dictation recorders
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for dictation recorders.
A dictation recorder is a small, handheld device that lets you record your own voice and then have it transcribed into text. In addition to being a boon for people who have trouble typing, they're also useful for note-taking, recording lectures, and even as a security device for capturing audio from a meeting or other gathering. Browse the top-ranked list of dictation recorders below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Sony - UX Series Digital Voice Recorder - Black
Model: ICDUX570BLKSKU: 6396007Top comment"Sony has made a very compact but powerful digital recorder that is perfect for dictation. It is highly recommended!!...Best digital recorder...This digital recorder is exactly what I was looking for. Picks up your dictation or conversations perfectly, even in crowded noisy places. "
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Capture high-quality audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. The easy-to-use high-sensitivity S-microphone lets you record various sound frequencies, while 4GB of built-in memory and an expandable microSD card slot provide ample storage for your files. This Sony digital voice recorder has a lithium battery and USB port for reliable power and fast data transfer.Top comment"Sony has made a very compact but powerful digital recorder that is perfect for dictation. It is highly recommended!!...Best digital recorder...This digital recorder is exactly what I was looking for. Picks up your dictation or conversations perfectly, even in crowded noisy places. "
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Capture high-quality audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. The easy-to-use high-sensitivity S-microphone lets you record various sound frequencies, while 4GB of built-in memory and an expandable microSD card slot provide ample storage for your files. This Sony digital voice recorder has a lithium battery and USB port for reliable power and fast data transfer.See all Voice Recorders
Sony - PX Series Digital Voice Recorder - Black
Model: ICDPX370SKU: 5774900Top comment"This digital voice recorder works well for dictation and recording telephone conversations from iPhone speaker....Used it for dictation great buy. I liked it for use"
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Capture crystal clear audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. Singers looking to keep track of their inspiration and working professionals, who don't want to forget important details, benefit from this recorder's high-quality MP3 audio. This Sony digital voice recorder utilizes the Noise Cut technology to enhance human speech recording and filter out background noise.Top comment"This digital voice recorder works well for dictation and recording telephone conversations from iPhone speaker....Used it for dictation great buy. I liked it for use"
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Capture crystal clear audio with this Sony digital voice recorder. Singers looking to keep track of their inspiration and working professionals, who don't want to forget important details, benefit from this recorder's high-quality MP3 audio. This Sony digital voice recorder utilizes the Noise Cut technology to enhance human speech recording and filter out background noise.See all Voice Recorders
Philips VoiceTracer Digital Voice Recorder 8GB DVT4110 - Silver/Chrome
Model: DVT4110SKU: 6368538Top comment"It’s OKHowever I need it a recorder that worked a little faster for the four dictation using dragon legal 15...Voice recorder with 'Internet connection'...Small and lightweight voice recorder with 'internet connection'. Often use it out of the house for dictations that are processed in the office promptly after being sent by mail. "
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Record audio clearly with Phillips VoiceTracer recorder ideally suited for college lectures. The three-microphone system captures lectures and distant speakers in exceptional clarity. Multiple settings allow for customizing depending on your needs and surroudings. The smartphone app lets you share and control files remotely. This Phillips VoiceTracer lecture recorder features a color display for recording status information, and the complete recording kit allows for easy, intuitive operation.Top comment"It’s OKHowever I need it a recorder that worked a little faster for the four dictation using dragon legal 15...Voice recorder with 'Internet connection'...Small and lightweight voice recorder with 'internet connection'. Often use it out of the house for dictations that are processed in the office promptly after being sent by mail. "
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Record audio clearly with Phillips VoiceTracer recorder ideally suited for college lectures. The three-microphone system captures lectures and distant speakers in exceptional clarity. Multiple settings allow for customizing depending on your needs and surroudings. The smartphone app lets you share and control files remotely. This Phillips VoiceTracer lecture recorder features a color display for recording status information, and the complete recording kit allows for easy, intuitive operation.See all Audio Recorders
Philips VoiceTracer Digital Voice Recorder 8GB DVT2050 - Light Silver & Black
Model: DVT2050SKU: 6233204Top comment"Nice recorder, could be cheaper though...Wished the voice activated recording worked without pushing the record or having the recorder turned on all the time...Great Recorder, No Distortion, Terrific Product....I couldn’t get a better Recorder than Philips and it’s such a reliable product that I plan to get an Advanced Recorder with Voice Sympathy. "
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Philips DVT2050 8 GB voice activated digital voice recorder features two stereo microphones for incredible recording quality and clear playback. Includes 8GB internal memory storage and rechargeable Li-polymer battery for extra-long recording time up to 50 hours. Transfer your MP3 or WAV file easily to your PC or MAC computer. Philips DVT2050 includes a microSD slot for additional memory.Top comment"Nice recorder, could be cheaper though...Wished the voice activated recording worked without pushing the record or having the recorder turned on all the time...Great Recorder, No Distortion, Terrific Product....I couldn’t get a better Recorder than Philips and it’s such a reliable product that I plan to get an Advanced Recorder with Voice Sympathy. "
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Philips DVT2050 8 GB voice activated digital voice recorder features two stereo microphones for incredible recording quality and clear playback. Includes 8GB internal memory storage and rechargeable Li-polymer battery for extra-long recording time up to 50 hours. Transfer your MP3 or WAV file easily to your PC or MAC computer. Philips DVT2050 includes a microSD slot for additional memory.See all Voice Recorders
Philips VoiceTracer Digital Voice Recorder 8GB DVT1250 - Dark Silver & Black
Model: DVT1250SKU: 6233203Top comment"New Kind Of Voice Recorders...This recorder is as easy to use as the old tape recorders. ...Recorder...It is not as confusing as other recorders."
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Philips VoiceTracer DVT1250 is the perfect voice recorder for notes and ideas on the go. Voice activated function for hands-free recording, 8 GB built in memory, microSD memory card slot for expanded recording time and extra long battery runtime.Top comment"New Kind Of Voice Recorders...This recorder is as easy to use as the old tape recorders. ...Recorder...It is not as confusing as other recorders."
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Philips VoiceTracer DVT1250 is the perfect voice recorder for notes and ideas on the go. Voice activated function for hands-free recording, 8 GB built in memory, microSD memory card slot for expanded recording time and extra long battery runtime.See all Voice Recorders
Zoom - PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder - Gray
Model: P4SKU: 6421475Top comment"Great Podcast recorder...great simple recorder for podcasting, portable and and interface is straight forward allowing 4 inputs and runs off AA batteries...Best on-the-go recorder yet. Has all the features you need from the h series recorders and none of the things you don't. "
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Zoom PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder has 4 mic inputs, assignable sound pads, TRRS for incoming phone calls preventing feedback using the Mix-Minus function. Gain control knobs and mute buttons for each input. Phantom power for all main inputs. 4 headphone outputs with individual control. Up to 4 hours w/2 AA batteries or use a USB power supply.Top comment"Great Podcast recorder...great simple recorder for podcasting, portable and and interface is straight forward allowing 4 inputs and runs off AA batteries...Best on-the-go recorder yet. Has all the features you need from the h series recorders and none of the things you don't. "
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Zoom PodTrak P4 Podcast Recorder has 4 mic inputs, assignable sound pads, TRRS for incoming phone calls preventing feedback using the Mix-Minus function. Gain control knobs and mute buttons for each input. Phantom power for all main inputs. 4 headphone outputs with individual control. Up to 4 hours w/2 AA batteries or use a USB power supply.See all Audio Recorders
Philips - VoiceTracer Digital Voice Recorder 8 GB DVT1160 - Black
Model: DVT1160SKU: 6491601Top comment"Recorder...I love my recorder. I especially like how compact it is....Fine recorder, small, lightweight, easy to use. Fine recorder for the price."
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The VoiceTracer 1160 8 GB is the pefect easy to use voice recorder for capturing notes, ideas and thoughts on the go. Voice-Activation function for hands-free recording. Time-stamped recording for easy file navigation. PC connection for plug-and play and an extra long battery runtime for longer recording sessions.Top comment"Recorder...I love my recorder. I especially like how compact it is....Fine recorder, small, lightweight, easy to use. Fine recorder for the price."
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The VoiceTracer 1160 8 GB is the pefect easy to use voice recorder for capturing notes, ideas and thoughts on the go. Voice-Activation function for hands-free recording. Time-stamped recording for easy file navigation. PC connection for plug-and play and an extra long battery runtime for longer recording sessions.See all Voice Recorders
Zoom - H4N PRO Handy Recorder - All Black
Model: H4NPROABSKU: 6371578Top comment"Perfect audio recorder...I use it for YouTube videos and I couldn’t be happier with this recorder....Great first mix and recorder...Fantastic recorder. This was great for a first time song writer."
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Record high-quality audio on the go with this Zoom H4N Pro portable recording system. The integrated X/Y microphones, two combo input jacks and overdubbing features and other effects let you record an album, while up to 140dB SPL support means you can record the loudest and heaviest performance without distortion. This Zoom H4N Pro portable recording system offers stereo, four-channel and multi-track modes to meet all your recording needs.Top comment"Perfect audio recorder...I use it for YouTube videos and I couldn’t be happier with this recorder....Great first mix and recorder...Fantastic recorder. This was great for a first time song writer."
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Record high-quality audio on the go with this Zoom H4N Pro portable recording system. The integrated X/Y microphones, two combo input jacks and overdubbing features and other effects let you record an album, while up to 140dB SPL support means you can record the loudest and heaviest performance without distortion. This Zoom H4N Pro portable recording system offers stereo, four-channel and multi-track modes to meet all your recording needs.See all Audio Recorders
Zoom - H6 Handy Recorder with X/Y Mic Capsule
Model: H6ABSKU: 6401732Top comment"Easy Sound REcorder...Great combination of microphone, recorder, and mixer....Swiss Army Knife of hand held recorders...This is the swiss army knife of handheld recorders. I've owned an array of handheld recorders and the H6 Black is very flexible. "
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Record studio-quality audio with this Zoom H6 portable recorder. Four XLR/TRS combo jacks with dedicated pad switches provide distortion-free recording, while stereo and headphone outputs let you easily listen to sound. This Zoom H6 portable recorder has a USB port to allow for transfer of audio files to a computer or iPad.Top comment"Easy Sound REcorder...Great combination of microphone, recorder, and mixer....Swiss Army Knife of hand held recorders...This is the swiss army knife of handheld recorders. I've owned an array of handheld recorders and the H6 Black is very flexible. "
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Record studio-quality audio with this Zoom H6 portable recorder. Four XLR/TRS combo jacks with dedicated pad switches provide distortion-free recording, while stereo and headphone outputs let you easily listen to sound. This Zoom H6 portable recorder has a USB port to allow for transfer of audio files to a computer or iPad.See all Audio Recorders
VIDBOX - Audio Recorder - Windows
Model: HON787800F284Publisher: VIDBOXSKU: 5587000Top comment"This audio recorder has been great. I didn't know what I could do with favorite old cassette recordings until I found this and was able to transfer old cassettes to CD's."
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Pack all your favorite albums into your portable music player with this Vidbox audio recorder. The USB audio capture device lets you connect your cassette player or record player, and the included RCA cables make it easy to set up your recording system. With its intuitive software, this Vidbox audio recorder lets you edit audio MP3 files into individual tracks.Top comment"This audio recorder has been great. I didn't know what I could do with favorite old cassette recordings until I found this and was able to transfer old cassettes to CD's."
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Pack all your favorite albums into your portable music player with this Vidbox audio recorder. The USB audio capture device lets you connect your cassette player or record player, and the included RCA cables make it easy to set up your recording system. With its intuitive software, this Vidbox audio recorder lets you edit audio MP3 files into individual tracks.See all Music & Audio Editing Software
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"Very practical with the usb c addition, and the socket positions, were well thought out"