During rigorous testing by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute, this digital voice recorder proved to be the best for its superior playback clarity and recording distance. While other models demonstrated poor sound quality, this one consistently played crisp, clear recordings with minimal background noise. It uses Variable Control Voice Actuator technology to detect a pre-determined volume level, eliminating silent pauses and a low cut filter to mi... » full description

During rigorous testing by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute, this digital voice recorder proved to be the best for its superior playback clarity and recording distance. While other models demonstrated poor sound quality, this one consistently played crisp, clear recordings with minimal background noise. It uses Variable Control Voice Actuator technology to detect a pre-determined volume level, eliminating silent pauses and a low cut filter to minimize low-frequency sounds, allowing you to record voices without obscuring Ps, Bs, and Ss up to 50' away. The recorder is easy to set up for initial recording and its built-in 2 GB memory allows it to record up to 533 hours of either MP3 or WMA-formatted recordings in LP mode. It also has noise cancellation and a voice filter. It has a USB port that allows you to download recordings to your PC or Mac. Includes two AAA batteries that provide up to 51 hours of operation. « short desciption