Bell Sonecor BE310VTR Micro-Cassette Voice and Telephone Recorder

Bell Sonecor BE310VTR Micro-Cassette Voice and Telephone Recorder
Manufacturer: Belle Sonecor
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
BE-310VTR is a micro-cassette tele-recorder. It features the capability to record the conversations from the line-in-use on single or multi-line telephone systems; dual speed recording and a voice-activated system. It is equipped with a tape counter and earphone jack for private listening.
Amazon.com Review
Reporters and other professionals who regularly record telephone interviews know what a pain it is to rig up a phone recording device. Many people attach special equipment to their regular tape recorders, a less-than-ideal solution that leaves a tangle of cords around your desk. If you're having these sorts of problems, it may be time to step up to something like Bell Sonecor's Microcassette Tele-Recorder.

Like most recorders, this device has a microphone jack and headphone jack, but what sets it apart is the telephone handset jack. You use the included telephone cord to connect the recorder to the handset (or headset) jack on your telephone's base unit, and then connect the handset to the recorder. This is a great boon to those with multiline telephones, because most recording equipment can interface with only one of the lines. The Tele-Recorder records whichever line is in use at the time.

The unit runs on a pair of AA batteries and also accepts 3-volt DC power although an AC adapter (which is not included). There are two selectable recording speeds that let you either get double the amount of time from your tapes or achieve better recording quality. A switch on the side lets you choose whether you want to record calls or play recordings back through the telephone. The unit includes voice-activated recording circuitry that can cut down on the amount of tape used and conserve battery power, but like all voice-activated technology, it tends to slightly clip off the first word that triggers it. The only thing we really didn't like about this device was the switch used to fast-forward and rewind tapes. It's important to be able to quickly rewind a few seconds of tape while transcribing, but this switch is stiff and locks into place too easily. Simple fast-forward and rewind cue buttons that don't lock down would be preferable. But, if you can live with that, then the Tele-Recorder provides one of the easiest and most convenient ways to add a recorder to your telephone. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

Has no problem recording all of the lines of a multiline phone
Has all the input and output features you'd find in a normal minirecorder, plus a handset jack

Cons:

Larger than many minirecorders we've tested
Doesn't come with an AC adapter
Fast-forward/rewind switch is stiff, making it difficult to cue just a few seconds of tape

Average customer rating:

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Manufacturer:
Product Group: Wireless
Binding: Wireless Plan
ASIN: B000J4PFUW

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