Can someone suggest a good quality cassette tape recorder to use for singing practice or teaching....to play back?

This is a personal tape recorder intended for taking notes and recording close up memos. It is not stereo and it is not Hi Fi. The quality of recording is average and it does not pick up sounds from a distance. I am not sure if there is any cassette recorder that fits your need these days. You may start looking for a digital recorder that you can download the recorded files to a computer and play with them. The price is very affordable and equal to cassette recorder.

Can it be used to record audio conversations on landline phones? If so, how do you connect it?

I don't know how technical you wish to be; this is just a simple recorder. If you call someone from a landline phone and wish to record the conversation for example, I suggest you turn on the speaker and then turn on the recorder. You can set the recorder on voice activation, too, if you like, although I haven't tried that feature yet.

what size tapes does it use?

Hello Melissa, the recorder uses Standard Full Size (large) cassettes

does it play tapes or just record?

Hello, thank you for your interest. It plays and records on Large size cassettes. Excellent working and cosmetic condition.

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Panasonic RQ-L31 Portable Cassette Recorder with Slide Microphone

Product ID: 1156603

Details

Brand
Panasonic
Compatible Devices
Cassette
Format
HiFi Sound
Hardware Interface
Headphone
Headphones Jack
3.5
Item Weight
5.6 ounces

⏩2 selectable recording speeds

🔋25 hours battery life

🎙️Voice-activated recording

Description

🎧 Capture every word, skip the noise—record like a pro on the go!

DUAL SPEED FLEXIBILITY - Choose between crystal-clear fast mode or extended slow mode to triple your recording time—perfect for every note-taking style.
SMART VOICE ACTIVATION - Automatically starts and stops recording based on sound detection—never waste tape or miss a moment.
ENDLESS RECORDING POWER - Up to 25 hours of uninterrupted capture with just 2 AA batteries—stay powered through your longest meetings and lectures.
COMPACT PORTABLE DESIGN - Handheld and lightweight at just 5.6 ounces—carry professional-grade recording wherever your hustle takes you.
ULTRA SENSITIVE SLIDE MICROPHONE - Capture even the softest sounds with enhanced mic sensitivity—your voice memos have never been clearer.

The Panasonic RQ-L31 is a compact, handheld microcassette recorder featuring up to 25 hours of battery life, a voice-activated system to conserve tape, two selectable recording speeds for clarity or extended time, and a highly sensitive slide microphone. Designed for professionals who demand reliable, high-quality audio capture in a portable form factor.

Specifications

ASIN	B0000659TX
Battery Average Life	25 hours
Best Sellers Rank	#354,361 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #122 in Portable Microcassette Recorders #320 in Portable Cassette Players & Recorders
Brand	Panasonic
Compatible Devices	Cassette
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (44)
Digital Recording Time	25 hours
Format	HiFi Sound
Global Trade Identification Number	00037988310371
Hardware Interface	Headphone
Headphones Jack	3.5 millimeters
Item Dimensions D x W x H	1.47"D x 3.51"W x 4.52"H
Item Weight	5.6 ounces
Manufacturer	Panasonic
Memory Storage Capacity	16 GB
Mfr Part Number	RQ-L31
Microphone Form Factor	Built-In
Microphone Operation Mode	Mono
Model Number	RQ-L31
Number of Batteries	2 AA batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Screen Size	3.5 inches
UPC	037988310371
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	one year parts, ninety days labor panasonic.com

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