Jeff, much as I like the DM5 type recorders, I would say it would be a bit like overkill to use one just for short messages which you may need to record in a hurry, at work.
I used to be a telephonist, and used a hand held tape machine for this. Old technology I know, which may be ridiculed by some. But I still have such a device, made by Olympus as it happens, which I still use for phone numbers, short messages etc. I think you could probably get something like this from Argos, for example, for a much lower price than the range of Olympus digital recorders.
Just my opinion of course, but you might consider it before paying more than you need.
Cheers, Ted. On 09/04/12 17:44, jeff flint wrote:
Hi Guys, I have been looking for a simple, discrete, recorder for work. often for things like phone numbers but also longer messages and memos. Would you recommend this? In my former life, before losing my sight, I was a cameraman, and I swear I had less equipment than now, losing sight makes life complicated, but you do meet some really nice people. Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ted Martin" <tedmart@xxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2012 5:43 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: dm5 digital recorderThanks John and Clive, that confirms what I thought. Ted On 08/04/12 14:24, john coley wrote:Hi Ted, there's no difference in recording quality between a card and internal memory, a card just gives you extra capacity. I don't have a 550, but the DM5 will take up to a 32 gig SDHC. I have a 32 gig class 10 in mine and it's fine with it. John. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ted Martin" <tedmart@xxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2012 1:59 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: dm5 digital recorderJohn, I have had a DM550 for a little while, so far have only used the internal memory for recording. What would you say is the advantage of an SD card? I'm guessing it would have greater capacity, but how does it compare in terms of recording quality, or ease of use, or anything else? TIA, Ted. On 07/04/12 21:41, Williams Family wrote:Hi John Many thanks. Oh! why do th From: john coley Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2012 3:00 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: dm5 digital recorder Hi Brian, you can copy and paste. You don't need to use the software to transfer. Just remember that if you've got a card in the DM5 the card will come up in windows explorer as removable disk and the internal memory will come up as dm5. John. ----- Original Message ----- From: Williams Family To: access uk Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2012 1:51 PM Subject: [access-uk] dm5 digital recorder Hi Thanks to john for his help re my new dm5 recorder. Can anyone assist me offlist with using the sonority software to transfer music and podcasts ETC to the recorder. I will be eternally greatful. brian** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq
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