I want to record a message but I don't want anyone to "break in" and record over the voice. Can you explain how it works?
1320051
Not everyone can erase a recorded voice on this Voice Recorder...only because it takes several steps to re-record a message. Not so easy, but if they had the instructions, then they could.
1320052
Another reviewer said "The top cover of the unit turns to reveal and conceal the recording button" and someone else commented that "when you put it in the "Lock" position you HAVE to tape it place with scotch tape or something stronger because it is super easy for it slip out of the "Lock" position and you don't want your message erased." If the device is inside a toy or similarly contained, it should be fine and very difficult to 'break into'. If exposed and someone purposely wanted to cover up your message, it doesn't seem there's a way to permanently disable the re-record function. Another reviewer said "The top cover of the unit turns to reveal and conceal the recording button" and someone else commented that "when you put it in the "Lock" position you HAVE to tape it place with scotch tape or something stronger because it is super easy for it slip out of the "Lock" position and you don't want your message erased." If the device is inside a toy or similarly contained, it should be fine and very difficult to 'break into'. If exposed and someone purposely wanted to cover up your message, it doesn't seem there's a way to... » Read More Another reviewer said "The top cover of the unit turns to reveal and conceal the recording button" and someone else commented that "when you put it in the "Lock" position you HAVE to tape it place with scotch tape or something stronger because it is super easy for it slip out of the "Lock" position and you don't want your message erased." If the device is inside a toy or similarly contained, it should be fine and very difficult to 'break into'. If exposed and someone purposely wanted to cover up your message, it doesn't seem there's a way to permanently disable the re-record function. « Show Less
1320053
You hold the button down and record. I can't remember how long you have to record. If someone pushes the button and records, it does record over your previous message.
1320054
There is a cover over the recording button . When you are ready to record, expose the button by rotating the cover. Once you're done recording, you rotate the cover to again hide the recording button and protect your recording from accidental erasure.
1119297
You want a voice activated record mode which is common on the more advanced devices. I have owned several other types but this kind is mostly for dictation and meetings. The long wait time will run the batteries down and the quality of the recording may not be as you expected, so I do not recommend this unit for a standby type of usage.
835014
I turned off the motion activated setting (I think it's delivered with that setting on) and then set it to record at the maxium 15 min segment. It'll still talk every once and a while, but not nearly as often. After I set it up this way it basically just records continuously ( but it does say 'recording' if a new 15 min segment starts. As far as I can tell there isn't a way to simply turn off that annoying pointless voice that you can't even understand anyway. Hope that helps.
457468
I'm never home to hear the message being recorded. I think there's a message to the caller, and then hang up mode if that helps.
1654573
Where does your audio come from? You can put it near a speaker to record that. When I want to record something on speakerphone, I take it out of my ear and lay it on the telephone speaker. It records that well and also records my voice if I speak out loud into the speakerphone. If the online training is on your PC, couldn't you record the audio directly?
984696
sorry, can't help you, it was a gift for someone, I didn't open the box. I think there was something on the box about overriding recording though
2160340
It has a pre-recorded outgoing message that cannot be changed and it has capacity for one outgoing message that you can record for yourself.
1668441
You have to flip a switch to re-record the message. When it is on "On" it cannot be changed. It will play the same thing every push.
864257
There is a variable speed control on the recorder. I haven't used it...but it's there. Can imagine it would be helpful if one was dictating into the machine.
1222941
I don't think so. I've used this for quite sometime and like it for a no nonsense answering machine but I don't think you have that option. However, you can "trick" it by filling the memory and then it won't record anything else but will still answer; in that case it will act like announce only.
171134
You have to push it on and then push it off when finished recording. Not voice activated.
1419689
No you can't.. These days they have made it impossible for anyone to record anything they don't want you to. Believe me I've tried.
72754
You have the option to turn the audio on or off. So, you can record video without audio.
1246002
I don't think the microphone has anything to do with that. That sounds like it's more dependant on the software used to record. Because you can record multiple people speaking at the same time on any mic.
388765
It has an optional mode called Variable Control Voice Actuator, which will automatically start and stop recording when it detects sounds above a level that you can select. When you turn on the mode, VCVA shows up on the display.If you don't want to use this mode, leave it off and just start and stop the recording manually.
358504
I haven't figured that out yet. My problem is I haven't read the instructions. I like things that are fairly simple, turn on play or record. I will be taking the time on my time off this week to figure it out. Sorry I do not have an answer for you. V/R Jackie
733785
They have a toggle switch on the bottom that can be set to 3 different options: "Play/On, Record, Off." You record by pressing down on the top colored portion, while in Record Mode, and speaking aloud. Then, when you switch to Play Mode, it plays your full recorded message every time the colored top is pressed down. You can only have one recorded message at a time, but can re-record a new message whenever necessary.