Voice Activated Recorder VR-16 - USB, 2,304 Hours, 25-Day Battery
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No app or monthly fees: the VR-16 voice activated recorder starts recording the moment it hears voices and keeps going for up to 25 days on one charge.
- Simple one-click recording
- 2,304 hours (64 GB) of storage, so you rarely need to clear it
- Up to 25 days voice activated recording (or 32 hours continuous) per charge
- Captures clear voices up to 50 feet away
- Voice-activated or continuous mode recording
- Date and time stamp on every file
- USB voice recorder: plays back as MP3 on any Mac or Windows computer
The VR-16 is our best-selling voice activated recorder. It is a USB voice recorder about the size of a flash drive, with one control wheel. Turn the control wheel one way for voice-activated mode and the other way for continuous recording.
In voice-activated mode, the VR-16 turns on by itself when it hears talking and rests once the room is quiet. That saves battery and memory, and it means less silence to skip through later. One charge lasts up to 25 days in this mode, or up to 32 hours in continuous mode. Recharge with any computer, phone, wall or car charger. Plug it into a USB port and it records for as long as it has power.
The voice-tuned microphone hears speech up to 50 feet away. Recordings are saved as MP3 files with a date and time stamp, so you can find the right moment fast.
To listen, plug the VR-16 into any Mac or Windows computer. Your files open like files on a flash drive. You can play, save, share or delete them. Add our USB-C or Micro-USB adapter to play files on a phone or tablet.
People use the VR-16 to record meetings, lectures, interviews, notes to self, and their own conversations at home or in the car. Always follow your local recording and consent laws.
Specifications
| Model | VR-16 |
|---|---|
| Recording storage | 2,304 hours (64 GB) |
| Battery, voice-activated mode | Up to 25 days |
| Battery, continuous mode | Up to 32 hours |
| Microphone range | Up to 50 feet |
| Recording modes | Voice-activated, continuous |
| File format | MP3 |
| Date & time stamp | Yes |
| Connector | USB-A |
| Works with | Mac & Windows computers; phones/tablets with adapter |
| Power | Built-in rechargeable battery (USB) |
| Size | 2.5 x 0.75 x 0.5 in |
| Warranty | 1 year (repair or replace, at our discretion) |
What's in the box
- VR-16 Voice Activated Recorder
- User's manual
US shipping is free on every order (UPS Ground, 3–5 business days). Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, Saturdays included, in a plain box with no logo. FedEx 2Day and FedEx Priority Overnight are available at checkout.
Easy returns.
Every recorder comes with a 1-year warranty plus free lifetime technical support. If it stops working because of a defect, we'll repair or replace it, at our discretion.
Common questions
How long does the battery last?
Up to 25 days per charge in voice-activated mode, or up to 32 hours of continuous recording. It also records nonstop while plugged into a USB port. Recharge with any computer, phone, wall or car charger.
Do I need software to hear my recordings?
No. Plug it into any Mac or Windows computer and the MP3 files open like a flash drive. Add a USB-C or Micro-USB adapter to use a phone or tablet.
How does voice activation work?
Turn the control wheel to the three small dots. The VR-16 turns on by itself when it hears talking and rests once things go quiet, so you save battery and memory.
How fast will it ship?
Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, Saturdays included. UPS Ground (3–5 business days) is free on every US order, and FedEx 2Day and FedEx Priority Overnight are available at checkout. Every order ships in plain packaging.
What is the warranty?
1-year warranty plus free lifetime technical support. If it fails from a defect, we will repair or replace it, at our discretion.
Why Choose the VR-16
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How the Voice Activated Recorder VR-16 compares with two popular options.
| Feature | You're viewing Voice Activated Recorder VR-16$99.00
| ThinnestThin Voice Recorder VR-140$99.00 | Pro modelMagnetic Voice Recorder Black Vox 365$329.95 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | Up to 30 days | Up to 30 days | 150 days or more |
| Recording time | 500 hours or more | Under 300 hours | Under 300 hours |
| Connector | USB (USB-C adapter available) | USB (USB-C adapter available) | USB & USB-C |
| Style | USB stick | Magnetic | Magnetic |
| Features | Voice activated | Voice activated, Magnetic, Earphones included | Voice activated, Magnetic |
