GE 35381 Voice-Activated Microcassette Recorder

by General Electric

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2.7 inches ; 7.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000J05Z
• Item model number: 35381
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #236,892 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The GE 35381 voice-activated microcassette recorder is proof that good things really do come in small packages. This microsized recorder is suitable for palm-sized personal dictation or portable recording of interviews and conferences.

Recording speeds can be set for normal or half-speed, depending on your needs. In addition, you can set the recording levels to adjust to your environment. For example, a faded conference call requires the microphone sensitivity of the high setting. A low setting is more appropriate for clear voices, such as direct dictation. The GEE 35381 also contains a rewind and fast-forward cue,which can be used to quickly bypass slow or unnecessary recorded segments.

The unit operates on two AA batteries, held snugly in place with a hinged-panel door--it's a minor detail, but if you've ever lost the small plastic door on any of your electronics devices, you'll appreciate it. We found the cassette door to be difficult to open, however, the tight fit did succeed in holding the microcassette firmly in place.

Pros:

• Auto voice-record feature
• Fast playback switch
• Two recording speeds

Cons:

• Cassette door is difficult to open

Product Description

w/clip on mic, AVR

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

120 of 123 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Microcassette Recorder with Auto Voice Control, July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: GE 35381 Voice-Activated Microcassette Recorder (Office Product)

I've tried other more expensive recorders; however, I was very pleasantly surprised that this GE was an excellent recorder with really good recording fidelity and playback fidelity. It's small, very portable, and sturdy. It is easy to load with batteries and tape and the adjustable mike sensitivity setting is really good. This machine is excellent for my formal and informal use and of course, excellent at the price.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars playback quality without the external mic. isn't good, March 6, 2000

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WayneM (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: GE 35381 Voice-Activated Microcassette Recorder (Office Product)

I received this product last week and used it without the external microphone. I heard more of the "machine noise" than the conversation (during playback). I had the settings set specifically for my use, and the noise it made on playback was annoying.