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        "content": "what%20is%20the%20KT1000%20recorder%20and%20does%20it%20charge%20when%20connected%20to%20a%20computer"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s what I found on the **KT1000 recorder** (a device sold under the Knight Security brand), and whether it charges when connected to a computer. If yours is a different \"KT1000,\" let me know\u2014I can check that model too.\n\n---\n\n## What is the Knight KT1000?\n\nThe Knight KT1000 is a compact, voice-activated audio recorder marketed primarily for discreet, long-duration recording. Key features include:\n\n- Built-in 440 mAh battery that gives around **70 hours** of battery life in normal usage.([knightsecurity.io](https://knightsecurity.io/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n- Internal storage typically **64 GB**, allowing up to **800 hours** of recording time in their baseline model. There's also a **128 GB** version offering even more.([knightsecurity.io](https://knightsecurity.io/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n- Records in **.WAV** format (at 192 kbps sampling rate) and can also play MP3s.([knightsecurity.io](https://knightsecurity.io/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n- Has a **voice-activated recording (VOR)** mode, meaning it only starts recording when sound above a certain threshold (measured in decibels) is present.([knightsecurity.io](https://knightsecurity.io/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n- Comes with a RED-blue light indicator: RED light stays on during charging; BLUE light indicates fully charged.([knightsecurity.io](https://knightsecurity.io/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Does it charge when connected to a computer?\n\nYes\u2014with some caveats. Here\u2019s what the manual and product specs say:\n\n1. **Charging via USB computer port**  \n   The KT1000 is designed to be charged by connecting the supplied USB cable to a computer\u2019s USB port.([knightsecurity.io](https://knightsecurity.io/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n\n2. **Recommended power specs**  \n   For the health of the battery, they recommend using a USB port or power adapter that provides **at least 500 mA**. A standard \u2267 1000 mA (e.g. phone charger) is also okay.([gasknight.com](https://gasknight.com/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n\n3. **Device must be turned off for proper data connection**  \n   To transfer or access files from the KT1000 on your computer (i.e. having it recognized as a USB storage device), you must have the recorder turned **off** before connecting via USB. If it\u2019s on, the computer may charge it but won\u2019t show the drive/folder.([knightsecurity.io](https://knightsecurity.io/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n\n4. **Does it record while charging via computer?**  \n   The manual is not entirely clear on whether it can actively record while connected to a PC and charging. Based on its instructions, you charge first (device off), then use it independently. The focus is more on charging and file transfers than using it while connected.([gasknight.com](https://gasknight.com/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## What to watch out for / Tips\n\n- Always use the **included USB cable**, or one that supports data + charging. Cheap cables with only power pins might charge but won\u2019t support file transfer.  \n- Make sure the computer is powered on (not sleeping) so the USB port is active. Sometimes ports provide no power during sleep/hibernate.  \n- After transferring files, **safely eject** the device before unplugging\u2014especially because the internal storage acts like a USB drive.([gasknight.com](https://gasknight.com/pages/knight-kt1000-user-manual?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can pull up firmware details or other models of the KT1000 if this isn\u2019t quite the version you have."
    }
]