Usb voice recorders are recorders that enable usb recording of voices. They are used mostly by doctors, lawyers, businessmen, and other busy people who do not have time to record and store data immediately. Usb voice records are ideal for recording the minutes of meetings, without the fuss of tapes and other equipment.

Usb voice recorders are much more advanced than audio tape recorders. They can store a large amount of data. Functions like organizing, editing and playing are also much more advanced.

Some of the most popular usb voice recorders are the Olympus DS-330 Usb Voice Recorder, Olympus WS-200S Usb Voice Recorder, Sony ICDSX25VTP Usb Voice Recorder, Olympus DM-10 Usb Voice Recorder, and Panasonic RRUS380 Usb Voice Recorder. Apart from recording, these voice recorders can perform other functions such as direct PC link, easy search options, more recording modes, fast and slow playback modes, index marking, usb voice-up function, advanced usb voice-operated recording, usb pitch control, stereo sound effects, voice activation, removable memory cards, attractive LCD display, music download features, and USB compatibility; they also come with special software for voice editing. The downloaded files can also be archived, transferred, transcribed, or e-mailed in WAV format.

Usb voice recorders have a recording time in the range of nine hours to thirty-six hours or more. Some also have a built-in memo recorder. They come in very slim, sleek, and attractive designs and are extremely easy to operate. Most of them function on AAA batteries which may last for ten hours or more. Other accessories may include a telephone-connection adaptor, external microphone and earpiece, patch-cord for PC connection, and required software. Most of them are compatible with Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP and almost any usb voice or music player. Prices of usb voice recorders start from $100, and the price may go beyond $600 depending upon the model and the options available.

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