Voice Memo no Volume

I get no volume with voice memos. Video recording pick up is ok, but in voice memo the VU meter does not move from my voice, even if I am yelling. Knocking the iPod touch case will produce a volume. I have restarted the iPod.
Any suggestions?
Harmz

- Have you tried resetting:
Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Next would be to restore from backup
- Next restore to factory defaults since there may be some corruption in your iPod that is now in the backup.

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Did she help you with these issues?
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Hello NCMead,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
I'd like you to take a look a the follow support article, specifically starting at step 5:
Verify that the volume is set to a level you would normally be able to hear.
Ensure that there is nothing plugged in to the headset jack or the dock connector.
If the iPhone is in a protective case, make sure that the speaker port isn't blocked by the case.
Make sure that the speaker and dock port aren't clogged with debris. If necessary, clean it with a clean, small, dry, soft-bristled brush. Carefully and gently brush away any debris.
If an audio issue occurs when using a specific application, try testing other applications to see if the issue persists.
If the iPhone is paired with a Bluetooth headset or car kit:
Try turning off Bluetooth.
If you experience difficulties with the Bluetooth feature, follow these troubleshooting steps.
Restart the iPhone.
If restarting doesn't fix the issue, ensure that your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS.
If the issue is not resolved, please contact Apple Support.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
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Hello NCMead,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
I'd like you to take a look a the follow support article, specifically starting at step 5:
Verify that the volume is set to a level you would normally be able to hear.
Ensure that there is nothing plugged in to the headset jack or the dock connector.
If the iPhone is in a protective case, make sure that the speaker port isn't blocked by the case.
Make sure that the speaker and dock port aren't clogged with debris. If necessary, clean it with a clean, small, dry, soft-bristled brush. Carefully and gently brush away any debris.
If an audio issue occurs when using a specific application, try testing other applications to see if the issue persists.
If the iPhone is paired with a Bluetooth headset or car kit:
Try turning off Bluetooth.
If you experience difficulties with the Bluetooth feature, follow these troubleshooting steps.
Restart the iPhone.
If restarting doesn't fix the issue, ensure that your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS.
If the issue is not resolved, please contact Apple Support.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
Take care,
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1 foot away - negative infinity
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2 inch - -7 dB
0 inch (almost touching each other) - -3 dB sometimes going up to 0.
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I can't replicate your problem on mine. After a reset it is exactly where I had set it. Not sure what the problem here could be. I would recommend a couple things:
Restore your phone and see if that still occurs.
If you restore and it still occurs, you might want to have an Apple person take a look at it at one of the stores, or via a phone call to AppleCare...
If we get a lot of posts on here that it is happening to a lot of people, then certainly a report to the link above is in order -- and just get in the habit of turning your volume back on after a reset.

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