Philips VoiceTracer DVT1600 Audio Recorder Pen
A working ballpoint pen with a 360° voice recorder built in.
- High-quality 360° microphone for excellent sound quality
- One touch recording for increased ease of use
- 32 GB internal memory storage for extra-long recording time
- Long battery runtime Long battery runtime
- Authorised Philips reseller
- Setup & configuration
- Local expert support
Discreet recording with automatic speech-to-text
The DVT1600 looks and writes like a premium pen, but it hides a sensitive 360° microphone and 32 GB of memory. Recording starts with one touch, files transfer over the built-in USB connection, and the included Sembly voucher turns recordings into transcripts and meeting minutes.
Capture every word in important meetings or conversations with the new Philips VoiceTracer Audio Recorder Pen. With its sleek design and easy-to-use functionality, the recording pen is the perfect companion in any situation. The pen’s built-in, 360° microphone is highly sensitive and can pick up voices in clear audio quality. It’s perfect for recording conversations or just jotting down ideas on-the-go. Combined with Sembly’s AI Speech-to-Text Cloud Software, you can even turn your recordings into text quickly and accurately. Simply upload your files to Sembly when you are back at your computer and let it automatically convert your recordings to text for you.
Ideal for
- Discreet note-taking in meetings
- Students and professionals on the move
- Corporate gifts
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VoiceTracer DVT1600 Audio Recorder Pen features
High-quality 360° microphone for excellent sound quality
The high-quality 360° microphone delivers clear sound quality when recording notes, conversations, or meetings, at your desk or on the go.
One touch recording for increased ease of use
Experience effortless recording with our Audio Recorder Pen with its single button operation which makes capturing important notes and conversations a breeze. Press the button to turn the device on and start recording. The same button turns the recording off when you are done.
32 GB internal memory storage for extra-long recording time
With the 32 GB of built-in memory, your recorder is able to capture multiple hours of continuous recording. You will never have to worry about missing a single word in important meetings or conversations.
Discreet design ideal for even sensitive situations
The Audio Recorder Pen is also incredibly discreet, making it ideal for sensitive situations where a standard recorder might be too obvious. Its compact size means it can easily fit in your pocket, briefcase, or bag, so you can take it with you wherever you go.
Ergonomic design for comfortable writing and easy portability
The lightweight and ergonomic design of the Audio Recorder Pen makes it perfect for carrying around with you all day and comfortable to write with. The practical clip allows you to attach it to your clothes and record hands-free.
Built-in USB interface for easy file transfer
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. Your recorder pen can also be used as a USB storage device.
Long battery runtime for capturing even extensive meetings
The pen’s rechargeable battery means you won’t have to keep buying new batteries. If the battery should run out, your recording will be saved, before the device switches itself off.
Automatically convert your recordings to text, up to three times faster than typing
Put an end to tedious typing and create text documents directly from recorded audio files. Using the Sembly Speech-to-Text Software is at least three times quicker than typing up the document yourself. Simply record your notes, interviews or meetings, upload them to Sembly, and receive a written document almost instantly.
Automatic meeting minutes with multi-speaker transcription for easy following up
If you want to record meetings, Sembly Speech-to-Text Software creates automatic meeting minutes, so you can focus on your conversation and not get distracted by having to take notes. Thanks to multi-speaker identification you can clearly identify who said what.
Easily share your voice or meeting recordings with colleagues, family or classmates
Sembly allows to save transcriptions on your computer in PDF or markdown format. You can easily share your voice recordings and transcripts with colleagues, family or classmates by simply sending them a link. For increased privacy, you can add a password to your link.
What's in the box
- Recorder pen
- 6 spare ink cartridges
- USB-C to USB-A adapter cable
- Quick start guide
- Sembly voucher
DVT1600 technical specifications
Connectivity+
- USB
- high-speed USB-C 2.0
Storage media+
- Built-in memory capacity
- 32 GB
- Built-in memory type
- NAND Flash
- USB mass storage
Audio recording+
- Built-in microphone
- mono
- Recording formats
- WAV (PCM)
- Sample rate
- 16 kHz
- Bit rate
- 512 kbps
- Recording time
- 129 h
- Instant one-touch recording
Convenience+
- Magnetic USB-C cover
- Practical carry clip
- Easily exchangeable ink cartridges
- LED
- red, orange, green
Power+
- Battery type
- long lasting Lithium battery
- Capacity
- 190 mAh
- Battery charging time: 2 h Battery lifetime
- up to 8 h of recording
System requirements+
- Free USB port
- Operating system
- Windows, macOS
Design and finishing+
- Color(s)
- black and silver aluminium body
Sembly Speech-to-Text Cloud Software+
- Register for free and get 5 hours of audio upload to be used in the first month and 1000 non-expiring credits which can be converted to 15 audio upload hours. After the first month, you receive an additional 1 hour of audio upload per month. Credit card required for sign-up. Not charged until the free trial is over.
- Works with any web browser under Windows and macOS
- Internet connection required
- Sembly transcription languages
- English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese (+ 40 more)
Product dimensions+
- Product dimensions (W × H × D)
- 15 × 145 × 11 mm
- Weight
- 24 g/0.8 oz
- GTIN-12
- 855971 006854
- GTIN-13
- 0 855971 006854
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VoiceTracer DVT1600 Audio Recorder Pen questions, answered
RRP $130 inc GST, as published by Philips Australia. Product information, images and specifications courtesy of Speech Processing Solutions (Philips Dictation). Copia is an authorised Philips dictation reseller. Specifications may change without notice. Information reviewed 14 October 2026.
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