Olympus VP-20 Microphone
Best discreet recorder for professionals capturing meetings and lectures.
This pen-style recorder is the ultimate tool for capturing meetings and lectures without drawing attention. While its compact form factor sacrifices the advanced manual controls of larger field recorders, it gains unmatched portability and instant, one-touch reliability for everyday documentation.
$148.99
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Tri-State Camera, Video, and Computer
Who it's for
- Journalists needing inconspicuous recording during interviews
- Commuters preferring cable-free file management
- Students capturing clear audio in large lecture halls
Who should skip it
- Power users managing large libraries of recorded files
- Podcasters requiring extensive storage for long-form content
- Field workers needing continuous operation without downtime
Performance breakdown
Discreet Portability
The slim pen-style form factor disappears easily into any shirt pocket.
Audio Capture Range
Dual omni-directional microphones effectively pick up sound from every surrounding angle.
Operational Speed
One-touch recording ensures you never miss a critical moment during meetings.
Background Noise Suppression
Integrated filters successfully dampen rustling fabric and ambient room hum.
Storage Capacity
Eight gigabytes of memory provides ample space for extensive lecture series.
Ease of Transfer
The integrated USB-A connector makes moving files to computers remarkably simple.
Key Specs
Storage Capacity
8 GB
Microphone Type
Omni-directional stereo microphones
Interface
Integrated USB-A
Power Source
1x AAA NiMh Rechargeable Battery (included)
Recording Format
Linear PCM
Display Type
No Display
Form Factor
Pen
Noise Cancellation Recording
Yes
Recording Activation Type
One Touch Recording
Number of Microphones
2
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