How do you hide your spy microphone?

The field of espionage is no longer reserved for professionals in the trade. It is now possible to buy spying devices on the internet. Easy to use, discreet and above all effective, these new tools try to shake up this field. No need to have a car parked in the vicinity to listen to a conversation, or to install large cameras with meters of wire to monitor a place. The spy mic, for example, can help you listen and record a conversation. It is even possible to track a person with this device. Efficient, it remains to be seen how you will hide your spy mic.

Listening to a conversation, a practice governed by law

While this is tempting to remove the doubts that hang in your head, listening to a conversation can be translated as an intrusion into the privacy of others. You can be sued. This could result in a fine and even a prison sentence in some cases.

So, in which case is listening to a conversation feasible? Spy on your nanny during her working hours, listen to the conversations of your employees in your premises and those of your company, track your husband or children... you must always remain in the professional and family setting, and not enter into people's private lives. 

It is therefore important to know what your actions are and what the consequences may be if the person concerned is ever aware of your actions.

Why should you hide your spy microphone?

The first step to successful espionage is to properly conceal your spy mic. The individuals involved should not be aware that they are under surveillance. You risk jeopardizing your chances of success. The person may change their behaviour to distort your analysis and may consider taking you to court.

You may as well hide the device so you can get all the information you want to have. Indeed, a missing part of your data can completely change the interpretation you are going to perform. 

The choice of a strategic location to hide the device is therefore very important. 

How to choose the best location for a spy microphone?

Depending on the person or group of people you are going to monitor, the ideal place to place your spy mic may vary. 

If you want to spy on your spouse, for example, slipping the mini device into his clothes can seem tempting. However, if the person goes through a metal detector, the microphone will be detected and the consequences can be severe. Placing it in your bag will be a good idea.

For example, if you want to spy on your employees, you need to place the device in a place that will be better placed to hear all the conversations, but that won't be too public. Indeed, the most interesting conversations take place in places quite isolated, but also popular as the coffee corner.

So how do I choose this location? There are a number of factors you need to consider.

First, the exposure of the device. Always be sure to hide the device. The advantage of this kind of tool is that, unlike cameras that need to be placed in a place where they can film, you can place it in a totally hidden place, because the sound can pass through the clothes. 

Then, its access must be well chosen. When you remove the memory card or when you remove the device, you need easy access to the place. Also, removing it should be an easy task, as you would not like your spouse's bag to be torn apart afterwards.

Finally, you should always anticipate the unexpected. Metal detectors, shocks... must be considered. It could be that the microphone does not work, falls or is discovered. So be sure to consider factors that could be obstacles to your goals.

You don't have to be a computer ace like in the days before to get results and at the same time, don't get caught. All you need is a little creativity on your part. Also be sure to consider the features of the microphone as its size and range when you go to hide it.

New types of micro spies

You can find on the internet spy microphones that look like everyday tools. They are practical, unsuspected and yet they are very effective. For example, you have:

• A micro USB stick: USB sticks are part of our daily lives. You will have, for a few euros, a micro USB stick on the internet. They can obviously store data like all keys, but they can also record sounds. With GSM, SD and GPS, you'll get your money's worth.
• A pendant with a microphone: offering a pendant to a loved one is a common practice. Still, you can find pendants that can have microphones to record a soundtrack. They may have the same options as the USB stick as the GSM option, but it is the GPS option that will be highlighted especially with this device, because a collar is worn everywhere.
• A charger case with a microphone: the smartphone takes an important place in our daily lives and we always keep it in our hands. You can take advantage of it with a charger box to listen to a conversation. Leave your case at the office, lend to a colleague... you will have a wide choice of possibilities with this device. You can also find apps for Android and iOS to record phone conversations. These apps can be disguised as a play app to install on your child's or spouse's smartphone.

Micro-equipped devices are very numerous on the market. You can also have a computer mouse that will be very effective at listening to a conversation at the office. There are also microphones to place on the cigarette lighter of a car. Just do some research to find the perfect device.