Many of the Windows Phone users like to record audio, which could be from a concert or an interview they want to record or a public announcement. There are tons of apps available in the Windows Phone Store, which allows you to record, and they all come with features that make them stand out. Today, I have handpicked a couple as a recommendation which you can use on your phone.
Before we dive in with details, one should know that the quality of recording depends on the type of Windows Phone you are holding. For example, you can expect Lumia 920, 925, 1020, and 1520 to record a lot better audio compared to low-end phones like the Lumia 525, 625, and so on. The former phones have better microphones, and in fact, 1520 comes with 4 microphones that record audio from its closest source.
Below are two sets of apps. One which is feature-rich, and there is a lot of options post-recording, which includes editing. The second set completely concentrates on recording but are beautifully designed and come with some basic feature we expect from all the apps. Also, the apps have a trial, free, and paid mode.
Heavy Weight Recorders: Packed with Features
| Features | Ultimate Recorder | Voice Memo |
|---|
| Format | WAV | Wav, MP3 |
| Recording Features | Lock Screen Pause On the Go Skip Silence |
Lock Screen Background Recording Instant Recording Live Tile Pause On the Go Skip Silence Quality Selection Mono/Stereo Support Location |
| Edit Recording | Bookmarking in between recording
Edit File Name Crop, Delete, Split and Insert |
No |
| Export | Skydrive
PC Broadcast |
Skydrive Sound Cloud Save to Phone |
| Reminder / Notes | Basic Reminder with repeat function | No Reminder Add to Favorites Add Picture, Tags, and Notes |
| File Management | Single or Delete All—no multiple selections. | Multiple File Selection to delete or add to favs.
Option to Reset app to reclaim space Support Tags and Search |
| Security | Pinto lock the app |
Light Weight Recorders: Does the Job and Elegantly Designed
| Features | Instant Recorder | Mini Recorder |
|---|
| Format | WAV | Wav |
| Recording Features | Lock Screen Incognito Mode with Fake Lock Screen or Black Screen |
Lock Screen Pause On the Go Voice Level Detection |
| Edit Recording | Edit File Name | Edit File Name |
| Export | Skydrive Save to Phone |
Skydrive Dropbox Save to Phone |
| Reminder / Notes | None | No Reminder Add Picture and Notes |
| File Management | Single Delete. No multiple selections. | Multiple File Selection to delete |
| Security | None | None |
Source: Thanks for the suggestion by Windows Phone Group India
Which apps are you using for recording? If you don’t see them in the list above, share which one you are using and why in the comments.
I suggest also to try: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/audiorec/c82fafe9-46e9-4aab-9c3a-cb06aaad9dd1
RecordSpot?