Make a recording. Tap 
or press the center button on your headset. Tap again to pause or resume. To save the recording, tap Done.
Make a recording. Tap or press the center button on your headset. Tap again to pause or resume. To save the recording, tap Done.
Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external stereo microphone that works with the iPod touch headphones port or the Lightning connector. Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPod” or “Works with iPod” logo.
Adjust the recording level. Move the microphone closer to what you’re recording. For better recording quality, the loudest level should be between –3 dB and 0 dB.
Mute the start and stop tones. Use the iPod touch volume buttons to turn the volume all the way down.
Multitask. To use another app while you’re recording, press the Home button and open the other app. To return to Voice Memos, tap the red bar at the top of the screen.
Listen to a recording. Tap the recording in the list, then tap 
. Tap 
to pause.