Recording Pen VP-99 - USB, Voice Activated, 288 Hours

Real ink pen288 hoursVoice activatedUSB plug
Sale price$99.00 4.7

  • Free US shippingShips fast
  • US-based supportReal people
  • 1-year warrantyRepair or replace
  • Discreet packagingPlain box

ProofPronto is a division of Atlas Electronics, Inc., established 1952.

4.8 from 12,700+ verified store reviews

No app or monthly fees: the VP-99 recording pen is a quality ballpoint pen with a built-in USB voice recorder and a one-switch design.

  • Up to 30 days per charge, assuming 1 hour of recording per day, or 30 hours nonstop
  • 288 hours (8 GB) of storage
  • Hears voices up to 40 feet away
  • Voice-activated or continuous mode with one switch
  • Built-in USB for Mac and Windows
  • Date and time stamp on every file

The VP-99 is a black aluminum ballpoint pen with a voice recorder inside. It has one switch, tucked inside the pen. Move it one way for continuous recording, the other way for voice-activated mode, and back to the center to stop.

A charge lasts up to 30 days, assuming 1 hour of recording per day, or up to 30 hours recording nonstop. Recharge with any computer, phone, wall or car charger. The 8 GB memory holds 288 hours of MP3 recordings, each with a date and time stamp.

Its microphone hears voices up to 40 feet away. Voice-activated mode turns on by itself when it hears talking and rests once things go quiet.

To listen, plug the pen's USB end into any Mac or Windows computer. There is no screen or earphone jack, which keeps it looking like an ordinary pen.

It comes with 2 ink refills and a storage case. Use it for meetings, lectures and notes. Always follow your local recording and consent laws.

Specifications

Model VP-99
Battery life (voice activated) Up to 30 days, assuming 1 hour of recording per day
Battery life (continuous) Up to 30 hours
Recording time / storage Up to 288 hours (8 GB)
Mic range Up to 40 feet
Recording modes Voice-activated, continuous
Connector Built-in USB
Earphones included No
Date & time stamp Yes
File format MP3
Body Black anodized aluminum, 0.5 in thick
Power Built-in rechargeable battery (USB)
GTIN 8809196301067
Warranty 1 year (repair or replace, at our discretion), plus lifetime warranty support

What's in the box

  • VP-99 Pen Voice Recorder (8 GB)
  • 2 ink refills
  • User's guide
  • Storage case

Common questions

How do I listen to recordings?

Plug the pen's USB end into a Mac or Windows computer. Add a USB-C or Micro-USB adapter to use a phone or tablet.

Can I use earphones?

No. The VP-99 has no earphone jack. For earphone playback, see the VP-79 pen.

How long does the battery last?

Up to 30 days per charge, assuming 1 hour of recording per day, or up to 30 hours recording nonstop. Recharge with any computer, phone, wall or car charger.

How fast will it ship?

Most orders ship the same business day when placed by 4 PM ET. Shipping is free on every US order, with no minimum, and next-day options are available at checkout. Every order ships in plain packaging.

What is the warranty?

1 year. If it fails from a defect, we will repair or replace it, at our discretion.

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K
KL
Excellent device

This is a excellent recording device, I didn't give 5 stars only because even when I adjusted to voice detection mode, it still records every single noise so it takes lots of time to clear the memory.

R
Rez D
fav stealth pen recorder

love this because it's so super stealth and really good pickup!!!

a
abalene
excellent

excellent

A
Anonymous
Best Purchase for the Money

This pen recorder is easy to use and picks up all sounds clearly and distinctly! I am going to order a second one!

F
Famous fam
Works perfectly

Easy to use after reading the instructions. So simple to begin recording by a turn of the top of the pen.

V
Veronica ****
Most discreet-looking of the pen voice recorders

This is the most stealth pen recorder, because it has no screen and no earphone jack - the pen unscrews at about the halfway point and reveals a USB plug. Really friggin cool. You plug the half of the pen with the USB plug into your computer to recharge and listen to or save/delete your recordings. Super easy. You turn the top of the pen clockwise to start recording, and counterclockwise to stop recording. There's a little switch inside the pen above the USB plug, and that lets you choose continuous recording or voice-activated recording. It looks exactly like a normal expensive ink pen, writes very nicely. I've been testing it in class lectures and around the house, and the recordings are SUPER CLEAR from even like 40 or 50 feet away.