How to Use an iPod Touch to Record a Lecture in Class

Turn on your iPod touch and put it in your pocket or bag., Depending on the model of your iPod, you may need to obtain an external microphone to be able to record sound., Sit in the front row of the classroom so the iPod can pick up your teacher's...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Turn on your iPod touch and put it in your pocket or bag.

    Hang the earbuds outside for better sound quality.
  2. Step 2: Depending on the model of your iPod

    There are certain earbuds sold by Applethat have a remote and mic on them.

    If you have a 4th generation iPod touch or above, there is a built-in microphone, so you don't need any accessories.

    If you have an older iPod touch (1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation), there is no microphone, so you'll need the earbuds or other external mic. ,,, To save battery, you can lock the device.

    As long as you don't pause it, it will continue to record. , Make sure to do this discreetly—try waiting until the teacher is out of the room or otherwise occupied.
  3. Step 3: you may need to obtain an external microphone to be able to record sound.

  4. Step 4: Sit in the front row of the classroom so the iPod can pick up your teacher's voice.

  5. Step 5: Tap the Voice Memos app.

  6. Step 6: Tap the record icon to start recording.

  7. Step 7: After the lecture

  8. Step 8: return to your iPod and stop the recording.

Detailed Guide

Hang the earbuds outside for better sound quality.

There are certain earbuds sold by Applethat have a remote and mic on them.

If you have a 4th generation iPod touch or above, there is a built-in microphone, so you don't need any accessories.

If you have an older iPod touch (1st, 2nd, or 3rd generation), there is no microphone, so you'll need the earbuds or other external mic. ,,, To save battery, you can lock the device.

As long as you don't pause it, it will continue to record. , Make sure to do this discreetly—try waiting until the teacher is out of the room or otherwise occupied.

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