A working pen that records 30 hours to 64GB of internal memory, and a companion app that turns the audio into labelled text. Speakers are separated and named, and the app produces meeting minutes, action items, key points or a mind map from the transcript.
Recording works on its own with no app and no account: the pen writes MP3 to internal memory whether or not a phone is anywhere near it. The app membership covers transcription, summaries and translation only, and a year of the top tier is included with the pen.
Features
Transcription at 98 percent accuracy: Record on the pen, open the app, read the transcript. Each speaker is labelled and timestamped, and real time transcription puts the text on screen as the conversation happens.
Speaker attribution: The app separates voices and assigns labels, and you can edit the names afterwards so the output reads as attributed minutes: who said what, and when.
Summaries and mind maps: Choose meeting minutes, action items, key decisions or a full mind map, and the app turns the transcript into structured output you can share or file.
154 languages: Transcribe in 154 languages on the Max tier or 114 on Starter, and translate the transcribed text between languages inside the app.
Thirty hours per charge: A 260mAh cell covers back to back sessions across a working week, and charges in about 90 minutes over USB-C. Voice activation stretches idle standby to weeks.
64GB of internal storage: Over 4,200 hours at 32kbps MP3. Files stay on the pen until you transfer or transcribe them, with no card slot and no cloud dependency for storage.
A working pen, properly made: Aluminium alloy, 148mm and 26g, with enough weight to write like an instrument rather than a shell. Standard ink, five refills supplied, and the USB-C connector sits under a magnetic cap.
Bluetooth 5.3 app control: Start from the pen or the app, set noise reduction across four levels, choose recording segment lengths and manage playback from your phone.
USB-C direct transfer: Pull the cap and plug the pen into any USB-C phone or computer. Files are there immediately, with no pairing and no software to install.
Applications
Where This Gets Used
Compliance Interviews and HR Investigations
Internal investigations require verbatim records with attributed statements. This pen sits on the table as a writing instrument while capturing the full conversation. After the session, the AI assigns each statement to the correct speaker. The transcript is searchable, locate the exact moment a specific phrase was said without replaying the recording. Export the attributed minutes for the compliance file.
Client Consultations and Legal
Consultants, solicitors, and advisors spend hours after each session writing up notes from memory or replaying recordings at half speed. This pen records the full session and returns a structured transcript with speaker separation. Generate a summary with action items and share it with the client the same day, not three days later.
Executive Briefings and Board Meetings
Board discussions move fast. Decisions get made, objections get raised, and action items get assigned across multiple speakers in a single session. The AI handles the multi-speaker separation and generates minutes from the recording. No minute-taker needed. The pen records up to 30 hours (longer than any board session) and the 64GB memory means months of meetings before the storage fills.
How it Works
Record: Press once to start. The pen records MP3 at 32kbps to 64GB of internal memory, about 4,200 hours' worth, for roughly 30 hours per charge. No phone and no app are needed for this part.
Sync: Connect over Bluetooth 5.3 or plug the pen into a phone or computer over USB-C. Files transfer either way.
Transcribe and summarise: The app transcribes in 154 languages with speaker labels, then produces minutes, action items, key points or a mind map. Noise reduction is adjustable in four steps.
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.
Model: VIM-PENVOICE5 (V29A)
Internal Storage: 64GB (approx. 4,200 hours at 32kbps)
Recording Format: MP3 at 32kbps / 16kHz
Continuous Recording: Approx. 30 hours
Battery: 260mAh lithium, 3.7V
Charge Time: Approx. 1.5 hours (USB-C 5V/1A)
Bluetooth: 5.3
Transcription AI: ChatGPT 5.0 via companion app (iOS + Android)
Transcription Accuracy: >98%
Languages: 154 (Max tier) / 114 (Starter tier)
Speaker Identification: Yes, labels and separates multiple speakers
Summary Templates: Meeting minutes, action items, key points, mind map
Noise Reduction: Off / Low / Medium / High (app-adjustable)
Playback Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, FLAC, AAC
SNR: ≤98dB
Connectivity: USB-C 2.0 (OTG to phone/computer) + Bluetooth 5.3
Material: Aluminium alloy + ABS
Dimensions: 148 × 11mm
Weight: 26g
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
App Membership (Companion App)
Included with purchase: 1 year of Max membership (valued at $69.99/year)
Max tier: Unlimited transcription, 153 languages, full summary templates, mind maps, AI Q&A
After year 1: Drops to Starter tier to 400 minutes/month free transcription, speaker ID, real-time transcription, 114 languages. Upgrade to Pro ($4.99/month) or Max ($9.99/month) optional.
Important: The pen records audio independently with or without the app, no membership needed for recording. The membership applies to AI transcription, summaries, and translation only. Offline recording to 64GB internal memory works forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does the transcription work?
Record on the pen, then open the companion app on your phone. The app sends the audio to ChatGPT 5.0 for processing. It returns a full transcript with speaker labels, timestamps, and the option to generate summaries or mind maps. Processing takes a fraction of the recording length, a one-hour meeting transcribes in minutes.
2. Do I need to pay for the transcription service?
The first year of Max membership is included free with the pen (valued at $69.99/year). Max gives unlimited transcription, 153 languages, and full summary features. After the first year, the Starter tier remains free to 400 minutes per month of transcription, speaker ID, and 114 languages. Paid upgrades to Pro or Max are optional.
3. Does it work without the app?
Yes. The pen records to 64GB internal memory with or without the app. You can start recording by pressing the button, no phone needed. Without the app, you get audio files only (no transcription). Connect via USB-C to access files on a phone or computer.
4. How discreet is it?
It is a working pen. Aluminium body, 148mm long, 26 grams. It writes with standard ink and includes five replacement refills. A small LED indicator on the clip confirms recording status, visible only if you know where to look. On a desk, in a pocket, or in a hand, it looks like a pen.
5. Can it identify more than two speakers?
Yes. The AI identifies and labels multiple speakers in the transcript. Edit speaker names in the app after transcription so the output reads with attributed names instead of "Speaker 1" and "Speaker 2."
6. What languages does it transcribe?
Max tier: 153 languages. Starter tier (free after year 1): 114 languages. The app also translates transcribed text between languages, record in English, translate the transcript to Japanese, or vice versa.
7. Where does my audio data go during transcription?
Raw audio is stored locally on the pen's internal 64GB drive. Nothing is uploaded automatically. If you choose to use AI transcription, the companion app processes that specific recording via cloud-based ChatGPT. You control exactly which files are transcribed and which remain strictly offline. Recordings you do not select for transcription never leave the pen.
Is it legal to record audio in New Zealand?
Recording a conversation you are taking part in is generally lawful in New Zealand. That covers the ordinary reasons for buying a recorder: your own meetings, your own interviews, a call you are on, dictation, and keeping a record of something that was said to you. Telling the other people is good practice, and it is what makes a recording useful later rather than contentious.
The limit is conversations you are not part of. Recording or listening to a private communication you are not a party to is interception under section 216B of the Crimes Act 1961, and it is an offence. If you record for a business or at work, the Privacy Act 2020 applies as well. Do not use this to record other people's private conversations. This is general information, not legal advice.
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