digital voice recorder

[chloejane]

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Does anyone have one that they would recommend for recording lectures? I'd really like one that records decently from about halfway back in a big lecture hall (~150 people) and that has an output channel (like headphones) that I can plug an FM transmitter into so I can listen in the car.

BTW, has anyone else had problems logging in? It took me four log-ins to get to this page. It kept redirecting me and thanking me for logging in, but then wouldn't actually log me in.

Thanks!

 

[bananaface]

If you are using a non-public computer, I would recommend using the "remember me" option at log in. If the server goes down while you are on, it may require you to log in again. We are on a backup server right now, with a limited capacity. When it overloads, it can go down for a few seconds. If you are on a public computer, you can safely use the "remember me" function as long as you use the "log out" function at the end of your session.

 

[imperial frog]

My experience with recorders hasn't been too good. Even in small rooms I could never get good recordings. Unless you are sitting at front, I would suggest getting a remote mike that you could put on a desk near the speaker.

 

[ilovepharmacy]

I don't have any experience with regular recorders and I don't know if you have an iPod, but I bought the Griffin iTalk attachment ($40) for my iPod and its great! I sit in the very last row (~25 rows or so back) and the professor's voice cuts through any surrounding noise very clearly at high volume. I love it!

 

[crossurfingers]

I have a Panasonic one. I can't remember the model number, but it is digital and you can set the type of quality you want to record the lecture in. You can also transfer the lectures into your computer. It has a little jack to put in headphones too. It works really well for me.

 

[WSU2007]

I have a Sony ICD ST25 and it works very well. I had tried a cheaper version and had the problems you are having, basicly the professors voice was very muffled. This particular model has a couple different recording modes. Use the high quality mode and position the mic in the optimal position. It's also digital with about 4-6 hours in high quality mode. You can upload the recordings to your pc for later listening in order to clear space for the next days lecture. It comes with a program that is very nice to use. It cost about $120.00 from the Sony store, it's a little pricey but it works. Trust me I tried to get off cheap. I also would to place the recorder at the front of the room during lecture for better quality. Although I could have used it anywhere, you lose a little quality that way though. I'm not aware of any output to hook to your stereo but it does come with ear phones. Hope this helps!

 

[chloejane]

Thanks for all your feedback! I'll definately look into some of the suggestions.

 

[usi]

My problem was to find the time to listen to the whole lecture all over again.
It would be awesome if you could just listen to the part where you did not get something.
Kind of like a tape keyword search option on recorders would be awesome!
I don't believe it has been invented yet for sound.

 

[alwaystired]

A girl in my class does this.

When she has questions on something that the professor is saying, she rights down the time where it is happening on the recorder onto her notes. So that when she goes back in her notes and she sees the time, she can easily skip to that part and relisten to it.


I thought it was a good idea....

 

[Smilescali]

A girl in my class does this.

When she has questions on something that the professor is saying, she rights down the time where it is happening on the recorder onto her notes. So that when she goes back in her notes and she sees the time, she can easily skip to that part and relisten to it.


I thought it was a good idea....

I do this as well. Rarely I will listen to an entire lecture and when I do I can speed it up on my computer so an hour lecture is only 35 min or so. Yes, sometimes is does sound like the chipmunks though.

 

[dgroulx]

UF video tapes all their lectures, so you can watch them over and over if you have the time. This was originally done to provide the lecture to the distance campuses, but all students have access to the videos. We write down the time as the lecture is playing, so we can go back and ask questions. Double speed is a life saver.

 

[pinkyrx]

UF video tapes all their lectures, so you can watch them over and over if you have the time. This was originally done to provide the lecture to the distance campuses, but all students have access to the videos. We write down the time as the lecture is playing, so we can go back and ask questions. Double speed is a life saver.

Do you access the videos online? I really wish our school did this, I can imagine it would be VERY helpful!

 

[ultracet]

Do you access the videos online? I really wish our school did this, I can imagine it would be VERY helpful!

i imagine it would seal my fate...
i would have never been to class

 

[DHG]

UF video tapes all their lectures, so you can watch them over and over if you have the time. This was originally done to provide the lecture to the distance campuses, but all students have access to the videos. We write down the time as the lecture is playing, so we can go back and ask questions. Double speed is a life saver.

I'm pretty sure Mercer also records all lectures and makes them available online later that same day. Pretty cool 👍

 

[dgroulx]

Do you access the videos online? I really wish our school did this, I can imagine it would be VERY helpful!

They are all on-line through Blackboard. I don't have many lectures to watch any more this year. I just have to do research and then perform like a monkey. But, it was great for my first 2 years.

 

[hcp]

Hi Guys

I have an olympus digital voice recorder (DS-2). There are 220 cats in my class, and regardless where I'm seating, the recording is very clear.

I tape the whole lecture but since I have the recorder with me at all times, I look at the lcd display and write down the time (ie 20:34) and when I transfer the .wma audio file to my pc, I just listen to the parts that I have missed or are important.

I paid $130 for it and I think it's worthy!

hcp

 

[DHG]

There are 220 cats in my class, and regardless where I'm seating, the recording is very clear.

Rrrrrrooowww? Mrrrooooowww? MRRROOOOOOOOWWWW! Meow?



Wow thats a lot of cats.

 

[Daisygirl4ever]

Does anyone have one that they would recommend for recording lectures? I'd really like one that records decently from about halfway back in a big lecture hall (~150 people) and that has an output channel (like headphones) that I can plug an FM transmitter into so I can listen in the car.

BTW, has anyone else had problems logging in? It took me four log-ins to get to this page. It kept redirecting me and thanking me for logging in, but then wouldn't actually log me in.

Thanks!

My husband gave me an MP3 player for christmas one year.. I found out it has a MIC on it. It is awsome. I get to record lecture in the morning and then work out with my MP3 player in the afternoon. It is a SanDisk and is a 512. It holds hours and hours of lecture and about 80 or so songs on it. It comes with a cord to hook up to your computer so you can transfer it. I would deffinately reccomend! 👍

 

[MAXHARDC]

Stick with sony.

 

[MAXHARDC]

Stick with sony.

Max

 

[jboogie]

I use the Griffin iTalk and iTrip combo for my iPod to listen to my lectures. It works great.