{
  "id": 16929712,
  "title": "My time with the Comulytic Note Pro AI voice recorder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/my-time-with-the-comulytic-note-pro-ai-voice-recorder",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:06:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/my-time-with-the-comulytic-note-pro-ai-voice-recorder-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an interview for a major publication, a seasoned journalist recounts a frustrating experience when a recording device failed during an interview with a notable individual. Determined to avoid such a mishap, the journalist begins to explore the latest in AI-powered voice recording technology. Upon discovering the Comulytic Note Pro, a compact and sleek device, the journalist decides to give it a try.\n\nThe Comulytic Note Pro is a small, aluminum-built voice recorder that fits snugly in the palm of one's hand, weighing as much as three stacked credit cards. The device connects to a smartphone via a companion app, and begins recording conversations with a two-second press of a record button. The conversations are then automatically synced to the app, where users can access various options, including transcription, language translation, and advanced features.\n\nFor journalism purposes, the journalist primarily utilizes the free tier of the Note Pro, which includes AI-generated transcripts of conversations. The quality of the transcription is noted to be comparable to other popular transcription software, like Otter. The ability to export both written transcripts and audio files is also appreciated, as it ensures that all recordings can be stored for future reference.\n\nAdditional features of the Comulytic Note Pro include language translation, offering 113 language options, as well as an Elite subscription plan that provides an AI agent capable of accessing emails and creating documents. While these advanced features may be appealing for meeting recordings, they are not necessary for the journalist's specific needs.\n\nWith the ability to record for up to 45 hours on a single charge, the Comulytic Note Pro is a reliable option for capturing interviews without the fear of equipment failure. The device's design, made of brushed aluminum and available in Comulytic's signature Cosmic Orange, adds to its appeal. Priced at £128, the Note Pro falls within the \"treat yourself\" category, making it an attractive, albeit luxurious, gift for journalists and interviewers alike.",
  "summary": "Comulytic Note Pro | ★★★★☆ | £128 (plus optional subscriptions) Every journalist has had that dreaded moment: you leave an interview, click play on the recorder – or, more likely, tap your phone – and… nothing. The worst silence in the world. The interview didn’t record. Over a couple of decades in the game, this [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Journalist seeks reliable AI voice recorder after previous failure",
    "Comulytic Note Pro is compact, aluminum-built device with 45-hour battery life",
    "Free tier offers AI-generated transcripts, language translation, and export options"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}