Thank you gentlemen...your assistance is very much appreciated.
Gtoboy...thank you! Building noises - I want to record from close to ceiling. I have: phone-LG stylo 2 (can get a long-cord mic). Have 3 laptops running win 10 (HP and Lenovo). have downloaded Audacity for recording and playback.
Dave... thank you! is there an SPL you recommend? as above, I want to hold/ tape the mic close to the ceiling. noises occur at night.
Thank you again.
Have a great day.
Angela99