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Record lectures, ideas, and interviews.
Record lectures, ideas, and interviews.

Image: Atto Digital

It never hurts to have a voice recorder at the ready. These compact, lightweight little gadgets can store hundreds of hours of digital audio. Whether you get your best ideas in the car and need a way to record them before they’re long gone from your brain, or you need to keep a complete log of meetings, lectures, or interviews, these convenient recording devices can get the job done effortlessly.

For a limited time, you can get six of the best voice recorders from Atto Digital on sale for up to 20% off as of Oct. 22. No coupon codes necessary.

About the size of a quarter at just 1.2 inches wide, the Atto Voice Recorder still packs a powerful punch, with an automatic voice sensor, four different recording qualities, 24 hours of battery life, and 8GB of built-in memory. You can even protect your audio files with a four-digit passcode. Plus, it’s super discreet. It’s regularly $99, but you can snag it for $79.99 for a limited time.

Barely larger than the previous recorder, the DotOn is just over an inch and a half long and is shaped like a miniature remote control. There’s only a single button, making it simple to use, and it’s capable of recording sounds from up to 15 feet away for up to 20 hours at a time. It also has 8GB of memory, which is enough to hold up to 90 hours of recordings. It’s usually $49, but you can slash the price down to $41.99 for a limited time.

Another discreet option, the LightRec Slim Recorder has two recording modes, so you can choose whether you want to record using one-touch operation or voice activation. It looks similar to a lighter or a typical USB drive, and its rechargeable battery gives you up to 26 hours of recording time. Plus, with 8GB of built-in storage, you can store up to 94 hours of audio. It’s typically priced at $54, but you can get it for $46.99 for a limited time.

This innovative recorder features a powerful microphone with 360-degree panoramic sounds and can capture audio from up to 15 feet away, making it ideal for meetings or in-person lectures. Plus, it can store up to 141 hours worth of audio, has an impressive 20-hour battery life, and features a quick charge via built-in USB, so you’ll be prepared for sound-grabbing. Slash the $49 price tag down to just $41.99 for a limited time.

Worried about losing these teeny voice recorders? The TileRec makes it easy to connect it to a keychain, backpack, or even slip in your wallet. It’s just .25 inches thick, so it won’t take up much space at all. You can choose from continuous and voice-activated modes and record sounds from 360 degrees within a 15-foot radius. Plus, with only two hours of charging, it’ll work for up to 24 hours. Get it for just $59.99 (regularly $75) for a limited time.

The powerRec Voice Recorder can store up to 141 hours of audio and record for up to 380 hours on a single charge. Plus, it’s also a 5,000mAh power bank and an 8GB flash drive. So, not only can it charge your phone and record audio, but it can also play back audio from your phone, tablet, laptop, and more. No file transferring required. All you need is three hours of charging time and it’s ready for action. It’s usually $85, but you can get it on sale for $72.99 for a limited time.