use small things reporters need post interview. Built-in transcription, or the ability to rewind and forward incrementally is not included in RØDEReporter . This alone would make this a must-have app as a recording device targeting reporters.

by Velvet Jones

RØDEReporter functioned perfectly well before iOS 14. Now recording mic audio in one channel and direct input in the other sounds terrible. Worked fine on iOS 13. Thanks Apple.

by N2RPG

In the library, the “play” button is RIGHT atop the “trash can” button and there is very little room for error especially on an iPhone (even with the larger screen). Every time I try to hit play I need to hold my breath. Did a designer lay that out or was it an engineer? Please go back to the UX drawing board on that decision.

by Jabramomma

RØDEReporter needs additional settings like the ability to compress and eq audio. It would be nice to be able to set those settings before you even start recording. RØDEReporter is just so bare bones, and for the mic to cost 80 dollars I would expect RØDEReporter to come with more features

by Chadwyck Rocks

When I open iOS notes in order to read a script, rode reporter will stop recording the second I switch apps. Frustrating. I hope they either:
A) make it run in the background.
Or
B) add a “notes” page, so that you can record and read all within the same app.

by Geneticstar

Testing this seemed to work well because it responds quick and works with my Rode XYi microphone. But later upon trying to rename the file, I got consistent crashes and if you rename it erases the whole name you already had so that you can’t just add onto it if you want. This makes it less than desirable for me. I say either fix this or I’ll have to look for a different app.

by Rich Aesthetic

I like RØDEReporter a lot, from the clean user interface, ease-of-use, forward thinking and intuitive design, it really is a great app. The issue is with just about every action such as deleting a file as it playing, or trying to record a new file when you forgot to pause/stop the file that was playing, RØDEReporter just crashes. Really waiting for a fix, as I’d like to use RØDEReporter with my Rode microphone. That I paid for.

by EZ-SET

Using the mobile me rode L - lightning port microphone, sessions are all named the carefully chosen, “untitled.” This makes it difficult without the aid of the time stamp to pull the right rec. Can we get a random number or random word to auto name?

Why it has 3 stars.
The “end recording” button is tucked away in the corner making it difficult to end the recording if there is a rig or a case on your phone. This clumsy button will be the death of RØDEReporter.

by KRHD

I like RØDEReporter because it does the basics with a nice clean interface. I wish it had iTunes file sharing support. Instead of having to do AirDrop. Just so I could pull all the audio files easily. At the same time I'm pulling other apps videos, etc. That would make it more or less perfect for my use. I use it to record voiceovers for videos.

by ChrisE1G

Please add an option to record the stereo file with the left and right channel hardpanned to left and right using regular TRS 3.5mm, would be great for all the iOS musicians. I’m recording a single stereo file using two TRS 3.5mm going into the sc6-l. But I can’t hear the actual stereo, both inputs are centered or plain weird, even tried with mono tr 3.5mm. I’ll add even a 6th star if you can make this happen. I do know that it can record two separate files, but that’s not what I’m after (it was supposed to record both stereo audio music as well as do the same while filming using the iPhone).

by Waikikiphil

I downloaded it to try with my Rode lavolier, and RØDEReporter would quit when I hit the record button and during a recording.

I can't have that happening when I'm using RØDEReporter . It makes RØDEReporter completely unusable.

by Chompchompchomp8:7372)37

Play button is right next to the trash button. Your finger has to be right over the play button to play it. Otherwise it closes the file. Bad design. Also the select multiple to send somewhere like Dropbox, doesn’t work

by So Very Very Very Frustrated

It worked fine when I bought it, then it wanted to update app. I let it, and it stopped working ever since

by Kyle C3

As soon as I hit the record button, the entire app crashes, please fix.

by YakeemL

Using this with the SC6 and when I scrub through a clip (back and forth a few times). RØDEReporter freezes. Have to close out RØDEReporter . Please fix

by Techaesthetic

I like RØDEReporter a lot, from the clean user interface, ease-of-use, forward thinking and intuitive design, it really is a great app. The issue is with just about every action such as deleting a file as it playing, or trying to record a new file when you forgot to pause/stop the file that was playing, RØDEReporter just crashes. Really waiting for a fix, as I’d like to use RØDEReporter with my Rode microphone. That I paid for.