How well will this record a lecture? I'm a student and how close do i need to be? (Lecture Halls)
1700813
I don't think this is the best choice to record a lecture with you're better off getting a portable recorder that runs off batteries.
191982
I only use it for short lectures/sermons, about 20-30 minutes, but my understanding is that it will record up to something like 2,000 hours with an added micro-SD card.
1870926
Unless you're going to be using the audio in a broadcast or film or something, I think this is overkill. Also, what Alan Ganger said, but even so -- there's no equipment so amazing that you don't need some kind of mic or amp or something if you're far from the speaker. The bottom line is that if you're recording only for your own uses (like, to record lectures or conversations for your own review later), you can get the same functionality (but at a bit lower sound quality) for less money.
498568
I have used it in an auditorium, where I was about 50 feet away from the speaker. There were about 100 people in the auditorium, and it worked flawlessly. I have also used it in a 30'x30' classroom with about 30 people in it, and it worked flawlessly then, too.
429999
This microphone is more for lectures, or recording a dialogue for an interview or short movie. Not so much loud concerts.
772678
The camera would be fine although someone needs to man the remote to move it as appropriate. The microphone would not work well at that distance, I ended up using a MXL AC-404 (from Amazon) and it works flawlessly. I also route the sound out of this to portable speaker system if the crowd is more than 10-15 people, otherwise the built in speaker is fine. Our tech club has used this to webcast large meetings (40-60 people) in a large multi-purpose room (2000sf) and using the other microphone and the speaker output, it makes for a very professional presentation. In a much smaller venue, the device itself would be sufficient. The camera would be fine although someone needs to man the remote to move it as appropriate. The microphone would not work well at that distance, I ended up using a MXL AC-404 (from Amazon) and it works flawlessly. I also route the sound out of this to portable speaker system if the crowd is more than 10-15 people, otherwise the built in speaker is fine. Our tech club has used this to webcast large meetings (40-60 people) in a large multi-purpose room (2000sf) and using the other microphone and the speaker output, it makes for a very professional presentation. In a much smaller venue, the... » Read More The camera would be fine although someone needs to man the remote to move it as appropriate. The microphone would not work well at that distance, I ended up using a MXL AC-404 (from Amazon) and it works flawlessly. I also route the sound out of this to portable speaker system if the crowd is more than 10-15 people, otherwise the built in speaker is fine. Our tech club has used this to webcast large meetings (40-60 people) in a large multi-purpose room (2000sf) and using the other microphone and the speaker output, it makes for a very professional presentation. In a much smaller venue, the device itself would be sufficient. « Show Less
1579293
I use it to record music classes. It is outstanding. Parameters need to be turned on so sound isn't too faint nor too saturated. Outside lectures can be difficult for any device but this will do it about as well as anything. Upon getting this I would suggest recording a TV show in your home, radio blasting from your stereo and talking. Learn how to optimize the recorder for various environments and it will pay off on your trip with flawless recordings. If that sounds too complex then get TASCAM DR-40 which can be set to record everything twice. One is called a "safety track" at a lower level so you're sure to have something. Buy a bunch of SD cards and an external hard drive to back up your work.
229996
It depends on what you want to record. If the volume is adequete, it will record with no problem. I hope this helps.
1820573
Depends upon the speaker. I used this for two interviews. The first was in a room with the recorder on a nearby table. The second was a phone interview with the phone set to speakerphone. In both cases the pickup was better than expected and it seemed to hear as well as I could. If you can hear the lecture well enough, I suspect it will do fine.
202951
From my experience with any kind of Mic, trying to record clear sound at a concert is damn near impossible. I've occasionally used the Mic to record movies played in class that were louder than the lecture overall and it still came out Crystal clear. I'm not sure of the quality with concert music though. Definitely use that black puffy protector that the product comes in. It'll filter out some of the noise. Sorry that I'm not much help.
859928
i'd say you could, because for its size (which is great and convenient) it's strong and resistant. You'll have to find a steady surface though to record something as long as a lecture...
1970725
it works really well in a classroom. record the lecture and review it when you are studying.
1908796
Unfortunately, I can't answer that question. I'm normally within a few feet of the speaker(s) in large lecture halls. I feel that the quality of the recording depends not only on the distance between the recorder and the speak(s), but rather the surroundings. (E.g. Audio speakers being used to amplify a microphone, quality of the speaker's voice, acoustics of the room, and the never ending chatter of those around you.) Since I'm so close to the speaker I've never changed any of the quality settings of the microphone to compare them. If anyone has done so, is their any settings that you might recommend for specific recording environments? Unfortunately, I can't answer that question. I'm normally within a few feet of the speaker(s) in large lecture halls. I feel that the quality of the recording depends not only on the distance between the recorder and the speak(s), but rather the surroundings. (E.g. Audio speakers being used to amplify a microphone, quality of the speaker's voice, acoustics of the room, and the never ending chatter of those around you.) Since I'm so close to the speaker I've never changed any of the quality settings of the microphone to compare them. If anyone has done so, is their any settings that you... » Read More Unfortunately, I can't answer that question. I'm normally within a few feet of the speaker(s) in large lecture halls. I feel that the quality of the recording depends not only on the distance between the recorder and the speak(s), but rather the surroundings. (E.g. Audio speakers being used to amplify a microphone, quality of the speaker's voice, acoustics of the room, and the never ending chatter of those around you.) Since I'm so close to the speaker I've never changed any of the quality settings of the microphone to compare them. If anyone has done so, is their any settings that you might recommend for specific recording environments? « Show Less
513336
Sound and video should record at the same time. Sound won't be good and there may not be much volume.
1762429
I think so. the recording is clear and with the right setup in the room it has minimal noise. I've recorded teasers from some of my books with it and they sound fine
1302973
I have been using mine to record meetings (2 hrs.+/-) and it has done well when using tripod. Sound pickup is pretty good if there are no other noises in the immediate area. Make sure there is adequate lighting on subject. Wish it had a remote for operation (mine does not). Have not tried to Youtube anything (not my intent or purpose), but manual says it's an easy do. I have a dinosaur laptop so downloading and editing is a bit of a chore. Camera does take great stills and freeze frames.
278895
I believe so. I recorded a portion of an interview in a large living room from a distance of about 12-15'. During that time, the recorder was inside my shirt pocket. At one point, I suggested we move to a table, mostly so I could get the recorder closer and obtain a cleaner recording. Nevertheless, the segment across the room, which lasted about five minutes, was clear enough to be heard and understood. That even with the occasional sound of the recorder rustling against the fabric inside my shirt pocket.