Pen Recorder VP-79 - Voice Activated, 144 Hours, Earphones
Free US shippingShips same day by 4 PM ET1-year warranty
In stock
Buy 5 or more, save 10% (applies automatically)
- Free US shippingShips fast
- US-based supportReal people
- 1-year warrantyRepair or replace
- Discreet packagingPlain box
No app or monthly fees: the VP-79 pen recorder is our slim voice activated pen with earphone playback, 144 hours of storage and scheduled recording.
- 20 hours of continuous recording per charge, or up to 20 days voice activated
- 144 hours (4 GB) of storage
- Scheduled recording
- Hears voices up to 50 feet away
- Earphones and playback controller included
- Date and time stamp on every file
The VP-79 is a slim ink pen with a voice recorder built in. Slide the pocket clip down to record and up to stop.
It records up to 20 hours per charge, or up to 20 days in voice-activated mode, assuming 1 hour of recording per day. Recharge with any computer, phone, wall or car charger. The 4 GB memory holds 144 hours of MP3 recordings.
In voice-activated mode it turns on by itself when it hears talking and rests once the talking ends. You can also schedule recordings. Choose from 3 quality modes and 5 sensitivity levels, and Auto Level Control keeps voices clear up to 50 feet away.
Listen right from the pen with the included earphones and wired controller, or plug it into any Mac or Windows computer to save and share MP3 files. Every file has a date and time stamp.
It is 0.44 inch thick, weighs 18 grams and comes with 2 ink refills. Use it for lectures, long meetings, interviews and notes. Always follow your local recording and consent laws.
Specifications
| Model | VP-79 |
|---|---|
| Battery life (voice activated) | Up to 20 days, assuming 1 hour of recording per day |
| Battery life (continuous) | Up to 20 hours |
| Recording time / storage | Up to 144 hours (4 GB) |
| Mic range | Up to 50 feet |
| Recording modes | Voice-activated, continuous, scheduled |
| Size and weight | 5.25 in long, 0.44 in wide; 18 g |
| Listen with | Earphones + wired controller, or computer |
| Date & time stamp | Yes |
| File format | MP3 |
| Quality modes | 3 |
| Sensitivity levels | 5 |
| Power | Built-in rechargeable battery (USB) |
| Warranty | 1 year (repair or replace, at our discretion) |
What's in the box
- VP-79 Voice Activated Recorder Pen
- Voice-optimized earphones
- Wired playback controller
- USB cable
- Instruction manual
- 2 ink refills
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
Does it write like a normal pen?
Yes. It is a real ink pen and comes with 2 refills.
Can I listen without a computer?
Yes. Use the included earphones and wired controller.
Can I schedule recordings?
Yes. Set start and stop times so it records when you need it.
How long does the battery last?
Up to 20 hours of recording per charge, or up to 20 days in voice-activated mode, assuming 1 hour of recording per day. Recharge with any computer, phone, wall or car charger.
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.
Compare recorders
How the Pen Recorder VP-79 compares with two popular options.
| Feature | You're viewing Pen Recorder VP-79$129.00
| 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 | Under 300 hours | Under 300 hours | Under 300 hours |
| Connector | USB (USB-C adapter available) | USB (USB-C adapter available) | USB & USB-C |
| Style | Pen | Magnetic | Magnetic |
| Features | Voice activated, Scheduled recording, Earphones included | Voice activated, Magnetic, Earphones included | Voice activated, Magnetic |
