Recorder with built-in GPS (1 Viewer)

I can't seem to find a standalone recorder that geo-tags audio files. I have found software that lets you tag it after the fact but I want the file to come home with me from the field with the data already on it. Anybody know of such?

catfishpkt said:

I can't seem to find a standalone recorder that geo-tags audio files. I have found software that lets you tag it after the fact but I want the file to come home with me from the field with the data already on it. Anybody know of such?

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I think the Wildlife Acoustics Song Meters have that as an option, but they're intended for chaining to a tree and leaving them there for long periods. I assume other recorders of that type would have the option too, but I haven't heard of any consumer handheld recorders that do it.

I don't know how they tag the files. Can you embed data like that in wav files? I suppose it could add the coordinates to the filenames.

I experimented with getting my phone to speak the coordinates to add them to the announcements I make at the start and end of each recording, but ended up just reading them out.

There are a number of devices out there that do what you want but they are aimed at the security market (ie bugging people and vehicles), so I doubt the quality of recording is up to what you want. There are a number of phone apps available that let you geotag audio, so then you can use an external mic and/or preamp to achieve what you want.

Couldn't find what I was looking for either, I thought it would be a product that was readily available when I started looking. I think I will go with the verbal updates for location info. Thanks for help. I guess one problem with audio recorders is you could move a long distance during the recording vs taking a picture. The GPS would either have to track the movement or only record part of the trip.

catfishpkt said:

Couldn't find what I was looking for either, I thought it would be a product that was readily available when I started looking. I think I will go with the verbal updates for location info. Thanks for help. I guess one problem with audio recorders is you could move a long distance during the recording vs taking a picture. The GPS would either have to track the movement or only record part of the trip.

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The autonomous recorders I've looked at that do GPS, only record one position. Trying to save batteries, I was told.