On using the iPhone for recording of f2f interview, it can be done, but you *must* (and I stress *must*) use an external microphone -- which plugs into the earphone jack. As to the specific one to use, there are numerous options. On the higher end there is a product from "Blue" which runs about $80 (US) - http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/05/blues-new-and-improved-mikey-ipod-iphone-... - though its probably too large for your needs. Another option would be a smaller tilting unit like this one - http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/cee3/ (I've never tested it, so I can't speak on audio quality). You might also want to look at Livescribe pen recorders, which work quite well and are pretty unobtrusive (http://www.livescribe.com). - Matt ----------------------------- Matthew Bernius PhD Student | Cultural Anthropology | Cornell University | http://www.arts.cornell.edu/anthro/ Researcher At Large | Open Publishing Lab @ the Rochester Institute of Technology | http://opl.cias.rit.edu | @ritopl mBernius@gMail.com | http://www.waking-dream.com | @mattBernius