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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #40 on: October 05, 2009, 03:48:38 PM »
I use my IPOD classic to record. I bought a mic that plugs into the headphone jack. Very convenient.

That actually works?

I always assumed that a headphone jack could only output sounds not input.

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #41 on: October 08, 2009, 02:41:31 PM »
That actually works?

I always assumed that a headphone jack could only output sounds not input.
Yes it does work. Im not sure how but it does.

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #42 on: October 08, 2009, 02:54:09 PM »
Yes it does work. Im not sure how but it does.

what buttons do you press to record?!?

man i wish i would've known that when i had mine!!!!!!!
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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #43 on: October 08, 2009, 04:23:08 PM »
what buttons do you press to record?!?

man i wish i would've known that when i had mine!!!!!!!

the new classics come with that capability, as well as the iPod Touch and Nano
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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #44 on: October 08, 2009, 05:10:37 PM »
The jack is a three section one. One section for left and right stereo and one for the mic. I recorded last night up close to the instruments. I set my iPhone on the floor near the monitor. Not a good idea. lol Its all distorted. I'm listening to play back of some recordings right now and the mic on the iPhone can't really take heavy music. It may be different with using a mic through the headphone jack. I will have to try it. There is also this hollow like sound to the recordings. My Olympus recorder sounds better and can handle music from different directions. 
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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #45 on: October 09, 2009, 07:23:19 AM »
Okay, I understand now what you guys are talking about.

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #46 on: October 10, 2009, 04:16:30 PM »
what buttons do you press to record?!?
When you plug in the mic, it automatically starts the record mode. The screen will give you the option of starting to record or stopping. Also it tells you how long you've recorded.

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #47 on: October 11, 2009, 05:53:32 PM »
For the last 7 years, I've used my Creative Zen to record rehearsals, I also use it to store and play back songs that we'll play on Sunday too ... two real good features of the Creative MP3 player is (1) you can scroll backwards to replay a particular portion of the song (you can't beat this when you want to hear just one lick over and over until you get it) and (2) you can use the software to assign names to the rehearsal tunes so you can save them in your PC file system and locate them in the future by name ...

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #48 on: January 07, 2010, 01:15:45 PM »
It's me again. ::)

My RCA digital recorder crapped out on me so I returned it to buy.com and they refunded the purchase price (shipping was free so no loss there).

The next recorder I will try is the Olympus WS-210S. A little more expensive than the RCA but better reviews.

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #49 on: January 07, 2010, 08:22:53 PM »
I think you will be satisfied with the sound. Only cons are:
Saves only in wma
No DC adapter plug port
Speaker volume when in noisy areas
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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #50 on: January 08, 2010, 03:10:25 PM »
If you haven't heard, the IPHONE/IPOD is awesome as a recording device! You can even get some low cost accessories to help out, (like Blue Mikey Iphone MIC for $48 on Amazon) but the APP Store has an app for just about anything you can imagine. The best part is I always have my phone with me, so I will never be without a tuner, flashlight, 4 track recorder, drum machine, loop player, mp3 player, chord chart, circle of fifths chart and fretboard map. I'm not even kidding either!!!

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #51 on: January 08, 2010, 03:21:27 PM »
If you haven't heard, the IPHONE/IPOD is awesome as a recording device! You can even get some low cost accessories to help out, (like Blue Mikey Iphone MIC for $48 on Amazon) but the APP Store has an app for just about anything you can imagine. The best part is I always have my phone with me, so I will never be without a tuner, flashlight, 4 track recorder, drum machine, loop player, mp3 player, chord chart, circle of fifths chart and fretboard map. I'm not even kidding either!!!

I just used my iphone for the first time in rehearsal, and the sound is quite good with no distortion.

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #52 on: January 08, 2010, 10:22:08 PM »
I just used my iphone for the first time in rehearsal, and the sound is quite good with no distortion.
If it wasn't distorted you all must not play loud. I guarantee if you put it in an area where the music is loud it will distort. Unless there is a way to turn down the internal mic I have not figured out. Now if you use video record that's a different story.
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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #53 on: January 08, 2010, 10:26:11 PM »
If it wasn't distorted you all must not play loud. I guarantee if you put it in an area where the music is loud it will distort. Unless there is a way to turn down the internal mic I have not figured out. Now if you use video record that's a different story.

well the drummer wasnt there....

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #54 on: January 09, 2010, 12:56:31 PM »
The IPhone has at least 3 apps dedicated to field recording: Blue Fire (free app that actually works) iProRecorder ($4.99) and FiRe-Field Recorder($9.99). Blue Fire is optimized for the Blue Mickey, which goes for about $49. All three apps have an option for manage gain.

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #55 on: January 11, 2010, 09:06:52 AM »
If you haven't heard, the IPHONE/IPOD is awesome as a recording device! You can even get some low cost accessories to help out, (like Blue Mikey Iphone MIC for $48 on Amazon) but the APP Store has an app for just about anything you can imagine. The best part is I always have my phone with me, so I will never be without a tuner, flashlight, 4 track recorder, drum machine, loop player, mp3 player, chord chart, circle of fifths chart and fretboard map. I'm not even kidding either!!!

unless the battery is dead. but i guess u can plug it in (i would never have that option playing anywhere besides my own church).

what happens if you get a call or text while recording?
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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #56 on: January 11, 2010, 09:47:13 AM »
unless the battery is dead. but i guess u can plug it in (i would never have that option playing anywhere besides my own church).

what happens if you get a call or text while recording?
If you don't answer it I believe it will keep recording. Just one of the things I don't like about my iPhone. Wish I had kept my lg env touch when I got that verizon plan. Prices have changed now.

If you can find an olympus recorder with dc adapter and records mp3, it would be worth the investment. One other problem with my Olympus is that sometimes the battery cover pops off when it's in my pocket.
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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #57 on: January 11, 2010, 09:57:00 AM »
That actually works?

I always assumed that a headphone jack could only output sounds not input.

actually the new macbooks have only only one shared jack for input and output, so I guess its the same with the ipod.

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #58 on: January 30, 2010, 10:20:33 PM »
Happy again! I got the Olympus VN-6200PC for around $55. It has USB connectivity with a cable instead of a built in port, has 1 GB of memory (about 71 hours in HQ mode), and records in WMA format, which can be played in Media Player or converted to AAC and played in iTunes. The best part may be the fact that no proprietary software is required (a downside of the RCA and Sony players).

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Re: Using a digital voice recorder to record rehearsals?
« Reply #59 on: January 30, 2010, 10:26:20 PM »
Happy again! I got the Olympus VN-6200PC for around $55. It has USB connectivity with a cable instead of a built in port, has 1 GB of memory (about 71 hours in HQ mode), and records in WMA format, which can be played in Media Player or converted to AAC and played in iTunes. The best part may be the fact that no proprietary software is required (a downside of the RCA and Sony players).
Mine is a little outdated but those are some clear recorders. You can adjust the mic volume also.
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