I am in the process of creating an audiobook. Do you think this device is sufficient to record multiple interviews? Also is the quality very crisp?
1238849
I only use the device in the highest quality mode. On this setting, the internal memory will give you ~47 hours of audio. With the 2G SD card, you get an additional 137 hours. That's a lot of interviews. The audio is very good at this setting. I've recorded music and voice and they both are impressive. The tiny speaker in the unit will make the audio sound not as full as if you were to plug in a set of headphones, but that is the typical limitation of the speaker.
1238850
Yes, I believe it will serve that purpose well. The quality is very good by my standards, and you will have multiple recording options from which to choose to enhance quality, depending on the recording situations. They call it "scenes".
1238851
I have used it to record my fitness classes (I'm an instructor) and my church services so far. It even picked up clearly when it was sitting in my purse at an outside event. I like the quality and the ease of use.
1238852
I have recorded over 60'hours of talks and discussions much of which I intend to download to my computer. The sound quality is the best that I have ever heard from a handheld recorder under $100. I am more than satisfied. I might add that after 60+ hours of recording I am still using the original batteries! Very pleased.
1820569
It should do the job, yes. HOWEVER, make sure it is charged (there is no "battery meter," so the only way to be sure is to fully charge it an hour or two before you plan to use it). You may want to test it first to see how long it will last (battery and memory capacity). ALSO, like any microphone, nearby noises will be louder, as will anything touching the microphone/recorder. I've been using it for brief interviews and voice memos - for this it is great. I have recently noticed a newer model that seems to have playback, for only a few dollars more - you may want to look at that... It should do the job, yes. HOWEVER, make sure it is charged (there is no "battery meter," so the only way to be sure is to fully charge it an hour or two before you plan to use it). You may want to test it first to see how long it will last (battery and memory capacity). ALSO, like any microphone, nearby noises will be louder, as will anything touching the microphone/recorder. I've been using it for brief interviews and voice memos - for this it is great. I have recently noticed a newer model that seems to have playback, for only a few dollars more - you may want to look at that...
993132
It's a very good vocal recording device. I use it for weekly podcasting. I've never recorded with a snowball device
1820570
I think it would, just sit in the front row to guarantee better recordings, and don't touch it or shuffle papers nearby or those sounds will be MUCH louder than your prof's voice.About the people who bought ones that failed.... it sounds like getting a "good" one is sort of a luck-of-the-draw. Maybe buy 2? They're really cheap. Mine has recorded over 10 hours, still going strong... be gentle with it maybe?
1140371
I haven't tried that yet. I would like to know myself. And also what the yellow icon is below the headphone and microphone jacks. If it does record properly (in stereo) email me at halsmithnauvoo@gmail.com. As a fellow-owner, we have to help each other out.
865288
I did not keep this recorder; I didn't like it, so I returned it. I've been using my iPhone with the Dictamus app to record notes or conversations, and it's very easy to continue a recording session.
952876
I used it strictly for recording study lessons, and it worked well it is an excellent recorder. you may find what you're looking for at Tmart, and they're having a big sale right now on voice recorders/mp3.
993330
Funny you say that - I was doing an interview of a woman at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield IL a couple weeks ago - and in the background you hear birds chirping from the overhead speakers that were coming from one of the exhibits down the hall. I think it would work - there's a recording level on the microphone that I keep around "4" and it picks up darn near everything. I imagine if you cranked it all the way up - you would definitely be able to capture animal sounds with no problem. I love this recorder.
1991454
Yes, though I doubt it will be high-quality. It works great on my class lectures. Check for copyrights first, and watch out for the battery life of the recorder, then go wild.
2137547
Well It depends what kind of result you are expecting, I can say that this device work fairly well, Having this said I would not use this one if i was using a better mic for the rest of my film, the quality can be very different between a pricey Mic and this one, I hope this helps
1893057
I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away... » Read More I'd disagree with Pastiche. The audio quality is acceptable, even decent at close proximity. However, as soon as the subject is 10 or more feet away, the mics just aren't sensitive enough to pick up much. The end result is having to turn up your speakers to hear what's going on, leading to hearing more of the unwanted room noise and the hissing self-noise of the components... I've personally worked with a half-dozen of these units and another dozen Flip Cams of various models, and audio is always the biggest complaint.But if you're recording someone from 3 feet away who can project their voice, it will do the job nicely. « Show Less
1251091
Yes it is. Haven't had the time to familiarize myself with all the features, but I used it for an informal interview and was able to record without a problem. If the audio on the recorder itself is muffled for any reason, it becomes much clearer when you plug in a set of headphones.
535476
Yes, this works great. I use its as a voice recorder and jump drive. Sound quality is perfect, I usually keep it in shirt pocket while recording, and can hear conversation with headphones on. When you turn it on, light comes on for 2-3 seconds, and will record for hours.
842480
This Mic would likely be compatible. It is certainly not good for quality. I would look at paying a little more and getting something better. This Mic isn't even good enough for recording voice conversations. I hope you look for something better, you will be disappointed with this one if you use it for events like music. Sorry, but good luck!
2281208
It is a great little recorder for the money. I like that it has both reg. record and voice. I bought it for a ghost hunt, didn't pick up ghosts but did pick up conversations from the other people so I think it would be fine. Good luck. Patty
1888833
The microphone in this device is very sensitive. In fact it's too sensitive that you hear all background noise very clearly so it's almost impossible to use outside. Inside I still find a slight hiss and still hear background sounds even in the quietest of rooms. So.. For multiple person interviews the best bet is to use multiple lapel pins connected to one of its interface. In a pinch u can try to use it indoors but be prepared to do some cleanup of noise after u record
154398
Yeah, for what it is, the microphone works great. I was actually really surprised at how well the mic captured everything while recording. You should easily be able to record interviews with it.