I use the Sony MZ-R70 minidisc and sony ECM-MS907 digital mic. The quality is exceptional (good if your not at the front of the class every time). I especially recommend the mic (which I'm sure could work with an i-pod. Although the price may be a little high, I really would go with this mic if poss. (there may be newer versions in the same line out now, though I can only recommend this model as its the only one I've used). Seriously, it has to be heard to be believed, and is of practical use (nothing more annoying than getting home and finding your audio notes are unusable). I actually know professional recording musicians who use them on albums! Best,Phil Extraordinary solutions for extraordinary people http://www.Read-e.com 0800 849 6760 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Trott" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2005 4:07 PM Subject: Re: i-pods > I recommend the Olympus DM20 and SONY ZM mic pack. This has the advantage of > an indexing feature - I see no point in the student recording lectures if they > can't find what they want. > > The other advantage is that it doesn't raise eyebrows at the LEA,. It is > compatible with both PC and MAC and the 3 suppliers we regularly use for computer > equipment caryy it and can provide training. > > Mick Trott >