Bigwoodystyl Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I used to have this one, but it recently stopped working...http://www.radioshack.com/sm-buy-the-mini-recorder-control-on-http-wwwradioshackcom--pi-2104040.htmlI never really liked it that much, but it served it's purpose and at $18.00, the price is right, so I may just replace it..Of course, Radio Shack offers another one at a small price increase that could be better...http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062697The more advanced radio shack model is the one I'm leaning toward, at only $27.00, it's reasonable...I think I'd be happier with this one, though, but I use it so sparingly, I don't want to shell out $100http://www.telephonecallrecorder.com/gttr520sc-cassette-phone-recorder-p-62.htmlI could probably do OK with this...http://www.spyville.com/microphone-record-adapter.htmlI don't really I want to record to my PC, but those options are something to consider as well:http://www.spyville.com/record-phone-calls.htmlAlso with the PC, you can get handheld recorders with 100+ hour capability that convert to Mp3 or .wav.... or you can buy software, or install hardware in the forms of pci cards/modems... but I honestly think I prefer having a hard casette tape (call me old-fashioned)Does anyone here have a phone recorder preference?!Are there better products out there that I didn't find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus2069 Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 meh...speakerphone and a $7 voice activated mini-tape recorder.gets the job done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwoodystyl Posted April 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 meh...speakerphone and a $7 voice activated mini-tape recorder.gets the job done LOL, whatever works, I guess.Too much interference for my tastes... Anybody else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BucFan Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 My setup is pretty great. I got an adapter at Radioshack that split my phone line in 2. One side is a mic jack and the other a regular phone jack.The phone side runs into my PC voice modem then back out to my regular phone.The mic jack side runs into the 'mic' port on my sound card.With the help of some great shareware, I can record great quality with the touch of a button and it stores the caller ID, time of call, and everything right on my PC.They even have an option for setting up your phone to play pre recorded messages for in bound numbers you chose. Like "This number has been disconnected.""We do not accept anonymous calls...' stuff like that.Great software, spyware free, doesn't cost a dime! http://www.phonetray.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveToGod Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I could probably do OK with this...http://www.spyville.com/microphone-record-adapter.html I would probably go with this one since it can work a cell phone or anything else. Gee, spyville, now we are really getting into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus2069 Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 My setup is pretty great. I got an adapter at Radioshack that split my phone line in 2. One side is a mic jack and the other a regular phone jack.The phone side runs into my PC voice modem then back out to my regular phone.The mic jack side runs into the 'mic' port on my sound card.With the help of some great shareware, I can record great quality with the touch of a button and it stores the caller ID, time of call, and everything right on my PC.They even have an option for setting up your phone to play pre recorded messages for in bound numbers you chose. Like "This number has been disconnected.""We do not accept anonymous calls...' stuff like that.Great software, spyware free, doesn't cost a dime! http://www.phonetray.com/wow, you still use dial up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTigggers Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I have the white Radio Shack adaptor $28.00 I think I paid for it and a RCA 50 hour Digital recorder I got on sale at Wally World for $30.00.The nice thing is the Recorder came with an adaptor and software to download the calls to the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BucFan Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 wow, you still use dial up?LMAO, of course not. A voice modem gives you call log capabilities on your PC.You can record your calls straight from the modem too, but the quality sucks, IMO. That's why I use the mic jack instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focus2069 Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 LMAO, of course not. A voice modem gives you call log capabilities on your PC.You can record your calls straight from the modem too, but the quality sucks, IMO. That's why I use the mic jack instead. k...just checking.....lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwoodystyl Posted April 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 My setup is pretty great. I got an adapter at Radioshack that split my phone line in 2. One side is a mic jack and the other a regular phone jack.The phone side runs into my PC voice modem then back out to my regular phone.The mic jack side runs into the 'mic' port on my sound card.With the help of some great shareware, I can record great quality with the touch of a button and it stores the caller ID, time of call, and everything right on my PC.They even have an option for setting up your phone to play pre recorded messages for in bound numbers you chose. Like "This number has been disconnected.""We do not accept anonymous calls...' stuff like that.Great software, spyware free, doesn't cost a dime! http://www.phonetray.com/I like that. That sounds pretty slick. If I do go the route of setting it up on my PC, I would like to record all my incoming calls and file the important ones.. to have the ability to categorize/ file them easily, that would be worth it to me. Especially, if I could get great sound quality. When I looked, I didn't find any shareware, I'll admit I searched rather lazily, and I definitely figured there are better, easier things out there. All I found was expensive call center software, which wouldn't be worth it for me... (especially without the proper hardware, I would need to also buy adapters for my existing phone jacks)Does it record to a WAV file?How's the audio quality?I'd imagine because the line is split that you would be able to control both the voice on the other line and your voice separately...?I guess my only objection is: it's the headache of more wires and more splitting and the potential of adding more hardware to my PC (I also don't think I even have a modem, lol).. Also, my sound card, while it does have a mic jack, is pathetic (I'm not much of a gamer, strictly for office apps), so I question whether I would have quality recording without replacing the sound card too. For my troubles of undertaking this, I'm afraid I might end up with really crappy audio, and/or dealing with headaches of installing drivers for a modem and sound card whose sole purpose is to record phone calls ... which is why I'm tentatively leaning toward just replacing the Radio Shack adapter, because it's easy. However, now that I know there are free apps are out there and all I need to do is split my phone line and buy a modem, it's in the back of my mind.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nascar3 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 wow, you still use dial up?LMAO! Now, don't be picking on us dialup folks! I live out in the sticks. I have TWO options. 1. Dialupor2. Satellite The satellite is $700-$800 for the "setup" and then $50 a month. The dialup costs me $5 a month.I wouldn't mind the $50 a month for the satellite, but I can't deal with the "setup" fee for the satellite.Sure, the connection speed sucks, but it gets me by.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BucFan Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 LMAO! Now, don't be picking on us dialup folks! I live out in the sticks. I have TWO options. 1. Dialupor2. Satellite The satellite is $700-$800 for the "setup" and then $50 a month. The dialup costs me $5 a month.I wouldn't mind the $50 a month for the satellite, but I can't deal with the "setup" fee for the satellite.Sure, the connection speed sucks, but it gets me by....Wild BlueIt's better than dial up and no installation cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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