The best voice recorders of 2020

This category contains mainly mono-recorders. Actually, already by the name of the class of technology it can be understood that such models have one microphone recording in mono format. Surround sound from such inventions is not to be expected, but the clarity and legibility of the recorded sound is quite enough to create notes. At the same time, the specified type of microphones are cheaper than stereo analogs. When collecting low-cost devices, we took into account customer reviews and ease of use of the gadgets below.

Opens the top 10 recorders model Olympus VN-541PC with intuitive interfaces and support for various digital audio recorders. To start the operation of this device, simply slide the switch and recording starts. Judging by customer reviews, the manufacturer has done serious work on the bugs, and optimized all the settings. Now you don’t have to make any effort to create high quality audio. Simply select the desired scene based on the following options: Long Play, TALK, MUSIC or MEMO. Thanks to the noise reduction function, you do not have to deal with unwanted irritants. In particular, with the sound of air conditioning, travel cars and other things. Noise reduction is eliminated by pressing the Noise Cancel button.

If you are looking for a good mono voice recorder, we recommend that you pay attention to the convenient model called Philips DVT 1110. The gadget attracts with its simple controls, full compatibility with personal computers and the ability to create recordings with one touch. Despite the affordable cost, this device received 4 gigabytes of internal memory, which is enough to operate the gadget for a long time. Simplifies navigation recording using timestamps. In addition, the increased operating time of the built-in battery pleases. Judging by the comments of customers, this gadget has a simple design and a good level of ergonomics.

We are talking about a good budget recorder Sony ICD-BX140, which received a stylish design and a convenient LCD display. The model is able to work with the MP3 format, and guarantees a fairly high quality sound recording, given the final cost. In addition, customer comments indicate ease of use as well as long service life.Sony has taken care of stable operation even in the presence of noise. Thanks to the presence of 4 gigabytes of memory, you can save up to 1043 hours of recording without loss of quality. The model also runs on AAA batteries. This is enough for 45 hours of continuous operation.

The model DVT 2000 from Philips, equipped with stereo speakers, replenishes the list of inexpensive, but good voice recorders. Judging by customer comments, optimal intelligibility is achieved while listening to recorded materials. A great solution for taking notes and even recording business meetings and negotiations. A useful additional option for many users can be an FM radio, which is due to a slightly overpriced price, most likely. Pleased with the presence of a capacious battery, which lasts for 23 hours of battery life. At the same time, it is possible to increase the memory up to 32 gigabytes by installing a microSD card. Data is transferred to a PC or laptop via a USB port. The “Quick Start” function deserves special attention, with which you can start recording with the click of a button.

The best low-cost voice recorder of 2020 is the Ritmix RR-120, which supports MP3 and WAV. The device, quite advanced for its price category, received a fairly bright LCD screen. Built-in memory of 8 gigabytes is enough for recording audio for 96 hours. Pleased with the presence of button locks, which protects against accidental clicks, voice activated recording, as well as build quality. Inside is a fairly capacious battery, which lasts for several days of operation. The scope is limited only by the user's imagination. If you believe the comments, the quality is excellent for a mono microphone.

This segment contains models with stereo support. Accordingly, a pair of microphones are used that are located on opposite sides of the housing. This allows you to create high-quality recordings with the effect of surround sound. As for the clarity and legibility of your voice or interlocutor, it depends on other parameters. We tried to find excellent premium solutions with which you do not have to worry about recording third-party noise. In addition, the devices described below are characterized by a high level of ease of use and good battery life.

The Sony PCM-A10 model, the battery capacity of which lasts for 15 hours of continuous use, replenishes the rating of voice recorders of the current year. Already, many users managed to use this device to record high-quality rehearsals, performances, conferences and other things. Special attention should be paid to the quality of the LPCM 96 kHz / 24 bit format. It is worth adding that the device provides for volume control and the selection of optimal settings for each user. The proprietary REC Remote application is available for both Android and iOS. It is possible to remotely control all device options.

This is another good digital voice recorder with a wide range of features. In particular, you can change the microphone sensitivity, recording quality. There is voice activation, setting tags and a timer. The maximum recording time in this case reaches 2280 hours. Pleases with the ability to change the playback speed and AutoAdjust function. The last option is responsible for the automatic settings of high-quality recording parameters. In addition, the Zoom function is implemented, which assumes quick recording from the source to which the gadget is turned with noise suppression on the sides.Based on customer comments, the noise canceling function works perfectly.

If you do not know which recorder to buy for business meetings, we recommend paying attention to the Sony ICD-TX650 model, which attracts with an ergonomic body, as well as a special clip for carrying clothes. This form factor is great for interviewing and negotiating. Moreover, the device is not the best battery life, up to 15 hours. It is worth adding that the manufacturer took care of the availability of a serious drive for storing up to 16 gigabytes of records. This is approximately 268 hours of “conversations” with a high quality format, well, or 4,000 five-minute files. Special attention deserves the built-in speaker with noise reduction.

Undoubtedly, the Zoom H1n model is one of the top compact voice recorders, the scope of which is limited only by your imagination. The stereo gadget records audio in MP3 and WAV format. Additional functions include a sensitive microphone, the ability to change the recording quality, voice activation, as well as a recording timer. A good LCD screen and built-in speaker deserve special attention. There is a headphone jack and bright backlight. In addition, the manufacturer took care of the presence of a built-in player. However, the recorder weighs only 60 grams.

The best voice recorder of 2020 is the Tascam DR-44WL model, equipped with an advanced Wi-Fi module and the ability to record sound to SoundCloud cloud storage. Functional gadget supports connecting to a PC, has a built-in player, headphone output, can block buttons from accidental clicks. In addition, it attracts the ability to record from four channels simultaneously. The recording quality is adjusted automatically. At the same time, the developers took care of the presence of a low-pass filter with adjustable cuts from 40 to 220 Hz. You can mount the device on a tripod when creating studio-quality recordings.

Despite the extreme simplicity of this type of technique, there are a lot of parameters that need to be paid attention to. If you do not know how to choose a recorder, first of all, consider the following characteristics:

1. Memory capacity. An extremely important parameter, from which many are driven by operating comfort. The more data you can record, the less often you will have to free up storage, respectively. For professional journalists, editors and other representatives of the creative professions, and not only ... professional solutions with the ability to connect a memory card are offered. As practice shows, 4 gigabytes are enough for recording serious volumes. If you want to forget about cleaning old material forever, buy 32 gigabytes.
2. Microphone type. There are mono (a simple option that does not provide for recording surround sound) and stereo (a pair of microphones are used, good sound quality is achieved). To create simple notes, a simple budget option is enough. For recording conferences, this can not be done without mono.
3. Recording format. Obviously, the most common format today is Mp3, which is supported by most digital devices. This format provides an average level of compression and sound quality. Losses are almost imperceptible to hearing. An alternative is WMA, created by the company. In terms of compression, it is superior to MP3, but less popular due to error sensitivity. There is still WAV, but technically it is more like a “box” for uncompressed PCM audio.
4. frequency range. The range of the human voice ranges from 100 d to 3500 Hz.Focus on ultra-high frequencies is not worth it, consider the fact.
5. Useful Options. Additional useful features include changing the microphone sensitivity, recording quality, recording activation, connecting to a PC, button lock, and others.

Thus, choosing a voice recorder is necessary taking into account individual needs. Mono is enough to create your own notes. To pay for advanced speakers and a high-quality noise reduction system is hardly worth the effort. If you don’t know what kind of recorder to buy for business meetings, recording trainings and other things, then, of course, you can’t do without a professional stereo device. As for the opinion of the editors, the result is as follows:

1. Good mono recorder - Ritmix RR-120;
2. In the price / quality ratio - Sony ICD-TX650;
3. The best stereo recorder - Tascam DR-44WL.