Don’t you just wish you had an audio “bug” implanted in your school uniform for when the teachers disbelieved you were being bullied by a fellow student?
Well, it may be too late for that, but if you need a bug now, purchasing one is easier than ever.
Spy audio technology can help people solve the most delicate problems, and our hardware doesn’t discriminate!
What Exactly Is Audio Surveillance Anyway?
A proper spy recorder gadget should be both discrete and effective. The fact that they look like everyday objects makes them completely inconspicuous.
These listening devices take on many shapes and sizes, and each one of them has a small microphone device attached, along with hefty space to store all the recorded data.
Some are voice-activated, which means they only activate when they pick up speech. This way you don’t have to manually activate your device, and can save the battery life and storage space. They’re a bit more expensive, but never fail to get the job done.
The ones that do need to be manually activated start recording after you press the ‘on’ button. These devices record every sound they pick up via their high-quality microphones, and the sound range is exceptionally wide.
You can then connect your device to a PC USB port and play your recording via any media player that supports the format. But we also have models that don’t even require a computer to listen back, instead, you can simply listen to the recordings on the device itself.
What Are Voice-Activated Recorders?
A voice-activated recording device is the ultimate spy gadget. It’s the essential James Bond tool of the trade.
Voice-activated spy recorders start recording only after they pick up a sound, and this is what makes them the perfect discreet audio spy devices. What’s more, all the stored audio data consists of only sounds and voices, instead of silent pauses and window drafts.
Any other hidden listening device and spy microphone that isn’t voice-activated is practically kinda obsolete. Once activated, they record everything - including silence. This can be tedious and frustrating when you’re checking the audio files later on as it unnecessarily takes up your time.
How Can I Properly Use Audio Spy Equipment?
If you don’t have experience with audio spy gear before - don’t worry. We’ll show you how listening devices work, and we’ll walk you through their many uses and features. This guide focuses on comparisons, examples, and situations you may find yourself in and how to choose the right audio spy equipment for your needs.
Audio Surveillance devices come in various shapes and forms you can choose from, such as:
- Voice-Activated Recording Pen
- Voice-Activated Power Bank Recorder
- Pro USB Flash Drive Audio Recorder
- Car Keychain Audio Recorder
- Phone Call Recorder Earbud
They are all high-quality spy gear and some may be more useful to you than others. You can use the SpyGuy Recording Pen when you’re in school or at the office, and you might find the Car Keychain very convenient if you’re a frequent driver who’s always “losing their car keys”.
Important Features Listening Devices Must Have
There are many advantages when you’re recording with quality listening devices. But they absolutely must have the following features, in order to make things easier for you.
- Voice-activation - a very useful feature. It’s actually the device’s ability to record only when it detects someone talking, for when you don’t want to be skimming through hours and hours of silence.
- Longevity (battery duration) - this goes without saying. Some people, specifically private investigators, sometimes record for extended periods of time. So, you probably want a solid battery life that can go on for more than 2 hours.
- Range of recording - be extra careful when choosing your devices. Always ask your retailer about the range of the recording. There are some devices that have a quality sound, but low range, and as such can’t reach further than 5 meters. Keep this in mind.
Having a clear view of what you need and what is offered, and keeping these crucial factors in mind, will make your choices more narrow and you’ll know which products you should keep your eyes on.
Here are some that we warmly recommend.
The Voice-Activated Recording Pen
For students, having a Voice-Activated Recording Pen hidden away in your school uniform can record bullies that verbally harass you or your fellow students. It can also present valuable evidence for workplace-related harassment.
You could probably use your cell phone, but voice recording easily eats away battery life and there’s a chance of it being interrupted by ringing.
Another drawback to using cell phones is that their mics are typically unidirectional and are designed to pick up sounds coming only from one direction. Whereas spy recorders use omnidirectional mics which pick up sounds from all directions, and you'll be prepared to catch what you need, no matter where the sound is coming from.
This is how the SpyGuy Voice-Activated Recording Pen saves you the trouble. It’s hidden and inconspicuous, with a single on and off switch for recording. It picks up sounds as far as 45 feet away, and the sound quality is unmatched. This is why it’s one of our most sought after listening devices.
The most important characteristic of this pen is the voice-activated recording which goes up to 16 hours with a full battery. It goes into sleep mode when there’s no sound for it to pick up, so you won’t have to listen to long periods of silence when you’re checking the recordings, unlike the regular devices which record useless silence.
And yes - the pen is functional and its ink can be replaced.
The Pro USB Flash Drive Audio Recorder
If you believe you’re being gaslighted or you seem to lose pointless arguments with your significant other, try the USB Flash Drive Audio Recorder. It’s small, durable, and undetectable.
Want to tape a conversation or a meeting? Just put it in your pocket or have it placed on the table.
What’s so special about this recorder is that it has a clear and crisp sound, can store up to 288 hours of audio, and it’s voice-activated, which saves battery. It can go up to 24 hours of actual recording time, and when it doesn’t record and goes to standby, its battery lasts for up to 25 days. The 25-feet detection range also means it's great at picking up sound.
The Voice-Activated Power Bank Recorder
The Voice-Activated Power Bank Recorder can be used for taping an important lecture or lesson. It has the longest battery life, it’s timestamped, has 24 days of audio space, and don’t forget - with 3,000 mAh capacity, it’s an actual power bank!
Nobody will ever suspect anything when they see a normal-looking power bank. Exactly what you'd want in hidden audio spying equipment.
There’s a conveniently placed trap door which conceals the buttons for the audio recording, in case you get caught. There’s also a handy magnet that enables you to stick the power bank under a table.
The Phone Call recorder Earbud
One of our more criminally underrated products is the Phone Call Recorder Earbud. Did you know that lawyers use this earbud to record evidence for their clients’ cases? Be sure to check your local laws for this one.
Just put the earbud in your ear, and place your phone over it. It captures both your voice and the caller’s, so you can tape coworkers, lawsuits, business calls, landlines, with pristine sound quality.
Keep in mind that it’s not a stand-alone product, and it needs to be connected to a recorder with a microphone input like the Micro Stick Voice-Activated Audio Recorder in order to work.
The Car Keychain Audio Recorder
The Car Keychain Audio Recorder is most useful when you want nobody to suspect a thing. It’s completely inconspicuous. With a 15-hour rechargeable battery, and 30 ft frequency range, this device gets the job done.
Our Pick - Highlight Choice of Our Top Seller
Undoubtedly, the Voice-Activated Recorder Pen is a state-of-the-art spy device suitable for people from all walks of life. It has an unmatched sound, it’s efficient, discreet, reasonably priced, and most importantly, it actually works as a writing pen.
Jokes aside, we specifically chose the SpyGuy Pen as our top choice in the SpyGuy audio gadget department because the spy pen as a motif is universal, and its purpose surpasses its appearance. The voice-activated recorder pen is one of our more ‘textbook’ listening devices, and it’s no wonder it’s a high-seller.
It’s definitely not as hefty as the SpyGuy Keychain, or the USB. But you can place it almost anywhere out in the open, and still, nobody would suspect a thing.
FAQ
What Is the Best Spy Voice Recorder?
There isn’t one device that we can say it’s the “best”. All of our SpyGuy devices are top-notch, it’s just that some may be more suitable for your needs than others.
The Pocket Keychain Audio Recorder is suitable and inconspicuous for the frequent drivers, and its long-range and high-quality audio makes sure what you’re recording is crystal clear. The Phone Call Recorder Earbud can be used to tape important phone calls and it’s very easy to use.
How Do Listening Devices Work?
Hidden audio recording devices work with special microphones that record and pick up sounds, which can be transferred to a computer into high-quality format audio files. Most of our products are voice-activated, weight-regulated, durability-tested, and equipped with high-quality tech.
Be careful of dubious shops. Some devices resemble pro audio spy recording equipment, but some companies have been known to put low-quality "guts" and scam a lot of good folks. At SpyGuy, we are completely transparent when it comes to our products’ specifics and undisputedly discreet toward the customer.
How Far Do Hidden Spy Recording Devices Reach?
Our devices can reach as far as 50 feet. That’s a staggering length when we compare the quality of today’s audio recording technology.
Are Listening Devices Illegal?
The legality entirely depends on your local state’s laws. Using hidden recording devices in public places may be illegal or not permitted. Address our legal guide for further info.
How Can I Use a Hidden Spy Audio Device?
Easily. Depending on the type of device, just push the designated button, and place it in your pocket or on the table. Always remember to pay attention to battery life and use the device according to the instructions provided.
Battery really isn’t much of an issue, as some of our SpyGuy devices go up to 336 hours of uninterrupted recording, while some last up to 10 hours.
How Can I Find the Right Type of Audio Spy Gadget for Me?
At SpyGuy, we have over 5 years of experience paying close attention to the spying equipment market and we encourage customers to give us a call or say hi. We will be more than happy to help out in any way we can and find what may be the best option for you.
Our practical spy audio devices easily fit in pockets, are seemingly ordinary, are very handy and durable, and they won’t break down when you need them most. It’s highly unlikely to make a mistake by purchasing a SpyGuy device. Nevertheless, you are most welcome to drop us a line if you have questions or concerns.
Why Choose SpyGuy?
Simple - we value your trust and offer nothing but quality. We have been actively scouring the internet for spy gadgets and carefully customized our stock to your needs and to our quality standards. We dislike overly saturated equipment with useless characteristics, excess weight, or solutionist purposes. We know what the customer likes, and what we like as well.
Here, at SpyGuy, we believe in mutual trust and goodwill. We understand that there will always be oddly specific problems that may bother people, and these same people wouldn’t know where to turn to. This is our job - supplying people in need of spy equipment, plain and simple.
We’ve serviced thousands of people all over the country and encourage them to use our spy device technology to resolve any problems they might have and turn them to their advantage.
Quality and trust are our two most important guidelines, nothing more and nothing less.
If you have any questions, our support team will be happy to help you!
