Recording Safety Software

Record Safer Pro

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Some performances happen once. Some moments never return. Record Safer Pro is a multichannel recording safety workstation for macOS: it checks devices, sample rate, channels, and disks before the take, watches the recording chain while it runs, and leaves a session report and metadata when the work is done. It does not replace the engineer; it makes hidden risks easier to see before they become lost music.

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Typical Applications

Common applications

These are typical uses. Confirm product specifications and site conditions for the actual rig.

Application 01

Classical and orchestral location recording

Application 02

Film and television location sound

Application 03

Multichannel broadcast and podcast recording

Application 04

Multitrack backup for live sound

Application 05

Any project where the take cannot be repeated

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Record Safer Pro · introduction to reliable location recording

A 3:18 introduction to device and disk checks and multitrack location recording in Record Safer Pro. Watch the full video on Bilibili. Video narration is in Chinese.

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Complete user manual · v4.4.0

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before you start

Twelve chapters follow the recording workflow: installation and activation, system setup, recording, safety monitoring, reports, post-production delivery and AI/MCP. Opens in a new window without registration.

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Table of Contents

ch-01Product overview and 4.4.0
ch-02Installation and interface
ch-03Trial, account and activation
ch-04System settings
ch-05Start recording
ch-06During recording
ch-07Safety monitoring
ch-08Reports and Track Vault
ch-09Toolbox and delivery
ch-10AI and MCP
ch-11Frequently asked questions
ch-12Location checklist

01 · Risks

Four risks on location

Once recording starts, device, clock, disk or UI faults can mean costly retakes. Problems need to be detected early, reported clearly and handled with protection for data already written.

Device / clock / sample rate

A disconnected device, sample-rate change or unstable clock can disrupt the recording path before the UI reflects the problem.

Disk / power / long sessions

High-value sessions often run for hours. See approaching limits early, with automatic saving and protection strategies when disk space becomes critical.

UI / monitoring / system load

Meters, waveforms and monitoring matter, but should not compete with recording. Recording, monitoring and UI paths are separated, with visual rendering delegated to the GPU where possible.

Rebuilding the session afterward

If mix settings, track audio, track names and markers cannot move into a mainstream DAW, post-production still requires time-consuming reconstruction.

02 · Capabilities

Six capabilities before, during and after recording

Features follow the order of a location session: check the configuration, monitor recording, then organize audio and project information.

Recording comes first

An independent C/CoreAudio backend handles capture and disk writing. The UI handles operation and observation, reducing interference with the critical recording path.

Multichannel sessions

Channel assignments follow the actual input device. The architectural limit is 256 channels; validate long recordings on your own interface, aggregate device and storage before a production session.

Safe Mode

Reduce nonessential load during critical sessions to keep recording stable. Defer visual activity when necessary.

Live health monitoring

Watch devices, buffers, CPU, disk, power, sample rate and clock source continuously, with alerts at critical recording limits.

Multichannel monitoring

Supports 5.1 / 7.1 / 5.1.4 / 7.1.4 / 22.2, with object routing, 2D/3D panning and real-time binaural monitoring.

Input signal detection

Scan all input levels before recording, identify channels with active audio and select them for recording.

03 · Architecture

Three-layer architecture

Core recording runs in an independent C/CoreAudio backend with system-level device and recording control.

Layer 01

C / CoreAudio backend

Recording engine

Independent process · direct capture and writing · bypasses intermediate macOS layers

Layer 02

Desktop application

System integration

Startup · permissions · updates · menu bar · system features

Layer 03

React interface

Control panel

Status · monitoring · alerts · recording setup · reports

04 · Workflow

Record → monitor → deliver

Recording, monitoring, status management and post-recording conversion follow the order of work on location.

Stage 01

Record

·WAV / CAF · 16/24/32-bit float
·Channels follow the input device · architectural limit of 256
·Scheduled start / stop
·Track names / colors / markers during recording
·Input signal detection assists a second channel check

Stage 02

Monitor

·Separate stereo and multichannel paths
·QUAD / 5.1 / 7.1 / 3D height channels
·Per-track channel / object sends
·2D / 3D panning + binaural rendering

Stage 03

Deliver

·Export metadata / markers / iXML / CUE
·Built-in multichannel splitting and disk formatting tools
·Generate conversion scripts for Pro Tools / REAPER
·Open data based on DADAO Engine

05 · MCP Install

Record Safer AI MCP · four steps

Expose local controls through an MCP server to AI clients such as OpenCode for device discovery, session preparation, recording control and status queries.

Step 01

Download from the OpenCode website

OpenCode is an MCP client. Download and install its macOS package from the official website first.

Step 02

Open OpenCode

Launch the OpenCode client and confirm that it starts correctly and connects to your AI service.

Step 03

Install Record Safer MCP

Add the Record Safer MCP server address to OpenCode's MCP configuration and authorize local control.

Step 04

Reopen OpenCode and verify the connection

Restart OpenCode. Once Record Safer MCP appears, test device discovery, status queries and recording controls.

Open the full AI MCP installation guide→

06 · Pricing

14-day free trial · three license options

Try it for 14 days with your actual interface, monitoring and storage, then choose a monthly, annual or perpetual license to match your projects.

Monthly

¥39

/month

A low-cost start for short projects, occasional recording or temporary workstations.

·For project work, tours and occasional recording
·Continue monthly after the 14-day trial
·The most flexible way to start

Buy monthly license→

Recommended

Annual

¥399

/year

For studios, location teams and recording positions that work throughout the year.

·For year-round studio and location work
·Costs less than monthly renewal
·Recommended for frequent recording and regular delivery

Buy annual license→

Perpetual

¥3299

one-time

License a primary workstation or long-term installation with a single purchase.

·One license per machine; device changes available every six months
·Pay once without relicensing for each project
·For primary recording workstations and long-term installations

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07 · Session Output

After recording, project files are organized for traceability, conversion and DAW import

Safer saves audio, conversion scripts and project metadata in separate layers, so the source of your material and the route into post-production do not depend on memory.

Session Output

RecordSafer_Session/

Audio/
Stores interleaved WAV / CAF recording data
Scripts/
Automatically generates safer to REAPER / safer to Pro Tools conversion scripts
session_metadata.json
Plain-text project metadata records the source information for the session

Audio/

Interleaved data prioritizes reliable disk writing

DADAO Engine organizes multichannel recordings as interleaved WAV / CAF files, reducing the complexity of managing many separate track files in real time. Split or convert them after recording as required for post-production.

Scripts/

Convert to Pro Tools / REAPER

A recording project can generate conversion scripts for REAPER or Pro Tools to carry track audio, project structure, track names and markers into post-production. The exact import scope depends on the current version and verified compatibility with the target DAW.

session_metadata.json

Plain-text source metadata

This file stores key project metadata in plain text so that project context can be inspected, traced and recovered in exceptional circumstances.

⚠ Do not edit session_metadata.json during recording. It is the authoritative record of session data and should be maintained automatically by DADAO Engine.

08 · Use Cases

Where it fits best

It may be more than you need for a quick casual recording. Its value becomes clearer when a session cannot be repeated, the material matters and delivery needs to be fast.

Live performance recording

Many channels, long sessions and no retakes require a clear view of device and disk limits.

Location sound

Complex sessions and valuable material make signal-path faults and DAW reconstruction especially costly.

Immersive capture

Multichannel material also needs clear routing, object positioning and monitoring layouts.

High-value, one-off content

Interviews, lectures, performances, live bands and experimental recordings where failure costs far more than the software.

AI-assisted workflows

Use local interfaces for device discovery, session preparation, recording control, status queries and marker management.

Fixed studio installations

A consistent desktop application, permission boundaries, local backend and repeatable Pro Tools / REAPER conversion workflow.

09 · FAQ

Questions to consider before buying

Direct answers to the questions that affect your decision.

Q.01Is there a free trial?+

Yes. The current macOS version includes a 14-day free trial. Test recording, monitoring, DAW import and delivery before choosing a monthly, annual or perpetual license.

Q.02Who is Record Safer Pro for?+

Location recordists, production sound teams, studios and high-value sessions that cannot be repeated. It may be more complex than necessary for light, low-risk recording.

Q.03Is it a DAW?+

It is not a full production DAW. It handles multitrack recording, status monitoring, monitor control and post-recording organization, and can generate conversion scripts for Pro Tools / REAPER.

Q.04Does it support multichannel monitoring and object routing?+

Yes. Separate stereo and multichannel monitoring paths support multiple layouts, channel / object sends, 2D / 3D object panning and binaural rendering.

Q.05Does it include a local control interface?+

Yes. A local MCP server lets clients discover devices, prepare sessions, control recording, manage markers and query status. Open the four-step setup guide in this page's AI MCP section.

Q.06How does input signal detection work?+

Before recording, the system scans every input channel's level, identifies active audio and selects those channels for recording. Results are shown for a second manual check. Detection does not replace the operator's judgment: adjust any channel selection before recording to match the actual wiring on location.

Q.07Which platform does it run on?+

The current product targets macOS, with an Electron desktop shell, independent backend, sleep prevention, menu-bar integration, licensing and updates, supporting Apple Silicon and Intel workflows.

10 · Get Started

Test on your equipment before choosing a monthly, annual or perpetual license

Record Safer Pro brings multitrack recording, location status, monitor routing, Pro Tools / REAPER handoff and local control into one desktop workflow. Use the 14-day trial to verify device compatibility, monitoring and delivery, then choose monthly at CNY 39, annual at CNY 399 or perpetual at CNY 3299.

Test it on your equipment first

Test on your equipment before choosing a monthly, annual or perpetual license

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14-day free trialMonthly CNY 39 / annual CNY 399Perpetual CNY 3299 · one machine per license

01 · Overview

02 · Specifications

Technical Specifications

These are the published technical specifications for this model, ready for product selection, installation, and deployment planning.

Architecture: Three layers · C/CoreAudio backend + desktop application + React UI
Platform: macOS (development and production recording environment)
Audio backend: Direct CoreAudio capture and disk writing, bypassing intermediate macOS layers
Channel count: Follows the input device · architectural limit of 256; validate production sessions on your hardware
Sample rate: Selectable from 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
Bit depth: 16-bit / 24-bit / 32-bit float
Licensing: 14-day trial · device-bound license · production licensing checked separately
Updates: Automatic checks within the major version; no forced updates during recording

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Record Safer Pro

Common applications

Record Safer Pro · introduction to reliable location recording

Read the full manual
before you start

Four risks on location

Six capabilities before, during and after recording

Three-layer architecture

Record → monitor → deliver

Record Safer AI MCP · four steps

14-day free trial · three license options

After recording, project files are organized for traceability, conversion and DAW import

Where it fits best

Questions to consider before buying

Test on your equipment before choosing a monthly, annual or perpetual license

Technical Specifications

Downloads

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Common applications

Record Safer Pro · introduction to reliable location recording

Read the full manualbefore you start

Four risks on location

Six capabilities before, during and after recording

Three-layer architecture

Record → monitor → deliver

Record Safer AI MCP · four steps

14-day free trial · three license options

After recording, project files are organized for traceability, conversion and DAW import

Where it fits best

Questions to consider before buying

Test on your equipment before choosing a monthly, annual or perpetual license

Technical Specifications

Downloads

More DADAO products

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DADAO Ai Linker

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before you start