# Stereo Sound Recorder

> PCM WAV Audio Recorder for Android

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hardcodedjoy.soundrecorder](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hardcodedjoy.soundrecorder)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hardcodedjoy.soundrecorder`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HARDCODED JOY S.R.L.
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 46,184
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (251 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.6.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2019-12-10
- **Publisher country:** RO
- **Size:** 850 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hardcodedjoy.soundrecorder)
- **Website:** [https://www.hardcodedjoy.com/](https://www.hardcodedjoy.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hardcodedjoy.com/app-privacy-policy?id=com.hardcodedjoy.soundrecorder](https://www.hardcodedjoy.com/app-privacy-policy?id=com.hardcodedjoy.soundrecorder)

## Description

Stereo Sound Recorder is a powerful Android app designed for high-quality audio capture. Utilizing raw microphone data, this recorder ensures every sound detail is preserved by recording in lossless PCM WAV format or compressed M4A for smaller files. It supports stereo recording on devices with dual microphones, allowing listeners to experience immersive sound through headphones.

The extension offers extensive customization options including selectable audio sources (UNPROCESSED, CAMCORDER, MIC, DEFAULT), sample rates ranging from 8kHz to 192kHz, and bit depths of 8-bit or 16-bit. Advanced features include adjustable gain control with automatic look-ahead AGC to balance loud and soft sounds seamlessly, stereo/mono channels selection, channel swapping, and balance adjustments. Users can also record while the screen is off, disable interruptions like ringing or vibrations, and keep the screen active as needed. The built-in audio player lets users review recordings directly within the app. This free, ad-free tool is ideal for capturing meetings, lectures, and music with professional audio quality, though recordings stop after 10 minutes per file for personal use.

## Rankings

- #310,392 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`

## Review summary

Users praise Stereo Sound Recorder for its high-quality raw audio recording, simple operation, and automatic gain control, making it ideal for lectures and experiments. However, many report frequent crashes, lag, and limited recording time in the free version. Several users also note that the app does not provide true stereo recording as expected and that recordings sometimes contain noticeable noise. Despite these issues, the app is considered affordable and valuable, especially the pro version, and appreciated for filling a niche for high resolution audio recording on Android.

### Pros

- High quality audio recording with raw and lossless PCM .wav format
- Simple and easy to use interface and setup
- Effective automatic gain control feature for consistent audio levels
- Affordable pro version offering extended recording time and value for money
- Stable and solid sound quality during recordings when not crashing

### Cons

- App crashes frequently for some users, leading to instability
- Lags and unresponsiveness reported, especially in recent versions
- Free version limited to 10 minutes recording duration, which is restrictive
- Lack of true stereo recording support despite the app's name
- Presence of noise in recordings, with requests for improvements such as 32-bit float support

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hardcodedjoy.soundrecorder)