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Call Graph Skype recorder goes pro, offers transcription service

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Call Graph is a Windows utility that lets you record Skype conversations in MP3 format. We first looked at Call Graph last year when there were no restrictions on the service, and it wasn't entirely clear what the company's business plan was.

Now there are two versions, Call Graph Standard and Premium editions. The Standard edition doesn't have any recording time limits like some other Skype audio recorders. But it is advertising supported. It will display ads when playing back your audio and on the screen that lists your recordings. For $15/year or a one-time $25 fee you can get an ad-free version.

Calls are recorded as stereo, variable bitrate MP3 files. Your end of the conversation will be recorded on one track and the other end is recorded on the other, which comes in handy if you need to edit the audio for a podcast or some other purpose.

Call Graph also offers a transcription service, where you can pay $0.50 for each minute of audio you want transcribed. The transcripts are generated by machines and proof read by real people. So if there's anything you wouldn't want someone reading, you might want to consider transcribing it yourself.

Filed under: Internet, Windows, Freeware, VoIP, Beta

Record Skype calls for free with Call Graph

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While Call Graph certainly isn't the only Skype plugin that lets you record calls for free, it is certainly one of the simplest to use. And it's free, which always helps. Several other popular Skype recording applications like Pamela let you record up to 15 minutes for free, but you'll have to pony up some cash for a license if you want to record longer calls. There are no such limitations on Call Graph.

Here's how it works. You install Call Graph, and it will automatically record every call you make as a 128kbps MP3 file. You'll know it's working because a window will pop up letting you know the call is being recorded and asking if you want to stop the recording. You can also click the icon in the system tray to configure Call Graph so that it won't automatically record every call.

When a call ends, a window will pop up showing you a list of recent calls. You can play, rename, tag, or delete files from this window. There's also a search bar to find previous calls, which can come in handy as long as you've been diligent about adding tags.

Call Graph appears to be Windows only for now, and it's officially a public beta, although it seems to work pretty well.

[via Online Tech Tips]

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