Description

Built for Court Reporters Who Want It Easy

No Complicated Setup. No Complicated Software.

A dedicated backup recorder should make your job safer—not give you another complicated piece of equipment to learn.

Turn it on. Select Meeting. Press Record. Confirm the red recording light.

Professional Independent Backup Audio

Simple-to-Use Court Reporter Backup Digital Recorder

Press Record. Protect Your Job.

A compact professional stereo recorder designed to give court reporters a completely separate backup audio file without depending on the laptop, CAT software, or primary recording program.

Depositions Zoom Depositions Courtrooms Hearings

35-Hour Battery* Up to 270 Hours MP3* MP3 + WAV External Mic Jack Headphone Jack microSD up to 128GB

*Maximum figures are based on MP3 recording at 64 kbps.

The Easy Court Reporter Workflow

Four Simple Steps

Turn It On

Use the POWER/LOCK switch.

Select Meeting

Recommended for most court reporting backup jobs.

Press Record

Start your independent backup recording.

See the Red Light

Red status light confirms recording is active.

8GB

Built-in memory

270 Hours

Maximum built-in MP3 capacity*

35 Hours

Maximum recording battery life*

128GB

Optional microSD support

1.8 oz.

Lightweight and portable

One Recorder for Your Everyday Jobs

Use it for depositions, Zoom depositions, courtrooms, and hearings

Keep the same simple independent backup recorder with you whether the proceeding is in person, in a courtroom, or being conducted over Zoom.

Depositions

Place the recorder where it can capture the proceeding and keep a separate backup audio file.

Zoom Depositions

Use it as a separate backup recorder alongside your Zoom deposition setup so you are not relying on only one recording path.

Courtrooms

Use it as a compact independent backup recorder during courtroom proceedings.

Hearings

Keep a dedicated secondary audio recording available for hearings and other proceedings.

The Setting Court Reporters Need

For most jobs, simply select Meeting

Meeting mode is the easy choice for depositions, Zoom deposition backup, courtroom proceedings, hearings, meetings, classrooms, and situations with multiple speakers.

Most Court Reporting Backup Use

MEETING

Select Meeting, point the built-in microphones toward the people or audio source you want to capture, press Record, and confirm the red recording light.

Protect the Record

Your laptop, CAT, or Zoom recording should never be your only recording

Computers can freeze, programs can close, cables can disconnect, internet connections can be interrupted, and audio settings can change. A dedicated recorder gives you a second recording path that stays separate from your primary system.

Independent Backup

The audio is stored directly on the dedicated recorder rather than depending on your laptop or primary recording software.

Easy Visual Check

The red status light gives you a quick visual confirmation that recording is active.

Long Job Ready

Up to 35 hours of battery recording time means you can prepare the recorder before the job and keep your workflow simple.

Easy File Transfer

Connect the USB-C cable and copy recordings to a Windows or macOS computer without special transfer software.

AC Wall Charging Adapter Included

Charge the built-in battery from a standard outlet

Martel includes a USB wall charging adapter and USB-C cable so you can conveniently recharge the recorder’s built-in battery before your proceeding.

Hours Max Recording*

Approx. Hours to Charge

The included wall adapter is provided for charging the built-in rechargeable battery.

More Than Just Built-In Microphones

Add your trusted Martel external microphone

The dedicated 3.5mm microphone input gives court reporters the option of using a compatible external microphone when desired.

3.5mm Headphone Jack

Listen privately to your recorded audio.

3.5mm Microphone Input

Connect a compatible external microphone.

Martel Audio Grabber

Compatible models with a standard 3.5mm microphone plug can connect to the recorder.

Martel HGM-2

Compatible HGM-2 models with a standard 3.5mm microphone plug can connect to the recorder.

Keep It Simple or Choose More Quality

MP3 for long jobs. WAV for uncompressed audio.

Choose the format that matches the job without needing special computer recording software.

MP3

64, 128, or 192 kbps recording options for manageable file sizes and long recording capacity.

PCM / WAV

Uncompressed stereo recording at 48 kHz / 16-bit when WAV audio is preferred.

Expandable Memory

Add an optional microSD card with support for capacities up to 128GB.

Product Specifications

Everything you need without making the page complicated

Recording

Microphones: Dual-channel stereo

Formats: MP3 and PCM/WAV

MP3: 64 / 128 / 192 kbps

Scenes: Memo, Meeting, Music, Personal

Memory

Internal: 8GB

64 kbps MP3: Up to 270 hours

128 kbps MP3: Up to 135 hours

192 kbps MP3: Up to 90 hours

microSD: Up to 128GB

Battery

Type: Built-in rechargeable battery

Capacity: 700 mAh

Runtime: Up to 35 hours*

Charging: Approx. 2 hours

Connections

Microphone: 3.5mm stereo input

Headphones: 3.5mm

USB: USB-C

Speaker: Built in

Size

Dimensions: Approx. 4.5 × 1.6 × 0.6 in.

Weight: Approx. 1.8 oz.

Display: 1.44-inch color LCD

Computer Use

File transfer: USB mass storage

Compatible: Windows and macOS

Transfer software: None required

Complete Martel Package

Everything you need to charge, record, and transfer your backup audio

Martel includes the charging accessories and quick-start instructions so you can get the recorder ready for your court reporting workflow.

✓ Simple-to-Use Court Reporter Backup Digital Recorder

✓ USB-C charging and file-transfer cable

✓ Martel USB wall charging adapter

✓ Court Reporter Quick-Start Guide

Optional microSD memory card, headphones, Martel Audio Grabber microphone, and Martel HGM-2 microphone are sold separately unless specifically included with the selected package.

The Point of This Recorder Is Simplicity

One easy backup recorder for depositions, Zoom depositions, and courtrooms

Charge it before the job, select Meeting, press Record, confirm the red light, and let your independent backup recorder do its job while you concentrate on yours.

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recorder actually easy to use?

Yes. For most court reporting backup use, turn the recorder on, select Meeting, press Record, and confirm the red status light is on.

Can I use it for depositions, Zoom depositions, and courtrooms?

Yes. It can be used as a dedicated independent backup recorder for depositions, courtroom proceedings, hearings, and alongside your Zoom deposition setup. For Zoom proceedings, it serves as a separate backup recording path rather than replacing your Zoom or CAT recording system.

Which recording scene should a court reporter use?

For most court reporting backup situations, select Meeting. It is suited to depositions, hearings, meetings, court reporting environments, and multiple speakers.

How do I know the recorder is recording?

The recording status light turns red while recording is active. Always visually confirm the red light before relying on the backup recording.

How long can it record on a full charge?

Maximum recording battery life is up to 35 hours when recording in MP3 at 64 kbps. Actual battery life varies with settings and operating conditions.

What is the included AC wall adapter for?

The included Martel USB wall adapter and USB-C cable are used to charge the recorder’s built-in rechargeable battery.

Does it have an external microphone input?

Yes. The recorder has a standard 3.5mm stereo microphone input for compatible external microphones.

Does it have a headphone jack?

Yes. A standard 3.5mm headphone jack is included for private playback of recordings.

Can I move the recordings to my computer?

Yes. Connect the recorder with USB-C, open the recorder storage on your computer, and copy the recording files to the desired folder. No special file-transfer software is required.

Does this replace my CAT or Zoom audio?

No. This recorder is intended to provide a separate independent backup recording alongside your CAT audio, Zoom recording, or other primary recording system.

Simple Backup. Serious Protection.

Every court reporter should have a separate backup recording

Use it for depositions, Zoom depositions, courtroom proceedings, hearings, and everyday court reporting backup.

Your backup recorder does not have to be complicated. Charge it, select Meeting, press Record, confirm the red light, and protect the proceeding.

Add the Simple-to-Use Backup Recorder to Your Equipment

Depositions • Zoom Depositions • Courtrooms • Hearings

Recording capacity and battery runtime vary according to recording format, selected settings, battery condition, memory capacity, and operating conditions. Maximum battery runtime of up to 35 hours and maximum internal recording capacity of up to 270 hours are based on MP3 recording at 64 kbps. For Zoom depositions, this recorder is intended as a separate backup recording device alongside the primary Zoom/CAT workflow; recording results depend on recorder placement, room audio, and the audio source being captured. Confirm that recording is active and sufficient storage remains before every proceeding. Always follow applicable laws, consent requirements, and courtroom rules.

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Specs + In the Box

Comes with 1 year Part and labor 1 Ac Adapter include