Audio monitoring is also a popular practice.
The laws vary from state to state, but the general rule of thumb is that it's illegal to have both audio and video monitoring going on from the same device - why this is the case is still unclear to us. With variable speed settings, voice-activated recording, and a remote start jack, the Olympus is perfect for affixing under a desk or behind a plant and for catching hours and hours of every word and every sound. The tape also makes a faint whirring sound when turning across the record heads. This may not pose a problem in a busy office setting, but a recorder of this size is best used hidden well away from prying eyes. Copyright 2000 ZD Inc. All rights reserved.