iPhone as backup recorder?

[Freddie Reppond]

It just dawned on me to try to use the iPhone as a backup recorder. I downloaded a free app called iTalk and it syncs through iTunes and then you can download the file to your PC.  Once on my PC, I convert the file to an mp3.  

Just testing it out at home, the iPhone's internal mic works great, but I'll have to see how it works in a larger setting.  I do a lot of public hearings in large rooms, so that will be the true test.  I believe there are external mics that you can buy as well.

Is anyone else using their iPhone in this way?

[Kelli Combs (admin)]

Very interesting.  Too bad it doesn't sync to your transcript too.  I didn't know there was an app for that.

[Patricia Babits]

I've never tried that, but I know other reporters do. I think someone on this board said they do, but I can't remember who. Maye they'll respond.

[Lillian Freiler]

I've used it for a backup recorder, but I've used the Voice Memos app that already comes with the phone.  The sound quality is amazing.