he Vine 3 C2 is a compact, solar‑powered audio player and talking recorder, designed especially for accessibility – an ideal tool for people who are blind or visually impaired.
The Vine 3 C2 is one of the worlds best accessible, solar powered, compact, portable, durable, and economical audio player and talking recorder. Makes reading more accessible for everyone. If you need a practical and economical go-anywhere accessible audio player and talking recorder, then the Vine 3 C2 is for you.
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Core Features
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- 8 GB internal memory (~1,600 hours of audio)
- MicroSD card reader for expanded memory – Easy to add extra audio
- Supported formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, and Opus files
- Onboard speaker plus 3.5 mm jack: Listen personally or through headphones/external speaker/Bluetooth transmitter
- Solar powered accessible audio player and talking recorder
- Onboard speaker for personal or small group listening
- Charge internal Li-Ion battery via solar panel, computer, or power supply
- Size- 10.67 x 5.84 x 1.02cm (4.2 x 2.3 x 0.4in) / 62.37g (2.2 oz)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Solar powered accessible audio player
Bookshelf function
Sleep timer
Audio bookmarking
Audible user feedback for all functions
Intuitive navigation keypad with raised buttons
MicroSD card reader for expanded memory
8GB internal memory- Up to 1,6001 hours of tamperproof content
Stereo high-fidelity, CD-quality capable.
Onboard speaker for personal or small group listening
3.5mm audio port for earbuds, headphones, a Bluetooth transmitter, or an external speaker to boosts audio levels for larger group listening
Charge internal Li-Ion battery via solar panel, computer, or power supply
Connect to a computer to load audio files via Micro USB port using the included data cable.
We can load audio content to any number of players required
Enhanced water resistance
Durable, shock-resistant body
Size- 10.67 x 5.84 x 1.02cm (4.2 x 2.3 x 0.4in) / 62.37g (2.2 oz)
External reset button
BATTERY
Replaceable Lithium-Ion polymer battery
3.7V (nominal) 390mAh, 1.44W
Typical battery playtime- up to 14 hours
Typical battery charge retention- over 6 months
Typical battery life at room temperature- up to 3 years
CHARGING
With proper care, the players Lithium-Ion battery should perform well for several years. When shipped, the battery is only partially charged. You can easily charge the player using one of the methods below:
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
For fastest charge, connect any standard USB charger (regulated +5VDC, minimum 300mA) to the micro-USB port on the player for about 2 hours (or until the LED stops blinking). While charging, the LED will blink.
COMPUTER
Plug the player into any standard computer USB port using a USB to micro-USB cable for about 4 hours or until the LED stops blinking. Any regular or charge-only cable is sufficient.
SOLAR PANEL
For solar charging, place the player with the solar panel directly facing sunlight for 8-10 hours. Note, the LED light does not blink or show charging level when charging with the solar panel.
Many factors influence typical battery playtime, charge retention and life. All times listed are best-case estimates based upon use under normal conditions.
BOOKSYNC FOR VINE C1 and VINE 3 C2
BookSync is a free software application designed specifically for the Vine C1 bookreader and the Vine 3 C2 recorder.
BookSync is an easy-to-use application for adding music, audiobooks or other audio from a computer to a Vine C1 or Vine 3 C2.
With BookSync, you can also add DAISY books, both audio or text only, to a Vine C1 or Vine 3 C2 for playback. This advanced feature also allows any plain text documents to be converted from text-to-speech and sync d to the device.
The Vine 3 C2 is a well-rounded, durable audio player and voice recorder, perfect for accessible reading and audio note-taking. Its solar-charging and easy-to-navigate design make it especially useful for those with visual impairments or in off-grid environments—whether for education, personal use, or small-group settings.
Why Choose It ?
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Highly accessible: Audible menus, tactile buttons, solar charging – great for low‑resource settings
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Portable & robust: Designed for rugged use, travel, classrooms, small-group listening.
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Universal compatibility: Supports widely-used audio formats and DAISY content with conversion.
Recording Capabilities
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Built-in mic (or external via headset) for audio memos: press record to start, pause/resume, and stop to save into current Publication .
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Manage content: Create/delete Publications and sections with simple button combos
Navigation & Playback
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Intuitive raised-key keypad: Includes play/pause, bookshelf navigation, volume, record, fast forward/back .
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Bookshelf function & bookmarking: Automatically saves your place in each “Publication” (folder of sections)
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Sleep timer, audible button feedback, and two navigation modes (chapter skipping or fast seek)
