Question

[Lukiebaggs]

Does the 5G ipod have built in Recording thru the mini jack socket? Someone said if i simply plug a mic into the socket I could record audio without the need for 3rd party hardware.

anyone heard about this or done it?

my ipods in the post

 

[awheewall]

Yes and my old 4Gmono also did this too. It's a little known fact, but the 5G is supposed to have better recording facilities, which is why it's now the topic of discussion.

 

[Alias]

How does it tell the difference between a mic and earbuds?

The 5G can record, at 44.1k but it needs some sort of 3rd part kit to unlock the functionality.