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I need to permanently save a voice message on physical media. I purchased the cables and adapters to connect my cell phone's 2.5mm audio jack to one of my PC's 3.5mm audio jacks. Should I just use the line-in or would another jack be better? Should I use the headphone jack on my Logitech speakers?
Then, how do I configure Windows, or what application do I use, to record the audio?
Jim Fell
Posted 2011-08-18T15:18:52.320
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Line-in would probably be the best match - a Mic-in would probably be overloaded by the signal. Once connected you may have to play the message a few times and experiment with the volume control on the phone to get the best level for an undistorted, clear recording.
Windows 7 has 'sound recorder' under the All Programs..Accessories menu, or you could have fun with Audacity - it's free to download and use.
Linker3000
Posted 2011-08-18T15:18:52.320
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1Audacity would be a great solution. – Mike Wills – 2011-08-18T16:35:14.217
Linker, thanks! Audacity isn't the most user-friendly program out there, but after a bit of poking around I found that it has a lot of nice bells and whistles. – Jim Fell – 2011-08-22T14:26:55.810
I'm interested to see what cables and adapters you bought – None – 2011-08-20T04:50:03.090
@Revolter: I've had a cable like this ( http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-Stereo-design-accomodates-smartphone/dp/B004LTEUDO/ ) for years. I recently purchased this ( http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2603246 ) adapter to complete the stated task.
– Jim Fell – 2011-08-22T14:32:10.780