Urgent A2 Qs: Please help

[Duncan Welch]

Hi all,

I am thinking of buying an A2, but have odd need that will probably cost me through the nose.

As a Mac-lover, for video and mp3 player I would buy one of the new video iPods when they are out (hopefully) next year, but as a journalist I also need a unit that can be used as a dictaphone and the audio files transfered to my Mac. An iPod is good for this too... but... I have a problem. [biggrin]

I need to connect whatever unit I buy to a telephone so that I can record telephone interviews. I know the Cowon A2 has a line-in port... can it be used to hook-up to a phone (landline or mobile, or even better, both)?

If so, what cables would I need and how much will the darn things cost me. The A2 looks really cool (I want one! [wink] ) but it is a very expensive purchase if I get it and find I can't record phone conversations (am reluctant to simply record it off loudspeaker on a landline phone or mobile due to pooey quality).

If anyone can help me with these Qs... errr... I'd be really happy.

Cheers

Dunx

[austinv]

the a2 can record from any analog audio source (stereo) through its 3.5mm line-input port.

keep in mind that most cell phones have a 2.5mm input/output port (mono) for an earphone/mic, so you may need to use a splitter and adapter to connect the phone with the A2 while you are chatting... as you would for any recording device.

[Duncan Welch]

Many thanks, Austinv... that's a great help!

If you know of anywhere I can order such a "splitter" and adaptor online (I'm British but live in Hungary), could you post me a link?

Again, many thanks [thumbsup]

Dunx