Can this stay plugged into a wall socket while you're recording?
1530724
Sure. It's just like a laptop computer, which you can plug in to recharge while you're using it.
229993
It will if you want it to. But if your concerned about accidental recording then no. There is a hold button that doesn't allow it to turn on unless the switch is moved, and then of course you will have to hit the record button which is sunken in.
1033495
Yes it could plug into wall socket or be used with extension cord, but has no USB connection.
703842
No. The device has an off/on switch. You charge the internal battery by USB (into computer) then it is ready to record anywhere. To play, plug back into the computer, open the device just like any thumb drive/memory stick and play what has been recorded. Really very simple. Works great!
769832
Yes - but I don't know the sensitivity (threshold that triggers the mic). I use "always on" to avoid a break in the recording.
385753
I haven't tried it, but don't see any reason why it should not stay. The plugs I have used in the unit sockets are firmly in place.
1539285
Yes you can keep it plugged in but the picture is not good it shows up black and white. No color.
2077642
Would like to know the same. I don't want to buy it if it will accidentally stop recording if put into my pocket.
1829991
I don' think so. It could be directly plugged into a recording device of some sort, though.
1983546
yes it can be plugged in and just stay there. and yes this speaker from anker is awesome for the size, small enough to hide and sounds great like a nice stereo. ,
272471
Not that I'm aware of. Once you turn it on and wait 5-7 seconds, it starts recording.
1782992
It has a USB plug which will charge the recorder (if you tell the recorder to charge rechargeable batteries.) You can record and use the other features while it is plugged in and charging from a wall charger, but you cannot operate the recorder while it is plugged into a computer. You could get an extension USB cable for convenience. But that still seems clumsier than just swapping in a fully charged battery. The main advantage of operating while plugged in would be to enable really long term recording. With a large chip, lower resolution MP3 recording, and no limit on the power supply, you could record continuously for hundreds of hours. It has a USB plug which will charge the recorder (if you tell the recorder to charge rechargeable batteries.) You can record and use the other features while it is plugged in and charging from a wall charger, but you cannot operate the recorder while it is plugged into a computer. You could get an extension USB cable for convenience. But that still seems clumsier than just swapping in a fully charged battery. The main advantage of operating while plugged in would be to enable really long term recording. With a large chip, lower resolution MP3 recording, and no limit on the power supply, you... » Read More It has a USB plug which will charge the recorder (if you tell the recorder to charge rechargeable batteries.) You can record and use the other features while it is plugged in and charging from a wall charger, but you cannot operate the recorder while it is plugged into a computer. You could get an extension USB cable for convenience. But that still seems clumsier than just swapping in a fully charged battery. The main advantage of operating while plugged in would be to enable really long term recording. With a large chip, lower resolution MP3 recording, and no limit on the power supply, you could record continuously for hundreds of hours. « Show Less
514989
Yes, the camera functions normally while plugged in. I'm pretty sure it actually charges the battery even while recording.
271000
It needs to remain plugged in to your car power source. It will keep recording and will record over the already recorded data after so many hours. Just a quick note........I made comments after the one I got and said how good it was, I got another one for my second car and it only worked for a few days then quit, it had to be returned
1589277
Yes. For us, it was burning through batteries. So now it primarily stays plugged into wall. Used in nursery.
1945667
I'd suggest just not buying the mic at all. But to answer your question, yes it will stay on.
935574
No. In fact all the record functions are disabled as soon as you plug it into a computer (or USB extended life charger), so you can't record at all when it's plugged in. BUT - the good news is that it WILL record a VERY long time without having to change the battery. Don't forget, there are no moving parts in this device. It's energy consumption to operate is incredibly low. I'm pretty sure you would fill up the memory chip before you ran the battery down, but I haven't challenged it that far yet, so I could be wrong, but I don't think so.