A conference call recorder that utilizes a cassette or digital recording medium. The recorder is capable of initializing a call at a pre-programmed time, connecting, entering a PIN, and recording the call. This capability is not limited to one call placement and records up to 2 hours on cassette and 5-10 hours on CD. The calls are stored on cassette or digital medium for later listening or for removing and listening in other players. The recorder is also capable of playing various messages to incoming preprogrammed numbers and groups of numbers.