Cassette Tape Recorder and Mic for Children with Speech Impediments

Using the Califone 3132AV cassette tape recorder with Califone's 4805AV handheld mic

Pat C. asks:

I just received my Califone 3132AV recorder - very prompt service by the way - thank you!  I have a small problem however.

I bought this for my grandsons who both have speech problems.  I thought I could just have them talk near the recorder and I could play it back so they could listen and try to improve.

I can't get it to record although I put a pre-recorded tape in and it was fine.  Am I supposed to have a separate microphone to record my grandsons?  If so can I buy any microphone for this?

AudioMan answers:

Take a look at the picture of the Califone 3132 AV cassette tape recorder (above) and you will see a blue arrow pointing to the built-in condenser microphone.

Unfortunately, this built-in mic is somewhat minimal, so I would add an accessory microphone like the Califone 4805AV wired handheld microphone to your unit. The handheld microphone is easier to position to pick-up voices. In addition, since it is a better microphone (i.e. more sensitive) their voices will be recorded more clearly.

To record, all you need to do is press the red button down (this will automatically engage the play button by the way). Make sure that you are using a new blank cassette tape, so you know that the cassette's little tab is still intact - if it has been broken off, you will not be able to record onto the cassette. (Cassette tapes are available here.)

Many people buy the two items together in a package which we sell here at AudioLink: The Califone 3132AV-1 cassette tape recorder already comes with the Califone 4805AV wired handheld microphone.

Oh, and for the record (pun intended) thanks for the compliment on our prompt service - we take customer service seriously and do our best to ship quickly!

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