Soundwave Retrospective - What would be a good, modern alt mode for him?

One of the most loyal Decepticons from the very beginning was the menacing Soundwave! Transforming into a micro cassette recorder, everyone remembers him! But today, the technology for his original alternate mode has become obsolete. What then would work for Soundwave as a new modern alt mode?
Intro Music by Tony Bacala of www.tfw2005.com
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Song Used: "Driving to the Future"
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