Total Recall is an app for Android phones that can be used to record both sides of the conversation during a phone interview. Reasonably priced at $10.00 (free demo available) it's a very convenient way to record phone interviews. You should however check if it works with your particular Android device because it's not compatible with all phones.
A Look at Transcription Software
"Isn’t there a simpler way of doing this?" Transcription is a notoriously tedious process and almost everyone who's ever tried it has asked this question at some point. Unfortunately voice recognition is still an evolving technology and there aren’t perfect solutions available yet. However, there are some applications that can make the process easier.
3 Tips for Creating Business Recordings
If you are preparing to record a video or an audio for your business, here are some tips to help you get the best results: 1. Interviews When recording an interview (for e.g., with an expert in your line of work), use a good digital voice recorder to get the best audio quality. If it’s a telephonic interview, use a telephone adapter to ensure both sides of the conversation are recorded clearly. 2. Teleconferences If you are conducting a teleclass or a teleconference with multiple participants, try using a professional conference service like (GoToMeeting or WebEx). These services create professional recordings [...]
3 Tools for Converting File Formats
There are several reasons why you may need to convert a file format - 1. To reduce the file size so that you can upload/email it easily 2. To make the file compatible with a particular player 3. To extract audio from a video file, etc. Here are 3 tools, ranging from paid to free, that can be used to convert file formats: Wavepad This application from NCH can play and converts more than 30 audio & video file formats (including wav, mp3, wma, mp2, m4a, ogg, avi, mid, flac, mov, amr, aac, mpga, dct, au, aif/aiff, raw, dvf, vox, [...]
Recording Speech Using Lavalier Microphones
Lavalier microphones or lapel mics are small clip-on mics that are extremely useful for recording interviews and speeches. Because of their size, they're easy to handle (and hide) and deliver great sound quality. Here's a simple guide to help you choose the best one for your recordings.
How to Record Qualitative Research Interviews
Qualitative Research Interviews can be tricky to record as well as transcribe, especially if the interviewees are not native speakers of English. A little bit of planning and some simple precautions can go a long way in improving the clarity of the recordings as well as the accuracy of your transcripts: 1. Use Professional Recording Gear The two most common problems with research interview recordings are - i) Low volume due to the speakers’ distance from the recording device, and ii) Background/surrounding noise coming out too loud on the recording. Both lead to an enormous amount of data loss. To avoid [...]
