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- 534 hours of recording time (LP mode)
- Voice operated recording
- Stereo recording with optional microphone
- Stereo microphone jack
- Selectable microphone sensitivity
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Keep track of your random thoughts and important memos. The ICD-BX800 digital voice recorder provides up to 534 hours of recording capacity via 2GB flash memory. An ultra-lightweight design and selectable microphone sensitivity make this voice recorder the perfect travel companion. It's also equipped with voice operated recording which starts and stops recording automatically, and Dictation Correction which allows your recording to be overwritten during playback to replace any incorrect information. Additional features include digital pitch control, A-B repeat function, stereo microphone jack, and alarm function.
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242 of 246 people found the following review helpful
I know I have to do this justice because I've been looking for a decent review of this product for the last hour. This is my first digital audio recorder and it's pretty amazing this simple gadget has so many functions.
I like the VOR function where it will automatically stop recording once the person stops talking. I'm using this for audio dictation so it's useful when the person talking will pause. It also has 534 hours of recording time which is much more than I can use but happy to have access to. For a first time user, this rocks because I used to use tapes and they suck. Now that I've gone digital I can have access to clear audio with all the cool functions I may need.
I promised I wouldn't go crazy over a fancy one because my needs were very basic and it didn't justify to over $100 price range.
The only drawback was lack of a USB port to connect to my computer but in fact I don't need it because I'm using it for my own dictation which do not demand a audio to text application. Also, the audio does not need to be shared through a digital file.
Overall, if you are looking for a budget recorder and don't want to buy into the salesman upselling you, then go for this one. You will not be disappointed.
I like the VOR function where it will automatically stop recording once the person stops talking. I'm using this for audio dictation so it's useful when the person talking will pause. It also has 534 hours of recording time which is much more than I can use but happy to have access to. For a first time user, this rocks because I used to use tapes and they suck. Now that I've gone digital I can have access to clear audio with all the cool functions I may need.
I promised I wouldn't go crazy over a fancy one because my needs were very basic and it didn't justify to over $100 price range.
The only drawback was lack of a USB port to connect to my computer but in fact I don't need it because I'm using it for my own dictation which do not demand a audio to text application. Also, the audio does not need to be shared through a digital file.
Overall, if you are looking for a budget recorder and don't want to buy into the salesman upselling you, then go for this one. You will not be disappointed.
130 of 134 people found the following review helpful
I purchased mine at Walmart and after learning all it's features I have to say I'm extremely impressed.
1) This can connect to your PC via a mini male RCA pin on each end of the wire. The same wire you would use for an MP3 player.
2) Connect from recorder's earplug to your PC'S input on laptops (sound-card on Desktops) and Record "What You Hear". Of course you can control the bit-rate of the recording if you choose to.
3) You can also play it through your car stereo if it has an auxiliary input, many cars today do. Use the same wire you would use for an MP3 player.
4) You can make a recording and set an alarm to it to go off daily, weekly, etc. I made one screaming at myself to get out of bed and get to work. Even if it's off and the hold key is set to hold, the alarm still goes off daily.
5) I recorded a live 50's band just having the unit on our table and was really surprised how clear the recording was when I played it back in my car, the drums cymbal's were surprisingly accurate.
6) I enjoy the different folders and once you use them they're great to have.
7) You can also connect an auxiliary stereo microphone and record stereo and it will play back in stereo using an auxiliary source that's plays stereo. Make sure you have an RCA mini stereo plug.
8) When recording do not place it near anything that generates radio frequencies such as a PC or cell phone when transmitting, you will hear background noise if you do.
9) Batteries appear to last forever and in closing, I find this mini recorder absolutely amazing and considering all the features it has and its capabilities it truly is an amazing little recorder for its price.
1) This can connect to your PC via a mini male RCA pin on each end of the wire. The same wire you would use for an MP3 player.
2) Connect from recorder's earplug to your PC'S input on laptops (sound-card on Desktops) and Record "What You Hear". Of course you can control the bit-rate of the recording if you choose to.
3) You can also play it through your car stereo if it has an auxiliary input, many cars today do. Use the same wire you would use for an MP3 player.
4) You can make a recording and set an alarm to it to go off daily, weekly, etc. I made one screaming at myself to get out of bed and get to work. Even if it's off and the hold key is set to hold, the alarm still goes off daily.
5) I recorded a live 50's band just having the unit on our table and was really surprised how clear the recording was when I played it back in my car, the drums cymbal's were surprisingly accurate.
6) I enjoy the different folders and once you use them they're great to have.
7) You can also connect an auxiliary stereo microphone and record stereo and it will play back in stereo using an auxiliary source that's plays stereo. Make sure you have an RCA mini stereo plug.
8) When recording do not place it near anything that generates radio frequencies such as a PC or cell phone when transmitting, you will hear background noise if you do.
9) Batteries appear to last forever and in closing, I find this mini recorder absolutely amazing and considering all the features it has and its capabilities it truly is an amazing little recorder for its price.
171 of 182 people found the following review helpful
For several years now, Sony has offered several audio recorders in this style, and also more expensive versions like the ICD-PX820. One of the most important features has been a USB port that allowed you to download recordings to your PC using Sony software. It's a very logical feature, much the same as being able to download images from a digital camera to your PC. After I got the ICD-BX800 to the office where I use it, I was shocked to see the USB port was gone. This means you have no way to permanently store audio recordings. I can't imagine what the engineers at Sony were thinking. I may have to take this back and spend a lot more money for another recorder that allows me to keep copies of my recordings. This is really a critical flaw. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this product at all.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
works great
this works great.. i thought it had some external memory but it doesn't .. only the internal memory.. but it pick up sound great and plays back early. Read more
Published 26 days ago by J. Roberts
awesome
this is a great voice recorder, it really helps at the grocery store and other places, and the playback is so clear .
Published 2 months ago by lucky
Recorder
The recorder is obviously brand new no doubt but I will be returning it as it came since it was not the recorder my professor had asked for.
Published 2 months ago by the one only sexy Sherry
Very Nice Recorder
I think that this is a very good personal recorder. It has a good mic and a loud speaker, i still wish that it had a usb port for easier file transferring but I easily got around... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rodney
Easy to use and crystal clear
I love my old Panasonic personal tape recorder which still works perfectly, but this one is 10 times easier to use. Read more
Published 3 months ago by JimInRaleigh
voice recorder
I ordered this recorder because my husband goes to the doctor and can never remember everything they tell him. Especially when he goes to the heart doctor. Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Mcfetridge
Sweet!
Got this as a present for my dad, and he just loves it! Recordings are very clear and the playback is excellent. I just may order one for myself to use when songwriting.
Published 4 months ago by John Yi
Happy
I was using the Sony tape recorder before.. the transition was amazing. I like the folder feature...
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Published 5 months ago by Ashley
Sony Voice Recorder
Sony really missed the boat on this product, short battery life, cheaply made, no batteries included, not at all like the Sony of old!
Published 6 months ago by Phillip Hankland
good product
good product, backed by an excellent brand, the only thing bad you can not download the files and takes operational, support and recommend it as 100%
Published 7 months ago by Tony W. Quiăones Ch
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