[vox-tech] OT: Automated Audio recording

[Alex Mandel]

Charles McLaughlin wrote:
> On 02/21/2006 01:33 PM, Alex Mandel wrote:
>> I'm hoping someone on this list knows of or works for a company that 
>> can make and audio recording device that meets the following 
>> requirements. I thought that even an embedded linux device might work 
>> (hence, why this list)
>>
>> 1. Takes audio line input and records it to a hard drive. (At least 20GB)
>> 2. Low power - power supply is a 12v 4500mAh recharged by solar
>> 3. Fits in a small box (10"x8"x8") with the battery - we could by a 
>> bigger box
>> 4. Some way to transfer the files off - Serial, USB etc.
> 
> Sounds like a fun project. :)
> 
> You can do all of the above with an ipod.  Here is an add-on Mic:
> http://tinyurl.com/z6xgo
> 
> You could even run Linux ON the iPod if you want:
> http://ipodlinux.org/Recording
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I had thought about that but I was under the impression the add-on was a 
Mic not an audio line-in and we really wanted a bigger HD. We had bought 
100GB drives for those XClefs and it was going to cost $250 a unit total 
. (kind of important in Government work where's there's no money)

Also, would I have to do some custom wiring splicing to power the Ipod 
off a 12v? I'm not even sure how I would do that with a USB plug. I know 
  how with serial, has anyone done it with USB?

Thanks- Alex