[mvallance]

Next month I am attending a conference and wish to walk around the showroom floor and poster sessions and informally interview participants. I want to record the discussions and am thinking of buying a mic/ recorder for my iPod.
Later I will upload voice recordings and make a Podcast for my students.

Is the mic/ recording feasible with an iPod - say, 30 GB model?
Which mic/ recorder would you suggest?
Is there an alternative to using my iPod for recording?

I do not wish to open my MacBook for recording as the informality and spontaneity will be lost.
THANK YOU experts :-)
Michael Vallance

[minischneides]

mvallance said:

Next month I am attending a conference and wish to walk around the showroom floor and poster sessions and informally interview participants. I want to record the discussions and am thinking of buying a mic/ recorder for my iPod.
Later I will upload voice recordings and make a Podcast for my students.

Is the mic/ recording feasible with an iPod - say, 30 GB model?
Which mic/ recorder would you suggest?
Is there an alternative to using my iPod for recording?

I do not wish to open my MacBook for recording as the informality and spontaneity will be lost.

To know for sure the compatibility of certain microphones you will have to tell us what generation your iPod is. There are many microphones available for the iPod but the one I would recommend is the Griffin iTalk Pro. Not only is Griffin a reputable company but overall it is a good product.

[mvallance]

Thanks. I have a range of iPods but will use the 5Gen video iPod so your suggestion is ideal.