I made a recording just recently and I could barely hear the person at the 
microphone stand. I wonder if there’s a way to increase the level of the mic 
gain on the Voice Memos recorder thanks.
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> On Sep 13, 2025, at 12:56 PM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I would use the iPhone Voice Memos app and put the money into a portable 
> power bank if you think the phone charge won't last through the time you need 
> to record.
> Or, the $4.99 Just Press Record application which I have used until my iPhone 
> 16 Pro and the updated iOS 18 that allows Voice Memos to record in Stereo.
> The sound quality is excellent!
> It is easy to upload the files with either app over Wi-Fi to OneDrive on your 
> home Wi-Fi network, or to DropBox over any Wi-Fi network.
> It isn't fast, to transfer the file, but it works.
> Then you can download it to your computer for editing.
> I have been using Voice Memos to record concerts and it works quite well.
> Interviews should be a snap with it.
> 
> 
> 
> Richard, USA
> “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”
> – Jane Wagner, from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Manan 
> Trivedi
> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:51 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: Need advise on recording interviews
> 
> Thank you richard and every kind soul that replied. If anyone of you uses a 
> microphone with iPhone for recordings, I will also appreciate your 
> suggestions. I am going to explore zoom and olympus devices as welll, even 
> though for most of my needs, iPhone should suffice. I am considering stand 
> alone devices if I need to record longish meetings and conferences.
> Thanks again everyone.
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 12, 2025, at 5:06 PM, 'Richard Turner' via VIPhone 
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>> 
>> The Zoom H1, H4, and H6 Essential hand held recorders have spoken menus and 
>> do a very good job recording.
>> The H1 is the least expensive at about $99.
>> Jonathan Mosen did detailed reviews on his podcast a year or two ago.
>> Many of the Olympus models also have spoken menus.
>> 
>> They both use triple A batteries.
>> I think the Zoom H1 Essential comes with rechargeable batteries but I'm not 
>> sure.
>> Regular Triple A batteries give it 8 or 10 hours of recording time.
>> Depending on the  iPhone model you have the Voice Memos app does an 
>> excellent job as well.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Richard, USA
>> “Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with it.”
>> – Jane Wagner, from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe.
>> 
>> My web site: https://www.turner42.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Manan 
>> Trivedi
>> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2025 1:15 PM
>> To: [email protected]
>> Subject: Need advise on recording interviews
>> 
>> Hello all।
>> I need to do some interviews for which I will need a recording device। Those 
>> who have been this kind of thing, do you suggest I use an iphone or a stand 
>> alone device। I am in favor of the latter because then I don’t have to worry 
>> about Iphone battery running out। So, can someone suggest what accessible 
>> option is being preferred by people with blindness to do decent recording?
>> I will appreciate your suggestions।
>> 
>> Best regards
>> 
>> manan
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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