Is this recorder suitable for dictation? Specifically, can you pause a recording and later resume within the same file, or does it make a new file?
807280
Yes, you can pause at any time. Until you intentionally create a new recording it will continue to record on the same file.
807281
If contiguous recording but able to stop in the middle of a recording is the requirement for a dictation, then no this recorder would not suite your needs. The quality of the recording is wonderful and the ability to use micro SD cards to expand its memory make is quite useful. However, the controls to operate the device leave something to be desired. Everytime I use it I need to review the user instructions.
216372
I use it to take minutes in meetings. There is no pause button, but you can stop and then continue recording. I know what you mean when you want to pause when someone has a question. On this recorder, they do not have that. I have another recorder that has the pause button. It really depends what you are using it for. When you are transcribing you can stop and then continue to where you stopped the recorder. But no pause when you are recording. Hope this helps.
520101
Sorry, I don't know. I think you can select music. I suppose if you digitally record what you want to say, you could that for sure. But I don't know if there is a plug in for a microphone to directly records anything. I will look when I get home, if you don't hear from me than it does not. good luck.
165320
Yes. According to the directions I downloaded in PDF format for this recorder, there is a "voice activated" mode. There is also a way to set how loud a sound has to be to trigger the recorder to begin recording.
1973859
With this device (and any other digital recorder, for that matter) you can save literally hundreds of dictations. Contrary to other opinions, the microphone on this devise is actually extremely sensitive according to my experience. One can literally record conversations very clearly from across the room.
1366442
The mute button will eliminate the recorders side of the conversation. Of there is ambient noise on the opposite side of the conversation or will still be recorded. I have found the best recording strategy is to make sure I am in a quiet location. I find the sound quality goods enough for my needs. I hope this helps.
179872
The answer to your question is: "NO". That is only one of the reasons I returned the recorder.
1815482
Hi Harry. The device will reset to the beginning of the file if you turn the power off. However, if you pause the recording and keep the power on, it will remain where you paused it. If your files are smaller, it will be easier to navigate using fast forward and rewind. Hope this was helpful. Mark
2085588
it records into tracks(listens for silence parts) Since I have been using Audio Station, I don't use it that way..you could and it works ok. I think it's just better to record side one and use markers. Then go back and edit the file. hope that helps
807841
The instructions don't say you can back up and record over. You can pause and restart. I use it to record groups so it just goes. Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance.
790856
Not to record, no. Unless I missed it somewhere. You get a new file whenever you start and stop recording.
1870925
This is a great recorder, and it record in high quality... I think if you just want to record conversations, you could probably find a simpler recorder. I use that all the time as musician, because I can have a real notion of how I played listen to the recording that this thing make. Yes, if you just want record conversations, it is better to find a simpler recorder... :)
865287
Just use the record (red button) to stay in the same file. Example: To start recording, press record. To pause, you press the same record button (you will see "rec pause" on the screen); press record again to start recording again. Do this repeatedly until you want to end this file. Press stop and the file ends. I haven't found a way to add more reecording to an existing file after you press "stop".
2188388
If you are playing a video of course you can pause it and resume it. If you are talking to do that while you are recording a video I did not see that option.
239467
Live? There is a built in mic, and you can use it to record voice tracks, but i wasn't able to add any effect to it. Even so, that would be a loop. And not "live". It's a fun machine.
382757
No. The on switch once slid down, quickly activate the recorder immediately. When talking and have paused in speech, the recorder doesn't record until you speak: this is done when you set VOICE CUT on. I really like this feature -- no dead spaces in recording.
1119297
You want a voice activated record mode which is common on the more advanced devices. I have owned several other types but this kind is mostly for dictation and meetings. The long wait time will run the batteries down and the quality of the recording may not be as you expected, so I do not recommend this unit for a standby type of usage.