A handheld digital recorder in red and black, with a round speaker grille and rows of playback buttons below.

Vine 3 C2 Talking Digital Recorder

by LS&S

$89.95, see price history

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Setup with instructions Recording and listening work with simple buttons and spoken prompts. Loading outside books means installing and learning a separate tool on a computer. A family member or helper can handle that with the instructions, so guided setup fits. It doesn't need a professional.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Vine 3 C2 is a pocket-sized talking recorder and audio player. It records voice notes, plays audiobooks, and plays MP3 music and podcasts. Large tactile buttons and 51 spoken prompts (like "Power on" and "Record mode") tell you what the device is doing, so it can be used without seeing the screen. It charges by solar power or with the included USB-C cable, and it has a built-in flashlight and a water-resistant, shock-resistant body. Recordings and imported files can be sorted into folders called Publications. Getting outside books and documents onto it takes a separate tool, either DAISY Pipeline or BookSync, so plan on a bit of computer setup first.

Getting it

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Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

LS&S Visit
$89.95
Independent Living Aids Visit
$89.95

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Setup with instructions
Price
$89.95
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Out of pocket
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • With a guide
    1. Charge the recorder with the included USB-C cable, which takes about 2 hours, or leave it in bright light to charge by solar power (8-10 hours).
    2. Press the large buttons and listen to the spoken prompts to learn the power, record, and playback functions.
    3. Connect the recorder to a computer by USB and use DAISY Pipeline or BookSync to load books and documents into Publications (folders). Expect about 30 minutes to get comfortable.

Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from LS&S — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked November 4, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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