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Panasonic RQ-L31 Portable Cassette Recorder with Slide Microphone | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
List Price: $34.95
Buy New: $22.93
You Save: $12.02 (34%)
New (25) from $22.93
Rating:  12 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Battery: 2 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 1.5 x 3.8 x 1
Warranty: 1
MPN: RQ-L31
Model: RQ-L31
UPC: 037988310371
EAN: 0037988310371
ASIN: B0000659TX
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact, handheld cassette recorder | | • | Voice activation system conserves tape space | | • | Slide microphone is designed with improved sensitivity | | • | Two selectable recording speeds | | • | Measures 3.51 x 1.47 x 4.52 inches (W x D x H) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Panasonic RQ-L31 Portable Cassette Player with Slide Microphone is a compact, handheld microcassette recorder. You'll be able to achieve up to 25 hours of recording with just two AA batteries. This recorder features a valuable voice activation system that helps conserve tape space -- recording begins as soon as sound is detected and stops when there is a lull in conversation so you'll never waste valuable tape. The built-in front speaker makes for easy listening so you can review recordings without headphones. There are two selectable recording speeds -- the faster speed makes clearer recordings for reproduction, while the slower speed is perfect for voice memos and audio note taking. The slower speed triples the recording time of the microcassette, which is great for those meetings or lectures that never seem to end on time. The slide microphone is designed with improved sensitivity for even clearer recordings.
Product Description
The Panasonic RQ-L31 records and plays standard cassette tapes. It's excellent for recording notes, school classes and lectures. Auto Stop at end of tape side Jacks for adding optional external microphone, earphone, and optional AC adapter Integrated speaker Size - 4-33/64 High x 3-17/32 Wide x 1-15/32 Deep Weighs under 6 ounces without battery
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 Excellent recorder July 31, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a product which a visually impaired person has used for years with great ease and success. I am glad to see we were able to order another for her. The durability is great!
great for listening April 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I use this cassette recorder all the time. It is small and portable, so I can take it with me everywhere. I listen to books on tape. This is a perfect recorder to put in your pocket while you are walking, doing chores, doing yardwork, or just sitting by a fire while camping. Get lots of batteries and enjoy!
small tape recorder..panasonic-rq-L31 December 21, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The tape recorder is exactly what I wanted and seems to operate nicely.
I'm surprised that it didn't come with a plastic case. I really haven't had a chance to use it for the purpose I intended (language training and personal counseling)...I will only know this after the holidays..
Thank you.
Ervinka
Great little recorder February 25, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I got my recorder about 3-4 months ago. So far, so good. I have used it for voice recording with good results. I also like the fact it has jacks for ac adapter, external microphone and earphones. It takes standard cassette tapes. To me that is a plus.
I do handle it with reasonable care. It is plastic, so take care of it and you will probably get good service.
Great Recorder! November 11, 2005
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Great recorder! The playback sound (voice) is amazingly good at 3x recording speed. It's much, much better than my Sony microcassette, even when the Sony is on the normal (best) recording speed. Like another reviewer mentioned, one drawback of 3x is you can't play it in your car deck (but who has those these days?!). But you can record 12 hours on one 120 minute tape at 3x speed! 6 hours a side. That can be good and bad; good for the capacity, bad to find specific spots, eg. the beginnings of things you tape. So, I think 60 or 90 min tapes might work better. I've also heard the longer the tape the greater likelihood of jamming... and, the tape quality itself is lower because the tape has to be manufactured thinner to fit the longer length/s in the cassette shell.
This player isn't much bigger than my Sony microcassette player. Side by side they look about the same size. At first I thought mine was defective; the tapes didn't seem to fit in properly. Load the tape in the door/lid and close it with a little more force than you think is needed (because it seems like it doesn't close properly and you might break it). Or you can seat the tape then close the lid... this method seems less 'harsh' or damaging to me.
I think this model offers the best value vs. the more expensive RQ-L51. The players themselves are identical feature, performance wise. The only difference is in accessories; the L51 includes an AC adapter and ni-cad batteries (which should not work as well or long as NMHs). Neither model includes a strap (unless I threw it away by mistake), which would have been nice; there is a place to put one on one of the corners.
Overall, I think this is a great little recorder for the money and recommend it. Note: having used this for 2 weeks at college, the 120 min tapes hold about 5 hours per side at 3x speed; not 6 hours as I mentioned above. Not sure why.
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