Recording with the Internal Microphone

Whether you're writing a book, working on an important project, writing music, or just simply spend a lot of time thinking, you're full of ideas. Now, how many of those ideas are lost before they've been written down? Too many?  
The CC Witness is ready to help. With its built-in microphone, it makes the perfect tool for quick note recording. You'll be surprised by the amount of progress you'll make when you're no longer spending valuable time trying to remember that good idea you had on the way home. 

Here are some tips to help ensure your internal mic recordings are as clear as possible.

 While recording, keep all physical contact with the CC Witness to a minimum.  Sound travels better (and faster) through a solid object than it does through air. Have you ever seen a movie where someone puts their ear to the railroad tracks to hear the approaching train before it's visible? The same principle applies here. Handling the Witness while recording with the internal mic results in lots of unwanted noise.  This noise can ruin a recording.  The best way to minimize the chance of this is to place the Witness on a stationary surface while recording.  Just be sure the side of the Witness with the mic is facing toward the sound being recorded.    
 
In many instances, it is necessary to hold the Witness while recording. Especially when you just want to document a quick note or idea. In these situations, you'll get the best results if you hold the Witness securely, but not too tightly.  Try your best to keep a consistent hold.  Squeezing, relaxing, or adjusting your grip will result in unwanted noise.  So be sure you get a comfortable grip before you start recording.


The internal mic on the CC Witness is great for normal sounds and voices; however, noises with a high SPL (sound pressure level) can overdrive the mic and cause distortion.  To avoid this, be sure the sound being recorded is not too loud or bass-heavy. If you do want to record loud sounds, please refer to the external microphone page of this site. If you're using the Witness to record voice, hold the Witness six to ten inches from your mouth for best results.