Philips 4GB Voice Tracer 5500 Digital Recorder

Main Features

4GB Memory Built-In for Up to 44 Days of Recording

With the 4GB of built-in NAND flash memory, your Voice Tracer is able to capture up to 44 days of continuous recording

Integrated Fold-Out Stand for Easy Device Positioning

With the integrated fold-out stand on the backside of the Voice Tracer you can conveniently position your voice recorder towards the sound source

Line-In Recording for Connecting External Sound Sources

With the built-in line-in connection you are able to connect and record from external sound sources by simply connecting the device to the line-in plug - then just start recording

Metal Microphone Grille for Crystal Clear Recordings

A well-engineered microphone grille is able to make a good microphone stand out even more. The grille built into the Voice Tracer helps ensure crystal clear recordings

Up to 48 Hours Battery Runtime for Extra Long Recordings

The Voice Tracer's included AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries last for up to 48 hours for extra long recording sessions

Pre-Recording for Never Missing a Single Word

The pre-recording function allows you to record sound sources from approximately three seconds prior to pressing the record button

Rechargeable Batteries Included for Economic Recording

The Voice Tracer comes with AAA rechargeable NiMH batteries for hours of continuous recording. Additionally, you can help protect the environment by simply recharging the batteries of your device using the USB port instead of always buying batteries

Stereo MP3 Recording for Crystal Clear Playback

The Voice Tracer captures all recordings in stereo and the popular MP3 format, the common audio format for consumer audio storage, as well as a de facto standard encoding for the transfer and playback of recordings

Wireless Remote Control Included for Convenient Recording

With the wireless remote control you can easily stop and start recording even from a distance

HighFidelity Recording Optimized for Music Recording

HighFidelity recording allows you to capture the original sound as naturally as possible. Several key components support HighFidelity recording including a high signal-to-noise ratio and highly dynamic microphones that capture soft tones as well as loud drums. The recorder also features high-quality microphone suspension in order to avoid pickup of grip noise, and a strong left & right channel separation for a human ear like live effect. It also records 44.1 kHz CD quality audio

Smart Keys for Convenient Operation

The two ergonomically placed smart keys allow for convenient, quick and direct access to the most important features of your Voice Tracer

Large Display for Clear Recording Status Information

The 112 x 112 high-resolution dot matrix display supports English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish and Simplified Chinese, and it also provides clear recording status information

Other Features

3Mic System with three high-sensitivity, low-noise HQ Stereo microphones

File overwrite and append mode

Record monitor function

Silent recording mode

Pre-recording mode

ClearVoice sound enhancement

Signal-to-noise ratio: >60 dB

300 mW speaker output power

28mm speaker diameter

FM stereo tuner with auto digital tuning and 20 station presets

Frequency range: 87.5 - 108 MHz

MicroSD memory card slot

Firmware upgradeable

Keypad lock

Variable playback speed

Voice volume indicator

Voice-activated recording

Auto adjust recording

Auto zoom recording with up to 50' (15 m) zoom function

Calendar search

Instant one-touch recording

Optimized for notes

Optimized for conversations

Optimized for lectures

Optimized for music

Lead-free soldered product

Backlit 1.5" (38mm) dot matrix LCD with 112 x 112 resolution

Mass storage class compliant

Includes NiMH AAA batteries that are rechargeable via USB

ID3 tag support

MP3 playback bit rates: 8-320 kbps

WMA playback bit rates: 48-320 kbps (44 kHz) and 64-192 (48 kHz)