Digital Voice Recorder Information

Digital Voice Recorder Links

About.com's guide to Canadian small business has a great primer on what to look for before selecting a digital voice recorder. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

A similar guide at Life123.com is also helpful.

EBay has a digital voice recorder buyer's guide that gives helpful advice about the benefits of digital recording and tips on how to use a digital voice recorder, including how to email files and how to edit recordings. There is also a helpful list of commonly used digital voice recorder lingo.

We found a good podcast about digital recording by O'Reilly Digital Media reviewers David Battino and Mark Nelson.

The iPod touch has a built-in mic for recording voice memos, but if you have the iPod nano or classic you'll need to buy an add-on to use it as a voice recorder because these models do not come equipped with a voice recorder. O'Reilly Digital Media discusses various iPod mics in a 2007 review, although it's worth noting that one of the three microphones discussed is no longer available.

You may be able to use your smartphone as a voice recorder, and you can download apps that will enhance recording and editing features. AndroGeek.com, iLounge.com and CNET discuss these apps.

The New York Times reviews the latest version of Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking software (Version 11).

Recorders.com also offers a message board on which anyone can comment or ask questions of the resident experts.

Manufacturers' websites offer detailed information and specifications about their products:

Olympus

M-Audio

Samson Tech (Zoom)

Sony

Panasonic

Roland (Edirol)

Philips