FTR Gold

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The trusted foundation of digital court recording.

For over three decades, FTR Gold has been the trusted standard for digital court recording—capturing every word, every voice, every moment that matters. Purpose-built for courtroom, interview room, and conference room environments, FTR Gold provides reliable on-premises, multi-channel recording, live monitoring, and playback tools.

Powering more than 30,000 courtrooms across 80+ countries.

4 Channels of HD Video
16 Channels of High-Fidelity Audio
Compliance and Digital Transformation
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Digital-Future Ready

Supports seamless transition to fully digital courtrooms and government workflows.

Record with Confidence.

FTR Gold ensures accurate, continuous capture of courtroom proceedings. Our multichannel audio recording software for court reporting empowers judges, clerks, and court administrators with complete confidence that the record is secure and authentic.

Courts rely on FTR Gold to:

  • Capture crystal-clear audio and video across multiple channels
  • Stream proceedings live to authorized participants
  • Annotate, review, seal/unseal, convert, and export recordings with ease
  • Integrate seamlessly with microphones, cameras, and case management systems
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Digital-Future Ready

Supports seamless transition to fully digital courtrooms and government workflows.

Purpose-Built Suites for Every Courtroom Need.

FTR Gold court recording software delivers a collection of integrated suites designed to support every stage of the court recording process.

FTR Recording Suite

Capture and manage the court record with high-fidelity audio, HD video, and intuitive annotation tools—everything needed to record with confidence.

Includes:

  • FTR Reporter
  • FTR Manager
  • FTR Player
  • FTR Reporter Server
FTR Monitoring Suite

Centrally monitor and control multiple courtrooms, start or stop recordings remotely, and review sessions in real time from one location.

Includes:

  • FTR Monitor
  • FTR Manager
  • FTR Player
  • FTR Reporter Server
FTR Annotation Suite

Play back, annotate, and organize the digital record with searchable notes linked precisely to moments in the recording.

Includes:

  • FTR Manager
  • FTR Player
  • FTR Log Notes
FTR Interview Suite

Capture accurate and admissible evidence from interviewees with an integrated audio and video recording solution designed specifically for law enforcement agencies and victim advocacy centers.

Includes:

  • FTR Interview Recorder
  • FTR Manager
  • FTR Player

Powerful Tools for Every Part of the Record.

FTR Gold 7 includes a suite of purpose-built applications that work together to capture, manage, and access the court record with complete reliability.

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FTR Reporter

Capture every word and every gesture with precision by recording up to 16 channels of high-fidelity audio and four channels of HD video, with automatic alerts for signal loss or low audio levels. Optimized performance reduces latency during remote monitoring, and support for Windows Server 2022 ensures seamless compatibility.

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FTR Monitor

Gain complete visibility and control across multiple courtrooms from one location. Start, stop, and review recordings remotely, with live audio confidence monitoring to ensure every word is captured clearly. Optimized for WAN and VDI environments, FTR Monitor streams directly to FTR Player for reduced latency and faster performance. Compatible with Windows 11 and Hyper-V, it delivers seamless, centralized management of recordings—without ever stepping into the courtroom.

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FTR Manager

The command center for managing recordings, users, and access. Group-policy controls ensure only authorized personnel can handle sensitive material, while built-in encryption safeguards recordings and log sheets. Convert FTR Gold recordings (TRM files) into common formats such as WMA, MP3, and AVI; archive or migrate them to secure storage; and seal or unseal sensitive content whenever needed. FTR Manager is included with all FTR Gold product suites to give you control of your content.

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FTR Player

Experience effortless precision when reviewing the court record. Play back synchronized audio, video, and log notes, isolating speakers and navigating visually for faster review. Customizable shortcuts, smooth speed control, and smart resume features make playback intuitive and efficient. FTR Player supports standard media formats and integrates seamlessly with Log Notes for streamlined transcript preparation.

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FTR Reporter Server

Centralize court recording operations with remote capture of up to 20 network-enabled recorders. Start, stop, or play back multiple courtrooms from one location, with live confidence monitoring. Integrates with FTR Monitor and FTR Manager for instant sealing, replication, and efficient archival. Advanced indexing and search enable instant retrieval, maximizing efficiency at scale.

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FTR Log Notes

Create searchable annotations linked to precise moments, capturing key details such as appearances, spellings, and terminology, while accurately identifying speakers. Customizable hotkeys, timestamps, and one-click playback streamline review, while case tagging simplifies management and distribution.

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FTR Interview Recorder

Purpose-built for law enforcement and advocacy settings, it captures every word with up to four channels of high-fidelity audio and four channels of HD video. Supports multiple file formats, integrates with Log Notes for precise annotation, protects sensitive recordings, controls access, and enables easy sharing. Portable and intuitive, For The Record’s court audio recording software is enterprise-ready for scalable deployment.

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FTR Warehouse

A server-based solution for managing large collections of For The Record’s recordings and log sheets. It automates the conversion of legacy audio and video files—including AVI, MP3, WAV, and JAVS formats—into For The Record’s .TRM format for playback in FTR Player and FTR Justice Cloud. It also centralizes replication of content from recorders across sites, improves search performance, supports remote recorder control, and provides recording usage statistics by location.

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Together, FTR Gold and FTR Justice Cloud provide a smooth transition from on-premises reliability to cloud-based innovation—allowing courts to modernize in stages, if required.

Evolving with the Courts It Serves.

While FTR Gold remains a cornerstone of courtroom recording, the next generation of justice technology is here.

Through seamless integration with FTR Justice Cloud, courts can now:

  • Upload and preserve legacy FTR Gold recordings securely in the cloud
  • Transform past and present audio into searchable, accessible records through advanced speech-to-text
  • Centralize capture, management, and storage across every courtroom, department, or location
  • Access recordings anytime, anywhere—with enterprise-grade security, audit trails, and user controls

Together, FTR Gold and FTR Justice Cloud provide a smooth transition from on-premises reliability to cloud-based innovation—allowing courts to modernize in stages, if required.

Built for Today. Ready for Tomorrow.

FTR Gold continues to set the benchmark for dependable digital recording, while FTR Justice Cloud builds on that foundation—offering the most robust, reliable, and secure end-to-end platform for capturing, managing, storing, and accessing the court record.

Whether your court opts to maintain established infrastructure or moves toward the cloud, For The Record provides the technology, security, and support to meet you where you are—and take you further.

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