Cleanfeed
A free browser-based tool for high-quality remote audio recording
Overview
Cleanfeed is a browser-based audio recording and communication tool that delivers studio-quality remote connections without any software installation. Originally built for broadcast, it has become popular in the voiceover community.
Users create a session and share a link with their recording partner. Both parties connect through their browsers, and Cleanfeed handles the audio routing with broadcast-grade quality.
How It Works
The platform is widely used by voice actors, podcasters, and broadcasters for its simplicity and audio fidelity. Its no-install approach makes it easy for non-technical clients to connect.
The basic version is free and supports high-quality stereo audio. A paid Pro tier adds features like multitrack recording, noise reduction, and enhanced audio processing.
Who Uses It
An excellent free option for remote directed sessions, especially when working with clients unfamiliar with Source Connect or ipDTL. Keep the Pro tier in mind if you need multitrack recording capability.
Pricing & Plans
Cleanfeed offers a genuinely useful free tier that supports high-quality stereo audio connections, basic session hosting, and reliable remote recording — making it one of the few professional-grade remote recording tools that costs nothing to start using. The Pro tier, priced at approximately $22 per month (or around $180 per year with annual billing), adds multitrack recording, noise reduction, audio repair tools, and enhanced session management features. The free tier has no time limits, usage caps, or session restrictions, providing a fully functional remote recording solution for voice actors who do not need advanced features. Guests connecting to your Cleanfeed session do not need an account or subscription — they simply click a link and connect through their browser, identical to the ipDTL model. The Pro tier's multitrack recording capability is particularly valuable for sessions involving multiple participants or when you want to capture separate local and remote audio streams for post-production flexibility. Compared to Source Connect and ipDTL, Cleanfeed's free tier provides a remarkably capable entry point that requires zero financial commitment.
Pros & Cons
What's Great
The free tier's quality and feature set are genuinely impressive for a no-cost tool — many voice actors use Cleanfeed's free version as their primary remote connection method without feeling limited, which is a testament to the platform's generous approach to its free offering. The browser-based, zero-install approach eliminates all technical friction on the client side, making it the easiest possible remote recording experience for clients, producers, and studios who just want to connect quickly and start recording. Cleanfeed's heritage in broadcast audio means the underlying technology is optimized for voice clarity and reliability, which translates directly into better session quality for voiceover applications. The platform's clean, intuitive interface makes it the most user-friendly remote recording tool available, requiring minimal technical knowledge to set up and operate effectively. The Pro tier's noise reduction and audio repair tools add genuine production value beyond simple remote connection, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for separate noise reduction software in your workflow. Cleanfeed works reliably across all major browsers and operating systems, providing the broadest compatibility of any remote recording solution and ensuring you can connect with anyone regardless of their technical setup.
What Could Be Better
While the free tier is remarkably capable, the lack of multitrack recording means you cannot capture separate audio streams for independent processing in post-production, which limits your flexibility when session audio needs significant editing or when you want the highest possible quality from the remote side. Cleanfeed is not as widely recognized as Source Connect among high-end studios and agencies, and some clients may specifically request Source Connect capability, meaning Cleanfeed cannot fully replace it as your only remote recording solution. The browser-based architecture means audio quality is subject to the same internet connection variability and browser behavior inconsistencies that affect all WebRTC-based tools, and heavy network traffic can cause quality degradation during critical recording moments. The platform lacks some of the advanced routing and configuration options that Source Connect Pro offers, which may matter for complex session setups involving multiple studios or specialized audio processing chains. The free tier, while generous, may create a psychological barrier to upgrading — some voice actors continue using the free version even when the Pro features would meaningfully improve their session quality, because the free tier feels sufficient. Technical support options may be more limited for free-tier users compared to paying subscribers, which can be frustrating when you encounter session issues during time-sensitive client work.
Our Recommendation
Cleanfeed is strongly recommended as the first remote recording tool every voice actor should set up, regardless of career stage or budget, because the free tier provides genuine professional utility at zero cost. It serves as an excellent primary remote connection method for voice actors working with clients who are not equipped with Source Connect, and as an invaluable backup option for Source Connect users when technical issues arise during sessions. The Pro tier is worth the investment for voice actors who regularly do directed sessions and want the added security of multitrack recording and the convenience of built-in noise reduction tools. If you are building your home studio on a budget and need to choose one paid remote recording solution, Source Connect Standard's industry recognition makes it the higher priority investment, with Cleanfeed's free tier serving as your complementary backup. Voice actors working primarily with corporate clients, small businesses, and content creators — rather than traditional studios — may find Cleanfeed's browser-based simplicity makes it a more practical primary tool than Source Connect for their typical client base.
Pro Tips
Set up your Cleanfeed session link and test it immediately — the free tier requires no commitment, so there is no reason not to have it ready in your toolkit today alongside whatever other remote recording solutions you use. Bookmark your personal session URL and include it in your email signature and website so clients can connect to you instantly without any setup friction. When hosting sessions on the free tier, record locally in your DAW simultaneously as a backup and quality safeguard, since you cannot capture multitrack audio without the Pro subscription. Test Cleanfeed with each browser available on your system to determine which delivers the best combination of audio quality and connection stability for your specific hardware and network configuration. Use Cleanfeed as your go-to recommendation when clients ask how they can listen in on your recording sessions remotely, as the zero-install, free connection experience makes it the most client-friendly option available and positions you as a technically capable professional who makes the process easy.