Sony ICD-SX57 Digital Voice Recorder with 256 MB Built-in Flash Memory and USB

Sony ICD-SX57 Digital Voice Recorder with 256 MB Built-in Flash Memory and USB
Binding: Electronics
Manufacturer: Sony
Product Description:
Sony ICDSX57 256MB Digital Voice Recorder - Voice Recorder - 256MB Flash Memory
Amazon.com Product Description:
Sony is aiming to make it easier to remember all of those little details with a new line of digital voice recorders designed for, consumers, professionals, and academics. At only one-half inch thick, the Sony ICD-SX57 boasts a slim, light aluminum body, making it easy to take with you to the office or on the road--and the record and pause controls are located on the side of the unit for easy operation. It also has 256MB3 of Flash Memory5 available on the integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used again.

Some key features of the ICD-SX57 include:

  • PC Compatible via USB (Cable Included): Easily transfer audio files to a computer for processing and archiving.
  • 256MB3 Built-in Flash Memory: Available on the integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used again.
  • Up to 95 Hours Recording Time (LP Mode)4: LP mode gives you plenty of time to record everything you need.
  • Stereo High Quality (STHQ) Recording Mode: Offers longer recording time while maintaining 2-channel recording for improved sound quality.
  • MP3 File Conversion and Playback4: Playback unsecured MP3 files by dragging and dropping files right into the MP3 folder on the device. Precorded sound can also be converted to MP3 or WAV file formats with the included Digital Voice Editor 3.0 software.
  • Adjustable Recording Level Indicator: You can listen to the recording level by using headphones while the unit is recording and adjust accordingly.
  • Backlit Dot-matrix LCD Display: Shows the number of messages recorded, recording length, date, time and battery power remaining.
  • High Speed USB 2.0 Compatible: Quickly and easily transfer your voice files to a PC.

1. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.
2. Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based upon usage conditions.
3. User available memory=128,494,080 bytes (preliminary), a portion of which is used for data management functions.
4. Actual user available memory is approximate. A portion is used for data management.

List Price: USD 199.95
Lowest Used Price: USD 99.99
Lowest New Price: USD 109.50
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD 55.00
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Average Rating:
Features:
  • Digital voice recorder with comprehensive recording capabilities in any situation
  • PC-compatible via high-speed USB connectivity; holds up to 95 hours of recording
  • Slim, light aluminum body for easy portability; backlit dot matrix LCD screen
  • High-speed USB 2.0-compatible for quick transfer of files
  • High Performance Triple Microphone Design
Brand: Sony
Color: Silver
Model: Sony
Customer Reviews


Sony ICD-SX57
I like this recorder a lot and use it constantly.

I think it could be improved if it were just a bit bigger in size so that the buttons could be spaced further apart, but you do get used to it as it is and it is fine.

The soft travel case is not so good. After a few weeks of use it falls off and becomes inconvenient. Also, there is a place for a hand strap on the recorder, but it does not come with one.

Interfacing with Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred software is another story. The recorder is OK, interfacing with the software is a bit challenging.


ICDSX57 DVR
This Sony DVR is just what I needed TO record MY guitar lesson live.I just clicked on the record button, placed it on my teachers music stand in front of us and shut it off 35 minutes later. When I got home I hooked it up to my computer speakers and was awed by how great the recording was.I also made a CD copy to practice with. I want to take it to a play or consert and see if its as good. For now I am very happy with this product.


Soney ICD-SX57 Digital Voice Recorder MINUS Dragon Software
The recorder works well although noise is a little bit of a problem.

The main draw back is that it came without the Dragon software!
This was misleading in the advertizement and product discription.
On the product package itself it claims compatability with the Dragon software but says its not included and doesn't indicate which version of software it is compatible with.

When serveying to buy this product I was mislead trying to compare products and prices. Some included the Dragon S/W and the other ones that did not include the S/W generally did NOT indicate it, so I was mis-led for price comparisons.


OK, but just OK
I am a journalist and use the device for recording interviews. The weakness of this device is the Sony proprietary file format.If they would only record in MP3 format you could download, file and play from your computer. Instead I back up on the computer, erase and if later I want to refer back I have to reinstall onto the device to play. It sucks, what were they thinking.


Five star recorder
I want to recommend the Sony ICD-SX57 to anyone who needs a small high quality voice recorder. The recording ability is excellent, size and shape are perfect and High Quality Stereo recording time is four hours. There is one issue to be aware of. The unit comes with non-rechargable batteries but is set to "CHARGE" batteries when connected to USB, as a default setting. This will probably cause the batteries to melt and ruin the unit as another reviewer discovered. Navigate the menu and change the USB to "NOT CHARGE" if you are using non-rechargable batteries, before connecting to a USB port. As a voice recorder the Sony ICD-SX57 far exceeded my expatations.

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