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Q: QuestionWhat is the total recording time offered by this Sony digital voice recorder?

• A:Answer This Sony digital voice recorder allows for up to 159 hours of recording time.

Q: QuestionHow does the Auto Voice Rec function work on this recorder?

• A:Answer The Auto Voice Rec function reduces background noise and optimizes the audio capture settings for vocal frequencies.

Q: QuestionDoes this recorder have a built-in speaker?

• A:Answer Yes, this recorder has a built-in speaker for clear audio.

Q: QuestionWhat file format does this recorder use for recording?

• A:Answer This recorder records and plays back audio in MP3 format.

Q: QuestionCan I use a memory card with this recorder?

• A:Answer Yes, you can expand the recorder's memory using a microSD card.

Q: QuestionDoes this recorder have a feature to reduce background noise?

• A:Answer Yes, this Sony digital voice recorder utilizes Noise Cut technology to reduce background noise and enhance human speech recording.

Q: QuestionI am looking to find a digital voice recorder that can pick up words /conversation in my home when I am not home. because of issues with my spouse. what can you recommend ??

Asked 8 years ago by butch.

• A:Answer This works well for us. We bought one for a similar reason. To hear what our son and his girlfriend were saying when we were not home. One thing. The recorder is very good, but it eats AAA batteries. Make sure to set the recording level to the middle quality to preserve battery life.

  Answered 8 years ago by ChristopherVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this make noise when it starts or stops recording?

Asked 8 years ago by Babyblue2.

• A:Answer It makes the noise when it starts recording. There is a way to shut off the bell in the menu.

  Answered 8 years ago by KeurigVarietyPackVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs there a way to transcribe the audio to text?

Asked 8 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Hi, not for this model. If you need a recorder that can transcribe audio to text, you may want to check the ICDUX533 recorder. Thanks, -Mark

  Answered 8 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: QuestionThe question has been asked twice about whether this makes a noise when running. One person answered no...another answered yes. Which is correct? Can it be heard when there is no background noise at all?

Asked 8 years ago by karlron.

• A:Answer Does not make sounds while recording. Playback...obvious it makes all kinds of sound then.

  Answered 8 years ago by Darius007Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI use Macs but would like to use this recorder. Would I just have to use the SD card to transfer the files to my Mac, instead of the direct transfer via USB, which seems to only be compatible with PCs? (Even tho Macs can pretty much read anything PC)

Asked 6 years ago by everyfrog.

• A:Answer I just used these at a marching band competition. I recorded to the on-board storage and connected them to my Mac through the USB connection on the recorder. They mounted just fine as an external storage device and I copied the audio files onto my Mac without issue.

  Answered 6 years ago by Matt

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Q: Questionwant to use it for a meeting takes notes but will it pick up questions from the audience

Asked 7 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer It picked up sounds from 20 feet away; I think it will pick up from much farther away. You can adjust the settings. It would depend on how far away the people were sitting.

  Answered 7 years ago by CharceeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHello, I am curious once you hit record how long it will record for without stopping and when / if it stops is there a click or a noise at all? I am looking to hide the unit and do not want it to be found!

Asked 8 years ago by mocab.

• A:Answer I purchased this revorder last month, it works great. High volume playback. Use it 3 hour classes x 4 per week without changing batteries. I record three hours straigh non-stop. Before you hide lower the volume to zero and reset settings to mute when recording. Hope this helps

  Answered 8 years ago by chillypepperVerified Purchase

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Q: Question1) Can I listen to what is being recorded in real time using the headphone? Or do I have to stop recording before I can listen? 2) In the specifications: "Recording Monitor" = YES. Please explain what "Recording Monitor" is. Thank you.

Asked 8 years ago by SonnyT.

• A:Answer Hi SonnyT, Yes, the unit allows you to monitor the on-going recording when using the connected headphones, You may refer to page 38 of the link below for more information: https://docs.sony.com/release//Help_4595551111.pdf ~Ralph

  Answered 8 years ago by SonyListens

  
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Q: Questiondoes it have the ability to record when there is sound only? For example, if a room has people talking and then they leave will it stop the recording and then begin again when there is sound?

Asked 6 years ago by Erin.

• A:Answer Hi Erin, Yes it does. Kindly refer to this link for more information: https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/p37/v1/en/contents/TP0001272000.html ~Ralph

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Q: QuestionI’m looking for something for my 80 year old mom to take to doctor’s appointments when I can’t be with her. She does NOT do well with tech at all! Is this very simple to use? I’m looking for something that is “push this to record and push this to stop”.

Asked 6 years ago by Darlene.

• A:Answer Navigating the menus may be difficult for your Mom, but if you set it up for her, and make sure it is in "record" mode, then all she would have to do is power it on and push the "rec" button to start and to pause recording.

  Answered 6 years ago by PEV1Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have 3 questions: 1. Do recordings delete if the battery dies? 2. Does it automatically start a new file if I stop recording then start again? 3. How much memory does this recorder have?

Asked 6 years ago by Caleb.

• A:Answer Hi, Caleb! All saved recordings are stored even if the battery dies. A new file is created if you start a new recording (if the stop button was pressed from the last recording). The unit comes with 4 GB of memory built-in, which gives you a max recording time of 59hrs 35m when recording in stereo at MP3 128 kbps. You can expand your memory capacity with a micro SD card for up to 32 GB2 of additional memory—equivalent to over 536 hours (Micro SD 32 GB, MP3 128 kbps) of recording time. ~Ralph

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Q: QuestionI am a free-lance reporter. Can the Sony PX digital voice recorder be used to record telephone interviews with a wire that connects to my cell phone?

Asked 7 years ago by yardman.

• A:Answer Possible, but not necessarily probable. There is a mic input on the Sony, for connecting an external mic. You might be able to connect that input to the headphone jack on your phone, but you'll have to check your particular phone to see if the headphone jack will output both sides of a phone conversation, as not all do. If it does, Best Buy should be able to sell you the correct 3.5mm stereo jack (goes into the phone) to 3.5mm mono jack (that goes into the Sony recorder's mic input) cable.

  Answered 7 years ago by PCouVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan you hear the machine running while its recording?

Asked 8 years ago by carol.

• A:Answer Not at all. Completely digital and silent operation.

  Answered 8 years ago by DantasticVerified Purchase

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