All about mini voice recorders

Almost all modern devices, from mobile phones to MP3 players, are equipped with an audio recording function, thanks to which you can capture the sounds of your voice. But despite this, manufacturers are still creating new models of classic voice recorders, which in no way have lost their relevance. They are used for a variety of purposes. Students record information from lectures, journalists conduct interviews. However, mini voice recorders designed for hidden recording are in great demand.

At the point of sale of digital technology, you can find many voice recording devices that differ from each other in technical parameters and functionality.

Mini voice recorders are in great demand in many fields of activity. Journalists, historians, students and even office managers use this device in their work moments.

Quite often, portable mini voice recorders are used in solving business issues. In order not to forget about the mass of information received, it is enough to press the record button, and then listen to all the instructions received at the planning meetings and the meeting.

Very often, mini voice recorders are used by customer service managers. It's no secret that many buyers of services use the “customer is always right” business rule. Accordingly, when controversial issues arise, they begin to bend their own line. If this happens, the manager just needs to provide an audio recording of the conversation, thereby dotting the "i". But the most important thing is a mini-voice recorder allows you to record the nuances casually agreed by the client.

It is best to use the mini voice recorder from the legal side. Be sure to ask permission from the interlocutor or notify him that conversation recording is on. But there are times when it is necessary to fix the opponent's words in a hidden way. For example, when there are threats, blackmail, demand for a bribe. In such cases, small devices are used, hidden under a scarf or under a tie.

The division of mini-dictaphones occurs according to several parameters. Those who wish to purchase a quality device need to know these features and understand the performance indicators.

• The voice recorder is divided into several basic types, namely voice recorders and portable recorders... The dictaphone by its functionality is designed for recording or listening to speech. At the same time, the recording itself is designed for a long time, and the sound quality is quite acceptable for subsequent decoding. Portable recorders are built for high quality recording. With their help, you can create live recordings, prepare podcasts, and also capture sound when filming. The portable recorder system has 2 built-in high-sensitivity microphones.

• Audio recording devices are also divided into analog and digital... Analog voice recorders assume tape recording. They are equipped with simple and convenient functionality. However, the recording quality cannot boast of a high frequency, as there are extraneous noises. Such devices are supposed to be used for personal interests.Digital models are designed for the work area. Their main advantages are memory capacity, high-quality sound recording, long battery life, miniature size, wide functionality, simple control panel, low weight and unusual design.

• Mini voice recorders are divided according to the type of power supply. Some devices run on regular AA or AAA batteries. Others are battery powered. There are universal devices in which it is possible to install both nutrients.

• Mini voice recorders are divided by size. Some models are presented in a miniature version, others in a compact form. The smallest products have simple functionality, they are able to save recordings that can be listened to only after connecting to a computer. Larger models are equipped with wide functionality and imply instant listening to the recorded information using the built-in speaker.

• Modern mini-voice recorders are divided according to their functionality. There are simplified and extended devices. The first ones are intended for recording with the subsequent storage of information. The latter imply multiple functionality - for example, the presence of an MP3 player, Bluetooth. Thanks to the sound sensor, the device is activated automatically. The set of such devices often includes headphones, a clothes clip, an additional battery, and a cord for connecting to a computer.

• Modern micro voice recorder hidden type suggests the most unusual version of the case. It can be in the form of a lighter, a flash drive, and even hang on keys like a regular keychain.

Today, there are many manufacturers engaged in the creation of mini voice recorders. Among them are world brands such as Panasonic and Philips. However, there are lesser known companies specializing in the production of recording devices. At the same time, their products do not lag behind advanced technologies, but belong to the cheaper segment.

Dictaphones of this manufacturer are professional digital devices for recording voice information... Each individual model has a miniature size, light weight, high microphone sensitivity. Dictaphones Edic-mini are often used by special services in investigations and interrogations.

This manufacturer has extensive experience in the development of optical devices. The company has been on the market for over 100 years. At the same time, it occupies a leading position in the development of digital devices for most of its existence. From the first day of its creation, the brand has established itself as a high-quality supplier of ideal equipment for various fields of activity, from medicine to industry. Mini-recorders of this manufacturer are often used by well-known journalists and politicians.

A well-known Korean brand that develops and manufactures portable equipment. At the beginning of the 21st century, several young engineers managed to create a trademark that today occupies a leading position in the market of innovative technologies. They started by developing MP3 players. And then they began to expand products with a full range of portable electronics. The main qualities of Ritmix brand equipment are affordable price and wide functionality of products.

In the creation of all lines of the brand's products, only modern technologies and the freedom of creativity of engineers are used. Due to this, there is a huge number of various mini-voice recorders on the market, which have unique shapes and an original appearance of the body. Wherein each individual model is equipped with multiple parameters and components necessary for using the device in a professional field.

A company dedicated to the design and manufacture of professional audio equipment. It was Tascam who pioneered the multichannel cassette recorder and invented the concept of a port studio. Mini dictaphones of this manufacturer are distinguished by a variety of technical capabilities and low cost. Tascam brand audio recording devices are also purchased by renowned musicians to record their concerts.

Many users, when choosing a mini-voice recorder, consider the design of the case and the cost of the device. However, these criteria do not affect the operating moment of the device in any way. To become the owner of a high-quality mini-voice recorder, you need to focus on the technical characteristics of the product.

This indicator makes it possible to determine the operating potential of the device when the battery is fully charged. For professional activities, it is necessary to opt for a device with high autonomy parameters.

The lower the value of this parameter, the more noise will be present during recording. For professional equipment, the minimum figure is 85 dB.

Considered in digital models only. Quality devices should have a wide bandwidth from 100 Hz.

This parameter is automatic. The dictaphone amplifies the sound from a source of information present at a great distance at its discretion. At the same time, it eliminates noise and interference. Unfortunately, Only professional models of mini voice recorders are equipped with this function.

The list of additional features expands the working potential of the device. As additional functions, there is a timer recording, activation of the device by voice notification, cyclic recording, password protection, the presence of a flash drive.

An overview of the Alisten X13 mini-voice recorder, see below.