Hindenburg Field Recorder
Hindenburg's iOS field recorder for journalists and storytellers capturing interviews on iPhone.
journalist interviews
Hindenburg Field Recorder is the iPhone app built by the company behind Hindenburg Pro. Designed for journalism — quick interview capture, markers, clean upload to the desktop. $4.99 for the full app and a free Lite version that caps recordings at 1 minute. Cheap and focused.
- Built by Hindenburg specifically for journalism
- Fast to launch and hit record
- $4.99 for the full app, no subscription
- iPhone only
- Designed for field capture, not full editing
- Lite version caps recordings at 60 seconds
Hindenburg Field Recorder is the iPhone-only companion to Hindenburg Pro, designed specifically for journalists and storytellers capturing interviews in the field. The app is single-purpose — open it, hit record, drop markers at the moments you'll want to return to, and stop. Audio exports as WAV, AAC, MP2, or ALAC with adjustable compression so you can match the requirements of your station, podcast, or broadcaster. The integration with Hindenburg Pro is the practical hook: recordings transfer cleanly into the desktop editor with markers intact, which saves time when you're pulling quotes from a 45-minute interview. The pricing is genuinely cheap — $4.99 one-time for the full app on the App Store, with a free Lite version that caps each recording at 60 seconds for testing. The trade-offs are intentional. This is not a general-purpose audio app. There's no editing layer, no live streaming, no remote guest support. It's a fast capture tool with a workflow designed for journalists, and it does that job better than the iPhone's built-in Voice Memos. For radio reporters, narrative documentary makers, and field-based podcasters who already use Hindenburg on the desktop, it's the natural completion of the workflow. For everyone else, it's an unusually well-made cheap recording app.
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Hindenburg Field Recorder FAQ
What is Hindenburg Field Recorder in one line?
Hindenburg's iOS field recorder for journalists and storytellers capturing interviews on iPhone.
Who should pick Hindenburg Field Recorder?
Hindenburg Field Recorder is shaped for journalist interviews. Its biggest strength: built by hindenburg specifically for journalism. Designed for journalism — quick interview capture, markers, clean upload to the desktop
What should I watch out for with Hindenburg Field Recorder?
iphone only; designed for field capture, not full editing. None of these are deal-breakers on their own, but they're worth knowing before you commit.
Is Hindenburg Field Recorder free?
It's a paid tool in the $ range. Some plans have a free trial — check the latest on their pricing page.
What can I use instead of Hindenburg Field Recorder?
Closest in the same category: Riverside, Zencastr, SquadCast. Each has its own shape — see the alternatives page for a side-by-side.