Voice recorder Plaud PLAUD Black — 64 GB, 50 h max recording, 30 h battery, 0.95" display, USB

The PLAUD Black Note Pro is a compact AI-powered voice recorder designed to turn conversations into organized, searchable knowledge. It automatically detects whether you are on a phone call or in an in-person meeting, captures clear audio across the room using four microphones and AI beamforming, and produces action-ready summaries and transcripts in up to 112 languages. The device is slim and lightweight, with a 0.95" InstantView AMOLED display protected by Gorilla Glass, magnetic attachment to a phone, and 64 GB built-in memory.

Advantages

Smart Dual-Mode Recording automatically switches between call and meeting capture so you do not need to change settings during use. Press-to-Highlight lets you mark important moments in real time to improve transcript relevance and AI summaries. Long-range 4-microphone pickup with AI beamforming and noise suppression maintains clear voice capture up to 5 m. Two battery modes provide flexible runtime: Enhance mode for up to 30 hours at maximum pickup range and Endurance mode for up to 50 hours at shorter range. The device supports multimodal input (audio, text, images, and press-to-highlight) and integrates with cloud services while meeting GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN18031 compliance standards.

Suitable for

• Business calls and conference meetings
• Interviews and reporting in rooms up to 5 m
• Lectures and classroom recordings
• Field notes and on-the-go voice capture paired with a phone

When it may not be suitable

The Note Pro is optimized for speech capture in meetings, calls, and interviews; it is not intended as a high-fidelity music recorder or for capturing complex ambient soundscapes. Performance and maximum pickup distance depend on room acoustics and background noise levels—very noisy environments may reduce clarity and transcription accuracy.

Key specifications

• Microphones: 4 MEMS with AI beamforming
• Pickup range: up to 5 m (effective range varies by mode and environment)
• Battery life: up to 30 hours (Enhance mode) or 50 hours (Endurance mode); up to 60 days standby
• Display: 0.95" InstantView AMOLED, 600 nits, Gorilla Glass
• Memory: 64 GB built-in storage
• Battery capacity: 500 mAh
• Dimensions/thickness: credit-card thin, 2.99 mm; weight: 30 g
• Inputs: multimodal support — audio, text, images, press-to-highlight
• Transcription: up to 112 languages with speaker labels

How to use

Attach the Note Pro magnetically to your phone or carry it separately. The recorder auto-detects whether a call or in-person meeting is in progress and begins capturing with the appropriate settings. Tap the device once to mark highlights during a conversation; those markers guide the transcript and AI summaries. Choose Enhance or Endurance battery mode depending on required pickup range and runtime. Sync recordings to the Plaud app or web/desktop services for transcription, role-specific summaries, and AutoFlow delivery to team tools.

What to consider before purchase

• Intended use: optimized for speech (meetings, calls, interviews), not high-fidelity music recording
• Pickup distance will vary with room acoustics and background noise
• Check device compatibility and app availability for your phone and platform
• Data protection needs: the product is GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, and EN18031 compliant

Usage recommendations

For best results position the Note Pro centrally in meeting rooms or within 3–5 m of the main speaker, use Press-to-Highlight to mark decisions and action items, and select the battery mode that matches your expected recording length and range.