Dictaphone recommendations (1 Viewer)

[Allen]

I usually make notes on trips old school using a notebook but find on overseas guided tours where the birds are coming thick and fast that I don't get the time til back in the minibus or digs and then have to try and remember. I've been pondering whether a dictaphone might be more useful to record on site and then write up later. Does anyone use one and can recommend a model?

 

[Ignatius]

How about the function on your smartphone - assuming you are like most folk these days, and carry one with you wherever you go.

 

[Allen]

I did play around with that last year but, if I remember, it records each recording separately rather than one 'string which was a bit annoying. But maybe I'll try again as would be the most useful way of doing it. Thanks

 

[delia todd]

I'd been thinking along the same lines as Allen. I'd just switch the phone onto record then just say the names as the bird/s are identified. Easy then to make your written notes when you have the time.

Getting them singing at the same time would be a bonus. I wasn't thinking of you getting recordings of the individuals as it was writing the names down you seemed to have an issue with?

 

[Mono]

If you want an old school Dictaphone type voice recorder then Sony still makes them.

https://www.sony.co.uk/digital-voice-recorders/voice-memo-recorders?cpint=digital-voice-recorders_product_finder_medium-ProductFinder-en_GL-responsivegrid_initial_productfinder_2

There are also plenty of clip on recorders, they record continuously and are aimed at the video recording market. There are many on the market, ZOOM F2 is a good example, but there are many more cheaper ( and lower quality) offerings on Amazon.

F2 Field Recorder

Compact Field Recorder with Lavalier Mic

zoomcorp.com

 

[Allen]

Had a play with voice recorder in Samsung and looks like it'll do the job. It only separates recordings if I stop rather than pause, restarting a pause keeps it in same audio file. Either way will give it a try on next overseas trip

 

[Montereyman]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1317634-REG/sony_icd_px370_digital_flash_voice_recorder.html/specs

This Sony sells for $50 and has an auto record function so it would start recording whenever you start talkikng - if desired. Uses 2 AAA batteries so no need to recharge it. There is a $100 model that would also work for recording bird songs/calls in the field, but it uses a rechargeable built-in battery.

 

[Allen]

Thanks