Sony 2GB Digital Voice Recorder with LCD Display, Black, ICD-SX712

Digital voice recorder puts powerful recording capabilities in the palm of your hand. Small enough to slip into a pocket or purse, you can take this recorder along to lectures, interviews or live concerts, or set it on your desk for easy access when dictating a letter, document or notes for later transcription. A dual stereo microphone confidently captures every sound, while 2GB of memory and approximately 25 hours of battery life ensure you'll never miss a word. ICD-SX712 also includes Sound Organizer software for easy audio editing, CD/DVD burning and more. Other features include full-function LCD with LED operation indicator, memory card slot (microSD/M2) to expand memory, six modes, five message folders, safety lock (hold), on-screen clock, cue, review, easy search, calendar search, track mark, and erase/protect. Voice recorder runs on two AAA batteries and includes a Mini-B USB port. Sony's warranty requires the consumer to contact Sony directly with any issues about this product.

Key Features and Benefits: 2-POSITION MIC The 2-position microphone on the SX712 offers the most powerful recording capability in the Sony ICD lineup. The dual microphone array can be set in two positions: Dictation / Meetings & Conferences. RECORDING QUALITY The SX712 provides flexibility in audio recording and playback. Audio can be recorded in CD quality with Linear PCM recording mode or in commonly used MP3 format. INTELLIGENT NOISE CUT MODE A unique and innovative technology from Sony, Intelligent Noise Cut mode significantly reduces ambient noise from recordings so that playback can be heard more clearly. MANUAL / AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL Ability to enable the recorder to automatically adjust the recording level or manually adjust it. The manual setting is especially useful for musicians. MEMORY - EXPANDABLE A Memory Card slot offers access to additional recording time using optional flash memory media that can be removed and stored or used to transfer recordings to a computer. A-B REPEAT Mark the beginning and ending of a particular recorded passage and the recording will be played over and over again- great for language learning. Add Recording Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and automatically add additional recording at the end without affecting the original recording. Alarm Set a future date and time and the recording will automatically be played. BACKLIT DISPLAY Convenient when using the unit in a low light environment. CALENDAR VIEW Displays a calendar that indicates the dates when recordings were made and enables searching of a specific date. CROSS MEMORY RECORDING Enables the recorder to automatically extend the recording from the built-in flash memory to an optional micro SD card without interruption. DICTATION CORRECTION Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and overwrite the recording correcting the original recording. DPC Digital Pitch Control- enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without changing the pitch. DPC KEY CONTROL A visual feature on the LCD display allowing the user to adjust the playback speed for music or voice recording playback. DRAGON COMPATIBLE / CERTIFIED The recording quality of the unit has been optimized and validated by Nuance to work with the Voice to Print Dragon NaturallySpeaking software. Earphone Jack A listening device can be plugged into the recorder. Easy Search Rewinds or Fast Forwards in short increments making it easier to locate a segment in a long recording for review. GRAPHIC EQUALIZER Enables the user to fine tune the unit for the best sounding music playback. HI / LO MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY Set the recorder for dictation and notes or for conferences and lectures. Mic Jack Provides the ability to use an external microphone. Multi Language Menu Enables the menu language to be displayed in English, French or Spanish. MUSIC FOLDER AND PODCAST FOLDER Creates new Music and Podcast tab after "Ripping" a CD and downloading to the unit. PERSONALIZED FOLDER NAMES (w/ a PC) Allows the folder names to be personalized such as NOTES, HISTORY CLASS, SCHEDULE etc. Playback For playback, the SX712 supports MP3/WMA/AAC files. PRE-RECORD FUNCTION A feature desirable for individuals who record interviews such as press people which buffers the recording to make sure the initial words spoken by the subject are not missed. RECORD LEVEL METER In the manual record level mode it visually displays the RECORDING LEVEL of the left and right channels. RECORD/PAUSE Provides the ability to pause the recording process, gather your thoughts and then continue recording in one easy step. S MIC SYSTEM A newly developed recording system that results in high sensitivity and less noise through dedicated tuning of each different model type. Scene Select An easy to use system that allows the user to select how they are going to use the recorder, and the device automatically adjusts the unit to the optimal settings: notes, lectures, music etc. SOUND ORGANIZER SOFTWARE BUNDLE Software bundle that allows editing, viewing track marks, CD/DVD burning, playback with Intelligent Noise Cut and other useful features. STEREO MICS The recorder has stereo microphones eliminating the need to use an external microphone. SUPPLIED STAND AND CARRYING POUCH Convenient accessories supplied with the unit to enhance the user experience. TRACK MARK Place up to 98 track marks for each recorded file which can be "jumped" to for playback. USB CHARGE Ability to charge rechargeable batteries in the recorder via USB connection. Rechargeable batteries included with ICD-SX712D. Sold separately for ICD-SX712. USB PC & MAC COMPATIBLE PC & MAC COMPATIBLE Works with Windows as well as Macintosh computers. PC: Sound Organizer Software (CD-ROM) MAC: Drag and drop Mass Storage Device functionality only. VOR Voice Operated Recording starts and stops the recording when sound of a sufficient level is picked up by the microphone. This feature saves valuable recording time by not recording periods when there is little or no sound. WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE RECORDING Designed for extremely high quality recordings with a wide frequency response. What's Included: Sony ICD-SX712 Wind screen, battery case, carrying pouch, USB cable, headphones, cradle, stand