« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2017, 09:44:17 AM »
^ The way I see it, a smart phone does many things moderately well, but not much of anything really well (compared to dedicated devices). They have to cram a lot into a small space, and a high-quality audio recorder is not a real priority. So I think an actual recorder, designed solely for that function, generally does better. The d:vice is kind of a special animal because with that all the phone has to do is capture the bits...
I agree. In ultimate stealth situations, where there are searches on the door, I have been using with some success the Tascam iXJ2 device with an iPhone 4s, but it's not as simple as using a dedicated device (I use the M10). Using an iPhone will always involve adding something else to the loop, that's another connection that can fail. Then you have the reliability of any recording app that you might use and battery life. What I prefer about using the M10 is that I can look down into my pocket, see the flashing green dots, and know I'm okay. When I use the iPhone I have to remove it from my pocket, whilst being careful not to loosen the iPhone connection, unlock the phone, and then open the app to check the levels. Whatever app you use, it will be obvious to anybody that sees your screen that you are recording.
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