Vianix SASO Digital Voice and Audio Management System

by Vianix

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.7 x 2.5 x 0.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 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: B00005K896
• Item model number: OUTLET-DVR-2001V
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #409,238 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Vianix has put its Managed Audio Sound Compression (MASC) technology to use in the SASO Digital Voice and Audio Management System. This gadget is a digital audio recording device that can compress and decompress audio files without sacrificing clarity during playback. Besides working as a mini-tape recorder, the integrated software translates speech into ready-to-print text files. Using the MASC technology, SASO compresses audio files to such a small size that is easier to transmit over any bandwidth connection. SASO can download 140 minutes of audio to a computer with a 56k modem in just 10 minutes -- image what it can do with high-speed connectivity!

This device is user friendly and can catalog up to 512 files and 64 different subdirectories. Aside from being practical, the SASO is also fun. It supports audio formats such as WAV and MP3, so this device doubles as a personal digital audio player and can hold up to an hour of music.

Unlike other digital recorders on the market, SASO is designed to "piggy-back" with Palm handheld devices. SASO and Palm connect via a cradle made available by Vianix. SASO?s files and compression options become more readily accessible on Palm?s large LCD screen, and recorded audio may be downloaded to a desktop via Palm?s mobile connection. All-in-all the SASO is a great way to integrate digital recording, transcribing, digital music playback, and Palm interface into one, convenient device.

What's in the Box
SASO MP3 player/voice recorder, serial cable, earphones, and software CD-ROM.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

101 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars STAY AWAY, November 17, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Vianix SASO Digital Voice and Audio Management System (Office Product)

To potential owners of the Vianix SASO,
I have recently reached the end of my rope with both the SASO and the Vianix corporation and it was a very long rope. The first 2 SASOs I received were immediately defective right out of the box. The first had horrible playback and the second wouldn't record at all. The third SASO I receive had defects that showed up later in transferring data from the SASO to my PC and the FOURTH SASO I received was defective with horrible playback. I spoke directly to Ed Prokop of the Vianix Corporation and after he gave me the run around for many months and broke many promises and verbal agreements he still provided NO COMPENSATION for his miscommunication. The SASO itself is very lacking. The one unit I had that partially worked was not very impressive. It is slow. The software is choppy. The supposed "high quality" recordings were never what you might expect from high quality. The battery life is not very long. The mic jack only works with powered microphones. It is in NO WAY RELIABLE AS AN MP3 player. The only time I could get it to play MP3s was when I reduced the quality of the MP3 to 128kbps. The names for any of the files can't be more than 9 characters long (aprox.) and you cannot put spaces in (so, if you try to transfer an MP3 with a full name it will call it "corrupted" and it will delete the file). The transfer rate from the unit to the computer is done through a SERIAL cable and is extremely slow. It's decent, at best, for the highly condensed voice files but it takes upwards of 15 minutes for a single MP3. Deleting files from the unit also takes an exceedingly long time. I would discourage any one from buying the SASO and I would also discourage anyone from dealing with the Vianix Corporation or any product that carries the Vianix name.

1.0 out of 5 stars Vianix SASO Digital Voice and Audio Management System, November 21, 2006

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Mike Azmoudeh "Mazmoudeh" (Irvine, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vianix SASO Digital Voice and Audio Management System (Office Product)

I am extremly disappointed with my purchase. I do not recommend this product to anyone. I am also very disappointed with the seller who sent me a used product as a new product. I have been trying to get a refund, but he has been giving me grief and run around and trying to presnt his faulty product as a good product.