Source-Connect
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Audio software |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Rebekah Wilson, Robert Marshall, John Binder |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
| Products | Source-Connect |
Source-Connect is a remote audio recording application compatible with MacOS and Windows, created by Source Elements, a company based in Chicago. Introduced in 2005, this software facilitates real-time, synchronized audio capture over high-speed internet connections, providing a modern alternative to traditional ISDN systems.
History
Founded by Rebekah Wilson, Robert Marshall, and John Binder, Source Elements launched Source-Connect 3.0 in 2007. The product line grew with the addition of Hamachi VPN support in version 3.7.2 (2013), alongside the debut of Windows-compatible versions of Source-Connect Standard and Pro that same year. Later updates included the release of Source-Connect 3.8 for MacOS in 2014 and version 3.9 in 2016.
The software received notable industry attention in 2014 when BBC featured its application by audio engineer Alan Parsons during the production of Electric Litany’s album. Recognizing its innovation, Source Elements became a finalist at the 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards. Furthermore, co-founder Rebekah Wilson was nominated for the Business Leader Award at the 2023 Rise Awards, highlighting the company’s effective leadership strategy.
In its latest achievement, Source Elements was honored with the 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year Award in Remote Production for the forthcoming Source-Connect 4 release, underscoring its strong position and impact within the remote audio recording sector.
Software
Source-Connect offers high-fidelity audio streaming between remote locations via fast internet connections, utilizing sample-accurate synchronization to maintain precise project alignment worldwide. It is compatible with any DAW supporting the Re-Wire plugin and incorporates Source-Connect RTS (Remote Transport Sync) to synchronize multiple DAW sessions online, featuring surround sound monitoring without incurring call fees.
The Auto-Restore and Replace functionality automatically uploads locally recorded source files, substitutes streamed audio from live remote sessions with full-resolution recordings, and corrects errors within DAW captures. Additionally, the accompanying Source-Nexus Suite enables remote HD video and audio collaboration, allowing real-time direction of voiceover and mixing sessions.
Trusted by premier studios such as Abbey Road, Red Facilities, and Crash Symphony Productions, Source-Connect has played a crucial role in ADR processes for film and television projects like Turn: Washington’s Spies. This software represents a strategic advancement in business through pioneering technology for remote audio collaboration.