How is the recording device on this? I need to record myself at speaking events.
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Don't. You'd be better of getting a older voice-activated, micro-cassette recorder. The e-matic wav files are weak and seem as cheap as the product. I wrote them (ematic.us) about trading my two old e-matics that broke within one year at the same spot: the ear plug hole. Another issue. They never wrote me back though they promised to within 24 hours !! Almost as bad a Coby. DO NOT eve buy any Coby. This is no churlish revenge on my part. If I were a Nader's Raider that POS company would be in jail. E-matic is acting just as shady and their players just as shoddy as is Coby. Hope this helps.- Steve
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Hey Jonathan, this is an awesome mic. No recorder needed. But if your recording from far away a recorder would be best. I do a lot of interviews with mine and it works great.
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It depends on the interview. Using this during a one on one interview would be just fine, recording in a lecture hall maybe not as well. The closer to the source, the better. I would recommend using this with the app Voice Record Pro from Bejbej apps. The app has individual gain and silence detection controls. Of course with any mic, testing it out is essential.
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once you have it set up on your computer and it's a recognized device.. the answer is yes. no problem. You will need an application that will be able to record what you say. for example recorder on windows can do this just fine. Just remember to speak clearly into the microphone. or you will get lots of errors. good luck and have fun. it's a nice microphone. I got it for my Mom so we can use skype to talk on for free.
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I know it has all you asked about but the "forge"?? Also I don't know how to get sound loud enough to hear. Does it have to be plugged into a computer with speakers to listen to your recordings? Hope not. Great recorder otherwise. We recorded about 19 sessions of about 1-2 hours each over 3 days at a health care conference in DC and it lasted through all but the last one.
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Well if you're talking about accessories to be able to record through your computer, I recommend getting an audio interface. My interface is the lexicon alpha and it is fantastic, plus, you can get it for just under $50 on Amazon. Obviously, you need to have a cable to run the mic to the interface (which comes separately). Also, if you want to connect it to a mic stand with the spider shock mount that comes with it, you have to get an adapter which is only like 3-5 dollars. This mic is great and has never let me down. Hope you enjoy it and I hoped this helped. If you have any other questions, please ask me again. Well if you're talking about accessories to be able to record through your computer, I recommend getting an audio interface. My interface is the lexicon alpha and it is fantastic, plus, you can get it for just under $50 on Amazon. Obviously, you need to have a cable to run the mic to the interface (which comes separately). Also, if you want to connect it to a mic stand with the spider shock mount that comes with it, you have to get an adapter which is only like 3-5 dollars. This mic is great and has never let me down. Hope you enjoy it and I hoped this helped. If you have any other... » Read More Well if you're talking about accessories to be able to record through your computer, I recommend getting an audio interface. My interface is the lexicon alpha and it is fantastic, plus, you can get it for just under $50 on Amazon. Obviously, you need to have a cable to run the mic to the interface (which comes separately). Also, if you want to connect it to a mic stand with the spider shock mount that comes with it, you have to get an adapter which is only like 3-5 dollars. This mic is great and has never let me down. Hope you enjoy it and I hoped this helped. If you have any other questions, please ask me again. « Show Less
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Unless you're going to be using the audio in a broadcast or film or something, I think this is overkill. Also, what Alan Ganger said, but even so -- there's no equipment so amazing that you don't need some kind of mic or amp or something if you're far from the speaker. The bottom line is that if you're recording only for your own uses (like, to record lectures or conversations for your own review later), you can get the same functionality (but at a bit lower sound quality) for less money.
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I'd recommend using the mark button instead - it will record your questions, but with instant index for the answers. You can also set auto-record to just move when there's sound. Test to get a good threshold - probably -32db for recording talking in a quiet space. Use pre-rec too, so that you avoid clipping at the beginning and set auto stop to 5secs for the same at the end. All these features are right on the H2n.
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I have not used it to record but I have successfully used it to do video conference with audio and 2 headsets - but I can't confirm that both mics were used - just at at least 1 worked. The only thing to keep in mind is that this adapter is for support for stereo headphone and mic (it has 4 sections on the pin) so if your headphones and your recording device support this 4 sectioned pin you should be ok. For example a Macbook laptop port and iPhone headphones with built in mic will work.
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no microphone input unfortunately, but it does have a micro hdmi out for live and replay. (this is an 'action camera' however, I would suggest using a better (less expensive) stationary camera if you plan to monitor what is going on.) If you're just recording what is going on in a room/studio, the mic works pretty well, I have used it for stationary filming and for band practice. for a room setting the audio may be a little low, but it does record decently well. edit: if you're recording stationary, look into mirror less cameras. they have gotten much cheaper the past few years (and this GoPro has gone up from last year). I have an Eos M that I will use for regular recording and the GoPro will be used for racing and other events.
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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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No. Here's a link to a video of probably the loudest event I've shot with it- so far. It may not seem that loud now, but I had to wear earplugs. What it will do is reveal weaknesses in the PA system and sound mix. In other words, if the sound is bad, it'll record it just like it is. If it's good, like in this video, it'll sound good later on playback. One of the main reasons I bought this camera was to record bands, and so far, so good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvLGa96YMLU
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It performs well. I have an extra one , if you are interested. I actually have 2. Just purchased one with a hard drive so I can record.
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OFF TOPIC, but I have really gotten unexpected value from the voice recorder - I'm something of a community activist, attend board meetings etc. and find the recorder to be more than adequate to 'tape" meetings - I load the .wav files in Audacity and export as .mp3's - lose a little volume but very compact and portable after that.
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I am confident it will be better than the cellphone mic. I have been very happy with this mic. I record a lot of presentations in pretty large rooms with great success. I initially bought it when I had an iPhone 4. It did not work quite as well with the iPhone 5 but it works great with my Samsung Note 3. For the price it would be worth a try.
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The microphones worked for me but recording is not good quality. I don't recommend this machine. Acesonic BDK 2000 is better.
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Hi Rosa, I recommend you use Digital Flash Voice Recorder by Sony. I have used already since September 2013! It is wonderful with me!