Sony - UX Series Digital Voice Recorder - Black

I bought this item to record audio while making weddings films. Specifically to attach to a DJs microphone with a microphone sleeve so that even if the DJs audio feed cuts out, we still have crystal clear audio. This thing works great. The audio quality through the built in microphones is amazing. It has a microphone input if you wanted a lapel mic, but certainly isn’t necessary. I actually have 2 of these because they are much more portable than my Zoom H1 recorders. You can record to micro-sd, but don’t have to as it has onboard memory. The only drawback as of now, is that you’re limited by the built in battery and cannot switch them out. That being said, it charges quite fast via built in usb and I have had them both last all day without concern of battery life.

I got this recorder for use in a courtroom setting. It does a great job picking up multiple voices, regardless of position relative to the recorder. It also does a remarkable job picking up speakers as far as 25 feet away; that was an unexpected surprise. I use it at the highest-quality setting and don't always remember to transfer the files to the computer, so the expandable storage is nice. The rechargeable battery is a convenience. I plug it in at the end of the day, and come morning it’s ready for another day of recording. It is nice to not need a stock of AAAs at the ready. Another convenience is the built in USB connection. No more rooting through the drawer for that cable! It does its job so well, I’ll probably get another and give it to my son for use recording college lectures.

I record audio notes during extended car trips to Mexico. I use them to write travel guides, so it's a pretty important part of my business. These notes are converted by Dragon Naturally Speaking into Word files. I'd been using a several hundred dollar Panasonic that was highly rated for transcription. I lost it before a trip and had to pick up something in a hurry. I got this without many expectations. It picked up my voice when held between the visor and the roof of the car. The quality gave me a 90% transcription rate in Dragon. With the Panasonic, I was lucky to get 70%, It is well worth the money,

I had misplaced my Phillips voice recorder, that I could never figure out how to create a new recording, so I ran to Best Buy before my voice lesson and decided to purchase the Sony UX Digital. I showed it to my voice teacher and he loved it. It's so small and light-weight, but records beautifully and it's easy to use. The best part, is that I can charge it through the USB connector that slides in/out on the recorded itself, instead of using a USB connector cord. I plugged in my vehicle and charged it on the way. I don't have to replace batteries or worry that the batteries will run out during my performances. The recordings are very easy to upload onto my computer and they sound great

I have used this digital recorder to tape lectures at school and at business meetings , Every time I have played it I could hear a clear voice without sounds that most of the time make difficult to hear and understand. I congratulate myself for having bought such device. in few words the recorder is very good. Let me say something about the instruction manual included in the package, I have had to consult several times Sony page in Internet to get complete information , it would be great that all the instructions and explanations could be included in the manual

Little big personal recorder for beginners. It is easy to use and carry around, with a flashing/sliding USB charger that could also be used to transfer your recordings on your computer. It is very sleek in design and it can fit in a palm of your hands. So far I am very satisfied using it, I have mainly used it to record just my regular acoustic guitar jamups at home and the playback is great; though it's even nicer with good headphones. If you're a musician who wants to record your own random stuffs and practices at home, or if you want to record conversations between friends, small classroom lectures, or just want to play around experimenting then this recorder won't fail you.

I was initially using my iPhone to record lectures but I notice it was very sensitive and catches all kinds of noises. This recorder will filter white noise and my professor’s voice was very clear. But I was using the LPCM 44.1 kHz which requires a big storage. I had to use 64gb to make sure I have enough space. The MP3 192kbps records clearly too but I just like the LCPM better, its the reason I bought this anyways. This is perfect for students but I just don’t know if this is affordable for most students. I got this on sale and I got certificates so it was not hard for me to decide.

The item is small and compact, although, it is not concealable as I would like it to be. Sound quality is average. Features are ok but not intuitive to find and modify settings. Even if you read the manual, it is extremely confusing. It shows that was not written by an English speaking person. The worst drawback of all, is BATTERY LIFE. TOO short. I would prefer one with replaceable batteries, instead of charging it. If you are somewhere and you cannot re-charge it, you are out of luck. I would have returned it, but it passed the time limit, until I had enough time to use it fully.