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You may have used a voice recorder in Sydney while working for a company, but now that you are stepping out on your entrepreneurial path, you need to shop for your own kit.
Here are some shopping tips to get you set up on the right path.
Voice Recorder Shopping Tip #1
First things first, focus on audio quality. The clarify of a recording is dependant on recording and audio quality. The technology used for the manufacture of the microphone and the software supporting it are vital. Ascertain the bitrate (bits/second). Olympus advises that you invest in a high-quality voice recorder with a 16-24 bits per sample bit depth. Your smartphone, by comparison, only records audio at 8 bits per sample. Thus a voice recorder is essential to capture those higher rates and maintain quality.
Top voice recorders, like the Olympus DS9500, include multiple recording options such as Quiet Environment, Noisy Environment or Conference Recording. The best recorders will benefit you with a crystal clear audio file comparable with a concert hall performance.
Voice Recorder Shopping Tip #2
Next, consider convenience. Recorders are available in different dimensions and weights. Additional features can increase the dimensions and weight, even up to ten ounces. Do you need it to fit into a bag or a pocket?
Voice Recorder Shopping Tip #3
The next size you need to look at is memory size. Do you need to record 2 hours or 100 hours? The longer the recording, the higher the quality setting, the larger the file. The file type will also affect the size of the recording. A quality voice recorder will have large storage, memory cards, and external memory access.
Voice Recorder Shopping Tip #4
Wireless and hard sharing are great advantages. A quality voice recorder will have wifi capabilities so you can transfer files into the cloud or email and get them off your recorder. Otherwise, a USB-memory stick and cable connection to computers is an option, and it’s important to have compatibility with Windows and Apple software.
Voice Recorder Shopping Tip #5
Most voice recorders will have basic editing functions, but a quality unit will let you cut out sections and merge files.
Voice Recorder Shopping Tip #6
Tip #6 is an important one: how good is the battery life? You will never regret investing in the best battery life possible, especially if you are in the middle of a recording and your recorder’s battery starts dying! Forty-eight hours is a good target, and combine that with a rechargeable battery for a winning combination.
Voice Recorder Shopping Tip #7
High-end voice recorders will have voice activation, which is a wonderful convenience! Sounds activate the recording and silence deactivates it. You can also deactivate this option if you need manual operation sometimes.
Now that you know what to look for when shopping for a voice recorder in Sydney, have a browse through our options here.