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Panasonic RQ2102 Cassette Recorder

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 695 ratings

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Brand Panasonic
Microphone Form Factor Built-In
Headphones Jack 3 inch
Memory Storage Capacity 32 GB
Item Weight 0.4 Pounds
Screen Size 3 Inches

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  • Portable design, built-in carrying handle
  • 3-inch dynamic speaker for monophonic sound
  • 1-touch recording
  • Built-in high-sensitivity condenser microphone
  • Operates on 4 C batteries (not included)
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Panasonic RQ2102 High Quality Portable Cassette Recorder

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One-touch recording combined with standard controls such as cue, review, and pause make the Panasonic RQ-2102 a complete portable cassette recorder. The built-in condenser mic allows for easy, automatic recording, and a three-digit counter lets you keep your place. There is a 3-inch dynamic speaker for quality playback. The Panasonic RQ-2102 runs on four C batteries or AC power. An AC adapter is included.

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
695 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, performance, and ease of use of the voice recorder. For example, they mention it's a great tool for research, well worth the price, and works well. Some appreciate the quality, sound quality, and appearance. Opinions are mixed on the weight.

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227 customers mention178 positive49 negative

Customers like the quality of the voice recorder. They mention it's easy to use, has a robust design, and the cassette tapes play with excellent quality. Some appreciate the reliability, good construction, and sound quality. Overall, customers are happy with this simple, proven recorder that can play back high quality voices and guitars.

"...Overall, I thought this product deserves 5 stars for availability, reliability, good construction, sound quality..." Read more

"...The cassette tapes are great and reusable too.)Okay, so I am an information junkie...." Read more

"...Its rugged body promises to stand up over time, and the sound quality is about the best you can expect from this kind of device...." Read more

"...The shoebox design is compact, sturdy. My kids earlier bought me a new, modern digital recorder...." Read more

167 customers mention137 positive30 negative

Customers like the performance of the voice recorder. They say it works well, the headphones work fine, and the play function works. Some mention that it's a good machine to have running and that the volume control slider works very well.

"...Headphones work fine (for those people that keep asking, they are not included, and neither are the batteries)...." Read more

"...Mostly old radio shows and voice recordings. Works great so far. I've had many cassette recorders/players, mostly Sony and Panasonic...." Read more

"...The player works perfectly and the built-in microphone picked up the music I was playing from another audio-tape player with surprising accuracy,..." Read more

"This recorder works great, but it feels somewhat cheap ... the speaker delivers decent sound, but I think it would sound even better if I plugged in..." Read more

157 customers mention111 positive46 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the voice recorder. They say the voice quality is clear and audible, vocal music comes out in great quality, and the headphone plug works good. The 3 inch speaker makes a difference, and it picks up all of our voices and the guitar very well.

"...But, if you increase the volume, it sounds fine. The 3 inch speaker makes a difference and it sounds just a close as you can get to being inside..." Read more

"...Cassettes are inexpensive and can be recorded over. Vocal music comes out in great quality, true sound. The shoebox design is compact, sturdy...." Read more

"...She could hardly contain her emotion. The recorder picked up all of our voices and the guitar very well...." Read more

"...fast forward or reverse by holding the button down it makes a loud high-speed sound through the speaker, which I usually tried to muffle by putting..." Read more

105 customers mention94 positive11 negative

Customers find the voice recorder easy to use. They mention that the operation has to be simple, the controls are very easy on the tapes, and it's easy to play back and rewind. They also say the recording clarity is most exceptional and that it'll be easy to see the tape.

"...It's easy to play back and I don't have to use batteries because I can plug it in. However, it can be used with batteries...." Read more

"...and super easy to operate: two buttons push down together and you are recording...." Read more

"...have to be large and easy to mark in a unique way and the operation has to be simple...." Read more

"...The controls are very easy on the tapes, with a smooth shut off when it gets to the end or when rewinding...." Read more

79 customers mention68 positive11 negative

Customers like the value of the voice recorder. They say it's well worth the price, a solid unit, and a good buy.

"...The Panasonic is a handy tool, and well worth the investment...." Read more

"...Acoustic quality is great. Shipment was prompt. All prices were super reasonable! Music majors take note!!" Read more

"...To me, this Panasonic Cassette Recorder is worth every penny, and I'm going to buy another one as a backup in case they really do quit making them." Read more

"...Well worth the investment!" Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers find the Panasonic Recorder a great tool for research, affirmations, and teaching reading. They say it's easy to use, high quality, and priced well. Customers also mention that it comes in very handy and is a convenient way to record ideas without any fuss or complicated. They feel the device brightens all their days.

"...(and owned several of them) because it is a great tool for research and saving information...." Read more

"...This recorder produces a fuller more detailed, natural sound than the smaller Sony cassette recorder...." Read more

"...after retiring as a journalist/reporter and this thing makes transcribing a pleasure...." Read more

"...This device was perfect for the project: easy to use, high quality, and priced fairly...." Read more

18 customers mention15 positive3 negative

Customers like the appearance of the voice recorder. They say it has a classic design, is simple to operate, and has sturdiness. Some customers also mention that it's a wonderful throwback to the 1970s. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.

"A beautiful machine, sturdy, for use either plugged in at a desk or on the go, this device will last you years of recording and playback pleasure...." Read more

"This unit is a wonderful throwback to the 1970s...." Read more

"This cassette recorder is well built and sturdy. It's a classic design that's changed very little in many decades...." Read more

"This recorder replaces one we have used for 35 years. Similar design, though more use of plastic...." Read more

36 customers mention19 positive17 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the voice recorder. Some mention it's very portable, compact, and lightweight to carry around. However, others say that it'd be much larger than they prefer to carry in their purse.

"...Vocal music comes out in great quality, true sound. The shoebox design is compact, sturdy...." Read more

"...it uses four 'c' batteries, if you want to carry it around, it's rather heavy." Read more

"...full-size component decks that they replaced, and saved a substantial amount of space in the studio as well. Well worth the investment!" Read more

"My only problem with this recorder is the weight and size... two things I knew about when I got it...." Read more

refurbished lasted 4 years
5 Stars
refurbished lasted 4 years
seems to be the best quality sound cassette recorders and these were workhorses. I bought a refurbished "like new" for $104 and it has lasted a little over 4 years but is now having problems. The door doesn't want to open. the sound is getting bad.update: actually the thing is still going after 5 years but is sometimes garbled and don't have a very good sound quality. I think I might go all out and get a brand new one although they are very expensive at over $200 for antiquated technology. Still, for rehearsals etc. it is great to be able to rewind and review quickly which is difficult on the new digital machines.
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