8 Best Voice Recorders in 2020

Whether you like recording your thoughts as they come or you want to record a teacher/lecturer/speaker, the Zoom H1n is a great option. It is small and lightweight, which makes it easy to carry around, and has a protective mic enclosure to keep debris from doing any damage.

The device has X/Y stereo condenser microphones in 90-degrees format and one-touch button controls. Also, it can keep recording for around 10h delivering high-quality audio. It also has a monochromatic display that lets the user see what the device is doing.

Due to the onboard limiter and lo-cut filter, the device can record distortion-free audio in the loudest environments. It also has playback speed control, which lets you slow down the recording, which is perfect for transcribing. Also, the H1n can be set for dialogue, allowing journalists to use this voice recorder in interviews.

Lastly, the H1n is equipped with a mic line input and an audio output for headphones. This way, you can attach a microphone to the device (to catch the best voice quality) and monitor the recording in real-time.

If you’re looking for a device that’s capable of recording high-quality audio, you should take a look at the features promoted by the DR-05X from Tascam. This is a stereo hand-held recorder with a USB interface and dual internal condenser microphones.

The recorder is compact, the control panel is intuitive, and it has a wide range of uses from doubling as a USB microphone, to recording interviews, to being a high-quality camera mic. It’s ideal for recording meetings, music, audio-for-video, dictation, voiceover work, live streaming, podcasting and songwriting with studio-quality audio. Furthermore, given its size and versatility, you can say it’s the best voice recorder for lectures.

It is powered by two AA batteries, which can keep the device going for about 17.5h (depending on the quality of the batteries). However, it can also be connected to a USB mobile battery, which improves its portability and versatility.

Lastly, the DR-05X comes with a series of cool functions such as auto-recording and overdubbing. With auto-recording, the device detects a sound input signal and starts recording without the user’s intervention. Overdubbing allows you to record while playing a previously recorded piece (recording with a guitar solo in the background, for instance). It’s important to specify that overdubbing doesn’t record over the original file, but it creates a new one.

Furthermore, there is a pre-recording function that gives you an extra two seconds of recording (just in case you hit that record button a bit late).

The Sony ICD-PX370 is compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around regardless of the size of your bag or pockets. Moreover, it records in MP3 format (128Kbps stereo) and has a built-in USB port which makes it incredibly easy to transfer files to a computer without using any other equipment (such as cables).

It’s also quite powerful, with a 57h battery life and 4GB built-in memory with the possibility to add a micoSD card (up to 32GB and 536 hours of recordings). The device also has Auto Voice Recording function, which puts more focus on the vocal frequencies and reduces background noise. This makes the recorder perfect for interviews or lectures.

The recorder supports a microphone and headphones, and has a user-friendly interface, as well as a display that lets the user follow its actions and the state of the recording.

The WS-853 is a fantastic voice recording device for a wide range of scenarios. First, it is compact and features an easy-to-understand interface with one-touch buttons and mic & headphones ports.

It also supports a USB direct connection and has a built-in stand that lets you see the information on the display without having to pick it up. The recorder comes with 8GB of built-in memory, but it can be extended by up to 32GB due to the MicroSD slot.

The recorder comes with several impressive features such as Voice Balancer (perfect for when you’re recording multiple speakers) and noise-cancellation (for clear playback quality, without background noise).

Moreover, the two directional microphones, positioned in a 90-degree layout, use True Stereo Mic technology to create the best stereo experience possible. The result is incredibly life-like, immersing the listener into the scene.

There’s also an Auto mode, where WS-853 knows when & how to adjust the mic sensitivity to the recording environment (such as the volume of the background or the speaker).

Designed for both beginners and advanced users – the device features a Simple Mode (for beginners) and a Normal Mode (for advanced users). In Simple Mode, users only have access to basic features, without additional information that could be confusing.

Featuring an improved design, the EVISTR voice recorder features dynamic noise cancellation and can record crystal clear audio in both MP3 (128kpbs, 64kpbs) and WAV (1536kpbs) formats.

The recorder is small and can be set to recognize voices and only record when someone is speaking (the voice activation functionality). It’s also equipped with a feature that enhances low voices, so you won’t lose the information if someone is speaking in a lower tone.

Lastly, it is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers since it doesn’t require any software to transfer the files (it’s Plug & Play). This makes it perfect for students, journalists, and any other people who need to record speakers.

The H4N Pro is an advanced digital recorder with stereo X/Y microphones (up 140 dB SPL), a low-noise floor, and natural sounding-sounding preamps. The device supports four-channel recording (up to 24-bit/96 kHz) and has two XLR/TRS inputs with locking connectors.

The device uses SD/SDHC cards (up to 32GB memory) and a USB 2.0 audio interface. In addition, the recorder is compatible with most modern computers, as long as they have a USB interface. So, you can use the device as a converter, by recording the sound from a cassette player and then transferring the files to the computer.

Lastly, the voice recorder can be expanded and improved with the accessory kit designed for it. This includes a hairy windscreen, a USB cable, a splitter cable, one attenuator cable, and one AD-14 AC adapter. Of course, the kit must be purchased separately, and it is optional.

This four-track digital audio recorder uses high-end unidirectional stereo condenser microphones that can be used in both X/Y and A/B layout. It also has a USB audio interface and features a compact design and a user-friendly interface.

The XLR/TRS combo inputs are compatible with +4dBu line levels and there is a built-in +48V phantom power. Moreover, the mics are extremely sensitive, which means they’ll capture anything from whispered voices to loud sounds (up to 125dB SPL).

The device is ideal for a wide range of scenarios such as recording music, podcasts, audio for movies, multi-track recording, or overdubbing without destroying the original track. It also has an MS decoding functionality for mid-side mics and there is an RC-10 wired remote control (purchased separately) for better handling.

Overall, the DR-40X is the perfect tool when you want an easy way to create high-quality audio for live streaming, podcasts, voiceover, or even songwriting.

If you’re a student who likes to record lectures or you just like voicing out your weirdest thoughts, this mini voice recorder can be of great help. While it doesn’t come with advanced powerful mics, it is still great for recording meetings, speeches, and even interviews.

This recorder is the size of a USB stick, has a metallic body, and controls that are very simple and easy to use. The mic can deliver 512Kbps PCM high quality recording and the 110mAh Lithium battery can last for up to 13h. Lastly, the device has a built-in memory of 8GB.

The recorder is compatible with most modern computers that support a USB 2.0 device and it comes with easy-to-use software. Furthermore, it is easily concealable, so it can be used for secret recording (like they do in the movies).