Belkin iPod Mic and Media Reader FAQs
Belkin has posted Frequently Asked Question pages for their new Voice Recorder and Media Reader for the 3rd Generation iPods.
The Voice Recorder FAQ provides recording specifications for the iPod Accessory:
Monaural (mono), 16-bit audio at 8KHz
According to the documents, the Mic provides no line-in, and is intended and tuned to make voice recordings.
The Media Reader FAQ explains that the Media Reader will not write files to memory cards, is powered by 4 AAA batteries, and that users are unable to view the photos on their iPod.
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