Michelle,<br><br>I have experimented with a range of mp3 recorders and consistently found the iRiver T series to deliver good quality recordings for voice. The inbuilt microphones on the cheaper mp3 players can be quite poor and aren't worth the time.
<br><br>If you are thinking of buying an external microphone, I can recommend the Rode Podcaster USB microphone. It's big and heavy but produces excellent quality recording without the need to install software. Just record straight to Audacity (or equivalent). It sells for $220 or thereabouts.
<br><br>Lastly, I must add that if you haven't used Levelator to improve the quality of your sound, it's a beautiful thing to discover. Just go to <a href="http://www.gigavox.com/levelator">http://www.gigavox.com/levelator
</a> and download the app. It sits on the desktop. All you do is drag your recording (in the form of a .wav) onto the Levelator. It will automagically improve the quality of the vocals, often dramatically so. For poorly recorded interviews and such, it can't be beaten - and it's free.
<br><br>Anyway, hope this helps.<br><br>Paul Stewart<br>eLearning Officer<br>Catholic Education Office, Melbourne<br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 7/30/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">Michelle Dennis</b> <<a href="mailto:mdennis@mentoneggs.vic.edu.au">
mdennis@mentoneggs.vic.edu.au</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">Hi All,<br><br>I'm investigating solutions for recording classes for later podcasting. Does anyone on here have any recommendations for equipment? What do you use and have you found it good?
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