Sony ICDB600 Digital Voice Recorder

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 1.4 x 3.8 inches ; 1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0013FDMJ2
• Item model number: ICDB600
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,710 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With 512 MB of built-in memory, the Sony ICDB600 Digital Voice Recorder captures up to 300 hours of audio. An ideal device to record class lectures, business meetings, interviews, and even your own memos, the ICDB600 features simple function buttons on the front for easy operation. Features include selectable microphone sensitivity for adjusting the recording levels to your specific needs, three recording modes (LP, SP, and HQ) and four message folders for organizing your messages (up to 396 separate messages). Also included is a voice activated recording (VOR) mode for added recording convenience, and a large, easy-to-ready LCD screen to keep tabs on the number of messages recorded, recording length, date, time, and battery life. The VOR stops the recording during silent pauses then begins recording again without missing a single syllable thanks to the built-in digital buffer. Other features include a 250mW speaker for clear listening of your recorded files and a date and time stamp that lets you see what day and time you recorded a message. This recorder is powered by two AAA batteries (included).

What's in the Box
Digital voice recorder and two AAA batteries.

Product Description

Don't miss a word. With up to 300 hours of recording time on the built-in 512MB digital voice recorder, the ICD-B600 makes it easy to capture class lectures, business meetings or even your own memos.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

72 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony ICDB600-best digital voice recorder under 40$, November 15, 2008

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Maggie Mae "Maggie" (Westchester County, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony ICDB600 Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)

Works great. Currently using it for lecture classes. It picks up every word the instructor says when set on high frequency.

For all those clicking through the 1, 2, and 3 star reviews. There seems to be a few misunderstandings about this product. Let me try to clarify them for those who can't afford the pricier models.

1) Slide the hold button and it will turn off in a few seconds (battery won't die if you turn it off)

2) The notes DO NOT REPEAT 10 TIMES TO ERASE. Click play, hit erase button twice in sequence and it will... ERASE.

3) No where in product description does it state you can transfer to your computer. In fact let me type out what it says directly on the box as well as whats not on the box so to clear up any further confusion:

301 Hrs Long Recording Time Digital Voice Recorder
Selectable Recording Modes:
LP 301hrs
SP 163hrs
HQ 61 hrs
Microphone Jack, Built in Microphone, Headphone Jack,
LCD Display, Menu, Divide, Rec/Rec Pause, Play, Enter,
Stop, Rewind, FFWD, Hold, Volume, Erase.

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You can transfer to your computer!, September 10, 2008

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Charles Shaver "Rhythm Ripple" (Roanoke, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony ICDB600 Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)

The unit has a phones out. You run 1/8" stereo out into you line in jack on your PC or laptop. Most computers that are less than 5 yrs old have a 1/8" stereo input for a microphone. Most, also have a pop up that gives you a choice for that input as a mic or a line in. Choose the line in. Use the sound recorder software in Windows or Mac, or download a free music editing program like Audacity.
This is all pretty straight forward. After a few minutes you should have a .wav or and .mp3 that you can email to all your friends.

28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sony ICD600, May 2, 2008

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J. Mischel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony ICDB600 Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)

This is in response to the previous review. Like other versions of Sony voice recorders, this device is turned off by using the "hold" switch. If you turn it off when not in use, the batteries will last much longer. Also, the erase function isn't that problematic. Just press the erase button a couple of times and it should delete the current recording. I found this item to be really useful given the hundreds of hours recording time available.