Editorial Review:Item Description:This pocket-sized recorder is sleek in style and powerful in performance with hours of continuous recording capability. The easy-to-use thumb pad makes for quick and convenient operation of functions like file management, choosing playback and recording modes and more. Timer recoding and voice activation provide excellent versatility. 144 hours 20 minutes recording time. Enjoy a staggering 8660 minutes of continuous recording time in LP mode with 256MB of internal flash memory. Place an index mark at any point during recording or playback to quickly locate passages of interest. Organize and store recordings in four separate folders, up to 100 files in each folder. Program the VN-4100 to start and end recordings at specific times for the ultimate in recording convenience. Slow and Fast Playback modes let you listen to audio 25 percent slower or 50 percent faster than real time. Easy file management functions allow you to erase single files, multiple files as well as transfer files. Voice activation extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound. Input Level - -70dbv 23x25 mm LCD Voice Activation Output - 120 mW Speaker - 28mm diameter dynamic internal speaker Microphone Jack for adding an optional external mic - 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 ohms Earphone Jack - 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms Power Supply - Two AAA batteries Battery Life - Up to 25 hours Dimensions - 4.0 x 1.54 x 0.77 inch (101.6 x 39.1 x 19.6 mm) excluding protrusions Weight - 2.22 ounces (68.0 grams) including battery
Amazon.com Item Description:The pocket-sized Olympus VN-4100 digital voice recorder is sleek in style and boasts over 144 hours of continuous recording capability. The easy-to-use thumb pad allows for quick and convenient navigation of functions like file management, choosing recording modes, and more while the included timer recoding and voice activation modes provide added versatility. Depending on the quality of the desired recording, the VN-4100 is able to record in four recording modes to meet your specific needs: XHQ for extra high quality, HQ for high-quality, and SP and LP modes for extended recording. Right above the easy-to-use thumb pad, users will find a large LCD screen for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status, and battery life. The thumb pad also allows you to control the slow and fast playback modes, allowing you to listen to audio playback at 25-percent slower or 50-percent faster than real time. The unit's storage capacity is divided into four folders, and each folder can store up to 100 files. Easy file management functions allow you to erase single files, multiple files, as well as transfer files between folders. An on-board voice activation feature extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound while the easy-to-use index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy reference. Use the timer recording option to set a start and end time for a particular recording. Measuring 4.0 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches, the VN-4100 weighs only 2.2 ounces.
What's in the Box VN-4100 Digital Voice Recorder, two AAA alkaline batteries, and instruction manual.
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Customer Reviews
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* Exactly what I wanted ...
I purchased this for my husband. He was never in a position to write something down when it came to mind. This is a basic recorder but does exactly what I thought it would. You just grab it and put your thoughts on it. Very clear when you play it back. Records well in fairly noisy conditions. Very light weight and no bigger than a cell phone. It fits very well in his pocket. If you need something to put reminders, lists, or anything on, this is great. And the price can't be beat either!
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* Perfect little helper for my middle grade child ...
A teacher recommended I purchase a recorder for my son to assist in his writings by helping get his thoughts in order, as he is good verbally, but his writing comes across as jumbled up. He is all too excited about his ability to bloviate with the recorder which has helped his writing tremendously, especially since it is so easy to use.
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* it's just ok ...
i feel very hard to use it. the volume just come from one side when I wear headphones.
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* Satisfied, but be careful when you change batteries ...
The VN4100 is an excellent handheld digital audio recorder. I'm very satisfied. HOWEVER, when you change out the batteries, be sure the HOLD switch on the left side of the unit is in the HOLD position. I changed out batteries with the HOLD switch in the ON position, and it killed the unit. Still, it suits my needs, so I got another. Just be careful changing batteries.
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* OK ...
I purchased this item for meetings and have only used it once so far so good.
