Actually, I doubt that the appellate court would permit the recording -- even if you had made a motion for it. The rule states: "The recordings must not be used for any purpose other than as personal notes." That's because such recordings can be altered -- all too easily in this day and age. That allows the court to rule that it's inadmissible, without the appearance of impropriety -- IMHO.

You might try calling the Clerk and ask, "How much does it cost to get a copy of the recording of the court session from such-and-such date?" See what they have to say.

Barry