Re: call recorders
Christopher Wright
As someone who edits podcast episodes for clients, I often see this question, or a similar one.
You can use Skype with a recording program. I recommend MP3 Skype Recorder.
You would use Skype to make the call and MP3 Skype recorder to record the call.
If my memory is correct, you can make calls for free. You will need to purchase a phone number from Skype in order to make calls. I'm not sure about the audio transcription part of it.
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You can use Skype with a recording program. I recommend MP3 Skype Recorder.
You would use Skype to make the call and MP3 Skype recorder to record the call.
If my memory is correct, you can make calls for free. You will need to purchase a phone number from Skype in order to make calls. I'm not sure about the audio transcription part of it.
On 10/31/2018 3:19 PM, Drew Hunthausen wrote:
Aman,
Thank you so much! I will check these options out.
Drew Hunthausen
The No Excuses Blind Guy
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-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io <all-audio@groups.io> On Behalf Of Aman Singer
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2018 12:10 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] call recorders
Hi,
Undoubtedly, the easiest and cheapest solution is the iPhone
through Groundwire https://www.acrobits.net/products/retail/groundwire
And a voice over IP provider like
http://www.callcentric.com
The cost is minimal, somewhere between $20-30 initially and a penny
or two a minute if you don't want to pay for the flat rate (all prices are
in USD). I think the flat rate is $9 monthly. This is Callcentric's rate,
there are cheaper voice over internet providers, but I use Callcentric for
better call quality. You can set up the recordings to conform to your
desires and local law (notifications or not, automatic recording or not).
You will be able to record outgoing calls very easily but will need to
forward your cellular phone to do incoming call recording from the cellular
network.
The somewhat less costly solution, less costly in money, that is, is
something like incredible PBX http://incrediblepbx.com/
This will allow you to get more capabilities, spend less money, but
requires more work. You can record any sort of internet telephony with this,
whether that's from your computer, a mobile phone, a desk phone, etc. Again,
you can record cellular service by forwarding incoming calls to your number
at the Incredible PBX machine. The cost is somewhere between free and $60
depending on what you want, the cost is for hardware, I think Incredible PBX
is free in itself. The cost in time is higher, Incredible PBX does have a
learning curve.
You mentioned, in another message, Audacity. You can, of course, use
any recording application for the PC with Stereo Mix or Virtual Audio Cable
to record calls placed from or to the PC itself. This is easier with things
like Total Recorder http://www.totalrecorder.com
particularly if your soundcard doesn't have a stereo mix option. I
would say, though, that this is not the best way of recording, since it will
not allow you to record from your phone, whether cellular or fixed, without
conferencing in the PC, will not allow you to record anything when your PC
is off, and will not permit automatic recording without a great deal of
setup.
There are two other options, both of which I have never used. The
first is one of the many conferencing applications. Just for example
https://www.gotomeeting.com/en-ca/audio-conferencing
or
https://www.uberconference.com/features/record_conference_calls
These work but are not private, not automatic, and may have issues
starting up in a covert case.
There are also call recorders for rooted Android devices. See, just
for example, https://www.boldbeast.com/android/call_recorder.html
There are, of course, a ton of programs which will record from the
microphone, but that's not really recording a call, it's recording the sound
around your phone. Given that I use GroundWire and a PBX, I haven't used any
of the rooted Android recorders, but that's not because they're useless,
merely because I don't need them.
I have found no reasonable way of transcribing calls, Dragon fails,
and all the other options I've seen are not private. Some charge, but the
problem here is the lack of verifiable privacy, I don't know how to get
around that. I would be deeply grateful for any solutions to that problem.
HTH,
Aman
and so n. Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 7:35 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] call recorders
Aman,
Looking to preferably record from cell or internet phone, whichever one is
easier and ultamatly cheaper. I I don't have any experience doing this so
definitely feel free to pry and ask any questions for clarification. In
terms of my cell provider, I use Verizon. Thanks so much
Drew Hunthausen
The No Excuses Blind Guy
#1 Blind and Hearing Impaired Motivational Speaker, Triathlete, &
International Best Selling Author
Get my free guide, The Five Keys To Living A No Excuses Life Filled With
Joy, Peace, and Prosperity!
http://DrewsInspirations.com
To book Drew for your event go to
http://bookdrew.com
(714) 296-7111
With an Attitude of Gratitude and no excuses, The Best Is Yet To Come!
http://NoExcusesBlindGuy.com
-----Original Message-----
From: all-audio@groups.io <all-audio@groups.io> On Behalf Of Aman Singer
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 4:29 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: Re: [all-audio] call recorders
Hi,
I'm sorry to be dense, but are you after one product which will
record from all three, landline, internet phone, and cell, or are you after
separate products for each method of recording? Both exist, you understand,
my point isn't to rule out one option, I just want to know which you're
looking for specifically.
I may also say that recording is easy, automatic transcription is
fairly hard. Also, if I may ask, what is your budget for this?
Finally, relating specifically to the cell, what phone and network
are you wanting to use?
HTH,
Aman
From: all-audio@groups.io [mailto:all-audio@groups.io] On Behalf Of Drew
Hunthausen
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 12:43 PM
To: all-audio@groups.io
Subject: [all-audio] call recorders
Hi list,
Wanted to put this out there as I don't know if anything exists. I'm looking
for either a stand alone unit or software to record phone calls either
through a landline call, internet phone, or cell. If possible I would also
like something with an option to have the audio translated to text. Again
don't know what is out there, but would love your thoughts. Thanks
Drew Hunthausen
The No Excuses Blind Guy
#1 Blind and Hearing Impaired Motivational Speaker, Triathlete,
& International Best Selling Author
Get my free guide, The Five Keys To Living A No Excuses Life Filled With
Joy, Peace, and Prosperity!
http://DrewsInspirations.com <http://drewsinspirations.com/>
To book Drew for your event go to
http://bookdrew.com <http://bookdrew.com/>
(714) 296-7111
With an Attitude of Gratitude and no excuses, The Best Is Yet To Come!
http://NoExcusesBlindGuy.com
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