Voice Recording Quality: Hi All, I'd like to know how's the voice recording quality on this device?
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If you want to record lectures try the Sony TCM200DV which uses tapes. I used it for one of my lectures and found that using the tapes and storing them without needing to download into a computer was a breeze. All my friends who used the digital recorders had problems but this recorder helped me pass. If you buy the 90 min. tapes the machine can double the time. Sensitivity is excellent. It runs about $35 and there is even a more expensive $45 older model. I just labeled the tapes and if there was a lecture I wanted to hear again it was no problem. I know you are keen on the digital but to me, recording and then downloading into a computer was a drag. Aside from that if there is a problem with the computer your recordings are gone. I know this didn't answer your question but it might help.
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crystal clear sound is a matter of opinion. I have used the device with line-in and recorded using audacity on Ubuntu linux. It sounds fine. Like all things, setup your sound mixers volumes appropriately. This is also my 'day drive' device using the MIC inputs for my VOIP headset. I have no compliants.
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Have you tried the most recent software update from Jawbone, I went from sounding like I was scuba diving to relatively natural after the update. I use my voice mail to compare how I sound and the difference was massive.
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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.
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@ ok4ablondeThanks a bunch, this helps alot, wanted to get some user's opinions about the sound quality in videos before trying it myself, had tried a Samsung SL720 which had 2 stereo mics, but I guess Samsung forgot to actually install the mics in the camera, really poor sound. thanks again.
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TO be honest, I have not done a comparison between the two. But what I have found is that the built-in mic is of good quality for voice recording, even in a largish room. It has worked fine for me. I recorded in the mode where it just records when it has a voice to record. Been happy with this product.
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Good luck with that, this mic quality is horrible. I've tried everything they suggested and still ended with the same result. Bad mic quality.
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Hi Coty, have youtried the speakerphone function? how sensitive the mic is? can you speak like 0.5 m to 1 m from the mic and yet the other side still hear you clearly?
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The microphone is meh. It works well inside on phone calls. It works poorly if there is ambient noise wind, music, etc. I've had many comments from people, "could you please report that ,it seemed garbled."
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i have a created some recordings and have used the mic with some distance and let my normal voice, it sounds awesome! check the podcast i created with that microphone! http://traffic.libsyn.com/crmbuzz/CRMBuzz001.mp3
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The recording quality is first-rate (at least when I use my Olympus digital recorder). This device will pick up ambient noises also, so if you move a lot and brush the earpiece with your phone or there is activity around you (doors, barking dogs, talking) it will pick that up too.
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I have Vista and the camera's playback sound quality was very poor. I went into the Control Panel/Sound/Recording tab, highlighted the LifeCam Microphone and clicked 'Configure'. In the Configure window I chose 'Set up microphone'. I chose 'Other' for 'mics built into devices' I followed instructions for reading text into the mic. After doing that a few times and getting a warning message that the LifeCam mic is not adequate for speech recognition, the test did optimize the level of the mic on the camera and it seems to work much better.
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I found it doesn't have a lot of distortion. Is it pro-level? Not even close, but for a budget and for most people that might listen to recordings done with it, it will be fine. I've recorded performances with it, and as a shotgun mic, it filters out external noise nicely.
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That is how I use it. You can opt to create a higher quality mp3 when you record if you need better quality. I like that flexibility.
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Well, I downloaded an app for my phone but I do not trust it. My mild speaking voice is registering at 90dB on the app. I can give you an estimate though. Talking is between 50-65dB and I can talk to my wife without raising my voice while she has it on high. So, I'd guess it falls around 55ish.
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Hello, The mic is great, im using it in my Playstation 4 and non of my friends can tell is not a gamer headset, Even if the volume buttons doesnt work on Android devices the mic still working
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Still have issues with voice commands. It's hit or miss. For phone conversations, I'm told it's very clear and when you activate the ANC function, it works even better.