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 browsed around quite a bit before landing on this particular pen for my needs. I wanted something inconspicuous and discreet. This fit the bill on every count, so I decided to try it. I expected absolutely nothing, considering it was an inexpensive pen made by the usual no-name Amazon company. My expectations were happily incorrect. The sound quality is unexpectedly good. I wouldn't say it has some amazing level of "AI" (buzzword) filtration, like you would find on, say, the Audeze Maxwell (which is a ~300 USD headset), but that's to be expected on a product in this price range. If you have too much filtration, you're instead going to capture nothing, so it's a fine balancing act. I walked around in public locations, even loud stores, and surprisingly it could pick up individual conversations as long as they were more or less directed at me, with the pen clipped to my shirt. Absolutely no one even glanced twice at the actual pen. There will definitely be some noise due to handling the pen while recording with it, and bumping against it will cause noise, but it is not excessive. As far as usage, it's very simple to get up and going. Just pressing and holding the button on top will make the LED blink blue and red, and then finally blink red three times. At which point it will record. Pressing the button once pauses the recording and a red LED comes on to indicate as much. Unpausing is similarly done with one button press, and the LED shuts off. While it is recording, no LEDs are on at all. This might bother some people that want visual indication, but I like the discretion. Unpausing and pausing happens more or less instantaneously. It continues recording immediately after the red light goes off. When you take the MicroSD card out in order to look at the recordings it took, they are in some odd .wav format. I was able to get MPC-HC to play them, but regular Windows Media Player doesn't recognize the codec, at least not without a codec pack. One large surprise is that this is able to read exFAT format cards and doesn't even seem limited on the size of the card. I was able to put a 512 GB Sony MicroSD card into this device, and to my surprise it not only recognized but recorded to it. This is compared to a camera of all things that I got on here, which was limited to only 128GB cards formatted... in FAT32... Moving on to output file size, a 25.25 minute recording was approximately 35.6 MB. For my little excursion, that puts the average bitrate at approximately 23.5 KB/s. So the 512 GB card I have inserted into should store approximately 252.15 (very roughly, I likely misrounded and did not properly convert bits here and there) days of recording. A 64GB card would store about 31 days. So you could essentially keep this on for an entire month (battery allowing of course) and it would capture that entire month. Finally, the pen writes well. The replacement cartridges are very specific to this pen, so you might have issues replacing them easily, but one could likely find some ink refill kit out there, or simply take replacement leds that are longer, cut them off, and tie the plastic screw holds onto them. The pen certainly didn't have to write well, but writing well means that it will be even more inconspicuous during usage. I will update this if I encounter any QC issues such as refusing to charge, dying quickly, etc etc. I am quite fast to update and drop my rating if an issue arises. But for now, with my very limited usage, it has been excellent.

This performs excellently. The battery life is great, and the microphone quality is adequate for discreet conversations you need recorded. People won't blink an eye at it. It is easy to use and functions well as a pen. The product arrived on time and with all the needed accessories. I strongly recommend. It's a great tool for a great price.

I recently purchased the ZIPCIDE 64GB Digital Voice Recorder and I couldn't be more impressed. This pen is a fantastic recording tool! I have multiple meetings daily and always attempt to take detailed notes. This pen has come to my rescue in reviewing my meetings and generating minutes or notes and actions. It looks like a standard pen (see pictures) and is comfortable to hold. I really appreciate that it comes with extra ink, which should last for over a year. The audio quality is crystal clear, picking up voices even in a crowded room. The voice-activated function is a game changer. During my meetings, it starts recording only when it detects sound, which saves so much space and reduces the need for constant recharging. It comes with 64GB of storage, which is more than enough for a week's worth of recordings. I love that it's compact, lightweight, and super easy to operate. You get everything you need to get started in the box: the pen recorder, 64 GB TF card, headphones, micro-USB cable, controller, 5 replacement refills, screwdriver, and manual. I have found this pen recorder to be truly versatile and invaluable during my daily meetings. I highly recommend it!

Small enough to easily stick in a pocket or hang on your neck, but not so small you lose it in your pocket. About the size of a pack of gum. UI is bare-bones, but audio quality is great for "note to self" stuff. Buttons are easily accessible, and no need to carry an extra "dongle" to get to the buttons to play back audio on the device. Takes a few seconds to wake up and record from the power-off state but doesn't seem to be long enough to lose my thoughts. Password feature keeps your recordings are secure, and also won't even let you connect to a computer without putting the password in first. "Music" feature doesn't have any folder structure or ability to organize files - just lumps them all into one list together. No 3.5mm / 1/8" audio jack, but a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter is included for both listening, and also as a line-in recording source. It comes with a cheap set of ear buds, but I prefer to connect it to a Bluetooth transmitter so I can use my Bluetooth earbuds to transcribe my recordings to my ToDo list / calendar / planner. Wish I would have found this a long time ago. No more need to carry bulky 3x5 cards for capturing thoughts or notes.

My wife wanted this for a former employer where they were doing things by the seat of their pants instead of how company policy stated. This was healthcare. It worked well enough that some people got caught with their pants down for sure. We live in a state that has single party consent. No HIPAA was violated either. Only used for conversations between employees. It picked things up better than expected, and people didn't have a clue it wasn't "just a pen". While I don't recommend to anyone to just record whatever, do what you feel you need to do. In a world that seems to be punishing good deeds, it doesn't hurt to have a little backup that can't be refuted when they try to claim they never said that or instructed it. Recording quality was a solid 4.5 of 5. It's a little tinny, but that should be expected. Size is just the same as a nice twist pen. It's a little heavier than, but expected. As long as your system can read a microSD card or with an adapter, compatibility shouldn't be an issue. Instructions are meh, but that's okay, it's a pretty simple device.

My daughter loves world building and story telling but is not yet confident in writing. We got one of these for her to record all her imaginings and she loves it! It’s easy enough for a barely-7-year-old to use and so far she hasn’t maxed out the storage or damaged it in any way, even with frequent and sometimes silly use. She has no problem charging it up when needed and the battery holds up to her extended use. The quality is sufficient for our purposes. It does the job and was worth the price, in my estimation.

I bought this to use at work as a news reporter, because I get tired of juggling multiple things to interviews and thought the combined function of a recorder in my pen was genius, if a bit nerdy. (my son made fun of it, saying it was totally something Dwight Schrute would use, lol) It works well, picks up sound very clearly once you figure out how to use it. The instructions that come with it are basically useless because they are written in English by a non-English-speaking person, so are not very coherent. But I fumbled around with it until I figured it out. The main drawback is it is difficult to know when it is recording, and when it is not. You have to count the times it blinks to know which function it is in, and of course have to memorize which function has how many blinks to it, so that can be a problem when you're in a hurry, or in a setting that is bright (like outdoors) I basically now use it for short interviews where, if it's not actually recording, it's not catastrophic because I have enough info in my notes. For those needing a reliable device with clear indicators as to its mode of functioning... probably better keep looking.

I needed a discreet recorder for my meetings which did seem like I was using my phone as I wanted to be respectful and give my full attention. This pen recorder fit the bill. I personally love the 1 button control. Makes it sure easy to turn on, record and end. The pen itself....well looks like a pen and the size of one as well, which is great. I did not think all this function fit, but with a micro SD, pen refills, cables, it all was a breeze to use. I have to say, when I a reviewing my recordings, I can hear all participants, with the occasional tap which is my doing. Comes with headphones and controller so do not need a computer to listen to them, and when I get back to my desk, I just save the recordings, rename with date and topic. Saves me a bunch from having to recall, especially if there are important details which I may have neglected to write down. Excellent item and happy user.

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!

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.

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Da ich Keyboard-Anfänger bin, wollte ich gerne meine Fortschritte über einen längeren Zeitraum beim Spielen aufnehmen, um meine Entwicklung und Erfolgserlebnisse zu beobachten. Außerdem hatte ich die Idee, anderen Menschen, zu denen ich das Keyboard nicht mitschleppen kann, meine aufgenommenen Songs vorzuspielen. Dafür reicht die Aufnahme-Funktion des Keyboards nicht aus, es hat nur fünf Speicherplätze. Deswegen kam es mir sehr gelegen, dieses Aufnahmegerät zu testen. Ich bin sehr positiv überrascht. Unser bisheriges Diktiergerät aus den 90er Jahren ist so groß wie ein schnurloses Telefon. Dieses hier ist ein Zwerg dagegen, gerade so groß wie ein Feuerzeug, total niedlich und sicherlich in jeder normalen Hosentasche verstaubar. Die Aufnahme klingt klar und deutlich, sofern man das Gerät bis etwa 20-25cm vor die Quelle hält oder daneben legt (Mund oder Keyboard-Lautsprecher). Je weiter weg, desto leiser wird natürlich die Aufnahme und ggf. auch etwas dumpfer. 30 Sek Aufnahme entsprachen bei mir 0,002 GB, womit bei 64 GB etwa 32.000 Aufnahmen à 30 Sek. gemacht werden können. Die Bedienung läuft nur teilweise intuitiv, da es doch ein kleines komplexes Menü gibt wie diverse Einstellungen an dem Gerät, mehrere Tasten zum Abspielen, Verstellen der Lautstärke etc. Die Tasten sind minimal beschriftet, es liegt aber auch eine Bedienungsanleitung bei (auch deutsch). Mich hat etwas irritiert, dass das Display während der Aufnahme schwarz wird. Die Aufnahme läuft trotzdem weiter. Dies kann man zeitlich aber umstellen. Soweit ich festgestellt habe, geht das Gerät selbstständig aus nach einiger Zeit der Nicht-Nutzung. Das Gerät speichert wav-Dateien, die an unserem iMac schnell anzuhören waren. Die Dateien lassen sich über das beiliegende USB-/USB-C-Kabel übertragen. Auch kann das Gerät Musikdateien abspielen, die vom Computer darauf übertragen wurden (wav-Dateien). Mich hat das Diktiergerät überzeugt und ich würde es weiterhin für meine Zwecke nutzen. Vielen Dank, dass ich es testen durfte.

What a great little portable device this is. The built in microphone is not overly sensitive and detects sound very well. The LCD screen in nice and neat, and the menu is very simple and straightforward to navigate. You can also plug in an external microphone in the 3.5mm jack at the top if you want to. It has a playback speaker built in, and you can listen to your recordings instantly. It also comes with 64GB memory already installed – which should provide more than enough storage for audio files. It carries a great charge too, and comes with a USB charging cable, but you will have to provide your own adapter. It also comes with a pair of stock headphones – nothing fancy, but you can replace them with your own if you want to - given the recorder comes with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. Overall, it's very easy to use, nice and portable, and ideal for anyone wanting audio recording equipment on the move – to capture that next great idea, or just to let off some steam on an audio diary! Highly recommended.