Panasonic RQL50 Mini Cassette Recorder

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [448kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 1.7 x 1.9 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YK30
• Item model number: RQ-L50
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,664 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Voice-activated recording combined with standard controls such as cue, review, and pause make the Panasonic RQ-L50 a complete portable cassette recorder. The voice-activated system and built-in condenser mic allow for up to 24 hours of recording on two AA batteries. The unit comes with ni-cad rechargeable batteries, a battery charger, and an AC adapter. The three-digit counter allows you to keep your place, and a three-LED indicator lets you know the remaining power. There is a front speaker for convenient playback. The unit also has an external mic jack. The Panasonic RQ-L30 comes in silver.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

162 of 166 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the classroom, September 5, 2000

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"dsalerno" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic RQL30 Mini Cassette Recorder (Office Product)

This recorder works great for the classroom. I have owned voice recorders before, but this one has many great features. First, all the buttons are easy to use & find - not as small as my previous recorder. I especially like the "pause" button, which is great when you want to stop recording (it doesn't distract the speaker by making a loud noise, like you would if you hit the stop button), and is also useful when you are playing back the tape and want to take notes. The pause button is also located at a convient spot - no where near other buttons so you don't accidently hit "rewind" or the dreaded "PLAY" button in the middle of class!

I also picked this recorder because it has a counter on it to help me match my notes with the tape.

I must point out that I was in the second row of my classroom, and the teacher spoke loudly. I had one professor who did not speak as loud, and I have trouble hearing *everything* he says on playback. However, I was impressed that the recorder itself was quiet, and cause minimal "noise" on the tape. I do plan to buy a microphone, however, so that the sound of the tape recorder will not effect the sound as much (for the softer-speaking teacher).

I would recommend this recorder and have no regrets in purchasing it. I think it is probably one of the best in it's price range.

It should be noted, however, that this recorder takes normal sized tapes, NOT mini-cassettes.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great product -..., October 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic RQL10 Mini Cassette Recorder (Office Product)

I've been using a micro cassette recorder for years, and after trying three different brands, I finally grew tired of the poor sound quality. Moving to a regular cassette size has really made all the difference in that department.

This unit is easy to use, and is a very basic model. No big bells and whistles here....but it definitely gets the job done. So much so....that i'm baaaaack....purchasing another one for my sister! I like this recorder MUCHO!!!!

28 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very poor quality, April 11, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic RQL50 Mini Cassette Recorder (Office Product)

I just received this Panasonic Tape recorder and it literally almost fell apart in my hands. I opened the door to insert a cassette and a spring popped up and fell on the floor. I tried turning the unit on (with fresh batteries), the wheels on the tape ran for a few seconds and then ground to a stop. So I turn it off and try to press play again - only the buttons wouldn't respond at all.

So incredibly disappointed. Obviously, I'm sending it back to Amazon as a return for a full refund!

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