Cell Phone Recording Device Review

Cell Phone Recording Device Short List

There is no one best cell phone recording device for every purpose, it depends on how the device is to be used.

1. Wireless Phone Recording Controller 17-855 from Radio Shack.

2. Cell Phone Recorder Model CRA -124 from DynaMetric.

3. The Celltap works with any wireless phone that accepts a 3rd party headset or earpiece.

4. Other options, see the Tool Shop.

In comparing devices we believe the main considerations are:

1. Recording quality - the first and foremost consideration. If a device cannot make a clear recording forget it, no matter how cheap it is.

2. Is it rugged and compact? A vital consideration because we can rarely be certain when we will need to record a cell phone conversation, or where we will be at the time. The perfect mobile phone recording device should be able to survive a life of adventure on the road. It is the kind of device that one should be able to rely upon in those critical moments when a high quality recording will pay for a decent device many times over.

3. Are batteries required? Batteries are a point of vulnerability that can only be overcome by obsessively carrying spares. For anyone who is serious about recording cell phone calls it is important to identify passive units not requiring AC or batteries.

4. Cost - the final consideration. There is no reason to spend more than $100 to secure a device for recording cell phone conversations. Adequate units are available for much less - see the option from Radio Shack below. It comes down to the intended use. Is it to be used professionally on a regular basis or to fulfill a one off requirement?

A Word of Caution about Recording Cell Phone Calls

There are an infinite number of reasons for recording cell phone calls. Whatever the reasons are it's essential to comply with the applicable laws.

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