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Philips SpeechMike Premium Air vs Philips Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The Philips SpeechMike Premium Air has 4 dB more Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) than the Philips Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic (70 dB vs 66 dB). The Philips Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic has 1,800 mW more output power than the Philips SpeechMike Premium Air (2000 mW vs 200 mW). Frequency range: 200 - 12000 Hz on the Philips SpeechMike Premium Air, 750 - 20000 Hz on the Philips Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic. Interface: Wireless on the Philips SpeechMike Premium Air, USB on the Philips Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic. Product colour: Grey, Metallic on the Philips SpeechMike Premium Air, Metallic on the Philips Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic.

  • Frequency range
    • SpeechMike Premium Air:200 - 12000 Hz
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:750 - 20000 Hz
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)
    • SpeechMike Premium Air:70 dB
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:66 dB
  • Output power
    • SpeechMike Premium Air:200 mW
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:2000 mW
  • Interface
    • SpeechMike Premium Air:Wireless
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:USB
  • Product colour
    • SpeechMike Premium Air:Grey, Metallic
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:Metallic
  • Microphone direction type
    • SpeechMike Premium Air:Unidirectional
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:Omnidirectional
  • Cables included
    • SpeechMike Premium Air:USB
    • Voice Tracer VTR8800/93 dictaphone Internal memory Metallic:USB, XLR-6.3 mm

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Comparison of SpeechMike Premium Air, VTR8800/93
62 specifications
Audio2 differ
Recording modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Quality (HQ), Long Play (LP), Pulse-code modulation (PCM)
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Frequency rangeDiffers200 - 12000 Hz750 - 20000 Hz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)Differs70 dB66 dB
MP3 bit ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 320 Kbit/s
SLP mode recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2164 h
HQ mode recording timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 h
Displayidentical
Display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.08 cm (2")
BacklightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Loudspeakers1 differ
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Number of built-in speakers11
Output powerDiffers200 mW2000 mW
Loudspeaker diameterKnown for one3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
InterfaceDiffersWirelessUSB
Headphone outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Radioidentical
FM radioNoNo
FM recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal memory
Built-in memory capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 GB
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1300 mAh
Recording battery lifeKnown for one24 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details2 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, MetallicMetallic
Accessories includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicro USB to USB Cable, Line-in cable, Telephone adapter box, Telephone cable, Warranty and service-booklet, Windshield
Audio recording formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMP3, PCM
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNAND Flash
Keypad lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
MP3 playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone direction typeDiffersUnidirectionalOmnidirectional
Optimized forKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConversations,Notes
RechargeableYesYes
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRacetrack, 44 x 28.6 x 10 mm
Instant one-touch recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Variable playback speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneRoHSUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWirelessUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking station includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Standby timeKnown for one100 hUnknown — not stated by the source
USB chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Win
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Packaging content1 differ
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB, XLR-6.3 mm
Headphones includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PouchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
Power supply includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for one45 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one175 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one120 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 45 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 90 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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