If you search "program to record voice," you get everything from basic voice memo apps to full digital audio workstations. That range exists because there is no single answer. The right program depends on your recording setup, your workflow, and what happens to the audio after you capture it.
For B2B podcast production specifically, the answer narrows quickly. You need clean audio, reliable recording, and a file format your editor can work with. Here is what to use and why.
Before getting into specific programs, it helps to understand the categories:
DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations): Full-featured software for recording, editing, and mixing. Examples: GarageBand, Logic Pro, Audacity, Adobe Audition. These are powerful but require setup and some audio knowledge.
Remote recording platforms: Browser-based tools built for multi-participant recording where each person records locally. Examples: Riverside.fm, Zencastr, SquadCast. These are the standard for remote podcast interviews.
Standalone capture apps: Simple programs designed for quick, high-quality single-track voice recording. Examples: Twisted Wave, Amadeus Pro, Voice Memos. Best for solo recording or situations where you do not need a full DAW.
Audacity is free, open source, and available on Mac, Windows, and Linux. It records in WAV, AIFF, and FLAC, supports multiple tracks, and includes basic noise reduction and EQ tools.
For B2B podcast production, Audacity is a reasonable starting point. It handles solo voice recording well and exports in formats that any editor can work with. The interface is dated, and the learning curve is steeper than it looks, but for basic recording it gets the job done.
The main limitation: Audacity is not built for multi-participant remote recording. Use it for solo episodes and solo host captures, not interviews.
GarageBand is free on Mac and iOS, and it records clean audio with minimal setup. For B2B hosts who are Mac users and want to record solo episodes or do basic editing without buying separate software, GarageBand is a strong option.
It supports multiple tracks, handles USB and interface microphone input cleanly, and exports to AAC and WAV. The interface is designed for music production but works well enough for spoken word.
Adobe Audition is the professional standard for podcast post-production at agencies and broadcast studios. It records in high-quality WAV, supports multi-track sessions, and includes advanced noise reduction and spectral editing tools.
For most B2B podcast teams, Audition is overkill for the recording step. It earns its cost at the editing and mixing stage. If you are editing in-house and want a single tool for both recording and post, Audition makes sense. Otherwise, use a simpler capture tool and leave the heavy editing to your production partner.
Riverside is the most polished remote recording platform available in 2026. It records each participant locally at up to 4K video and 48kHz audio, then uploads in the background during the call. Even if someone has connection problems during the conversation, the recorded file stays clean because it is captured locally.
For B2B podcast interviews, Riverside is the best option for professional-quality remote capture. The interface is clean enough that non-technical guests can join without a tutorial, and the local recording eliminates the compressed audio that plagues Zoom recordings.
The producer view lets your team monitor recordings in real time, flag moments for clips, and manage multiple participants. This is the tool a production-forward B2B brand should be using.
Zencastr is a strong alternative to Riverside for teams that prioritize simplicity over features. It records separate WAV files for each participant, handles automatic post-production like leveling and noise reduction, and integrates with Dropbox for file delivery.
For B2B teams that run lean and want a recording tool that mostly takes care of itself, Zencastr works well. It does not have Riverside's feature depth, but it requires less configuration and fewer decisions.
Zoom is not a recording tool. It is a video conferencing platform that also records. The audio quality is compressed and inconsistent, and the file formats are not ideal for podcast production.
That said, many B2B teams default to Zoom because their guests are already familiar with it. If you must use Zoom, record each participant's audio separately using the local recording option and run it through noise reduction in post. Do not treat the Zoom recording as a finished file.
Twisted Wave is a macOS and iOS app designed for single-track voice recording and light editing. It records in WAV and AIFF at high sample rates, has a clean interface, and is fast to set up.
For B2B hosts who record solo episodes or need a quick, high-quality voice capture without a full DAW, Twisted Wave is one of the cleanest options available. It is not free, but the cost is low compared to a full DAW subscription.
Amadeus Pro is a Mac-only audio editor and recorder with a long track record in podcast production. It records in WAV and AIFF, handles batch processing, and includes tools for noise reduction and file analysis.
For production teams that do light editing before sending files to a full editor, Amadeus Pro offers more control than a standalone recorder without the complexity of a full DAW.
For most B2B podcast setups, the answer is:
For remote interviews: Riverside.fm as the primary recording tool, with Zoom as a fallback only if the guest cannot access Riverside.
For solo host recording: GarageBand (Mac) or Audacity (any platform) for low-cost setups. Twisted Wave for a cleaner experience on Mac.
For full post-production: Adobe Audition or Logic Pro, though most B2B brands are better off leaving this to a dedicated production team.
For mobile recording: See our guide to the best audio recording app for iPhone for mobile-specific recommendations.
Here is what most B2B teams get wrong: they treat recording quality as entirely dependent on the program. It is not. The program captures what your microphone gives it. If you are recording on a laptop mic through Riverside, the file will be clean but the source audio will still sound like a laptop mic.
The program matters for:
The program does not fix:
A good recording program with bad source audio still produces a bad recording. The investment in a proper microphone setup and a quiet recording environment returns more audio quality per dollar than any software upgrade.
If your production team is handling post-production, they will tell you which recording format they need. Start there. Pick the program that delivers that format reliably, and build your workflow around it.
Regardless of which program you choose, these settings apply:
Sample rate: 44.1kHz is the standard for podcast audio. Some tools default to 48kHz, which is also acceptable. Avoid lower rates.
Bit depth: 24-bit gives your editor more dynamic range to work with during processing. 16-bit is the minimum acceptable floor.
Format: WAV or AIFF for local recording. For remote platforms, use whatever the platform defaults to (Riverside and Zencastr handle format decisions for you). Avoid MP3 as your primary recording format because the compression limits what can be done in post.
Mono vs. stereo: Record in mono for voice. A single channel recorded cleanly is better than a stereo file where one channel has noise from the wrong side of the room. Most recording programs default to stereo; check the settings before your first session and change it.
These settings apply whether you are using GarageBand, Audacity, or a professional DAW. The program is just the delivery mechanism. What matters is that the settings produce a file your editor can work with.
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