Sony ICD-SX68DR9 Digital Voice Recorder

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Slender yet durable, the Sony ICD-SX68DR9 Digital Voice Recorder has up to 512 MB of flash memory and offers more than 185 hours of recording time in the Long Play (LP) mode. With a slim, light aluminum body, this recorder is easy to take with you and comes with a USB port for high-speed file transfer to a PC. Digital voice operated recording stops the recording during silent pauses, and then without missing a syllable, reactivates it when speaking resumes conserving recording time and eliminating soundless gaps in the recording. The ICD-SX68DR9 offers direct USB connection to a PC and comes with Dragon Naturally Speaking™ voice-to-print software, helping busy professionals quickly get their thoughts down on paper.

Five recording modes, including Stereo High Quality (STHQ), Stereo (ST), Stereo LP (STLP), Standard Play (SP) and Long Play (LP), let users achieve the preferred sound quality and recording time. The recorder features a new STHQ mode (with a frequency response of 80Hz to 20KHz) and a highly sensitive triple microphone array to meet the needs of not only business users, but also musicians and podcasters. The new backlit dot-matrix LCD shows the record level as well as the MP3 ID3-tag if the user uploads music content to the device. The recording level can be set to either Automatic Gain Control for traditional dictation uses, but can also be set for Manual Adjustment for special applications. The ICD-SX68DR9 provides easy playback of unsecured MP3 files.

Sony ICD-SX68DR9 Key Features

Supplied Accessories:

• Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® Preferred Voice to Print Software
• USB Cable
• Digital Voice Editor Software
• Stereo Headphones
• AAA Battery x 2
• Carrying Pouch

Includes Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® Preferred 9 Voice to Print Software

Easily convert your recorded files into text. Award-winning Dragon Naturally Speaking software is an advanced speech recognition tool for all of your business and professional needs. Because of the high quality of their digital voice recorders, Sony has received five-star certification from Nuance and combined the ICD-SX68DR9 and other selected models with Nuance's new Recorder Edition of Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9. Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Recorder Edition supports dictation using Sony PC compatible digital voice recorders.

It links directly with Sony's Digital Voice Editor version 3.0 software, which comes with the ICD-SX68DR9 digital voice recorder. Both pieces of software work together to provide an easy way to convert voice to text. In Dragon NaturallySpeaking, the Natural Punctuation feature automatically inserts commas and periods where needed and eliminates those awkward "ums" and "ahs".

512MB Internal Flash Memory for up to 185 Hours Recording Time (LP Mode)

The Sony ICD-SX68DR9 uses a high capacity IC chip, which may recorded over itself and used again and again, with distortion-free clarity.

MP3 File Conversion and Playback

Recorded sound can be converted to MP3 or WAV file formats with the included Digital Voice Editor software. The ICD-SX68DR9 provides easy playback of unsecured MP3 files by dragging and dropping files into the MP3 folder on the device.

ST, STHQ and STLP Stereo Recording Modes

The recorder features STHQ mode with a frequency response of 80Hz to 20KHz. In STLP recording mode, forty-four hours of recording time while maintaining two-channel recording allows you to capture longer interviews or speeches.

Slim Style Design

Only 5/8-inch thick, with Record and Pause controls located on the side of the unit for easy operation, the Sony ICD-SX68DR9 fits neatly into a shirt pocket.

High Performance Triple Microphone Design

The Sony ICD-SX68DR9 features a new highly-sensitive triple microphone array to meet the needs of not only business users, but also musicians and podcasters.

Recording Monitor Function

Allows the user to monitor the recording level by using headphone while unit is recording.

USB 2.0 Mass Storage Device Data Storage Functionality

Adjustable Recording Level

The recording level can be set to Automatic Gain Control for traditional dictation uses, but can also be set for Manual Adjustment for special applications. You can listen to the recording level by using headphones while the unit is recording and adjust accordingly. This is ideal for live recording.

Backlit Dot-Matrix LCD

The new backlit dot-matrix LCD shows the record level as well as the MP3 ID3-tag if the user uploads music content to the device.

Digital Voice-Up^® Function

Increases the volume of the person speaking when recorded at a distance from the unit while maintaining overall quality.

Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording)

Stops the recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time, then begins recording again without missing a single syllable thanks to the digital buffer.

USB 2.0 Compatible for High-Speed PC Transfer

Download files to your PC via a high-speed USB connection. Send voice messages quickly and easily to anyone with an e-mail address. Store messages on a PC's hard drive or on backup media. Sort voice messages by date and time, alarm, and priority and retrieve them quickly and easily. PC download software and Digital Voice Editor software is included. Complete flexibility for all your voice document recordings.

Five Recording Modes

Five recording modes, including Stereo High Quality (STHQ), Stereo (ST), Stereo LP (STLP), Standard Play (SP) and Long Play (LP), let users achieve the preferred sound quality and recording time.

Playback Speaker

Overwrite, Move, Divide Functions

Safety Lock (Hold Function)

Cue and Review, Easy Search

Five Message Folders

DC-In Jack

Permits two-way power operation using available replaceable batteries or optional AC power.

Sony ICD-SX68DR9 Specifications

Recording Media:

Built-in Flash Memory 512MB

Recording Times (on built-in Flash Memory):

STHQ: 8 hrs. 35 min.
ST: 22 hrs. 50 min.
STLP: 44 hrs. 0 min.
SP: 69 hrs. 40 min.
LP: 185 hrs. 55 min.

Recording System:

Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording

Microphone:

Built-in with DIRECTNL Switch

Frequency Range:

STHQ: 80-20,000KHz
ST: 60-13,500Hz
STLP: 60-6,900Hz
SP: 60-7,000Hz
LP 80-3,500Hz

Erase/Protect:

2 Erase Options; Message Protection Feature

Display:

Full Function Display

Clock:

Yes

Speaker:

17/27" (16mm); Built-in

Speaker Output Power:

150mW

Power Requirements:

DC 3V with AAA battery x 2
120V AC Adaptor (Optional)

Battery Life (Approx.):

Up to 20 Hours Recording, Up to 13 Hours Playback

Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based upon usage conditions.

Supplied Software:

Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM)

Message Folder(s):

5 Folders

Operating System Compatibility:

Microsoft^® Windows^® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Business Ultimate

Inputs:

DC-in Jack 3V, Microphone Jack

Outputs:

Headphone Output (Mini), USB Port

USB Port(s):

1

Color

Silver

Dimensions (W x H x D):

1.25" x 4.75" x 0.63" (30.8 x 119.3 x 14.9mm)

Weight:

2.5 oz. (70g) with Battery

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