a method of releasably securing an article with an audio recording includes handling a binder clip having audio circuitry with recordation and playback capabilities . the binder clip includes a pair of actuating arms and a gripping portion . the audio circuitry is in the form other than that of a cell phone attached to the binder clip . the method additionally includes compressing the pair of actuating arms of the binder clip above the gripping portion to expand the gripping portion and inserting at least a portion of the article into the gripping portion . the method further includes releasing the actuating arms so that the gripping portion grips the portion of the article inside the binder clip and recording audio onto the audio circuitry .