Does this device make any noise when recording, like a beep? I want to record lectures in class but don't want the teacher to see it or disturb people
1027128
It's silent! But there is a little red light on all the time. You may want to keep it in a discrete area so it does not bother the presenter.
1027129
If it does you can turn it off. I'm pretty sure it doesn't. I've had my for over a year and it has never made a sound.
843592
for me, the beeping noise is that it's lost connection to the camera. try turning the camera on and off again. If that doesn't work, call customer service.
1364735
It does have a fairly distinctive click. If you are using it in a very quiet classroom setting it would be noticeable.
883764
I don't shoot video with the camera. Only sounds I've encountered are a beep when auto focusing and click when you take a picture.
351205
Not even a beep. I've used it on two different occassions, in different locations and with different proctors...they both allowed it and it caused no problems whatsoever.
104577
I noticed this beeping/tone sound as well when someone speaks. It's especially noticeable when people are speaking relatively softly. Is this audio distortion common for everyone?
104579
Hey, I hear the beeping when I'm taking the video and when the video is played online. It's more than irritating. It's a defect. Also, the volume is way too low. I'm irritated that these critical things aren't right.
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.
2008906
I use the recorder for music practice so my instructor hears what I'm doing and he will correct any mistakes. As in the other comments..This recorder is VERY sensitive and may pick up ANY outside noises. Good Luck..
1241622
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.
305690
In my experience, if you can hear it, this will pick it up. I've set it in one end of my house and walked in a room at the other end and I could still play myself back talking. Since even in large classes, the students are generally quiet you should have no problem. I use in in class. If you hear a lot of backnoise, put the mic sensitivity on low. I'm extremely pleased with it.
38704
Howdy I attend a regularly meeting once a month. I record about hour to hour and half with no problems or shut offs. The sound is pretty good on the replay on computer. I have only used it twice since I bought it. I hopes this helps
1612063
I only use it to measure heart rate, beeps when it starts to measure that but otherwise no noises. So the answer must be yes, darned if I know how though.
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?
1784646
I understand your question perfectly because I too am a teacher. I would have no problem using this at one of my tables during group rotations. It's a about as loud a smart phone medium volume. The sound lasts about five seconds. The red light blinks for about 30 seconds. I think it could easily be used at a table without any disruption to the whole class.
1661017
The beep can be controlled with the volume; lowest volume, no beep. This does not affect the recording volume.
1962675
It does not make any beeping sounds, only soft clicking sound like a shutter or mirror movement. It appears to be mechanical and a part of the process so I do not think it can be turned off. It is less noisy than average SLR camera shutter/mirror.