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# Recording Modes

> TicNote Standard dual-mode guide — Speaker Mode vs. Earpiece Mode.

## Two Hardware Modes

TicNote Standard uses a **physical side switch** to select between two recording modes. This is a hardware-level change — no app setting required.

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## Speaker Mode

**Switch position: Speaker**

The microphone array is optimized for capturing audio from the surrounding environment.

Best for:

* Conference room meetings
* Lectures and seminars
* Group interviews
* Field recording

Pickup range: up to **10 meters**. The bone-conduction mic filters out your own voice to improve speaker separation.

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## Earpiece Mode

**Switch position: Earpiece**

The microphone is repositioned to capture audio through the earpiece speaker of your phone during a phone call.

Best for:

* Recording phone conversations
* VoIP calls (WhatsApp, WeChat, Zoom audio)
* Interview calls

<참고>
  Place TicNote against your phone in the usual way and hold the phone to your ear. TicNote captures both sides of the call.
</참고>

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## Quick Reference

|              | Speaker Mode        | Earpiece Mode    |
| ------------ | ------------------- | ---------------- |
| **Switch**   | Speaker side        | Earpiece side    |
| **Captures** | Room / environment  | Phone call audio |
| **Distance** | Up to 10 m          | Phone contact    |
| **Use case** | Meetings · lectures | Phone calls      |

<팁>
  Switch modes before a session — changing during recording creates a new audio segment.
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