64GB Digital Voice Recorder - ZIPCIDE Digital Voice Activated Recorder with AI-Intelligent Noise Reduction, Voice Activated Sound Audio Tap Recorder Device for Lectures Meetings, Work, Interviews

I bought this mostly for work. I run operations for a home care agency, so I'm in meetings and on calls all day, and I was tired of trying to scribble notes while also paying attention. This has been a solid fix. Sound quality is the thing that surprised me. I expected a cheap recorder to pick up a lot of room hum and give me a muddy playback, but voices come through clear even when the person is across a conference table. The noise reduction actually seems to do something rather than just being a line on the box. Setup took about two minutes. Charge it, hit record, done. The voice activation is handy if you don't want to sit through dead air later, though I usually just leave it running and scrub through afterward. 64GB is more storage than I'll ever fill, which means I stopped worrying about deleting old files to make room. I've also gotten in the habit of using it for quick notes to myself. If something comes to mind in the car, I grab it and talk instead of trying to remember it later. Small thing, but it's changed how I keep track of stuff. Battery has held up fine through long days. It's light enough that I forget it's in my bag until I need it. For the price, I'd buy it again without thinking about it.

This is a great way to inconspicuously record your environment. Obviously not for nefarious purposes, but if a recording of an impromptu meeting happens, it’s nice to have a handy and simple way of recording. The added bonus of it being a working writing implement is fantastic. The device can be used to take notes and if recording is prudent it’s an easy button press. The microphone picks up very well and playback is clear. There is a small learning curve but once up to speed it’s just fine. Comes with pen refills and the sd card and all accessories. Works great!

There are WAY more bad reviews on this than I originally realized. Convenience of functionality is a two. Several extra ink refills are good but I bought this specifically for the auto voice activation recording which turned out to be a brazen lie in the advertising. Even if you purchase the insurance with it, still not worth it to then have to goe through all the time consuming processes before you get things resolved to the point of searching for a new option, just too much wasted time involved.

This records well but its impossible to know IF it's recording. Thank God I also records with my phone as I used it at a meeting and got home to find it hadn't recorded anything but my discussion in the car when I thought I had turned it off I had actually turned it on! If there was an easy way to see if it was recording, it would be great. It picked up well in a large room with multiple speakers. But that's not helpful if you dont know if it's on or not.

Easy to use. like that it comes with a micro SD card and has expandable memory. Time will tell how well it holds up but I like that that works as a pen also so that's handy. great for recording conversations in private.

Great little mini-sized voice recorder! Was not terribly difficult to figure out how to set all the settings, after reading the instruction booklet. The only thing I can't figure out is how to get the playback recording off the loop! It will play your recording over and over and over again until you press stop! Other than that, I really like this device. Records well and sounds clear when playing back.

Great recording and sensitivity. I have the pen 3 feet away from me and it can pick up clear audio, including the person I was in face time. Compatible with PC, comes with different dongles to attach. Battery life lasted for more than 2 hrs of recording. Hardly recognizable when set up with other pens. I would call this a Spy Pen :).

The sound quality is awful. It generates .wav files with 4 bits per sample. While it is audible and a loud source (nearby) can be understood, the signal to noise ratio (SNR) is terrible for someone across a table. The SNR is theoretically 24dB for a loud signal and 18dB for signals half of the max level -typical sounds. 8 bits per sample would have been acceptable (48-24dB SNR) in a lot of situations. 8 bits that have been companded (take the logarithm of each 13 bit linear sample to get an 8 bit result) provides a fairly flat 40dB SNR over a large range of volume. Companding was developed in the 1970's for the then new digital systems to carry phone calls. It is extremely simple. There is no patent so it is free. When I connect the pen to my PC, it will charge, but File Explorer often does not recognize it as a flash drive. It seems to work about every 5th time I connect the pen to the PC. I have tried different USB cables and different ports on the PC. I can take the micro SD card out of the pen and install it in my PC to access files. The recorder is not fully compatible with the USB standard. The written English instructions are bad, but with some imagination, I kind of get what it is trying to say. We have all seen worse: "Press and hold the recording button and then power on." It means to press and hold the button (the only button on the device) for 3 seconds to turn on the device and start recording. "To pause your recording, one time press the record button, and a red light will pop up; To continue recording, one time the record button and the red light will go off." Heavy sigh... The manual includes a warning against using high power USB chargers. The only thing I can imagine that could cause a problem is voltage overshoot caused by a load change as the device is plugged in which is normally very small. If the recorder is that fragile, a special charger should have been included with the device.

It's a very simple recording device. I bought it based on the reviews, but I had to return it right away. It's not useful at all.

I got this device to record my class lectures and work presentations, and it works perfectly so far. It’s compact and performs well. With a 64GB storage capacity, it offers plenty of space for recordings, and the battery will last for up to 24h so plenty of recording time. The quality of recording is pretty descent especially for the size. Despite its size it feel strong as apart for the buttons and the screen it is all made of metal. One feature I find very useful and apricate is the voice activation. It eliminates long stretches of silence during recordings, saving time when listening back or transcribing. The controls are easy to understand and well-design to the device’s small size. The colour digital screen is sharp, easy to read, and the menu navigation is intuitive, making it simple to operate even for first-time users. This recorder is powered by a rechargeable internal battery, and with the included USB-C cable, it charges efficiently. A full charge provides up to 24 hours of continuous recording, which is fantastic for extended sessions. Other handy features include password protection to keep you recording secure in case you loose it, variable play speeds, an A-B repeat function, MP3 playback (but I would probably never listen music with it), a screensaver, and one-touch delete, among others. Included in the box you have a USB C charging cable, a headphone and adaptor to connect the headphone. Overall, this is a well-designed and discreet recording device packed with useful functions. I’d definitely recommend it!

A lovely compact unit, which arrived well boxed and in a protective tray, along with a USB connection cable and a pair of plug-in earphones. The unit is nicely made with all the controls working with a positive movement. It’s small enough to keep in a pocket, and fits comfortably in the hand, so available to take notes at any time. Sound recording quality is clear and loud, and playback volume can be adjusted with a rocker control on the side. The screen is illuminated so it can be read in low light. It’s versatile, very easy to use, and ideal for writers, students or those who need to take notes on the move. Some nice features are: One press recording Multiple recording formats: MP3, WAV, etc. Power on password protection The headphones included in the set are very basic. It would be great if Bluetooth headphones could be connected, and it would also be helpful if a lanyard could be attached, but these are minor points, which would no doubt increase the very competitive price point of the recorder. However, one thing that could be done is to increase the point size of the minuscule text in the instruction leaflet! That all said, I’m very pleased with the performance of this recorder. It’s great value, well-made for the price, easy to use and works equally as well as recorders costing considerably more. Recommended.

I do not typically write reviews but I felt compelled to do so for this device. I was trying to find a discreet, compact, and easy to use recording device for work. I do not require a recording device for fine measurements or sensitive scientific research. If you are in a professional environment or are dealing with clients or colleagues where instruction must be executed properly, this will definitely have you covered. The photos are a little misleading. I thought it would be much larger than it actually is. The device is about the length of my index finger and only slightly thicker. It fits perfectly into a button up shirt or suit jacket pocket. It picks up sound very well and you can hear the conversation clearly enough considering the price range. Recording quality is maybe a 7/10 but when you factor the price it's a 10/10. If you want to record a phone call however, it would need to be on speaker. For those reviews that mentioned it felt cheap or fragile, I would argue otherwise. It has a good weight to it making it feel sturdy. I am in a technical field and my professional opinion is that the housing/casing is well made with great fitment having minimal gaps. You can squeeze and twist the unit without body creaks or flex. The plastic feels stiff and sturdy. The buttons and switches are also very tactile and responsive. I was a little concerned when some reviews stated that it could not record for the period of time advertised. I used the device for the first time upon arrival and it lasted my full 9 hour day. It had approximately 80% battery life when I plugged it in for charging with it completing its charge in 15 minutes. The device did not continuously record for 9 hours. However, it would seem that it is sound activated. If left "on" it will record when it picks up a sound or conversation. If it can pick up and catch conversations with accuracy, this is actually ideal as it splices the recordings into smaller files for easier review. I will continue to monitor how well it does this but for the price it has been impressive so far.

This voice recorder is of excellent quality, super easy to use and has a long battery life. Strong magnet. Its small, compact design makes it very convenient. Like it !