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Recording someone’s voice isn’t always easy—especially when there’s background noise to negotiate. Still, this is the 21st century and we’ve come a long way since the days of analog devices. Check out our write-ups of the Livescribe Pulse Smartpen, the Novusgear NSC-CM420 Conference Recording Kit and Sony’s ICD BM1DR9 Digital Voice Recorder. Then decide which one has really broken the mold in the audio recording world.    

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The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

Handwritten notes can go a long way, but it can hardly capture everything that goes on in a meeting or lecture. Check out our profile of Livescribe’s Pulse Smartpen to record anything you might miss.
Any business professional who takes part in meetings, conferences or lectures on a regular basis.

NovusGear NSC-CM420 Conference Recording Kit

Great information can come out of conferences and public presentations and it’d be a shame not to capture it all. NovusGear’s NSC-CM420 Conference Recording Kit might be your best bet for hanging on to that bit of wisdom or critical data.
Business professionals who want a mid-priced recording kit and regularly take part in meetings where attendance is high.

Sony ICD BM1DR9 Digital Voice Recorder

In a meeting, coughs, yawns and awkward silences can make for a mediocre audio file, and editing that out can take forever. Check out our product profile of Sony’s Digital Voice Recorder.
Business professionals needing to send out meeting minutes to upper management. The pre-editing functionality can save you some time by creating flawless files quickly.
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The Livescribe Pulse Smartpen
  • 500 MB of online storage space.
  • Dots on dotted paper are barely noticeable.
  • Notes can be searched for by any keyword you type into your computer.
  • Downloadable applications such as an English/Spanish dictionary, need-to-have travel phrases and math conversions.
 
The Pulse Smartpen $169.95-$249.95

 
Dotted Paper $7.95-$24.95

 
Pro Charging Cable $29.95

NovusGear NSC-CM420 Conference Recording Kit
  • Inner foam provided with pre-scored cuts to allow you to configure the case to fit whatever you wish to carry.
  • Extra long microphone cords.
  • Includes carrying strap with shoulder guard and two keys.
  • Long microphone cords for maximum placement versatility.
  • Customizable foam inserts to fit recorder, microphones and accessories.
  • The software is compatible with both PCs and Macs.
  • Battery can be charged via a USB port.
 
$249.99

Sony ICD BM1DR9 Digital Voice Recorder
  • Digital pitch control allows recordings to be heard at slower than normal speeds without distortion.
  • Memory stick media ranging from 8MB to 128MB can be inserted into the unit for different applications.
  • Recorder includes Sony's LPEC codec technology for high sound quality.
  • USB2 connectivity for high speed copying of files to the PC.
  • Voice e-mail function sends audible e-mail with an attached file.
 
Recordergear.com’ s bundle price - $329.95

 
Other retailers - $399.95
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