RCA VR5330R 2GB Digital Voice Recorder

Product Review

The VR5230 digital voice recorder by RCA is the perfect solution for taking notes at lectures and seminars or to simply record important day-to-day notes. With 1GB of built-in flash memory, the VR5230 provides up to 400 hours of recording. It features a multi-function LCD display that shows the time, low battery indicator, recording countdown and other helpful information. With the built-in USB you can directly connect the VR5220 to any PC, helping you listen, share, save and organize with ease. Enjoy convenient recording with the Automatic Voice-Activated Record (AVR) mode which senses sound and will start recording automatically once sound begins and stop recording when sound ends. And it has three different playback options: bookmark, variable speed and pitch correction for slow/fast play. Additional features include editing functions, headphone jack/external microphone jack, selectable recording mode and key lock function. The VR5230 also includes a USB cable, carrying pouch and two AAA batteries.

Product Features

Up to 400 hours of recording with the 2GB built-in flash memory
Built-in USB arm for direct computer connection, no cables needed
Voice-activated record allows recorder to sense the sound and start recording automatically
RCA Digital Voice Manager (included) lets you organize and store your recordings on your PC
Variable speed playback lets you slow down or speed up recordings

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(13 customer reviews)

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

Good & Functional but controls are confusing and it's power hungry, February 9, 2011

Eddie H Ziv - See all my reviews

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The RCA VR5330R 2GB Digital Voice Recorder is a good device overall and can carry you throughout a day of studying with no problem. It takes time to get use to the controls which can be confusing, but the sound quality is good and clear. The unit comes with it's own software that allows you to listen to the recording on your computer. THe file format however, is proprietary so you cannot download it to your iPod (There are some software on the market to convert this type of format if so you chose). Be sure to transfer the recorded files to your computer prior to listening. The RCA VR5330R is a one power-hungry beast and can go through batteries pretty fast. My suggestion would be to use rechargeable batteries. It is more environmental friendly and can save you money.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

Does not record in MP3 format, March 27, 2011

M. Fanny "Habibus Magnus" - See all my reviews

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Sound quality is good and usb connection is convenient, but I was disappointed that it does not record in MP3 format, but in some other goofy proprietary format.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Fine, drains battery, September 23, 2011

Liz - See all my reviews

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The product is easy to use and records well. However, even when in the "off" position, it still displays the time and thus drains the battery. I have to take the batteries out when it's not in use.