Yeah I could easily talk to much or to quickly , I have a simple template which keeps my observation records pretty basic ,catalogue no , class , constellation ,mag, coments ,reference,I'll often leave the last three blank unless something catches my interest and can fill it as I play it back .
that little digital recorder cost $50 from duck smuths and will record 8 hours of voice at low quality which is in par with my voice anyway
one tiny red led (above sony) flashes when its paused, screen itself isn't backlit.