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PUMA 3 Digital Voice Recorders

Designed for Police Officers

The new PUMA 3 Law Enforcement recorder has once again set the standard for portable audio recording products for law enforcement agencies. The new PUMA 3 Law Enforcement Digital Voice Recorder is truly designed for law enforcement. With One-Button recording it allows the officer to easily activate the recorder without losing focus of their current situation. Compared to any recorder of it size the PUMA 3 has the largest record button making it easier for the officer to engage. Additionally, each time they press record on the PUMA 3, a separate audio file is created, allowing easy management and retrieval of each citizen contact. The new PUMA 3 recorder is our finest yet, providing more storage space and greater sound quality than ever before.

The PUMA 3 builds upon our fine reputation of designing digital recorders for law enforcement. It is lightweight, easy to operate, durable, and provides crystal clear recordings of interview, contacts, or other reports.

 

"PUMA Recorders are one of the best weapons we have right now" - Oxnard PD

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  • Main
  • Overview
  • Specifications
  • PUMA Package
  • Accessories
  • Testimonials
 
Secure and Non Editable

PUMA 3 has no editing modes such as append, overwrite and insert in order to protect the integrity of the original recording. The elimination of these recoding modes will help qualify them as evidence or for use in court proceedings. In addition all recordings are date/time stamped and branded with the officer’s ID for ease of identification and tracking.

Superior Sound

Greater sound quality for recording has been achieved with the new built-in stereo noise canceling microphone and the new audio format (.WMA). Noise Cancel and Voice Filter functions will cut background noise and enable clear audio playback. In addition the superior sound quality will meet the requirements needed for Stress Analysis Software programs.

Longer Recording Time

With The new PUMA 3 Law Enforcement Digital Recorder you can record nearly 500 hours of continuous recording time in LP mode with 2GB of internal memory. The PUMA 3 also features a Longer Battery life that gives the officer up to 51 continuous recording hours.

Delivering Style

PUMA 3 is a compact, lightweight recorder weighing approximately 2.8 oz. with batteries. Its new metal construction provides higher durability and a longer life. A custom designed PUMA Police Holster is available in basket weave or smooth leather – with spring clip for the Sam Browne. The holster is constructed with KYDEX for added durability to protect the PUMA 3 Digital Recorder while the openings provides for one-handed operation. Recessed control buttons have been added which eliminates accidental engagements of operational buttons.

Features:

Small but powerful portable recorder with “One-Touch” record control.

Specially designed KYDEX holster with Sam Browne clip for officers on the move.

Tie Clip and special high-powered conference microphones available.

Up to 68 hours of high quality recording for investigation and interrogation.

Digital recordings in WMA format can be stored and played on most computers.

Digital Recordings can be stored, burned to a CD or emailed to associates.

PUMA’s File Management System stores voice files and automates their retrieval.

 
PUMA 3 Police Digital RecordersOverview

Versatile Information Products Inc. announces the release of the new PUMA 3 Digital Voice Recorder, the newest version of the #1 selling digital recorder for law enforcement. The new PUMA 3 recorder is our finest yet, providing more storage space and greater sound quality than ever before.

The PUMA 3 builds upon our fine reputation of designing digital recorders for law enforcement. It is lightweight, easy to operate, durable, and provides crystal clear recordings of interview, contacts, or other reports.

“These new PUMA 3 digital recorders have increased on-board memory and expandable memory with media cards to make it easier for officer to record public contact with more security,” said Larry Houston, President of Versatile Information products Inc., “The PUMA 3 is our most advanced recorder for law enforcement and one of the best tools an officer can carry.”

The PUMA 3 delivers many of the same features that have made PUMA Recorders the preferred recorder for law enforcement. One button recording, secure and non-editable recording modes, metal construction for higher durability, standard .WMA audio format, and a custom designed KYDEX holster are included in with the new recorder. In addition the PUMA 3 recorder features 2Gb internal memory and expandable with a microSD card to up to 16GB for extended recording. Capturing every detail is simple with the new built-in stereo microphone. PUMA 3 has an incredible 51 hours of battery life with two AAA batteries.

The PUMA 3 comes with a range of high-quality accessories to create our law enforcement package. The package includes a custom designed KYDEX holster available in basket weave, nylon, or smooth leather, a tie clip microphone, telephone recording device or pen microphone, and our PUMA Basic Management Software the only file management software for audio recordings designed for law enforcement available today.

With the new PUMA 3 recorder, Versatile Information Products Inc. has once again set the standard for portable audio recording products for law enforcement agencies.

   

Recording Format

WMA

Recording Media

Built-in 2GB flash memory (and micro SD card slot)

Recording Time

WMA
STXQ 44.1 kHz 128 kbps 34 hours, 00 minutes
STHQ 44.1 kHz 64 kbps 68 hours, 00 minutes
STSP 22 kHz 32 kbps 136 hours, 00 minutes
HQ 44.1 kHz 32 kbps 136 hours, 00 minutes
SP 22 kHz 16 kbps 268 hours, 00 minutes
LP 8 kHz 8 kbps 533 hours, 00 minutes

Input Level

-60 dBv

PC Interface

USB

Folders Messages

Voice: 5 folders / Up to 999 files per folder
Music: 1 folder / Up to 999 files
Podcast: 1 folder / up to 999 files

Sampling Frequency

WMA: 8- 44.1 kHz

Overall Frequency Response

WMA
STXQ 44.1 kHz 128 kbps: 40-19,000 Hz
STHQ 44.1 kHz 64 kbps: 40-15,000 Hz
STSP 22 kHz 32 kbps: 40-9,000 Hz
HQ 44.1 kHz 32 kbps: 40-13,000 Hz
SP 22 kHz 16 kbps: 40-8,000 Hz
LP 8 kHz 8 kbps: 40-3,000 Hz

Practical Maximum Output

320 mW

Speaker

23 mm round dynamic speaker

Microphone Jack

3.5 mm / Impedance, 2.2 kohms

Earphone Jack

3.5 mm / Impedance, 8 ohms or more

Power Supply

Two AAA Batteries, AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries or AC power supply

Battery Life

Approximately 51 hours

Size

4.33 x 1.53 x 0.63 in. (110 x 38.9 x 16 mm) without protrusions

Weight

2.96 oz. (84 g)

 
PUMA Digital Recorder

USB Download Kit

PUMA Custom Designed Holster

Available in:

Basketweave, Nylon, Smooth Leather

Recording Accessories

Choose one:

Tie Clip Microphone

Telephone Recording Device (TP7)

PUMA Basic Management Software
PUMA Kydex Holster

A custom designed PUMA Police Holster is available in basket weave or smooth leather – with spring clip for the Sam Browne. The holster is constructed with Kydex for added durability while the easy access openings provides for one-handed operation.

PUMA Nylon HolsterPUMA Smooth Leather Holster

PTCM

PTCM

Tie Clip Microphone

The PUMA Tie-clip microphone is a small, lightweight microphone that can be clipped to the collar or under a jacket or shirt for concealment. The PUMA Tie-clip microphone is an ideal accessory for the PUMA Police Special digital voice recorder.

PTRX-20

PTRX-20 B

3.5 Telephone Interface Land Line

The PTRX-20 B 3.5 Telephone Interface adapts a PUMA 3 to both single and multi-line telephones. The PTRX-20 B 3.5 is compatible with all modular type telephones. The unit is installed in a matter of minutes by merely "plugging" in the unit. The PTRX-20 B 3.5 clearly records both ends of the phone conversation.

PTP-7

PTP-7

Portable Telephone Interface

The PTP-7 Portable Telephone Record Adapter makes phone recording a snap, acting as a multipurpose earphone/telephone pickup. Just plug the PTP-7 jack into the "MIC" jack of the PUMA 3, and put the earphone side into your ear. When speaking on the telephone, the PTP-7 will capture both ends of a phone conversation.

A/C Adapter

The A-514 AC Adapter is intended for use with the PUMA 3 Voice recorder. With the power adapter you can run your PUMA 3 Voice recorder from a standard US Power Supply, which allows you to record with confidence for a long period of time without carrying around extra sets of batteries.

 
PUMA Recorders are used by over 250 agencies

After reviewing digital recording systems of numerous vendors and suppliers we found that the only product that met all our desired specifications is the PUMA Digital Recorder and Software Management System which was specifically designed for law enforcement use. - Ontario PD

The ability to record official encounters with the PUMA Digital Recorder will have a significant impact on successful criminal prosecutions and can reduce the amount of time to investigate frivolous personnel complaints. - Manhattan Beach PD

The U.S. Department of Justice, which funds our Domestic Violence Program believes strongly that Digital recorded interviews leads to more successful prosecutions. - Westminster PD

PUMA Recorders used by our field officers will provide an accurate accounting of all conversations during citizen contacts. Digital recordings will protect the officer and the City against malicious litigation. Digital recordings maintained in the PUMA Management System can be retrieved for court purposes or act as an aid in recalling an incident. - Costa Mesa PD

After some extensive research and field testing, the Sheriff’s Department chose the PUMA digital recorder as a replacement for our traditional cassette recording system because it’s geared specifically for law enforcement needs. PUMA Recorders will provide more recording time, superior sound quality and trial acceptable digital files. - Pima County Sheriff’s Department

The only product to met all of our specifications is Versatile information Products, Inc. PUMA Software application. - Huntington Beach PD

 

The Leader in Voice Recording Solutions

Versatile Information Products, Inc.

 

May 12 2011