Panasonic' vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.PRODUCT FEATURES:USB Terminal for PC Link: USB Cable/PC Software (Voice Editor 3) Included;Up to a long 210-Minute Recording;Easy-to-See Dual Display;Easy Operation with Play Function Key;Recording of Max. 99 Files Each in 4 Folders (Total 396 files);Three Recording Modes (High Quality/Standard Play/Long Play);Digital VAS Function;High-Sensitivity Electret Condenser Microphone;Jack: External MIC, Headphone / Earphone.
Offering 210 minutes of recording time--twice the length of previous models--Panasonic's sleek RR-US350 IC digital voice recorder is designed for easy operation. Its user-friendly features include an easy-to-read LCD, a built-in condenser microphone, and four main storage folders with a 99-file maximum between them. The RR-US350 features a USB terminal for PC linking and sophisticated Voice Editor 3 software that lets you move, edit, and erase recordings on your PC.
Other features include voice activation, hold (which negates changes to status when activated), and a choice of recording mode (high-quality, standard, and long-play). The unit runs on two AAA batteries (not included) for about 18 hours playback and 68 hours of recording time.
What's in the Box
Voice recorder, CD-ROM, USB cable, and a user's manual.
1 This is one of my main creative tools.
I carry it everywhere. It is VERY light. The software is easy to use. I record a lot of project ideas, transfer them to my PC and convert it to a .wav file if I like with the software.
And delete the files from the recorder and start over with an empty recorder.
I've recorded several hours of a musical rehearsal and it played back very clearly.
If you are recording things that are quiet, at a great distance, of course it will sound bad. It would with any but the most expensive pro audio equipment. But if you are dictating, singing, or recording something that has a moderate signal level, this thing will capture it clearly.
I've used it nearly every day for a few months now. I even jog with it. Never had a problem with it.
2 Extremely poor service
The "stop" button failed after about two months of moderate use; I took it to the indicated repair place, they took 3 weeks to decide they couldn't fix it, gave me an address to ship it to for warranty repair, two months later Panasonic said they could fix it for nearly the price of the unit. I wrote back pointing out that it was under warranty, they didn't respond, just shipped back the broken unit.
I'll never buy from Panasonic again.
The device was okay while it worked. Of course the "LP" mode is completely unusable, apparently true for most devices of this class (why do they bother?).
3 So Light, Easy to Use
This item is so light and tiny that it can fit in your pocket and feel lighter than change. The features are nice I haven't used the software yet, so I'll update when I do that.
4 Limited usability
The recorder comes with USB cable and and PC sofware to download the recording. It's great for recording lectures.
There are three recording modes: EP, SP and LP. EP provides high quality recording with a very short recording time. SP provides good quality recording for about 60 minutes. LP provides extended recording (210 minutes). However, the recording quality was not usable.
Sony ICD-P17 costs 20 dollars more. Comes with USB cable and PC sofware to download the recording. There are no different recording mode. It provides over 4 hours of recording capability at a great quality! Check it out. I am sure you will find it worths the money.
5 33 minutes - - Not worth it - -
It's advertised as 210 minutes recording and its the worst playback I have heard (in LP mode). I uploaded the recording to my computer and realized I have just wasted [my money]. SP mode is no better. I could not hear the teacher speak on playback and I think it would have worked if I literally put the mic to his face (sat in front of the class buy the way). In HQ mode I have tested and works great but only 33 minutes of recording. Horrible. .. . STAY AWAY!!!
