Introducing the upgraded PenFriend 3 Voice Labeling System! This best-selling, low-cost, audio labeler for blind and visually impaired users lets you label anything and everything with discreet audio labels all in your own voice. Easily record and re-record information using this versatile, pocket-sized, easy-to-use labeling system. You can instantly play back the recordings anywhere simply using the PenFriend 3.
Introducing the upgraded PenFriend 3 Voice Labeling System! This best-selling, low-cost, audio labeler for blind and visually impaired users lets you label anything and everything with discreet audio labels all in your own voice. Easily record and re-record information using this versatile, pocket-sized, easy-to-use labeling system. You can instantly play back the recordings anywhere simply using the PenFriend 3.
Identify objects with voice labels and magnets
- Upgraded design replaces the PenFriend 2 with 4 easy-to-use yellow tactile operating buttons that contrast against black casing
- Record your voice and mark household items onto self-adhesive labels
- Simple on/off function for recording prevents you from having to hold record button
- Transfer mp3 music files to your PenFriend 3
- 250+ hours of recording time


Use to label food/freezer items, film/music collections, household objects. Organize letters and other paperwork. Record shopping lists, leave audio messages, or use it as a portable note-taker at the office or classroom – just record your message and keep track of it by placing the allocated label in a small notebook.
Comes with 8GB internal memory expandable to 16GB w/SD card (additional), up to 250 hours of recording, 105 colored labels, 1 key fob w/4 recording spots, neck lanyard, 1 tactile audio instruction card, mp3 music player, talking book player, and 2 AAA batteries. Free Label Manager software available for downloading to manage your labels, MP3 content, books, and music. (USB cable required to connect the device to a computer – not included).
Includes free ‘PenFriend sticker management software’ which works with JAWS screen reader and free CreateLINK software to access sound enabled books, posters, maps. 1-Yr. Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty.
To use, simply allocate one of the coded self-adhesive labels, record and store your message on the PenFriend 3. To play back a recording, make sure that the PenFriend 3 is in the default Recording mode (red light). Touch any label with recordings and you will hear it played back. There is no limit to the length of each message. Auto power-off after 3 mins.
Use the backup features on your computer to save your recordings. See manual for more info.
NOTE: The PenFriend 3 can only read old PenFriend 2 and 1 labels if the old PenFriend 2 and 1 memory is downloaded to the PenFriend 3. This may be accomplished using the PenFriend 2 or 1 to PenFriend 3 File Conversion Utility which can be downloaded free of charge from the following link.
https://uk.mantralingua.com/penfriend
Please note that the accessories listed in the current instructions are incorrect and are as below:
RNIB PenFriend 3 audio labeller. 105 orange and yellow self-adhesive tactile labels. One keyfob; with four recording spots. Lanyard. “Getting started” audio instruction card; with 15 ideas for using your RNIB PenFriend 3.Two AAA batteries already inserted; replacement batteries are available
NOTE: Replacement labels for the PenFriend are available, including fabric-made rectangular laundry labels. Other types of laundry labels are also available: small circles, large circles, and squares.