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Califone CAS1500 Cassette Player/Recorder, Built-in Microphone, AC/DC Power, 1/4" Headphone Jack

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Brand Califone International
Hardware Interface USB
Microphone Form Factor Built-In
Headphones Jack 3.5 millimeters
Memory Storage Capacity 32 GB
Item Weight 2.2 Pounds
Screen Size 1.5

About this item

  • Built-in microphone that cannot be misplaced
  • 500 mW amplifier loud enough for class sizes up to 20 people
  • Sturdy function buttons are easy for independent learners to operate
  • Made of durable ABS plastic to withstand every day use
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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.75 x 5.6 x 2 inches; 2.2 Pounds
  • Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 3 years and up
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ CAS 1500
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 20, 2006
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ School Specialty
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00529QB0W
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

Product Description

Rugged and affordable monaural cassette player/recorder is ideal for individual or small group learning. Comes with two 1/4 inch headphone jacks and a monaural jackbox can be used to expand the number of participants. For recording flexibility, the optional 2.5 mm/3.5 mm remote mic, can be added, but sold separately; please see item number 1543895.

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Califone CAS 1500 Cassette Player and Recorder

Today's educational technology products have the potential to transform the learning environment, and Califone is here to lead the way. We offer solutions that enable different approaches to learning styles and teaching techniques.

Enhance your language lessons, read-a-longs, and other group listening exercises with this Califone Cassette Player and Recorder. Features regular cassette functions plus headphone jacks, microphone jack and speaker that reaches up to 20 people.

  • Califone is a proprietary brand of School Specialty - We believe that given the right environment, every child can flourish
  • Built-in microphone to record student responses or take home lessons for extra study
  • An excellent resource for your library, classroom or childcare center

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Califone is committed to helping educators motivate and inspire young minds with proven and reliable solutions that work. We're here to help you leverage your skills and knowledge, combined with our tools and products, to make an even greater impact in the classroom.

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With the increasing role of technology by data driven decision makers, speech language pathologists, librarians and other instructors, Califone delivers technical innovation to enhance auditory learning and presentations of all kinds.

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Califone has supported K-12 schools and classroom teachers with mobile audio and audio visual presentation products for their sound field, amplification and assisted listening needs since 1947. We offer a full array of educational AV products for the 21st century classroom.

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3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
118 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like how easy it is to use the voice recorder. They say it's a straight forward and easy to use recorder with good quality sound. However, some customers have reported issues with the sound quality and durability of the product. They mention that the sound is pingy, loud, and has a great deal of static. Some customers also say that the product is made from the cheapest materials and is ready to fall apart. Opinions are mixed on performance.

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4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the voice recorder easy to use. They say it has good quality sound and is a straight forward recorder.

"Easy to use and good quality sound. My father is blind and I write stories, so I wanted this to record my stories for him to listen to...." Read more

"...The cassette is easy to use and provides comfort to me playing my old cassettes. Thank you for always showing and providing great products for me." Read more

"This is a straight forward and easy to use recorder. It is replacing a fancy digital one that was to difficult to use...." Read more

"very easy to use, good quality sound" Read more

16 customers mention6 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the voice recorder. Some mention that it works great and is completely satisfied with the performance, while others say that it stopped functioning, the cassette player did not work well, and the autopause ceased working too soon.

"...I should have listened to my gut. Right out of the box it didn't work. No sound at all! Plus, the fast forward button does not work...." Read more

"Everything worked perfectly and it looked brand new." Read more

"I received this tape recorder on August 29th. On September 18th it stopped recording...." Read more

"...At the time of this writing, we are completely satisfied with the performance of this Califone." Read more

21 customers mention5 positive16 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the voice recorder. They mention that the sound is pingy, the noise overwhelms any voice, and the music has a great deal of static. They also say that the tape recording is hard to hear, and that the counter doesn't work.

"...Whether in play or record mode there is a loud noise that I can only describe as sounding like static on a radio with very bad reception...." Read more

"I was shocked and disappointed! Sound was pingy. It is so light weight it slipped from the table each time I pushed buttons! Play back is slow!..." Read more

"Intermittent noise problems which should not occur on a player at this price." Read more

"Easy to use and good quality sound. My father is blind and I write stories, so I wanted this to record my stories for him to listen to...." Read more

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the voice recorder. They say it is made from the cheapest materials and is easily broken. Some customers also mention that the playback speed is unreliable.

"A practical "shoebox" type cassette recorder. This is too expensive for what it is, playback speed is unreliable...." Read more

"...This was way too expensive for a tape player, and ate about 5 tapes before I converted the tapes to mp3 and used my ipod...." Read more

"...It is made from the cheapest materials as well. I can't even return it due to COVID-19. Don't buy this, you will regret it" Read more

"...It felt like a kids toy, ready to fall apart just from holding it. It was light as a feather and felt hollow. Sound quality was horrific...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the playback speed of the voice recorder. They mention that it's unreliable, plays tapes too slowly, and the rewind and fast forward buttons run slow.

"...Play back is slow! Rewind and Fast Forward ran slow! I don’t ever expect that price means a lack of quality!..." Read more

"...This is too expensive for what it is, playback speed is unreliable. Just get a namebrand, you'll be happier." Read more

"...is really cool and I got it cheaper than it is here now but it plays tapes too slowly. That sucks." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Brizee
5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice little cassette player / recorder.
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2023
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This is a very fine portable cassette recorder / player. I am amazed you can still buy these new. Worth a look.
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mufonsghost
5.0 out of 5 stars Worked great.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2022
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Everything worked perfectly and it looked brand new.
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Bob in Madison, WI
1.0 out of 5 stars Sound Quality
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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I should have paid attention to the negative reviews. They were right: One star is way overly generous. This recorder is junk, a complete scam. Whether in play or record mode there is a loud noise that I can only describe as sounding like static on a radio with very bad reception. The noise overwhelms any voice. This cassette recorder does record and play back; it's just that one can't hear the voices. I thought by paying double the price of other recorders, I would get something of higher quality--WRONG! Instead, I just out $60.
2 people found this helpful
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Lonnie
4.0 out of 5 stars Just Ok
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2022
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It’s just ok, nothing great….don’t buy it
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Rochelle Jewel Shapiro
5.0 out of 5 stars Best one I ever bought
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2020
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It's a challenge to get a tape recorder at all, let alone one with a power cord. My other ones ruined tapes that I've loved for years. Well worth paying more for this.
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Valerie (F) Lynn
2.0 out of 5 stars Not for use for professional undertakings.
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
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I was shocked and disappointed! Sound was pingy. It is so light weight it slipped from the table each time I pushed buttons! Play back is slow! Rewind and Fast Forward ran slow! I don’t ever expect that price means a lack of quality! I’d recommend this product for children just learning how to use a recorder. Seems more like a toy rather than a serious electric for an adult! Disappointed indeed! For the first time I might add from an Amazon order!
5 people found this helpful
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Ann Hugonin
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015
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Intermittent noise problems which should not occur on a player at this price.
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Mary Donnelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Great machine and easy to use
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015
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Easy to use and good quality sound. My father is blind and I write stories, so I wanted this to record my stories for him to listen to. He is also hard of hearing (he's 94!) but had no problems understanding me at all.
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Top reviews from other countries

all functions of product...did not perform
1.0 out of 5 stars all functions
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2020
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recording = dysfunctional...loud "hissing-sound" in background = unacceptable
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Linda Ballentine
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2014
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Great
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