PenFriend III Voice Labeling System

The PenFriend III Audio Labeler by RNIB is a fantastic way to create voice recorded labels for everything and anything in your house. Record your own message to identify anything you wish, and associate that recording to a special adhesive label.  No computer required. Touch the tip of the labeler to the respective label, and the audio recording is played back via the PenFriend. This small pen / microphone shaped recorder is easy to use with just four buttons in a simple identifiable pattern. Use the PenFriend III to label food items, including freezer food and even add cooking instructions, film and music collections, organize household paperwork, record shopping lists or leave audio messages. Clothing that is dry cleaned can even be labeled. The PenFriend III can also be used as a portable notetaker. You can record your message and keep track of it by placing the allocated label in a small notebook or in your diary. This device is great for students as well as home use!

Features

• 16GB of internal memory for 250 hours of record time
• SD slot for an additional 16GB capacity
• 60 minute record time limit per label
• Download and play MP3 files
• Talking book and mucic player
• 105 labels in a mix of sizes and shapes, including squares and circles
• extra labels are available in packs of 210
• Standard labels cannot go into the washing machine.  Special machine washable labels available
• built-in speaker, neck lanyard and two AAA batteries

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a PenFriend voice labeling system?
The PenFriend is a handheld device that lets you record short voice labels and attach them to special adhesive labels — scan the label later and it plays back your recording, so you can identify anything by sound.

Is the PenFriend suitable for blind users?
Yes — the PenFriend is widely used by blind and visually impaired people to label medication, food, documents, and more with their own voice.

How do I record and play back a voice label with the PenFriend?
Press record, speak your label, then touch the pen to the corresponding sticker — touch it again anytime to hear the recording played back instantly.

Is there a PenFriend app?
No. All recording and playback takes place on the PenFriend itself.  No wifi, app, or internet connection is needed.