Sony M-450 Microcassette Recorder with 30 Hours of Battery Life

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [1.03mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• 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: B00006I5TG
• Item model number: M-450
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,683 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #79 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Cassette Players & Recorders
  • #94 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Microcassette Recorders
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 29, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Sony's M-450 microcassette recorder is a long-lasting voice recorder. With the required two AA batteries the recorder will last an impressive thirty hours. The Clear Voice recording system will make voices sound as crisp and clean as possible, both during record and playback. The Sony-Matic automatic recording level control is another feature that will improve the recording process; this feature ensures the correct recording level.

During playback, editors and listeners will enjoy the cue and review system. This system uses a slide control, and provides sound during fast forward and rewind, allowing for quick searches. The two-speed record/playback offers an option of recording the microcassette at either normal speed or half-normal speed. This feature ultimately gives you an extended recording opportunity.

The recorder's LED light provides up-to-minute battery life information. To help save battery and mechanical wear, the M-450 has automatic shut-off. The recorder runs on either 2 AA batteries or an optional AC adaptor. Included in the package are a microcassette and two AA batteries, making this recorder ready to use, right out of the box.

What's in the Box
Sony M-450 microcassette recorder, cassette, 2 AA batteries, ninety day warranty and user's manual.

Product Description

30 Hours of use on 2 AA Batteries (Included) / Clear-Voice Recording System / Built-in Microphone / 2 Speed Record and Play

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for Dictation, December 10, 2004

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Fredrik King (Roseville, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony M-450 Microcassette Recorder with 30 Hours of Battery Life (Office Product)

I found this Sony recorder perfect for making quick dictation notes, so much so that I constantly use it and may well purchase a second one as a backup. It is ergonomically well designed, the appropriate control buttons easily accessed, and doesn't attempt to look fancy like the Olympus models. It has a clear voice replay, with a very well designed Cue and Review Control (rather oval shaped, so you don't accidentally hit any wrong buttons), the record button is prominently red and the microphone silver, so it's hard to make any mistakes in recording or accidentally erasing information. Similarly, the Pause control reveals a red spot when activated, so you don't have to guess if the machine is actually on pause or not. An unexpected feature is the stereo sound when you plug in a pair of earphones: unlike your standard tape recorder that will only provide sound through one phone in a headset, this recorder feeds sounds to both sides of a headphone. As the manufacturer description indicates, it has two speeds to extend cassette length. If you want a personal dictation recorder that is as small as can be expected, is inconspicuous and literally compact, then this is a wise and economical purchase.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I have no idea what your talking about, June 24, 2004

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Luke Mc Evoy (North of Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony M-450 Microcassette Recorder with 30 Hours of Battery Life (Office Product)

Your recorder must have a fault mine doesn't make any sound at all and doesn't use any battery power when not listening or recording. That's what the red light is for.

Advantages:
One touch recording
Speed of tape switch
Clear voice thingy
Looks pretty cool

Disadvantages:
No voice activation

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works well for me!, September 1, 2008

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Northwoods Doc (MINOCQUA, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony M-450 Microcassette Recorder with 30 Hours of Battery Life (Office Product)

I've been using the Sony M450 unit every day for several months -- ever since my previous Sony M430 finally gave up the ghost after 5 years of daily use. It works well, and gets the job done. Another reviewer complained of the lack of an "on/off" switch. This is not a problem for me, as the unit is "off" unless you turn it on. I recommend it, and would buy another one (if I needed another one!). A very good value for the money.