Exceptional recording,
in full stereo sound
The Philips VoiceTracer 2050 is the perfect audio recorder for capturing notes, ideas and thoughts on the go. Thanks to its excellent sound quality, long-lasting battery and large extendable memory, it is the ideal alternative to recording with your smartphone.
Features
Two high-quality stereo microphones for excellent sound quality
The two high-quality stereo microphones deliver crystal-clear sound quality when recording notes, ideas and thoughts on the go.
Stereo MP3 and PCM recording for clear playback and easy file sharing
Capture your recordings in stereo MP3 or PCM format. The popular MP3 file format allows you to play back your files virtually anywhere and simply share them with others. The PCM (WAV) format allows stereo recording of lossless, uncompressed sound in CD-like audio quality.
No installation required for quick plug & play
The recorder requires no special installation. Simply plug your recorder into your PC or Mac and play back your files or transfer them to your computer right away.
Backlight display for easy file navigation in low-light situations
The large backlit display allows you to see all important file information clearly at a glance. This makes file navigation easier, even in lowlight situations.
8 GB internal memory storage for extra-long recording hours
With the 8 GB of built-in memory, your recorder is able to capture multiple days of continuous recording.
Micro SD memory card slot for virtually unlimited recording
Virtually unlimited recording capacity thanks to a micro SD memory card slot supporting up to 32 GB of additional memory.
Rechargeable Li-polymer battery for extra-long recording
The high-capacity Li-polymer battery can be easily charged through a standard micro USB jack. This guarantees extended battery life for extra-long recording up to 50 hours, ensuring that your recorder will always be ready to work when you are.
FM radio for listening to your favourite tunes on the go
Enjoy your favourite FM radio programmes whenever you like, as often as you like. Simply activate the record function when you hear your favourite radio programmes and the VoiceTracer records the radio signal in MP3 format.
Your recorder comes with
- Audio recorder
- USB cable
- Quick start guide
- Headphones
Enter your software serial number
The VoiceTracer Speech Recognition Software only works with Philips VoiceTracer Audio Recorders. To download the installation file, enter the serial number, then click Download.
Find your serial number
The serial number can be found on the quick start guide in the product packaging.
Connectivity
- Headphones:
- 3.5 mm, impedance 16 Ohm or more
- Line-in
- USB:
- high-speed USB 2.0
Display
- Type:
- Dot matrix LCD
- Resolution:
- 112 × 112 pixels
- Diagonal screen size:
- 33 mm
- Multi language:
- English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian
Storage media
- Built-in memory capacity:
- 8 GB
- Built-in memory type:
- NAND Flash
- USB mass storage
- Micro-SD card socket:
- up to 32 GB
Audio recording
- Built-in microphone:
- stereo
- Recording formats:
- WAV (PCM), MP3
- Recording modes:
- PCM (WAV), N.C. (WAV), HQ (MP3), SP (MP3), LP (MP3)
- Sample rate:
- 48k, 32k, 12k, 8k
- Bit rate:
- 1536kbps (WAV), 384kbps (WAV), 128kbps (MP3), 64kbps (MP3), 8kbps (MP3)
- Recording time (built-in memory):
- 12 h (PCM mode), 50 h (N.C. mode), 148 h (HQ mode), 297 h (SP mode), 2370 h (LP mode)
- Microphone sensitivity:
- high / low
- Recording timer
- Instant one-touch recording
- Voice-activated recording
- FM Recording
Sound
- Speaker type:
- round
- Speaker diameter:
- 28 mm
Music playback
- MP3 playback
- Supported bitrate:
- 8 to 320 kbps
Tuner
- Auto digital tuning
- Tuner bands:
- FM stereo
- Frequency range:
- 87.5 – 108 MHz
Convenience
- Keypad lock
- Firmware upgradeable
- Variable playback speed
- Real-time clock
- Noise reduction
- File lock
- Index (up to 10)
- A-B repeat
Power
- Battery type:
- built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
- Battery lifetime:
- up to 50 hours of recording (MP3, 128 kbps)
- Battery capacity:
- 1300 mAh
- Rechargeable:
- yes
- Charging time (full charge):
- 3 hours
System requirements
- Free USB port
- Operating system:
- Windows 10/8/7, macOS 10
Design and finishing
- Color(s):
- Aluminium light silver metal front and black
Package contents
- Recorder
- Headphones
- USB cable
- Quick start guide
Product dimensions
- Product dimensions (W × H × D):
- 108 × 37 × 14 mm/4.3 × 1.5 × 0.6 inch
- Weight:
- 55 g/1.9 oz
- GTIN-13:
- 0855971006342
Manuals and documentation
- User manual English (4 MB)
- Quick start guide English (836 KB)
- EU Declaration of Conformity English (289 KB)
Marketing & sales material
- Leaflet English (967 KB)