PlayIt Recorder

How it works

Set up your programmes

Add each show once, so every recording is named after the programme it belongs to.

Drag them onto the schedule

Lay out the week on the interactive schedule, or use Quick Record to start a recording by hand.

Let it record and tidy up

Recordings are saved as WAV or MP3, and old files are cleaned up after a set number of days or when disk space runs low.

What are broadcasters saying about PlayIt Recorder?

551 testimonials from radio presenters, station managers and engineers. Read them all →

I've used this software for years. I love it because it's so easy to use. I also love the things it can do. Mainly, once you exit the programme it remains on the machine minimised. This is extremely helpful, as I've needed to use it at the last minute and it's been there ready to use. I've told everyone about this software, and I know for sure at least 20 or more colleagues have downloaded it and use it for their shows or podcasts.

September 2026

Simple, reliable. We use a simple implementation of PiR as our station logger. It was set up once and has been reliably recording now for three years or so.

September 2025

I like that it has detailed scheduling and the ability to title the recordings and have the files match the multi-hour durations of different programs.

January 2025

I like the fact that I can specifically record the time I want and not the entire day. This helps in reducing the amount of storage I have to worry about.

October 2025

It's easy to set up and programme it for the shows I want to record.

September 2026

Can select the hours to record and it produces 1 audio file for the number of hours the show lasts.

August 2025

Reliable. Low CPU resource use. Retains a time window of files and prunes old files automatically. It's free.

November 2025

I like the ease of use, scheduling, remote studio, remote management, and layout.

April 2025

Simple interface. Auto delete after X days to manage disc space. Record format options most helpful. Auto start option useful. Schedule display helpful.

April 2025

I like the ability to schedule and record specific hours.

July 2026

Dependability is number one. It has never let us down. It is super simple to set up, and it runs on time every time.

September 2026

Eu gosto da facilidade e da possibilidade de escolher de qual placa gravar. [I like the ease and the possibility of choosing which sound card to record from]

November 2024