Phone call recorders are useful devices for both home and business purposes. But remember, there are a few things you should know before going out and purchasing one. There are laws specifically governing the use of phone conversation recorders. You need to be aware of these laws and how they apply to your use of these devices.
Generally, the law that applies to the use of phone call recorders is that both parties need to be aware that the conversation is being recorded. This is typically done in one of two ways. The first way is to announce this fact at the beginning of the conversation. Most of us are aware of this method. "This conversation is being recorded for quality control purposes" is a very common phrase to hear at the beginning of a business call.
The second method used to announce the use of phone call recorders is to insert a beep tone into the call every 15 seconds. This will definitely make both parties aware of the recording. But it can also be very annoying and distracting to the conversation. If you are going to use the "beep" method make sure that the recorder you are using has beeps that can be heard by both parties.
While the above methods are fairly established ways of using legal digital phone recorders, laws can vary from state to state. For this reason you should always check the laws of your particular state before using one of these devices. You may also wish to consult with an attorney.