Sony - 3-in-1 Stereo Digital Recorder

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Item: Sony - 3-in-1 Stereo Digital Recorder
Rating: 4
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Model:ICDUX523BLK

SKU:4895527

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Description

Record up to 1,108 hours of notes, lectures and more with this Sony 3-in-1 stereo digital recorder that features easy search and calendar view functions to quickly locate audio files.

Features

Voice-operated recording
Activates the recorder only when audible sound is present, conserving space and eliminating soundless passages.
4GB internal flash memory
Provides ample space for storing lectures, notes and more. microSD card slot lets you add additional recording time using a compatible memory card (not included).
Up to 1,108 hours of recording time
At 11.025kHz/8 Kbps in monaural LP mode for extended recording.
LPCM (44.1kHz/16-bit) recording mode
Offers uncompressed stereo recording for optimal quality and capacity and is ideal for recording music recitals. Additional recording modes provide options for a variety of situations.
5 folders
Provide convenient storage for voice recordings and audio files. Personalized folder names (with a PC) allow you to customize each folder, so you can quickly locate your files.
Up to 98 track marks
In each recorded file enable you to quickly jump to your marks for easy playback. Calendar view helps you search for recordings by date for fast file retrieval.
Intelligent Noise Cut mode
Reduces ambient noise during recording for clear playback.
Scene select
Allows you to select from predetermined recording modes, so the recorder automatically adjusts to the optimal recording settings.
A-B repeat
Lets you mark the beginning of a recorded passage and plays the section repeatedly, which is ideal for language learning.
Digital Pitch Control (DPC)
Enables you to alter the playback speed without altering the pitch.
Low-cut filter
Helps reduce the effect of wind and other background noise for clear recordings. High and low microphone sensitivity allow you to adjust the recorder's settings for dictation and notes or conferences and lectures.
Full-function backlit LCD screen
Along with an LED operation indicator for simple operation and a clear view of modes.
USB direct connect
Allows you to transfer files via a Mac or PC USB input without a USB cable.

What's Included

Sony 3-in-1 Stereo Digital Recorder
1 AAA rechargeable battery
Stereo headphones, USB extension cable, application software, Sound Organizer CD-ROM
Owner's manual

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not for a beginner
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Posted 12 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A great recorder for the price. However like any cool electronic it will take some effort to setup all the functions, but worth the effort.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Sound quality
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Posted 12 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is gift to one of my friend and she rally likes it and sound quality is perfect.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works fine, except won't overwrite on playback
Posted 13 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
If you are interested in recording lectures, this recorder would be great. Especially because the retracting USB will let you charge it with your laptop without a separate cable. Unfortunately, I bought this recorder to use with Dragon Naturally Speaking to transcribe my personal dictation. For that, I need to be able to rewind and re-record if I misspeak or change my thought. This recorder does not support Add/Overwrite on playback. I will need to upgrade to the SONY ICD-SX712 for that feature. The ICDSX712 is larger and $45.00 more, but having done more research, I know that the SX712 scores better with Dragon and it can be used for other things, such as an external mic for video with a DSLR, or even recording live music.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Posted 13 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent product. Able to record conversations from within pocket and playback is clear on a computer; however, not as well from the recorder speaker. Dragon software links to product and transcribes recordings pretty well.
I would recommend this to a friend

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QuestionIs the software that comes with it compatible with a mac?
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The Software supplied with the Sony ICDUX523BLK IC Recorder is for Windows Computer and cannot be used on a Macintosh Operating System. However, you can directly drag and drop the files from the IC Recorder to a Macintosh Computer.
  Answered 13 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionDoes this record in MP3I would like to use this to make an audio CD and MP3 file. I gues my first question is does this record in mp3 format and do you have any suggestions as to perhaps adding an external microphone? Any info is appreciated
Asked 13 years ago by Loriabel.
- Answer It records MP3 and has a 1/8" jack for an external microphone.
  Answered 13 years ago by Bill
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Questiondoes the ICDUX523BLK and the ICDUX523 have dictation correction function?
Asked 12 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The Sony ICDUX523 Digital Voice Recorder does not have an option to correct the dictation. However, you can erase the part that requires correction by dividing the Voice file at that point and then erasing it.
  Answered 12 years ago by SonyListens
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Questionwhat does 3-in-1 mean? also what features does the ICDUX523 have that the ICDPX312 and the ICDPX412 do not have?
Asked 12 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer 3-in-1 indicates the 3 features of the Sony ICDUX523 Digital Voice Recorder which are: Voice recorder, music player, and USB flash memory. The Sony ICDUX523 Digital Voice Recorder has 5 Modes of recording while the Sony ICDPX312 and ICDAX412 Recorders have only 4 recording mode. It also has the Track Mark feature which the other 2 Sony Models do not have. It has a Built-In Flash Memory of 4 GB while the other 2 Models have 2 GB. Refer to the Marketing Specifications of all the three Sony Digital Voice Recorders provided below to check all their differences. http://www.docs.sony.com/release/specs/ICDUX523_mksp.pdf http://www.docs.sony.com/release/specs/ICDPX312D_mksp.pdf http://www.docs.sony.com/release/specs/ICDAX412_mksp.pdf
  Answered 12 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionAre you able to keep the device in your pocket to record conversaton?Are you able to use this device in your pocket to record a conversation with someone?
Asked 13 years ago by Chrisss.
- Answer The Voice Recorder (ICDUX523BLK) has “Mic Sensitivity” option for clear recording from close distance. However, the recorder may not record anything when kept in a pocket as the Mic will be covered.
  Answered 13 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionDo you have a digital recorder for dictation that can "back-up" briefly to hear part of what you just recorded?We are looking for a digital recorder that can "back-up" just a little so we can hear what was just dictated (but only like the last sentence). The one we currently have, will only back-up to the beginning of the recording. The micro-Cassette recorders can do this but the sound on them is terrible. Please let me know of any digital recorder that is capable of backing up "briefly". Thank you!
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The dictation that is recorded in the Sony ICDUX523BLK Digital Voice Recorder can be rewound to a specific point. If the Rewind button (<<) is pressed and held during recording, the recording stops and you can search backwards while listening to fast playback sound. After the Rewind button is released, playback starts from that specific point. If the Play/Enter button is pressed during recording, then the recording stops and the playback will start from the beginning of the recorded file.
  Answered 13 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionIs there an internal speaker in this unit?Are you able to listen to the play back without using the headset? I see no speaker grill in the pictures of the unit.
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer There is a speaker on the back of the unit, near the top, basically opposite of the LCD on the front. It's only about 5/8" across, but it's not bad. Way better than the speaker on an average mobile phone.
  Answered 13 years ago by Bill
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QuestionWill this work on windows 7 and I have a dell laptop
Asked 13 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yep. Running the recorder and software on Windows 7 right now.
  Answered 13 years ago by Bill
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Sony - 3-in-1 Stereo Digital Recorder

Description

Features

Voice-operated recording

4GB internal flash memory

Up to 1,108 hours of recording time

LPCM (44.1kHz/16-bit) recording mode

5 folders

Up to 98 track marks

Intelligent Noise Cut mode

Scene select

A-B repeat

Digital Pitch Control (DPC)

Low-cut filter

Full-function backlit LCD screen

USB direct connect

What's Included

Other

Customer reviews

Not for a beginner

Good Sound quality

Works fine, except won't overwrite on playback

Excellent

QuestionIs the software that comes with it compatible with a mac?

QuestionDoes this record in MP3I would like to use this to make an audio CD and MP3 file. I gues my first question is does this record in mp3 format and do you have any suggestions as to perhaps adding an external microphone? Any info is appreciated

Questiondoes the ICDUX523BLK and the ICDUX523 have dictation correction function?

Questionwhat does 3-in-1 mean? also what features does the ICDUX523 have that the ICDPX312 and the ICDPX412 do not have?

QuestionAre you able to keep the device in your pocket to record conversaton?Are you able to use this device in your pocket to record a conversation with someone?

QuestionIs there an internal speaker in this unit?Are you able to listen to the play back without using the headset? I see no speaker grill in the pictures of the unit.

QuestionWill this work on windows 7 and I have a dell laptop

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