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Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder

Item: 369690    Model: V404130BU000

Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder
4.0stars
( 54 reviews)
  • Up to 1151 hours of recording time
  • 86-hour battery-life
  • 2GB internal memory Playback speed control
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Product Details

The VN-7200 digital voice recorder combines the simplicity of analog recorders with Olympus's renowned audio technology.

The VN-7200 offers hundreds of hours of recording time, key features to help capture ideal recordings, and functional design elements that make it a versatile tool from the classroom to the boardroom. This digital recorder is the perfect reason to finally get rid of those messy and unreliable tapes!

  • Up to 1151 hours of recording time
  • 86-hour battery-life
  • 2GB internal memory Playback speed control
  • Voice Activation makes automatic starting and stopping of the recorder an extra benefit that saves time and energy
  • Slow and Fast Playback modes
  • Three recording speeds
  • Index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy retrieval
  • Dimensions: 4.1"H x 1.5"W x 0.75"D, 2.33 oz
  • 1 year mfr. limited warranty

What's in the box?

VN-7200 Recorder
AAA Battery
Instruction Manual

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Specifications
Weight 2.33 oz
Memory Expansion No
USB Capable No
Max Battery Life 86 Hours
Max Recording Time 1151 Hours
Base Memory 2GB
Recording Format Sub Band/CELP
Model VN-7200
Manufacturer Olympus
Power Source 2 AAA batteries
Dimensions 4.1"H x 1.5"W x 0.8"D
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder
 
4.1

(based on 54 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (22)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (1)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good sound quality (31)
  • Well made (27)
  • Durable (19)
  • Cool features (11)
  • Easy to use (4)

Cons

  • Poor sound quality (4)
  • USB connection (3)

Best Uses

  • Family (16)
  • Meetings (4)
  • Teenagers (4)
  • Pre teens (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Education oriented (20), Grandparent (12), Working parent (7), Parent of two or more children (6), Older / senior (3)

Most Helpful Positive Review

 

good recorder

This has good sound quality both inside and outside. Very easy to use and has voice activation. The voice activation is very useful if you are recording something with a lot of pauses. I...Read complete review

This has good sound quality both inside and outside. Very easy to use and has voice activation. The voice activation is very useful if you are recording something with a lot of pauses. I actually used it to see if my dog was barking much during my absent...he wasn't!

Nowever, for most of my work, I need to be able to download to a computer so I will probably get an Olympus VN 702 PC that I expect will have the same benefits with that added advantage.

VS

Most Helpful Negative Review

 

A Good, Basic Recorder

I bought this recorder to record my astronomy observations which I can't manage to get written down any more. This morning I was out in the cold watching for the last crescent Moon and counting...Read complete review

I bought this recorder to record my astronomy observations which I can't manage to get written down any more. This morning I was out in the cold watching for the last crescent Moon and counting sunspots. As a test of the recorder I put it into in internal chest pocket of my zipped up down parka right next to the speaker mic of my amateur radio. As anticipated the squeels of APRS packets from the radio were loud and clear. Also loud and clear was me mumbling to myself at the telescope. I want to try this again when I am observing with others and see how well it records the other half of my conversation when the other person is not standing right next to me. I forgot to turn the recorder off so I could hear every footfall along the way home as the shock was transmitted through my body and the backpack with the telescope and tripod pulled on my shoulders. The electronics in this recorder appear to be able to pull in distant sounds while not being overpowered by nearby loud sounds.

You can split a recording in two but I don't see any way to append additional audio to an already existing file.

You can set an alarm and key it to a recording so I can set an alarm to remind me when and where to look for a satellite. It looks like you can only set one alarm though. I will have to add a comment to the end of each alarm text telling me what recording to set for the next alarm and what time to set it for. When you set up an alarm you have to have the file you want to play at that time selected. If you delete a file the numbers of any subsequent files are defermented by 1. I have not checked to see if this impacts what alarm file gets played or if the software makes any necessary adjustments.

Unfortunately all you get with the recording is a datestamp even though you do have to set the time when you install batteries. I had hoped for a timestamp to help me figure out what time I saw something. I will have to dictate timestamps.

There is no way to get recordings from the recorder into a computer.

This is a good basic recorder but for my purposes I would have been better off spending another $20 to get a more capable recorder. At the time of this impulse purchase the only other recorders on display were of the $150 flavor which is more impulse than I was willing to stomach.

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3/7/2013
 
4.0

easy to use, good sound quality

By writer

from washington dc

Verified Buyer

Comments about Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder:

Does what I needed, which is to record phone interviews (with separately purchased phone tap). Good sound,voices sounded accurate and clear without extra noise, plenty of volume, and easy to operate. I do wish I'd paid attention to getting one that could plug into a computer, though.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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3/1/2013
 
5.0

Great recorder, good sound

By Tom

from Port St Lucie, Fl

About Me Retired

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Good Sound Quality

Cons

  • Have To Push 2 Buttons To

Best Uses

  • I Can't Remember Things

Comments about Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder:

Good little recorder that holds 400 notes.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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2/21/2013
 
3.0

Economical Basic Recorder

By Art24-7

from NC

About Me Entrepreneur

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Compact design
  • Good Sound Quality

Cons

  • No USB connection

Best Uses

  • Lectures

Comments about Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder:

Recording quality is good, product is small and compact.

Disappointing, unfortunately there is no USB connections so all recording stays stored in the recorder only. No way to download information.

All-in-all good recorder.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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2/15/2013
 
5.0

Record your heart out!

By College Student123

from Marina, CA

About Me Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Cool Features
  • Durable
  • Good Sound Quality
  • Well Made

Cons

  • No USB connection

Best Uses

  • Family
  • Preteens
  • Teens

Comments about Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder:

It has a cool feature where instead of recording silence, it pauses the recording until it hears a voice to record which I think is good since it conserves the batteries. It has a very slim design and is portable. Great for meetings and lectures.Overall, I really like it because it is very affordable.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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2/1/2013
 
5.0

A great recorder for the price

By Kim, grandmother and college student

from Lancaster, PA

About Me Education Oriented, Grandparent, Part-time College Student, Work Full Time

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Cool Features
  • Durable
  • Good Sound Quality
  • It's Compact Sized
  • The Folders Are Great

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Recording School Lectures
    • Recording Textbooks

    Comments about Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder:

    This recorder is compact so I can carry it in my bag, has clear sound quality. I use it to record as I read mt textbook and listen to the recordings at work and while exercising.It's easy to use and the pause while recording is a plus.The case is soft but protects the recorder while in my bag.I haven't recorded lectures yet but I plan on it,and I expect it will have the same clear, quality sound.I knew it wouldn't connect to the computer in advance but for my purposes this is an excellent purchase for the money.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    • Q:

      When the batteries are replaced, are all previous recordings erased?
      Asked on 5/14/2013 by Niki, E.A. from Grand Haven, MI

      1 answer

      • A:

        No you do not lose your saved recording when you replace the batteries in the Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder.

        Answered on 5/14/2013 by Community Answer from None

    • Q:

      I do not see a usb port. Can the files be downloaded to a computer?
      Asked on 3/28/2013 by Chief

      1 answer

      • A:

        Unfortunately, there is no way to get the recordings from the recorder to the computer.

        Answered on 3/29/2013 by Community Answer from None

    • Q:

      Do you have to use the rechargeable batteries with this device or regular ones are ok....thanks
      Asked on 8/28/2012 by Caringcarol from Greenville sc

      1 answer

      • A:

        No this product does not require rechargeable batteries. The typical set of batteries lasts for 86 hours of use.

        Answered on 8/28/2012 by Community Answer from None

    • Q:

      What type of file is it that you can transfer to the computer? Is it a typical file type for Microsoft OS programs or do I need another program?
      Asked on 2/29/2012 by B.A. from Cape Cod

      2 answers

      • A:

        The Olympus VN-7200 Digital Voice Recorder is the model that does not allow files to be uploaded to a computer or other device. If you want to upload your file you need to look at a different voice recorder.

        Answered on 3/2/2012 by Community Answer from None

      • CUSTOMER CARE

        A:

        The recording format is Sub Band / CELP. The files recorded cannot be transfered to a computer.

        Answered on 3/2/2012 by Cara B from Staples

    • Q:

      can recorded messages be erarsed?
      Asked on 2/26/2012 by pete from baltimore,md

      2 answers

      • A:

        To erase a recorded message, select the file containing the message, then press the little yellow button (which actually says "Erase" underneath it if you look closely).

        Answered on 3/2/2012 by Community Answer from None

      • CUSTOMER CARE

        A:

        Yes, recorded messages can be erased.

        Answered on 2/28/2012 by Cara B from Staples

    • Q:

      I want to know if you place this in a room can you record? Is it voice activated?? Does it have to be close to the person or TV.??:)
      Asked on 2/1/2012 by Anonymous

      1 answer

      • A:

        The Olympus VN-7200 Digital voice recorder is indeed voice activated, you can place this in a room to record and it doesn't have to be that close to a TV set.

        Answered on 2/6/2012 by Community Answer from None

    • Q:

      does this product have a microphone jack other than just a headphone jack?
      Asked on 1/22/2012 by Anonymous

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    • Q:

      this recorder has not recorded anything the past two day. i hit the recorder button and it goes by standby it is placed in my car. when i check it after it has een there for sseveral hours only 2 minutes has elaspe the first day it worked fine mon and today samething nothing
      Asked on 11/29/2011 by Anonymous

      1 answer

      • CUSTOMER CARE

        A:

        I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing problems with your recorder. For technical assistance, please call Olympus product support at (800) 622-6372.

        Answered on 12/14/2011 by Kayla T. from Staples

    • Q:

      I see this comes with a USB cable and a CD. Does this mean that audio files recorded on this device can be transferred to a computer?
      Asked on 11/11/2011 by Paul

      1 answer

      • CUSTOMER CARE

        A:

        Yes, you can transfer audio files to your computer, using the USB cable.

        Answered on 11/16/2011 by Darlene S from Staples
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