A:AnswerDistance is not the concern in this situation. The Volume of of the speaker is what is important. If the volume is loud enough the recorder will surely pick up the audio.
A:AnswerThis recorder does not have the ability to download recordings to the computer. It is intended as a stand alone device. I suggest looking at the VN-8100PC.
A:AnswerThe VN-7000 does not offer USB connectivity. So recording cannot be downloaded. I suggest the VN-8100PC and the TP-7 Telephone recording device.
A:AnswerThis recorder does not offer USB connectivity. The recordings cannot be downloaded. I suggest looking at the VN-8100PC. The best recorders for music are our linear PCM recorders. I suggest also considering the LS-7 or LS-11.