How do I convert my old iPod into a voice recorder?

PART No. MA003FB/A iPod 60GB White Model A1136 Serial No. 4J547DUSSZA purchased in June 2007

iPod (5th generation)—also known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod 2005/2010 click wheel.

(It is not a nano, shuffle or touch, it may be a classic or just an older iPod)

How do I turn this iPod into a voice recorder? What do I need to buy and will I need to update the iPod software.

iPod classic, iPod 5th generaation video 60GB col

Posted on Aug 28, 2013 6:10 AM

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Posted on Sep 2, 2013 10:32 AM

Hi Patdean,

Yes, you can use your 5th Gen as a voice recorder. I used to do this with mine. You have to get an external microphone for it, and it has to be one that connects through the connector port, not through the headphone jack. Later generation ipods will take a mic in the headphone port, but not this one. There are several companies that make them, mine was a Belkin Tune Talk, and it worked really well. No additional software needed. To make a recording, use the wheel to go to "Extras", and plug in the mic. The voice memo recorder won't show up on your ipod until you plug in the microphone, and once it does, hit the record button, and you're good to go. Check on Amazon or someplace similar, I think these are still being made, but be sure to check compatability with your ipod, as not all dock connector microphones are compatible. Hope this helps!


Sandygirl

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Sep 2, 2013 10:32 AM in response to patdean

Hi Patdean,

Yes, you can use your 5th Gen as a voice recorder. I used to do this with mine. You have to get an external microphone for it, and it has to be one that connects through the connector port, not through the headphone jack. Later generation ipods will take a mic in the headphone port, but not this one. There are several companies that make them, mine was a Belkin Tune Talk, and it worked really well. No additional software needed. To make a recording, use the wheel to go to "Extras", and plug in the mic. The voice memo recorder won't show up on your ipod until you plug in the microphone, and once it does, hit the record button, and you're good to go. Check on Amazon or someplace similar, I think these are still being made, but be sure to check compatability with your ipod, as not all dock connector microphones are compatible. Hope this helps!


Sandygirl

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