Digital audio and voice recorders are small devices that are used to primarily record conferences, voice memos, lectures or dictation for later playback (reference). They are small but powerful devices that are used for sound analysis and in the recent past have become a popular device for catching camouflaged burglary.

With the advancement of technology, these audio and voice recording devices come in different sizes and shapes. These digital devices are also intended for different purposes, with some of them being used by detectives, journalists, business owners and security services.

Nonetheless, the smaller the devicesthe better, especially if you want to record audio without anyone noticing. Fortunately, there are smaller devices that can be hidden anywhere and are completely undetectable.

There are numerous online stores that offer a wide range of voice and audio recorders. In fact, finding the perfect store to purchase from can be quite a challenge and for this reason, here are some essential tips that you can rely on when choosing your visible or hidden voice and audio recorders.

 

• Find a size that suits your needs – As we all know, voice recorders are not as bulky. They are normally handheld devices that were designed to be fully portable. With technology and digital revolution, these devices have become smaller and barely noticeable. However, the dimensions remain different, therefore offering buyers an opportunity to choose a size thatbest suits their needs. For example, for anyone looking for light and undetectable audio and voice recorders, it is advisable that you go for the smallest in size.

 

• Look for a memory storage that is perfect for you – After recording audio, the files are either stored on the device’s internal memory or on a removable flash drive. However, the audio file storage will of course depend on the capacity of your device or the flash drive. Therefore, if you are going to do hours of recording, it is important for you to ensure that you have enough memory capacity to save all your files.

 

Moreover, ensuring that you compress your audio files will ensure that there is more memory capacity to accommodate several sound files.

 

• Go for audio and voice recorders with excellent sound quality – Primarily, most basic voice recorders are designed to record at a sampling rate of up to 44 kHz. However, as much as this rate is good for audible playback, it is not the perfect rate for a precise reproduction of the original audio.

Therefore, if you are looking to broadcast your recording, it is safer to go for higher rates like 96 kHz.

 

Find out if your device will be compatible with your computer, software or operating systems – Most buyers will overlook this factor. In most cases, buyers will wrongly assume that because the audio and video recorder is digital, it will obviously be compatible with all computers regardless of the type. Therefore, forefficiency and effectiveness, ensure that you consider the device’s compatibility with your computer.