About
Iris FM is a professional remote podcast recording platform built for podcasters who need studio-quality results without the complexity of all-in-one creator suites. Unlike meeting apps that compress audio over the internet, Iris records each participant locally on their own device, ensuring sharp audio and video quality even when the live call experiences connection issues. Each session delivers separate audio and video tracks per speaker — ideal for post-production, video edits, and social clips. Guests join through a simple browser link with no app downloads, software installs, or meeting IDs needed, dramatically reducing friction for first-time or non-technical guests. Key features include real-time live captions saved with every recording for show notes and content repurposing, progressive backup uploads to protect sessions from unexpected interruptions, and dedicated host, producer, and guest roles with recording room controls designed around interviews. The platform supports desktop, laptop, iPhone, Android, and all major browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge. Trusted by over 10,000 remote podcast teams since 2019, Iris FM is purpose-built for podcasters who prioritize a clean, edit-ready recording above everything else. A free plan is available with no credit card required, making it accessible for new podcasters while scaling to meet the needs of professional production teams.
Key Features
- Local Per-Participant Recording: Each guest is recorded locally on their own device, delivering crisp, separate audio and video files unaffected by internet quality during the live call.
- Browser-Based Guest Access: Guests join with a single link — no apps, no installs, no meeting IDs. Works on desktop, laptop, iPhone, Android, and all major browsers.
- Separate Tracks for Every Speaker: Each participant's audio and video are delivered as individual files, ready for professional post-production, video edits, and social clips.
- Live Captions & Transcription: Real-time captions appear during the session and are saved with the recording, making it easy to generate show notes and repurpose content.
- Progressive Backup Uploads: Recordings upload progressively in the background during the session, protecting against data loss from unexpected interruptions or connection drops.
Use Cases
- Recording remote podcast interviews with guests located anywhere in the world while maintaining studio-quality audio and video.
- Producing multi-speaker video podcasts with clean, separate tracks per participant ready for professional editing and color grading.
- Capturing high-quality interview recordings for shows that repurpose content into short-form social clips and highlight reels.
- Simplifying the guest onboarding experience for podcast hosts who frequently record with non-technical or first-time guests.
- Protecting long-form interview sessions against data loss with progressive backup uploads during unstable remote recording conditions.
Pros
- Superior Recording Quality: Local recording bypasses internet compression, delivering clean dynamics and full headroom that far surpasses what meeting apps capture.
- Zero Friction for Guests: No software installation required — guests click a link and join instantly from any browser, making onboarding effortless for non-technical guests.
- Purpose-Built for Podcasts: Focused workflow with host, producer, and guest roles designed specifically around podcast interviews, without the clutter of all-in-one creator suites.
- Free Plan with No Credit Card: New podcasters can start recording immediately without payment details, lowering the barrier to professional-quality remote interviews.
Cons
- No Built-In Editing or Distribution: Iris FM focuses purely on recording and does not include editing, publishing, or distribution features found in all-in-one podcast platforms.
- No Dedicated Desktop App: Iris FM is entirely browser-based, which may be a limitation for users who prefer a native desktop application for greater system-level control.
- Live Internet Connection Still Required: While recordings are captured locally, participants still need a stable internet connection to remain connected to each other during the session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do guests need to install any software to join a recording on Iris FM?
No. Guests join directly from their browser using a link the host sends them. There are no apps to download, no software to install, and no meeting IDs to remember.
How does Iris FM ensure high-quality audio even with a poor internet connection?
Iris FM records each participant locally on their own device rather than capturing the compressed live call stream. Internet hiccups during the session do not affect the quality of the final recording files.
What files do I receive after a recording session?
Each participant's audio and video are delivered as separate individual files per speaker, making them straightforward to import into any audio or video editing software.
Is there a free plan available on Iris FM?
Yes. Iris FM offers a free plan with no credit card required. Paid plans are available for teams with higher recording volumes or advanced needs.
Which browsers and devices are supported?
Iris FM works on desktop and laptop computers as well as iPhone and Android mobile devices, across Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge browsers.
