Apple iPod touch iOS 8.1 - Manual (Page 119)

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Voice Memos
Voice Memos at a glance
Voice Memos lets you use iPod touch as a portable recording device. Use it with the built-in
microphone, or a supported headset or external microphone.
Drag recording
level to position
play/record head.
Drag recording
level to position
play/record head.
Record, pause,
or resume.
Record, pause,
or resume.
Trim the recording. Trim the recording.
Switch playback
between receiver
and speaker.
Switch playback
between receiver
and speaker.
Save the recording. Save the recording.
Your recordings Your recordings
Listen before saving. Listen before saving.
Record
Make a recording. Tap or press the center button on your headset. Tap again to pause
or resume.
Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external
stereo microphone that works with the iPod touch headphones port or the Lightning connector.
Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPod” or “Works with iPod” logo.
Adjust the recording level. Move the microphone closer to what you’re recording. For better
recording quality, the loudest level should be between –3 dB and 0 dB.
Preview before saving. Tap to the left of the Record button. To position the play head, drag
the recording level display left or right.
Record over a section. Drag the recording level display to position the record/play head, then
tap .