Let’s face it: even if you go in with the best of intentions, it can be difficult to remember everything that’s covered during a meeting. Whether it’s because a meeting was especially long and productive or you simply have difficulties focusing, it can be helpful to have some kind of recording device on hand to make sure you don’t miss out on any important details.
A lot of audio recording devices include features and settings that can help you clearly record every word of your meetings, ensuring that you won’t miss a beat.
If you’re looking for the latest and greatest in voice recording technology, then keep reading for our list of the top 10 recording device for meetings of 2021.
Best Multi-Button Recording Devices
1. EVISTR 16GB Digital Voice Recorder
The EVISTR 16GB Digital Voice Recorder is a compact, easy-to-use audio recorder for a very reasonable price. This 16GB recorder has clearly marked record, stop, play, and menu buttons, making it easy to use right out of the box.
This voice recorder also features voice-activated recording and HD recording quality of 1536kpbs. You can easily listen to right on the device or by transferring it to a computer via USB.
2. Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder
The 4GB Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder features voice-activated audio recording as well, and then also gives you three different recording modes to choose from: normal, focus, and wide-stereo. This allows you to accurately capture audio in multiple settings without compromising on quality.
This Sony recorder also has a rechargeable battery that can last up to 27 hours and even a quick charge function that can get you 1 hour of recording time on only a 3-minute charge!
3. Olympus Voice Recorder WS-853
In addition to its 8GB of internal memory, 110-hour battery life, and high-quality MP3 recording, the Olympus Voice Recorder WS-853 also boasts some extra features that help it stand out from the competition.
For example, its “Intelligent Audio Mode” considers how loudly someone is speaking and adjusts the microphone sensitivity accordingly.
This Olympus recorder also has noise-cancellation functions that can help reduce or eliminate ambient noises that may be especially present during meetings, such as air-conditioners or fans.
4. Zoom H1n Portable Recorder
This unique-looking device is the Zoom H1n Portable Recorder. At the top, it features built-in 90-degree X/Y stereo condenser microphones protected by a microphone enclosure, so you can easily keep it in your pocket or toss it in a bag without worrying about wear and tear.
If you tend to have your meetings in a loud environment, this device can record distortion-free signals up to 120 dB SPL without sacrificing audio quality. While you are sure to get clear audio, if you need to slow things down to transcribe meetings or interviews, you can do so with the playback speed control feature.
5. Aiworth Digital Voice Activated Recorder
This 16GB device is the Aiworth Digital Voice Activated Recorder. This comes with a dual sensitive microphone that supports up to 1536kbps PCM recording and a 60-foot recording range, meaning you can record speakers from just about anywhere in the room.
When it comes to playback, this recording device gives you 16 different ways to adjust play speed and even allows you to jump to certain points in your recording. And, if you have especially sensitive meetings that you want to record, this device comes with password protection.
6. Sony ICD-PX370 Mono Digital Voice Recorder
If you don’t require stereo sound, check out the Sony ICD-PX370 Mono Digital Voice Recorder. This device gives you about 57 hours of battery life when recording at MP3 128kbps.
One of the nicest things about this recording device is that it is easy to use, as it comes with four presets designed to help you best capture the best sound in different settings: music, meeting, interview, and dictation.
You don’t even have to worry about keeping connection cables around to transfer files to your computer, as you can plug the whole device straight into a free USB port using the built-in USB connector.
7. EVIDA Digital Voice Recorder
The EVIDA Digital Voice Recorder captures 1536kbps audio and can store up to 2324 hours of it in its 32GB internal memory. Like many of the recording devices on this list, it also features voice-activated recording, but with this one, you can adjust the recording decibel level with six different settings. This one also uses a 4-folder system to help easily sort and manage your files.
Best One Button Recording Devices
8. RECJOY Mini Voice Recorder
The 16GB RECJOY Mini Voice Recorder is a great choice for those who don’t want to worry about a lot of buttons and settings. There is only one button: push it to “On” to record and turn it “Off” to save and power down the device.
It can record up to 13 hours of WAV audio on a single charge, but if you happen to use it longer, it will actually autosave your recording before the battery dies.
9. AKALULI Digital Voice Recorder
If you’re looking for a subtle way to record meetings, then check out the AKALULI Digital Voice Recorder. This voice-activated recorder pen captures 1536kpbs audio and boasts an impressive 32GB of storage.
It is also really easy to use, as you just need to click the pen in to start recording and click it again to save and turn it off. You can even plug earphones into the recording device to listen to your files.
And yes, you can write with it!
10. Vandlion Voice Activated Recorder
Need something with a lot of memory that can easily fit on a keychain? The Vandlion Voice Activated Recorder comes with 64GB of memory and can continuously record for up to 24 hours on a full charge.
And while you can always plug it into your computer to listen to your files, you can even plug it straight into your Android smartphone with the included type-C and micro-USB adapters. With all of the extra memory, you may consider using it as an MP3 player and USB drive too!
