So I just started recording phone interviews recently and I found a VERY simple and so far, foolproof way.

The iPhone's 1/8" headphone jack actually works as headphones for a phone call. I simply convert that jack to a 1/4" and plug it into a line input on my DAW (using Pro Tools). Then I have the call pumping into the recording system, which I monitor in headphones.

For them to hear me, I just make sure the phone is somewhere in the vacinity of my microphone and it's worked well so far. Simple, cheap, and straightforward. The only issue I forsee will be getting a bad cell signal someday.

-Rob Feature
Geeks and God Co-Host
www.mustardseedmedia.com

The second option is to use Skype and something like CallRecorder. I've used this also and it works well,spitting out a high quality file.

-Rob Feature
Geeks and God Co-Host
www.mustardseedmedia.com

This is similar to the iphone option. With most phones, whether they are cell or land lines, you can setup a headset. In this case you can hook that jack up to a computer or protools. With that you can record a phone interview.

Matt Farina
Geeks and God Co-Host
www.innovatingtomorrow.net
www.mattfarina.com

Actually, I tried that, but most regular phones have a non-standard jack that will not work with a 1/8" miniplug. At least that's my experience, since I tried this a couple years ago and spent a lot of time looking. My current Nokia also has this proprietary size.

Dale
Cohost, CrossFeed Religious News Podcast
http://www.crossfeednews.com