A:AnswerHi, Tony!
Thank you for your interest in our SONY products! Yes, you also capture noise. This unit has a "Scene Select" function for any type of recording that you prefer. Please check the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/p37/v1/en/contents/TP0001271997.html
~Earl
A:AnswerHi, rabbit! Yes, you can record the audio from external devices. Please refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/p37/v1/en/contents/TP0001272002.html
~Ralph
A:AnswerVoice activated pauses recording when decibels are below threshold
How to turn off voice activated recording.
The Select “ Settings” - “Recording Settings” - “VOR” from the HOME menu, and then press . Press or to select “ON,” and then press . “VOR” is set to “OFF” by default. Press REC/PAUSE
For more detailed information follow link to Sony’s Help Guide. https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/p37/v1/en/contents/TP0001272000.html
A:AnswerHi, Gma! It will depend on the recording condition. You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/p37/v1/en/contents/TP0001272021.html
~Ralph
A:AnswerForward or backward search begins at a slow speed, which helps you check the file word by word. If you keep holding either button, forward or backward search will continue at a faster speed. Or, you can turn on the EASY SEARCH function, when ON, pressing fast-forward button fast-forwards by 10 seconds and pressing fast-rewind button fast-rewinds by 3 seconds. Please refer to this link for additional information: https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/p37/v1/en/contents/TP0001155306.html Regards, Sam
A:AnswerHello, Dcn! The maximum recording time is estimated, provided that all the folders in the memory are used.
Built-in memory
MP3 192kbps - 39 hours 45 minutes
MP3 128kbps - 59 hours 35 minutes
MP3 48kbps(MONO) - 159 hours
For more information, please visit https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/p37/v1/en/contents/TP0001272021.html.
Thank you! - Romeo
A:AnswerHello, Pam! No, you need to press the "Record/Pause" button to start a recording. For reference, please visit this link https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/p37/v1/en/contents/TP0001271993.html. Thank you! - Romeo
A:AnswerHello, michi!
No, this recorder doesn't have a voice activation feature, you will need to press the record button to start recording. Happy to help!
~Zac
A:AnswerHi, Steve!
Unfortunately, you cannot use the recorder to record directly to the computer. Once the recorder connects to the computer via USB, you will not be able to access the recorder because it will be used as a USB storage device to transfer files. -Sam