MCRS

MCRS (Multi-Channel Sound Recording System) by Abyssmedia is an audio recording solution designed to capture audio information from multiple sources simultaneously. According to the vendor, this software is aimed at small to large companies in various professions and industries, including call centers, radio stations, law enforcement agencies, courtrooms, and conference organizers. MCRS offers several features that facilitate efficient and reliable audio recording.

Key Features

Multichannel recording: MCRS allows simultaneous recording of audio from multiple sources on a single computer. It supports up to 32 channels and is compatible with various audio interfaces, including built-in codecs and external multi-channel USB interfaces, which the vendor claims ensures stability during recording.

ASIO and WDM support: MCRS is available in two versions, WDM and ASIO, to accommodate different audio interface requirements. The WDM version is suitable for inexpensive sound cards that support stereo recording, while the ASIO version is designed for multi-channel audio interfaces that may not fully utilize the features with WDM drivers, according to the vendor.

Flexible channel settings: Each recording channel in MCRS can be set to manual or automatic mode with voice activation. The voice-activated mode eliminates "dead air" and optimizes disk space usage. Additionally, users can assign separate folders to store audio recordings for each channel, and all timestamped recordings are stored in the database, as claimed by the vendor.

Audio recordings management: MCRS automatically divides recordings into individual segments, allowing for easy management. The duration of these segments can be adjusted and synchronized with the time of day for efficient organization. Users can also set an overlap time between consecutive recordings to avoid cutting off words, according to the vendor.

Recording scheduler: MCRS includes a scheduler feature that enables users to set specific time slots for each channel. There is no limit to the number of time slots for each channel, and channels can operate in manual mode or with voice activation, providing flexibility and convenience, as stated by the vendor.

Recording browser: MCRS provides a user-friendly browser with playback, sorting, and search capabilities, making it easy to access and manage audio recordings. Users also have the option to install a free audio-editing extension for additional functionality, according to the vendor.

Volume Control: MCRS offers AGC (Automatic Gain Control) for adjusting the recording level in real-time. Alternatively, the normalization function can be used to equalize the volume between channels without the need for additional scanning, as claimed by the vendor.

Output formats: MCRS supports common audio formats like MP3 and WAV for storing recordings. MP3 is suitable for voice recordings where high quality is not required, while WAV provides lossless compression. Users can choose the format based on their preferences for audio quality and file size, according to the vendor.