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December 05, 2005

USB Blast R-1000 Phone Recorder

From Hello Direct. USB Phone Recorder.gif
Avoid misunderstandings and be ready with real proof of any conversation — at your fingertips. The USB Blast lets you do what expensive systems do at a fraction of the cost. Record phone calls and voicemail messages directly to your PC from any phone or phone system. You can even record room conversations, via the USB Blast's built-in microphone.

• Search, sort, email recordings — add comments and bookmarks, too! You can instantly replay any conversation, or search for a recording any time in the future — by date or by topic. (The software time/date stamps each recording.) Archive your recordings on CD! Drop the audio files onto your website, or share them via email. Those who don't have PC speakers can listen via a headset or telephone handset.

• No tapes or batteries — enjoy having no maintenance worries whatsoever! USB Blast uses your computer as its power source. If you've got USB Blast plugged into your phone (through the handset cable) and into your PC's USB port, you're all set to record any time. You can even set the USB Blast to record automatically as soon as it detects audio.

• 2-Minute setup — install it yourself easily! The software leads you through a very simple and intuitive procedure.

• Clear sound with no static — plugs right into your USB port, so it can't pick up any hardware or sound card noises or static.

• Free software upgrades via web — rest assured you will never have to purchase anything else to keep your USB Blast up to date.

• Record from phone or room — just hit the “Rec Phone” or “Rec Room” button, or use the software to set USB Blast for automatic recording.

• Leave the room during conference calls — just have USB Blast record the conference, and you can listen later to anything you missed.

• Monitor calls in “real time” — listen in, with a 2-second delay, to calls being recorded on another phone. Each phone needs to have its own USB Blast connected, to use this feature of the software.

The USB Blast works on all home and office phone systems, including PBX systems, IP phones, and headsets. No additional hardware is required.

Posted by bruceallen at December 5, 2005 02:20 PM

Comments

Any idea on cost and where one can be purchased? I have not found any local electronics stores that carry the model shown. They have similar devices, but you must pay to have them set up through your telephone company, just like paying for voice mail. Is there a fee involved with set-up through your phone provider for all these type of devices, or only certain models? I am to busy to do the research right now myself, so if you knew I thought you could comment here, thank you!

Posted by: CI at December 10, 2005 10:13 AM

Thanks for changing your "POST" to show where it can be purchased at "HELLO DIRECT". Your original post failed to have that information, but anyway I am looking for a retail outlet.

I would prefer to see it in person, talk to a sales person who might know more about it's actual quality, complaints from customers and so on.

So, if the only place you know of is online, I'll hold off until it comes to stores. If you do know of any local retail outlets selling this model, it would be greatly appreciated if you were to include them here in the comments section.

Thank you!

Posted by: CI at December 11, 2005 07:25 PM

I'm not aware of any retail outlets where this can be purchased. I think it is only available through Hello Direct.

Just for clarification, I didn't edit the post to include the link to Hello Direct, it was always there.

If I do find out somewhere where this item can be purchased retail, I'll let you know...

Posted by: Bruce Allen at December 12, 2005 11:29 AM