Customer Reviews

Sony TCM-400DV Pressman Standard Cassette Recorder

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I purchased this to do reading exercises with children at school. Even with the "Clear Voice Recording" feature, it fails to record well unless I use an outboard microphone.

Sony products have been good to me in the past, but this one does not perform as it should.

At one time "Sony" had a very good reputation for quality products.
This cassette recorder was anything but a quality product (mechanically,
everything worked just fine). Sound reproduction was abysmal -- far worse
than poor! A very loud "hissss" overrode the recording -- even when I used
an external microphone. I did not expect a 4track recorder, but what I
got should be an embarrassment to any manufacturer. Shame on you SONY!!

PC Taylor

Fills the need for a compact recording device with removable tapes of 30, 60, or 90 minute recording lengths. Simple to use, works well and should last.

Playback was accompanied by a harsh static that made audio impossible. And this unit is so cheaply made - unlike other hand held recorders Sony used to make - I can't understand why they even bother. Better to produce a workable item than junk like this. I returned it immediately.

It worked so great, I had a female friend borrow -- and she ended up keeping it. Great for taping interviews or lectures. Simple to use.

this is a very good recorder considering the price, the battery life is less than I am used to but since it is cassette based it takes more battery power to to rewind etc. that a fully digital recorder with no moving parts.

A nice variable speed unit for a very good price.

The was a replacement item for my Mother and she loves it. She plays her bible testament cassette tapes on it.

I refuse to review the item since I received an item that had been returned to the seller. I was under the impression that since I paid the full price listed I would be receiving a new item.

so far so good,could have more distinque button for "play",when using it in the dark.