iZotope RX 11
Surgical audio restoration suite trusted across film, TV, and broadcast podcasting.
Spectral audio repair
RX is what pros reach for when a recording is actually broken. The spectral editor lets you paint out coughs, sirens, and chair squeaks like Photoshop for sound, and Repair Assistant proposes a chain in one click. Worth noting: iZotope released RX 12 in 2026, with upgrades starting at $129.
- Spectral editing is genuinely best in class
- Repair Assistant handles common issues in one click
- Dialogue Isolate rescues bad room audio
- Standard tier still costs in the hundreds
- Steep learning curve beyond presets
- RX 12 now shipping, so RX 11 is one version back
iZotope RX is the audio restoration suite that post-production engineers reach for when nothing else will save a take. The interface centers on a spectrogram you can edit visually, painting out individual clicks, hums, mouth noise, and background chatter while leaving the wanted dialog intact. For podcasters, that means you can rescue a guest recorded on a laptop mic in a coffee shop without throwing out the episode. The Repair Assistant uses machine learning to scan a clip and propose a chain of modules with intensity sliders, which is the fastest way in for people who don't want to learn every tool. Higher tiers add Dialogue Isolate for pulling voice out of bleed, Music Rebalance, Spectral Recovery for restoring frequencies stripped by Zoom compression, and Multiple Speaker Detection for applying per-voice processing. There are three tiers, with Advanced aimed at full-time engineers and Elements covering the basics for hobby shows. RX 11 Standard runs around $418 retail, with sale prices typically in the $223-$279 range. iZotope released RX 12 in 2026, with upgrades from any RX Standard starting at $129. If you're starting fresh, RX 12 is the right purchase; RX 11 is one version back but still widely supported. Either way, if your show involves remote guests or field recordings, RX pays for itself the first time it saves an episode.
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iZotope RX 11 FAQ
What is iZotope RX 11 in one line?
Surgical audio restoration suite trusted across film, TV, and broadcast podcasting.
Who should pick iZotope RX 11?
iZotope RX 11 is shaped for spectral audio repair. Its biggest strength: spectral editing is genuinely best in class. The spectral editor lets you paint out coughs, sirens, and chair squeaks like Photoshop for sound, and Repair Assistant proposes a chain in one click
What should I watch out for with iZotope RX 11?
standard tier still costs in the hundreds; steep learning curve beyond presets. None of these are deal-breakers on their own, but they're worth knowing before you commit.
Is iZotope RX 11 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 iZotope RX 11?
Closest in the same category: Descript, Audacity, Hindenburg Pro. Each has its own shape — see the alternatives page for a side-by-side.