GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab

by Educational Insights

Product Features

• Explore the principles of sound
• Build 59 different electronic circuit projects on just one console
• You can record sounds and play them back, change your voice to sound like a robot, set an alarm clock and much more
• No tools or soldering required
• Ages 10+

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 14 x 4.9 inches ; 2.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000A3U9QM
• Item model number: 8901
• Our recommended age: 10 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 14 years
• Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,384 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Digital Recording Lab opens the door to the circuitry of sound. This unique, versatile design lets you build 59 different electronic circuit projects on just one console. You can record sounds and play them back, change your voice to sound like a monster or a robot, set an alarm clock and a security system, even make an “electronic parrot” repeat what you say. PLUS, the spring coil construction makes wiring the projects simple and safe—no tools or soldering required. Step-by-step directions and diagrams make advanced electronic concepts a snap. Requires 3 AA batteries, not included.

Product Description

The Digital Recording Lab opens the door to the circuitry of sound. This unique, versatile design lets you build 59 different electronic circuit projects on just one console. You can record sounds and play them back, change your voice to sound like a monster or a robot, set an alarm clock and a security system, even make an electronic parrot repeat what you say. Plus, the spring coil construction makes wiring the projects simple and safe -- no tools or soldering required. Step-by-step directions and diagrams make advanced electronic concepts a snap! Requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great present!!!!!, January 7, 2009

A Kid's Review

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab (Toy)

This toy is the best toy you can give to a child who likes to experiment. You can look at directions or make up your own circuit.This toy is durable enough to withstand 2-year-olds.I recommend this for children 6 years and up.This toy does not only record; there are at least 50 projects to do.If you want this gift for a child they will love it. I don't just think this is a good toy; I know so.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok, March 3, 2011

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Momof3lilmonkeys (Small Town, Colorado) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab (Toy)

After reading all the reviews, I was super excited to give this to my oldest son (8) for xmas. He wasn't excited about it upon opening it, but I thought that would change once he started using it. Wrong! He never enjoyed it, got bored and stopped playing with it very quickly. His younger brother (6) was excited to give it a try and worked on one of the projects for a long time and was disappointed with the outcome. Not the best toy! Maybe when he gets older he will appreciate it more?

2.0 out of 5 stars Just okay, lower quality than expected. Returned item, January 17, 2012

A Kid's Review

= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab (Toy)

Item came with some broken parts (LED mainly) and didn't seem all that durable. A new one was shipped at no cost and we tried it for a few days with a very enterprising 11 year old. Some of the info was over his head but much of the project items were not compelling enough to keep the unit.

If this is your child's first exposure then it's probably fine, just don't expect a durable unit. For more entry-level, try snap kits. For more advanced, try Paralax and a bread board