Name: USB Voice Recorder MP3, Pocket Sized for Meetings
SKU: VIM-VOICEUSB35
Price: 209.0 NZD
Availability: InStock

USB Voice Recorder MP3, Pocket Sized for Meetings

$209.00 NZD

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Key Specs

Form Factor

USB drive, 68 x 10.5 x 20mm, 13.2g

Recording Time

Up to 24 hours per charge

Battery Life

Up to 25 days standby

Storage

8GB built in, up to 288 hours

Voice Activation

Manual or sound triggered

Transfer

Reads as a drive on PC and Mac

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Description

The VIM-VOICEUSB35 is a pocket sized USB voice recorder built for people who need a clear, dependable record of their own meetings, interviews and dictation. It captures MP3 audio and runs for up to 24 hours of continuous recording on one charge, storing up to 288 hours of material on 8 GB of built in memory.

Run it continuously, or leave it in voice activated standby where it waits up to 25 days and starts only when it detects sound. Every file is stamped automatically with the date and time, which keeps a long series of recordings easy to sort through later. The recorder plugs straight into a Windows or macOS computer and is read as an ordinary drive, so there is no software to install and no separate charger or cable to carry.

Features

Up to 24 hours per charge: Record a full day of meetings, interviews or site notes without stopping to recharge.
Voice activated standby: Leave it armed for up to 25 days and it starts only when it detects sound, so you are not left trimming silence.
8 GB of built in memory: Holds up to 288 hours of MP3 audio, so you can go a long stretch between transfers.
Reads as an ordinary drive: Windows and macOS see it as standard storage, with no software to install.
Automatic date and time stamps: Every file is labelled as it is created, which keeps a long series of recordings in order.
Pocketable USB body: At 68 x 10.5 x 20 mm and 13.2 g it travels in a laptop bag or on a lanyard, and it charges from the same USB port you use to copy files off.

Applications

Real-World Scenarios

Meetings and client sessions

Start it before a meeting you are attending and you get a complete record of what was agreed, without splitting your attention between listening and note taking. The 24 hour runtime covers back to back sessions, and date stamped files make it straightforward to find the right one afterwards.

Interviews and site visits

Journalists, assessors and trades people use a recorder like this to capture detail on site that would be slow to write down. Voice activation keeps the file to the parts where someone is actually speaking, and the whole unit fits in a shirt pocket alongside a phone.

Dictation and study

Speak your notes as you go and transcribe them later, or record a lecture you are attending. With 288 hours of capacity you can leave a term of material on the device and copy it off in one go.

How it Works

Charge the recorder over USB for about 1.5 hours, then use the onboard switch to choose continuous recording or voice activated standby.
In continuous mode it records for up to 24 hours on a charge. In voice activated mode it waits in standby for up to 25 days and starts as soon as it detects sound.
Plug it into a Windows or macOS computer, where it appears as a standard drive, and copy the date stamped MP3 files straight off it.

Specifications

Power: 5V, 2A maximum. Use the adapter supplied, or a standard 5V USB charger or power bank rated 2A or less. Do not use fast chargers (USB-C PD, Quick Charge, Super Fast Charging) or high-output power banks: they can damage the device.

Recording format: MP3
Recording storage: up to 288 hours
Battery life (continuous): up to 24 hours
Standby in voice activated mode: up to 25 days
Operation modes: continuous or voice activated
Time and date stamp: automatic
PC interface: USB
Compatibility: Windows and macOS
Memory capacity: 8 GB
Charging time: 1.5 hours
Dimensions: 68 x 10.5 x 20 mm
Weight: 13.2 g

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I switch between continuous and voice activated recording?

Use the onboard switch to select continuous recording or voice activation. In voice activated mode the recorder starts only when it detects sound.

How much audio fits on the device?

The 8 GB of built in memory holds up to 288 hours of MP3 audio, depending on your settings and what you are recording.

How do I get the recordings onto my computer?

Plug the recorder into a USB port on a Windows or macOS computer. It is read as a standard drive, so you can copy, move and delete files without installing anything.

Do the files show when they were recorded?

Yes. Recordings are stamped automatically with the date and time, which makes a long run of files much easier to work through.

How long does it take to charge?

About 1.5 hours from flat, over the same USB connection you use to transfer files.

Is it legal to record audio in New Zealand?

Recording a conversation you are taking part in is generally lawful in New Zealand, which covers most of what people buy a recorder like this for: your own meetings, interviews, phone calls you are on, dictation, and keeping a record when you are dealing with someone difficult. Where it changes is when you are not part of the conversation. Recording or listening to a private communication between other people is interception under section 216B of the Crimes Act 1961, and it is an offence whether or not you ever share the recording. The Privacy Act 2020 also applies once you are collecting information about identifiable people, so keep recordings only as long as you need them and tell people where you reasonably can. This is general information, not legal advice.