Overview
Students, teachers, professionals, and practically everyone else under the sun: there’s always a good reason to keep a pen close at hand. With this covert recording pen, you can discreetly and unobtrusively record audio in a wide array of circumstances.
Great for students or teachers who want to inconspicuously record a lecture, journalists or podcasters conducting interviews, or just keeping an ear out when you’re away. Monitor your recordings with the included earbud and remote control, or upload your recordings via USB and sort through them at your leisure.
With up to 20 hours of battery life, you can rest assured that you won’t miss important details. And the MQ-78’s internal battery fully charges in about an hour, making it quick and easy to stay ready. The onboard microphone can capture audio from up to 15 metres away, but onboard automatic gain control keeps the mic from easily overloading with loud, close noises. Near or far, quiet or loud, the MQ-78 Covert Pen Voice Recorder is well-positioned to record it all.
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FAQs
What distance does it work at?
This is tricky to answer as it depends on the volume of what you are trying to record and where you place the device. A good example is if you are with the device, and you can hear a conversation, then the device will also be picking it up. If the sound of what you are trying to record has to travel through a hard surface (for example, you've put the device in a cupboard), the sound will be muffled.
What's in the Box
- 1 x MQ-78 1GB Pen Voice Recorder
- 1 x Single Wired Earbud
- 1 x Wired Remote Control
- 1 x USB cable
- 1 x Instruction Manual
Specifications
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 134.2mm
- Weight: 19.8g
- Voice Activated Recording: Yes, 5 selectable sensitivity levels
- Recording Modes: LP (32kbps), HQ (64kbps), XHQ (128kbps)
- Recording Time: LP (70 hours), HQ (35 hours), XHQ (17 hours)
- Memory: Internal 1GB flash
- Remote Control Functions: Play, pause, stop, erase, fast forward, rewind, mode, volume
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Supported Operating Systems: Mac OS, Windows
- Ink Refills: Manual
Shipping & Returns
The Spy Store offers many ways to take delivery of your purchase including:
Delivery options within Australia:
Standard & Express Delivery
The Spy Store dispatches orders daily and we use Express, Toll Express or Australia Post Express as our shipping vendors.
All orders placed before 1:00 PM AEST, are sent out the same day. Although shipping times vary, most orders are delivered within 1-3 business days.
Once the item is posted, the transaction will be marked “Shipped” and you will receive an email notification. Contact The Spy Store if you do not receive your purchase within 7 business days upon order placement.
Same Day Delivery
Same day delivery is available for customers in Sydney and Perth.
Simply choose 'Same Day Delivery' at checkout. Orders must be placed before 11:30 am. Price will be calculated and shown at the checkout.
Click & Collect business hours:
Sydney
- Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4 pm
Perth
- Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4 pm
- Saturday: 9 am – 1 pm
Australian shipping prices:
- Free Delivery within Australia on orders over $99!
- We offer FREE Standard Shipping (3-5 Business Days) with on all orders over $99. Upgrade to Express (2-3 Business days) for $5.99.
- We offer FREE Express Shipping (2-3 Business Days) with Australia Post on all orders over $149
- For orders under $99, Standard Shipping will cost $5.99. Upgrade to Express shipping for $12.99
- Australia Post Insured Express (WA): $14.99, 1-2 business days
- Australia Post Insured Express (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT, NT): $14.99, 3-5 business days
- Bulk goods over 5kg (such as some outdoor cameras & solar panels): Standard only shipment
Delivery Within NZ
- The Spy Store dispatches orders within New Zealand daily and we use Australia Post express as our shipping vendor.
- All orders placed before 1:00 PM AEST, are sent out the same day.
- Although shipping times vary, most orders are delivered within 3-5 business days.
- Once the item is posted, the transaction will be marked “Shipped” and you will receive an email notification. Contact The Spy Store if you do not receive your purchase within 7 business days upon order placement.
International Shipping
- The Spy Store ships our products internationally using a wide range of international shipping vendors.
- All orders placed before 1:00 PM AEST, are sent out the same day.
- Although shipping times vary, most orders are delivered within 2 weeks.
- Once the item is posted, the transaction will be marked “Shipped” and you will receive an email notification. Contact The Spy Store if you do not receive your purchase within 3 weeks upon order placement.
- The recipient of an international shipment may be subjected to other fees and charges including Import Fees, which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. Any additional fees and charges for customs clearance must be borne by the recipient if applicable.
Refunds & Returns
See our Return & Refund Policy for full details.
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