Capture Clear 32-bit Float Audio With the Inexpensive New Xvive XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder
This portable stereo recorder is an inexpensive way to capture high-quality audio with ease.
Jourdan Aldredge • Feb 13, 2025

Are you looking for an easy way to capture crisp and clear 32-bit audio? Sure you are. Just about every creator out there is always looking for ways to level up there audio game and Xvive has just released its new XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder, adding another nice option to the already crowded pro audio recorder space.
Designed for musicians, filmmakers, podcasters, and all other content creators, this new XV1-R features a built-in stereo microphone array with easy-to-use preset menus for quick setup and recording.
Let’s take a closer look at this XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder and explore just how quickly (and affordably) you could use it to start recording clear 32-bit float audio for your various projects and needs.
Introducing the XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder
This portable stereo recorder is set to deliver exactly what it promises. It’s specifically tailored for convenience and offers professional-grade performance. Plus, it has a built-in stereo microphone array, user-friendly menus, and factory settings that make getting started simple and painless.
It doesn’t matter whether you're recording high-fidelity audio or syncing sound to video. This XV1-R model offers some comprehensive features paired with tailored onboard presets, so you can spend less time worrying about settings and more time being creative.
Once turned on, it’s simple to hit the record button once to navigate to the record screen and press it again to start recording. From there, users can capture 32-bit float audio and adjust recordings later without sacrificing quality. Plus, with built-in gain control, you can set the perfect levels upfront for optimal sound, giving you both precision and flexibility.

Multiple Recording Profiles
Another nice feature of the XV1-R is its multiple recording profiles designed for specific recording needs.
You’ll be covered for high-quality lossless 32-bit float WAV for music production, efficient AAC for meetings or lectures, mono AAC for minimum file size voice memos, or high-quality AAC with optimized settings for concerts. Each profile adjusts formats, channels, and effects to suit different types of recording environments.
Users can also listen to your recordings through the built-in speaker for quick reference or use headphones for full-quality playback. You can also output audio to a camera for seamless video integration or use a slate tone generator for calibration and synchronization.
The XV1-R features all of your usual variable speed playbacks for practicing and note-taking, along with file markers and playback position skipping for other various needs you might have on your projects.
Price and Availability
The Xvive XV1-R Portable Stereo Recorder is available now and would be a great option for pairing with any OWC SD, SDHC, or microSD Card up to 128GB. Here are the full specs and purchase options.For Videography, Music, Content Creation
32-bit Float Recording, Up to 96 kHz
Built-In Stereo X/Y Microphone Array
Easy to Use, Intuitive Menus & Presets
Low-Cut Filter, Limiter, and Noise Gate
3.5mm Stereo Input and Output Jacks
Records Input Levels up to 130 dB SPL
Overdub, Auto-Record, Pre-Record, Slate
SD, SDHC, and microSD Cards up to 128GB
Up to 12 Hours on 2 x AA Batteries
Price: $89.99
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