The top-loading cassette player and recorder has easy-to-use buttons and automatic voice level control. You can record using the built-in microphone or the external microphone with handy stand included. A headphone jack (headphone not included) lets you listen in private, and you can use the auxiliary jack to record from your iPad, mp3 or other digital players. Features volume control, fast forward, rewind and a retractable handle. Operates with 4 "C" batteries (not incl.) or with the AC adaptor included. Plastic and metal. 9 1/2" x 5 1/2"W x 1 3/4"H.