PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

Everyone has seen the transformation of the personal digital recorder in the audio market. From large pens with 3 hours of battery life and could MAYBE download to your windows 2000 or XP machine and if you had a MAC go trade it in for a PC if you bought one of these devices because there is no possibility it would have download to anything Apple. The audio quality wasn’t bad at all, you just had to be about 5ft from what you wanted to capture due to the low quality components used on items back then. PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

But so much has changed in such a short amount of time, vendors are quality testing items and making changes to components that no longer meet consumer expectations, looking for smaller longer lasting rechargeable batteries, smaller microphones with the ability to pick up at greater distances. Now you can get a spy pen that can last close to 24 hours on a full charge, downloads directly to a MAC or PC and the audio quality is the same format that iTunes uses on all of there music files giving you crisp high definition sounding audio recording as far as 40ft away in optimal conditions.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

Before we jump into the top 5 personal digital recorder, it is important to mention that a cell phone is a great option for recording interactions with people. But its not such a great idea for recording interactions secretly, I mean it can be done with enough effort, preparation and warning but what about those times you are not prepared to pull out your 42 inch iPhone 7 cell phone/TV from your pocket, skim through your 200 plus apps on your phone and then hide your phone. So lets get into some practical hidden audio recorders that will get the job done right each an every time.

THE WORLDS SMALLEST PERSONAL DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DEVICE MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

The name just isn’t clever its true, this small recorder measures in at .7in x 1.8in x.24in. But aside the fact that it truly is tiny it is featured packed and simple to use. Activation and recording is all built into one, just turn the unit on located at the top left of the device. That’s it, once it’s on it’s recording, giving you the flexibility to turn this small recorder on and off at a moments notice anywhere, just leave it in your pocket or purse.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

Not only is this device easy to operate, it has a large audio pick up range of up to 40ft in optimal conditions. This recorder comes with a built in 8GB flash memory allowing for it to store 96 hours of recordings and will last for up to 10 hours on a full charge (2 hour recharge). It can be downloaded to a Mac or PC and forget about old clunky software folks, not with this little guy, just plug and play your files with the included USB cable. If you do not have a computer handy to listen to your files just use the included headset and listen to them right off the device. View here

SPY PEN AUDIO RECORDER DEVICE PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

Spy recorder pens have been around for sometimes and the idea has been around for even longer, think of all those cool James Bond movies where they used pens to set off bombs and free themselves from captivity. Well this little audio recorder pen may not trigger a remote detonation but it may be able to help rectify issues at work or home with verbal abuse, lying, infidelity and more.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

The first thing I noticed when I put this pen in my hand was how nice it looked, and it even wrote making it the perfect tool for clandestine recording. Instantly I was drawn to how the device was activated, for years most pens either had a small button on the top of them to trigger recordings or you just push the clasp down or up. But this pen took it to a another level of covert. Just turn the top of the pen left or right to activate continuous recording or voice activation mode. Once again this gives you the ability to activate your recordings at a moments notice.

You can continue to take notes while you record the whole interaction between you and the mark. This device has a 19 hour battery life while recording continuously and has an amazing 30 hour battery life while in standby mode (voice activation recording).

You can quickly recharge this device (2 hours) by plugging it directly into a computer or powered USB outlet by unscrewing the pen and exposing the USB input in the center of the device. This pen will store 144 hours of audio recordings that are time and date stamped! Yes time and date stamped audio recordings, this can be really handy if you need to use any of these files in court, it proves without a doubt when and what time the incident took place.

PRO USB FLASH DRIVE PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

One of my favorite secret recorders are USB flash drives. Why? Well they look just like a flash drive and with this particular model it even works like a flash drive making it even more invaluable. You can literally leave thumb drives out in the open or strategically place them out of the way, its so easy to capture what you need with one of these devices. This tiny drive measures 2.5 inch x 3/4 x .5 has voice activated recording or continuous recording. A 24 hour battery life allows for a full day of continuous recording, that’s quit a bit of recording for such a small device, and your only looking at 2 hours to charge this device fully.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

To activate this recorder all you have to do is turn the little switch located on the back of the device left or right, left for continuous or right for voice activated recording. The switch is actually the lanyard hole itself so you could attach this device to your keys or purse or just keep it in your pocket and turn it on when you need it. When using voice activated recording you will have an unreal battery life of up to 25 days plus you can store up to 288 hours of recordings. Time & date stamped recording is available for this model but only for PC users currently. But anyone with a Mac or PC can download the files from this recorder right onto their computers and you don’t need any software, once again just plug and play.

One of the best features of this device is that it can be plugged into any powered USB port or computer and set to record in either continuous or voice activated, taking battery life out of the equation, giving you a 24/7 audio recorder. If you do choose to use this recorder in this manner be sure to clear your devices memory so it can continue to operate while recording.

MINI WRIST BAND PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

This simple voice recorder looks just like a fit bit which makes it a perfect device for covert recording. Not only that this fit bit actually looks nice, I mean nice enough to wear with not just casual clothes but also special events, work, weddings really anywhere. The rubber band is adjustable to fit just about any shape or sized wrist you can throw at it. This device is simple to activate and doesn’t look out of place when you do. This device just requires you to power on the device to activate its record mode. To turn on this devices power and put it into record just push the switch located on the left hand side of this device up and that is it.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

USB FLASH DRIVE PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

Rounding off my top 5 list is another USB flash drive recorder. This has to be one of the simplest and affordable recording devices I have tried out so far. Being a USB flash drive just makes it so much easier to use since they are so common now a days. This device has time & date stamped audio recordings (windows computers only) 16 hours of battery life (2-3 hour charge) and can store 90 hours of recordings on its 8GB flash memory. Like the pro version this model has a simple one touch voice record mode, simply slide the switch to on, on the bottom of the recorder, and your recording.

No voice activated features on this little guy but just like the previous models you can simply just leave this out overtly or hide it, drop it in your pocket or put it in your purse. You can download your audio clips on a PC or Mac. This is definitely one of the best recording device you can get for the money, it can pick up audio within 40ft in optimal conditions like the rest of the recorders on this list and really functions as a USB flash drive so you could store important files on this thumb drive when your not using it for a voice recorder

THE BEST PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER BEACH CORAL GABLES

After doing 52 hours of research and testing a few voice recorders devices over the past two years (adding four recent models for this update) in real-world settings—a college classroom, a noisy coffee shop, and a quiet office—we’ve determined that the best audio recorder for most people interested in capturing meetings, lectures, dictation, and in-person interviews is the Sony UX560.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

It recorded the most intelligible audio of all the recorders we tested and offers the most useful collection of features: It’s rechargeable via USB; it has a legible, backlit screen; and its menu system is the easiest to navigate.

We tested four new recorders and have a new main pick, the Sony UX560; a runner-up, the Olympus WS-853; and a budget pick, the Sony PX470. For the first time, we also considered the best smartphone apps for those who do only occasional recordings.

The Sony UX560 is an easy-to-use recorder that provides crisp, clear audio in the most-common recording situations. It recharges via USB and lets you easily transfer files to a computer.

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The Sony UX560’s extra features make an already-great recorder stand out from the rest voice activated tape recorders.

The UX560 also has a rechargeable battery that charges via that USB plug. This means you won’t have to worry about having disposable batteries on hand. The UX560 doesn’t come with a wall charger—you’ll need to use a USB charger or connect the recorder to a computer to charge; if you have a recent Apple laptop or other computer with only USB-C ports, you’ll need an adapter.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

The recorder comes with 4 GB of storage, which allows for roughly 39 hours of recording time using MP3 format at 192 Kbps; that’s comparable to what you get with most of the recorders we tested. A covered but easily accessible microSD slot allows for 32 GB more of storage space if you need more recording hours. The UX560 offers a range of file and recording formats so you can opt for better audio quality or pocket file sizes.

The UX560’s extra features make an already-great recorder stand out from the rest. Choose from a “noise cut” filter (which rolls off both low and high frequency sounds) or a low-cut filter to reduce boomy lower frequencies and rumbly sounds alone. Scene selection presets let you optimize EQ and microphone sensitivity settings for lectures, meetings, interviews, voice notes, and loud and soft music scenarios.

You can mark locations in your recording on the fly, so you can return to them later as you listen, and voice-activated recording can automatically stop you during pauses in conversation. (This feature was on all of the recorders tested, though you’ll probably prefer to manually pause and restart recordings to make sure you’re getting the audio you want.)

The sony ux560 sitting on top of the sony icd px470, demonstrating their sizes.

The UX560 is half as thick as the PX470, making it easy to fit in a shirt or pants pocket.

Like all of the recorders we tested, the UX560 also comes with a strap loop if you want to add a wrist strap or lanyard; you’ll need to provide your own, though it’s easy enough to find an inexpensive option.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The screen on the UX560’s fades and eventually shuts off during recording, which is a little disconcerting, but an LED indicates that you’re still recording. This recorder also lacks a convenient erase button, so you’ll need to navigate through its menu to delete recordings.

Runner-up: Olympus WS-853 Personal Digital Recorder Miami Beach Coral Gables

Olympus WS-853 Personal Digital Recorder Miami Beach Coral Gables: A close up of the olympus WS-853 interface showing the internal memory storage.

With 8 GB of internal storage, the Olympus has the most memory of the recorders we tested.

The Olympus has one of the largest screens of the models tested, larger than that of our main pick. The larger screen makes the menus slightly easier to see in daylight, but the Olympus’s screen isn’t backlit, making it harder to use in low-light settings.

As with the Sony UX560, a pop-out USB 3.0 plug lets you easily upload files to a computer and recharge the two replaceable AAA batteries, which takes about 3 hours. The Olympus doesn’t have quite as many high-quality recording options as the UX560, but it still has a range of formats that let you optimize quality or maximize storage space.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

It also has a low-cut filter to reduce excess low-end rumble. Although the Olympus doesn’t have a scene setting aimed at recording music like our main pick, it has presets that tailor recording settings for dictation, meetings, conferences, and telephone recordings. Like the UX560, the Olympus has a voice-activated recording setting to automatically stop and start recordings based on volume levels so you don’t have to manually pause if you’re recording a lecture or conversation with lots of breaks.

While playing back audio, the WS853 can compensate somewhat for problems you might have run into while recording: a noise-cancellation setting can reduce overall background hiss (though this comes at the expense of battery life), while a voice balancer setting can even out recordings that were made with the mic sensitivity set too low or high by compressing the overall level for a more even sound (though you might run into increased noise).

The olympus WS853 Micro Voice Recorder Device next to its black case.

A neoprene case protects the Olympus from bumps and scratches.

The Olympus is made of shiny plastic and has raised buttons that some people will find easier to use. It’s the only recorder we tested to come with a case—a neoprene sleeve—which is useful for protecting the recorder during storage.

Budget pick: Sony ICD-PX470

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

A hand holding the Sony ICD-PX470 Personal Digital Recorder Miami Beach Coral Gables

Budget pick

Sony ICD-PX470 Personal Digital Recorder Miami Beach Coral Gables

If you mainly record in quiet environments

The PX470 is a bit bulkier than our main pick, and its audio quality isn’t as good, but it has a similar layout and navigation system. It does best in quiet settings with minimal background noise.

If you mainly record voice activated memos in your office, or interviews in quiet rooms, you can save some money by choosing the Sony ICD-PX470. While our panel ranked the Sony PX470 lower than the UX560 in overall audio quality, the PX470 did get the highest scores for our interview recorded in a quiet office. It rated poorly in the lecture test, however, as listeners said that background and foreground noises overpowered the speaker’s micro voice recorders devices.

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PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

If you mainly record voice memos in your office at your device, or interviews in quiet rooms, you can save some money by choosing the Sony ICD-PX470.

The PX470’s menu system is similar to that of the UX560 and has an identical button layout. The screen, however, is pocket, dimmer, and harder to read than the UX560’s. The PX470 is also slightly larger and bulkier—while the UX560 is about the thickness of an iPhone, the PX470 is closer to the thickness of two iPhones.

At that size, it’s not as convenient to carry around in a pocket. However, with its larger overall size it may be better for people who have trouble using pocket devices like the UX560 and the Olympus. The PX470 doesn’t look as sleek as the UX560 (as you might expect for a cheaper model).

The PX470 has a battery life of 55 hours, which is longer than that of our main pick, but it doesn’t have a built-in rechargeable battery; it uses AAA batteries. It has 4 GB of storage with a microSD slot if you want to add memory—similar to what you get with our top pick, but less than what you get with our runner-up. It also has a built-in USB 3.0 plug for easy file upload.

Best for iPhone Personal Digital Recorder Miami Beach Coral Gables

Voice Memos is included free with every iOS device, is ad-free, produces high-quality recordings, and is super simple to use.

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

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The best voice-recording device OS app for most people—provided your recording environment is relatively quiet—is the one that comes free with your iPhone: Voice Memos. It’s one of the simplest ways to start and stop recording, it’s easy to quickly share your audio files, and it doesn’t include annoying ads like many free apps. Our listening panel thought the voice recordings it captured in lecture and office recordings were understandable, although the app doesn’t do as well in very noisy environments.

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PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

PERSONAL DIGITAL RECORDER MIAMI BEACH CORAL GABLES

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