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iZotope RX 12 Standard

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iZotope RX 12 Standard

RX 12 Standard is a pro-tier audio repair toolkit in VST3/AU/AAX, widely treated as the industry standard for restoration. It excels at removing noise, clicks, hum, and reverb from dialogue, making it a dialogue-editor and post staple. It is not a music mixing or mastering tool (use Neutron or Ozone), and post pros needing Spectral ARA or Loudness Optimize will want the Advanced edition.

Scores

Breakdown
Overall77±6

Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.

Beginner Friendliness49
Compatibility84
Confidence69
Pro Readiness87
Upgrade Path87
Value71

The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.

How each score is computed: our scoring methodology.

Specifications

SpecValueVerification
plugin formatsVST3, au, AAXSourced
plugin typeotherSourced
os supportwindows, macosSourced

3/3 detail specs sourced. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.

Verdict

Best for

  • The industry-standard audio repair/restoration toolkit
  • Removing noise, clicks, hum, reverb from dialogue

Who should skip this

  • Music mixing/mastering (use Neutron/Ozone)
  • Post pros needing Spectral ARA/Loudness Optimize (Advanced)

Where to buy

List price $399

Prices are a guide and can change — confirm the current price on the retailer's site before buying.

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≈ $399list price

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Platform support

WindowsfullmacOSfull

Standards

Form factors & standards — interchangeable across compatible builds, not a platform lock-in.

AAX (native)Audio Units (AU) (native)VST3 (native)

Compatibility

Built around AAX, Audio Units (AU), VST3. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →

Upgrade path

A top-tier plugin — there's little to upgrade to within the category.