Rating of voice recorders for covert recording: how to choose a journalist and for recording lectures – Setafi

7 Olympus VP-10

Price - 8,000 rubles

If recording quality is important to you, then the Olympus VP-10 hidden voice recorder model is perfect for you. The appearance, reminiscent of an ordinary pen, does not interfere with the device to record sound in high quality. Due to its small size, the device fits in a pocket. On the front panelIAll controls are included, as well as an indicator that lights up as soon as recording starts. On the other side of the voice recorder there is a second indicator of the same type.

To turn on / off the device, there is a lever on the side, and for recording – the same lever at the top. The manufacturer provided for the possibility of accidental displacement of the levers, so he made them tight. For the dawndki The device comes with the charger itself, as well as an additional battery for recharging.

Microphones for recording are located at the top; in the same place, in addition to the lever, there is also a 3.5 mm headphone jack. To fix the device, there is a clothespin on the back of the case. The case itself is made of high quality plastic. There is a screen with a resolution of 108 by 84 pixels. The device has a USB—connector for connecting to a computer. The control and settings of the recorder are Russified.

Pros:

• Easy control and setup
• High quality recording
• It is possible to connect to a PC
• Small dimensions
• Possibility of random recording

Minuses:

• Inconvenient control (everything is controlled by one button)

6 Ritmix RR-145

Price - 3 200 rubles

Ritmix Compact Voice Recorder Ranks Sixth in Hidden Recording Voice Recorder 2021. The metal case is made of Hi-Tech steel and covered with a special paint. This case provides good protection for components. The front side was equipped with protection against pollution and a matte finish. Also on the front panel there is a small screen that displays basic data.: charge level, recording duration, amount of free memory space and the rest. Two built-in microphones with high sensitivity record clear stereo sound and are located on the top of the device.

The main differences of this model areYuThere is a large set of settings, a variety of modes, and the fact that, if desired, the model can be used as a player for music. Intuitive control is one of the advantages of the voice recorder. Recording starts after pressing the central button. Converting the finished file is not required - the device records in standard formats. The battery is fully charged in about 2.5 hours. In mp3 format, the device can record up to 582 hours, and in wav – up to 38. A nice feature is that if the battery runs out while recording, the recorded material will automatically saveWithI.

Pros:

• small size
• Convenient management
• Capacious battery
• 8 GB internal memory
• Affordable price

Minuses:

• Hangs when used for a long time

5 Olympus VN-541PC

Price - 4,500 rubles

Already the second model from Olympus in this top. It is perfect for both short notes and long conversations. The device has several modes of operation, they differ in range, microphone sensitivity and the presence of noise reduction. It is worth noting the music recording mode - the sound detail increases due to the disabling of bass filtering. In case of long continuous works sThe LP function starts, which optimizes the internal memory.

The recorder battery lasts for 60 hours. Built-in memory in the model 4 Gigabytes (1560 hours of audio recording). The curved case sits well in the hand, and the recording start button is made of rubber with a relief. You can listen to the audio recording using standard 3.5 mm headphones or the built-in speaker. In addition, the device is supplied with an external stereo microphone ME51.

Pros:

• Easy to operate
• Many modes
• The battery lasts for 60 hours
• Has a built-in speaker

Minuses:

• The recorder records in mono

4 Philips DVT1200

Price - 4,500 rubles

The 1.5-inch LCD screen and 90s-inspired design set the Philips DVT1200 apart from other models in the top covert voice recorders. Another difference is the memory card slot. Thus, in addition to the built-in four GB of memory, you can connect a memory card up to 32 GB. The basic format in the device is wav, but after digging through the settings, you can change the recording format to mp3.

On a single charge, the device works up to 42 hours. No software or special drivers are required to connect the device to a computer. You can listen to the recording on the recorder itself. The base memory is enough for 23 hours of audio recording in wav format (350 hours in mp3). There is a search function using voice tags. The recorder is very suitable for hidden recordings due to its small size and weight of 49 grams. The sound is recorded in mono. The device can work not only from the battery - it comes with two batteries that can be used instead of the battery. In this case, the batteries will be charged while connected to the PC.

Pros:

• Affordable price
• compactness
• Great functionality
• Build quality
• big screen
• Runs on battery and batteries
• There is an expansion slot

Minuses:

• Sometimes the microphone is noisy

3 Ambertek VR408

Price - 5,500 rubles

In third place is the Ambertek VR408 model with great functionality and design, because of which an unknowing person will not understand that this is a hidden voice recorder. Additionally, the manufacturer has provided the ability to use your device as a music player. The device has a USB to connect to a computer.—port. As for connecting to a PC, no additional software or drivers need to be installed, the recorder can be used as a regular USB flash drive. Special optimization allows up to 35 hours of continuous recording. The built-in 1200 mAh battery is fully charged in 2 hours.

On the case there is a plastic clip for fastening on clothes. A special noise reduction function has been developed for the device. The memory of the device (8 GB) is enough for 1500 hours of recording in mp3/100 hours in wav format. You can delete unwanted audio files from the menu without connecting to a computer. There is also an automatic recording function, which starts after the built-in sound sensor picks up sound with a volume of more than 30 decibels. It is worth noting, What The weight of the recorder is only 10 grams.

Pros:

• Light weight and dimensions
• Large amount of internal memory
• Auto recording function
• Noise suppression
• Recording quality

Minuses:

• The device does not work well as a music player 

2 Edic-mini Tiny 16 U49-300h

Price - 9,000 rubles

The next model is designed for professional voice recording. The range at which the microphones record sound reaches 15 meters. This range is provided by 5 highly sensitive microphones with an active noise reduction system. The device can store up to 300 hours of recording. The amount of memory here is only two gigabytes, howeveraboutthanks to optimizationand ethat is enough for the above-mentioned 300 hours of recording at a sampling rate of 8 kilohertz. An interesting feature is that the recording is enabled only Thenwhen the sensors pick up voices.

There are two modes of operation: the first time the device will record the conversation, until the memory runs out; with the second gadget everything is the same will lead entry, until the free space runs out, but after it will automatically delete the oldest audio files. Each recording file has a personal label that indicates the date and time of the recording. Each audio file has a personal digital signature to determine the authenticity of the recording, whether changes were made to it, and also to determine on which voice recorder it was recorded. Additionally, the manufacturer has provided protection for the contents of the voice recorder - the owner can put a password on the gadget. An adapter is included to connect the device to a personal computer.

Pros:

• Five highly sensitive microphones
• Voice activation function
• Password protection
• Compactness, small dimensions
• Optimization system allows you to record up to 300 hours of audio
• Picks up sound at a distance of 15 meters

Minuses:

• Overcharge

1 Philips DVT2510

Price - 4,500 rubles

In the first place is a professional voice recorder from Philips, which is perfect not only for journalistsWithkoy work, but also for recording lectures, interviews and short notes. The gadget was equipped with two microphones with high sensitivity for stereo recording. The main feature of the recorder is a large color display, now it is much more convenient to set up the gadget. Instant recording without delay, and the resulting audio is as clear as possible thanks to the active noise reduction function. This recording quality is also ensured by microphones designed with new technology for better interference suppression.

Simple control with a clear interface. Additionally, there is a hands-free function - voice control of the device. And recording starts after pressing the main button in the center of the front panel. The model works with all operating systems. For long-term recording, the model has 8 GB of internal memory and an expansion slot for a memory card. A convenient search system, thanks to which the necessary audio file can be found in a couple of seconds, knowing the time and date of recording.

Pros:

• High quality stereo recording
• Large amount of memory
• Expansion slot
• Can be used as a music player
• Large color screen
• Little weight
• Microphone sensitivity adjustable

Minuses:

• Missing