I'm using the TP-8 with my Olympus DM-620 to record phone interviews. I get a lot of feed-back noise when I go to transcribe. What am I doing wrong?
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Assuming you are using the device properly, this is either due to your phone having a lot of background noise you tuned out during the conversation, or that you moved your phone around a lot against your ear, making sounds the device recorded. Did the portions with your voice sound more clear than the portions where your interviewee was speaking? If so, I would blame your phone connection. Your recorder can't improve the sound quality delivered by your phone.
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Don't know. Didn't have this problem. I downloaded the recording to my iMac and played it back from there. If your recorder is capable of doing that, you might try. Perhaps the feedback is in the playback, not the recording.
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I always transfer the file to a computer and listen from there. I've never had any problem with feedback noise.
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Dont know if this is the problem but I had a lot of cracking noise and the cord on my old one was damaged. OR if you have feedback of your own voice (kind of an echo) could your recorder also be recording from its mic?
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I have the opposite problem, in that the default of 10 is usually too low. My guess is that you're feeding the input into a pre-amp of some sort. Your best bet is to find a way to adjust that, since there's no way to change the default volume on this unit. As for the backup camera, yes, this unit supports a backup camera, as well as auto-switch to it when activated. The input for the control line is clearly marked on the back of the unit, using a standard composite video feed.
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Well I bought an Olympus DM-420 that came bundled with the "Digital Recorder" version of Dragon NS 10. (This has been sitting on my desk for a long while because I didn't have the time to do the training previously) I did the voice training and started converting files. Some of the recordings where made while driving and the sound quality is probably below what is reasonable. But even the recordings that were done in quiet areas where my speech is clear and not noisy, DNS generates mostly random words that have nothing to do with what I'm saying in the recording. I'm really disappointed. I'm also glad I haven't invested a lot of time in recording things with the expectation of converting them "eventually". The fact it basically doesn't work means the audio files I do have are useless. Even taking the recording I made to do the training and running it through the transcription program generates substantial errors, that are clearly program bugs. About half way through that transcription it stopped using spaces allthewordswereruntogether. Three times now (version 1 and version 10 and one somewhere in between) Dragon's demos and the various good reviews have suckered me into buying their product, at this point I'm giving up. Either there is something about my voice, or their technology doesn't really work.
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I purchased a new Panasonic recorder (with electric cord) after I had inadvertently thrown my old Panasonic away. The newer model is very similar to my older model and it records very well with no internal noises that I recall. Try it.
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Yikes, mine is not that loud. If your cameras don't immediately work, then press the little black button on the back of the camera 5 or 6 times fairly rapidly and that should solve that. I can hear mine running but it is not overly loud.
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If you are recording your voice, turn the second switch with the lines to the straight line, and the first switch turned to 0 to reduce background noise. If that doesn't work I would simply try recording in a quieter, smaller space.
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To tell you the truth I bought this to record conversation. I couldn't make heads or tails of the *instruction manual* either. The only way I figured out how to record was by trial and error. It sure comes with enough cords. I guess you could just sit down and go into Sherlock Holmes mode and try to figure it out. Wish I could be of more assistance here but I'm a real techno idgit.
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Not sure, but if you are referring to having it connected to a computer it could be a soft ware issue. I think I was covering up the mic with my hand at times inadvertently while recording.
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Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home network work great. Sorry I don't have a better reply regarding the sound quality. Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home... » Read More Hi Sharon, I've only recorded a couple videos right after I received the camera and those were only for testing the record function. I didn't record any audio but I do remember some slight wind noise. I just did a quick test recording the tv sound and it was ok. If you decide to purchase the camera, keep in mind the microphone is located on top close to where you would hold it with your left hand. Also, it is not stereo. The camera has served my needs and I've been very pleased with it. Photos are not DSLR quality but pretty good nonetheless. Wi-fi backup and sending via email on my home network work great. Sorry I don't have a better reply regarding the sound quality. « Show Less
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Pls dont buy....I've already wasted my investment. I contacted them about the weird transcription, they suggested me to contact software company, then I emailed them, did not get fruitful results. It totally waste of your resources. Better, buy cheap recorder.
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I haven't had any problems. I use the recorder all the time and I've never heard it distort the recording.
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This product I just got today and I am having same issue with it. I didn't see the specification in detail, my bad and I am stuck with it too. So may be I am going to return this product back and going to buy "Olympus VN-4100PC Digital Voice Recorder".
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Olympus TP-7 attachment and an inexpensive digital voice recorder with ext. mike jack is all you need. The TP-7 fits in your ear like an ear bud and picks up both sides of the conversation. Works with land line and cell phones. Most digital voice recorders have an excellent voice activated feature, with adjustable trigger point.
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It works great! Try to sit as close as possible bc it does pick up a lot of background noise like papers shuffling. But even with that the clarity was great and I was happy with my purchase esp for the price. Side note. I would write down the time of the recording every 15 mins or so that way I can skip ahead to the time of where my notes were so I didn't have to listen or try to find where I wanted to review! Good luck!
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I had the same issue (well... and still have it)... the thing is the volumen is so, so low, that you have to almost speek directly to the camera and not farther than a few centimiters... 2 o 3 cms., then you will hear the sound on the App. In few words, its useless for baby monitoring. My cameras are now "safe" in a drawer... :S
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You might need to increase the volume when recording. After press the recording button, you should be able to hold the + button to increase the recording volume.
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T3i specs say it records in stereo as well as the mic. Don't know why you would only get the left side working. Could be a cable issue or camera issue. Sry I can't be more help. I use a 7d so its never given me any issues.