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Aireo, an Auphonic alternative that's local and one-time
Auphonic is a very good audio mastering service, in the cloud, billed by the hour or on a subscription. If you'd rather have a tool that runs on your own machine, as a one-time purchase, and that removes the bleed between several mics, here's how Aireo differs, no spin.
Two different approaches
Auphonic and Aireo answer the same starting need (a clean, even-sounding voice) but by opposite routes. Auphonic sends your files to its servers, processes them and sends them back ; you pay by the duration processed. Aireo processes everything locally, once and for all, and hands you a session you keep control to mix.
Comparison
| Aireo | Auphonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Processing | 100% local, on your machine | In the cloud (upload) |
| Model | One-time purchase, lifetime license | Subscription / hourly credits |
| Privacy | No file ever leaves | Files sent to a server |
| Multi-mic balancing | Autolevel + bleed removal between mics | Multitrack loudness, no de-bleed |
| Edit session | AAF import / export, sorted mix-ready session | Rendered files (no session) |
| Trial | Free on your files, pay to export | 2 free hours per month |
What Auphonic does very well
To be fair : Auphonic excels at automatic loudness and mastering, handles many output formats, offers batch processing and an API, and integrates with lots of hosting services. If your need is to quickly normalise an already-mixed episode, in the cloud, it's a solid tool.
What Aireo adds
- Local. Your rushes and your clients' voices never leave your computer: privacy is built into the architecture.
- One-time purchase. You pay once ; no subscription, no hour counter.
- Multi-mic, in depth. Aireo doesn't just match loudness : it removes the bleed each mic catches from the other voices.
- A session, not a frozen file. In AAF, Aireo hands back an edit sorted track by track, ready to finish in Premiere or DaVinci.
Compare on your own files.
Aireo plays back for free ; you only pay to export.
Frequently asked questions
Does Aireo fully replace Auphonic?
For most multi-mic podcasts and video edits, yes : Aireo cleans, balances and sets platform levels. Auphonic stays handy if you need cloud batch processing or an API integration.
Is Aireo cheaper than Auphonic over time?
Aireo is a one-time purchase : once bought, you process as many hours as you want at no extra cost. Auphonic bills by duration processed, so cost depends on your volume.
Does Aireo remove mic bleed, which Auphonic doesn't?
Yes. From separate mics, Aireo analyses them together and removes what each catches from the other voices, on top of balancing the levels. It's the core of its multi-mic automix.
Do I need to be online?
No. Aireo runs fully offline ; nothing is sent to a server.
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