Audio Footnote

Frequently Asked Questions

Device Compatibility

Listening to Audiobooks and Podcasts

Listening to Notes

Recording Notes

Sharing Notes

Does Audio Footnote work on the iPhone and iPod Touch?

Yes, it works on all iPhone models and on all 2nd Generation or newer iPod Touch models. To use Audio Footnote with a compatible iPod Touch, you will need a microphone accessory or earphones with a built in mic.

What version of firmware must I have on my device?

Audio Footnote is compatible with iPhone software 3.0 or newer.

How do I load podcasts and audio books into Audio Footnote?

Audio Footnote automatically displays the podcasts and audiobooks that are already loaded onto your device.

If I listen to an audio book or podcast in Audio Footnote, will my audio program start from where I last left off?

Yes! Your audio program will always begin playing where you last left off. Additionally, if you were to leave Audio Footnote and begin listening to your program in iTunes, the program will begin playing where you left off in Audio Footnote.

My iTunes U programs are not showing up in my list of Podcasts. Is there a work around?

Yes! Until we figure out how to import iTunes U programs directly into Audio Footnote, you can get your iTunes U programs to appear under Podcasts by clicking on the iTunes U episode, getting info on the file by going to the File menu and selecting Get Info, clicking on the Options tab and changing the Media Kind from iTunes U to Podcast. Sync your device and the iTunes U episode will appear under Podcasts in Audio Footnote. Note that it will also appear under Podcasts in iTunes. Click here for a video demonstration.

Can I use variable playback speeds with Audio Footnote?

Yes! If you change the playback speed using the iPod/Music app on your device and then launch Audio Footnote, your playback speed setting will carry over as well. If you want to change the playback speed, you'll have to do it in the iPod/Music app...for now.

How are my notes sorted?

Your notes can be sorted and viewed by the date and time you recorded them, or by how far into the program (Time In) you were when you recorded the note.

What happens to my notes when I remove an audio book or podcast from my device?

Your notes for a specific audio program are deleted when that program is removed from the device. You can back up your notes by emailing them to yourself.

Can I append additional notes to pre-recorded notes?

The ability to append notes is a feature that we are considering adding to a future version of Audio Footnote. Think we're on the right track? Contact us and let us know how much you'd like this feature or if you have other feature requests.

What file format are my audio notes sent as?

Audio notes are sent as Core Audio Files (.CAF). These files can be played on any iPhone or iPod Touch or on any Mac or PC using the latest version of Quicktime Player for Mac or Windows.