How to Record Cell Phone Conversations on a Digital Recorder
When conducting interviews or documenting customer service disputes, you may wish to record a cell phone conversation. While some phones have built-in voice recording features, connecting your phone to a digital recorder is an effective way to capture the entire conversation without limitations.
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Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Digital recorder with live monitoring and a 3.5 mm microphone jack 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter Cell phone with 2.5 mm headset jack 3.5 mm male-to-male patch cable Headphones
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Connect the 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm adapter to your phone's headset jack. Such hands-free headsets often are available from your phone's manufacturer and include a microphone as well.
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Connect the 3.5 mm patch cable to the 3.5 mm adapter. Next, plug the other end of the patch cable into your digital recorder.
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Connect your headphones to your digital recorder. Enable the live monitoring feature on your recorder so that you can hear the cell phone conversation as it is being recorded.
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Attach another microphone to your digital recorder. This optional step will allow you to record your end of the conversation as well. You may also be able to use the digital recorder's built-in microphone to record your conversation.
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Press record when the call begins. Speak into your phone's receiver as normal, but listen through your digital recorder's monitored headphones.
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Tips & Warnings
If your computer has a line-in jack, you can use it as a digital recorder. Try downloading a free audio editing program, such as Audacity. If your digital recorder takes a different size of input, use an adapter to connect it to your phone.
The laws pertaining to recording of cell phone calls vary by state. To be safe, always notify the recipient of your call that you are recording the conversation.
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rex2010
Apr 22, 2010
Thanks for the great article. I use WM Sound Recorder to record my HTC Touch Pro phone conversation. It could record outgoing and incoming calls automatically.
