Sony ICD-UX560 4GB Stereo Digital Voice Recorder

2021-07-11T20:00:00

Great form factor (I have two). Really didn't use it until Covid hit here in America. Now tape record all weekly Teams meetings. Very easy to use. Intuitive. 32 gig memory card records several hundred hours. USB port allows for copying and then archiving each recording to a hard drive. Little bit of an issue with skidding past the time mark I was looking for, but other than that, it has exceeded my expectations.

Jumboshrimps

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2020-07-08T20:00:00

My mother bought this for me as a gift on Amazon in 7/2019. A few weeks ago the recorder stopped working properly shutting itself off and not allowing me to get to the recorded files when plugging it into the USB port. I did drop it a couple times and one of those times I was particularly concerned about because the USB male end was extended on the recorder at that time. I thought maybe the USB male adapter extension (that comes out of the unit) may have somehow gotten damaged. I later discovered if I removed the SD card that came with it as a package the unit seemed to begin to work again. It seemed maybe it was somehow a corrupt SD card. However, now today on 7/9/2020 the unit now powers itself off intermittently and won't stay connected via USB even without the SD card. I am quite heartbroken because this seemed to be one of the best personal recorders I've had as far as the sound quality (especially the bass), but it's obviously not good workmanship if it can't last more than just over a year with a few drops.

DCT1619

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2020-01-27T19:00:00

I bought this recorder to obtain a little better audio quality for case investigations. Love the tmarks and easy to find marked places.

Detective Q.

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2019-10-08T20:00:00

My Minidisc died recently and I needed something to record concerts... Bingo...

Llouis

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2019-09-09T20:00:00

I got a role that involved being in meetings all day, and I had to drive back and forth every day with a commute of (100 minutes a one-way). This device was a blessing in those times, since english is not my native language) so I could record my meetings with a great quality and review it if needed. I also took notes on the road using it.

ivan1986

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2019-07-02T20:00:00

I bought this having read a number of reviews where this product came out as best in class. However, i have found the recording capabilities to be poorer than expected in a 6 person meeting around a standard table where the recording outcome was much quieter than expected - despite using the recommend setttings,

BA1234

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2019-06-14T20:00:00

This recorder is generally the bees-knees but, there always is a but, the auto-off feature appears to be brain dead. This operates on a timer regardless of whether or not you are playing or recording. (I have not made a recording as yet as I mainly use it for playing items). The recorder just turns itself off after the time expires. Whoever designed this feature obviously does not use the device. The auto-off timer (as in most other devices) should only activate when the device itself is not active. Thus you would expect the auto-off timer to start after playback or recording is finished or stopped. As it is, the auto-off just kills the device during playback or record when the time expires. Dumb!. To guarantee not being interrupted during playback you have turn off auto-off. The same logic applies to sleep mode. Then you have to leave the display turned on so as to not to forget to turn it off and kill the battery. Dumb! Otherwise a very good unit, you can even turn the beeps off!

bootstrap666

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2019-05-04T20:00:00

It's small but packs a lot in. Sounds great. A lot of useful features. Simple buttons so no confusion. I love the A-B repeat, it's great for transcribing. I also bought a phone mic so I can record telephone tutorials with a tutor on a distance learning course I'm studying and the recordings are so clear it's as if I had the tutor in front of me. Very impressed. This voice recorder and the accompanying software does everything I want and does it well.

Kai M.

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2019-02-25T19:00:00

Had it four a few weeks, in daily use and the recording quality is excellent. Uploaded files are processed by voice recognition software and the result show a marked improvement over my older recorder. My only gripe with this device is the screen is too bright, the ability to adjust screen brightness would make it perfect

Gibby220

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2019-01-29T15:55:02

Much better than I expected...It's an excellent MP3 player and I love the pullout USB connection. I've even experiment with recording a synth utilizing the line-in.

Arnold S.

2019-01-13T19:00:00

unfortunately, I can't find the FM radio feature in the device

Paddler

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2018-12-26T19:00:00

this little gem is so easy to use, love the fact that it is compact, love the fact that the audio quality is clear and crisp...would buy 2 more if i needed

PinkPanta

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2018-12-02T19:00:00

Makes meetings MUCH easier to capture. Highly recommend.

Ron Z.

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2018-10-26T20:00:00

This is a great voice recorder i have mainly used to take my notes but I have tested it and it records a room picking up all the voices

HoneyLane

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2018-10-17T20:00:00

I desired a digital recorder to take ideas down and transfer to text. So I was going to go high end with with Olympus DS-2500 systems that was about $375 purchase for Amazon. But Amazon new delivery system lost my package and during that time I realize that the it did not do what I wanted - It did not have transfer to text - but I look around and decided to purchase this Sony device from local BestBuy - I was able to use it and transfer it Dragon without even using the directions. But I got a good surprise with this device and that it can also be a Music player - I yet figured out to transfer audios - to 64G micro SD - but it would be perfect if it could also work with Alpine Stereo in my Tundra.

GadgetsMan

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2018-10-16T20:00:00

I bought this mainly for my class lectures. I was amazed by the clarity of this recorder. The battery seems to last a lot longer than expected. I love the feature of quick charge. But I always make sure that this is always fully charge because my class lasts for more than 2 hours. I watched some unboxing in youtube and saw it came with a pouch. I was 100% sure that the recorder I bought is not an open item and I was unsure why mine doesn't have the pouch. Hence 4 stars.

IceDock

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2018-10-16T20:00:00

I bought this mainly for my class lectures. I was amazed by the clarity of this recorder. The battery seems to last a lot longer than expected. I love the feature of quick charge. But I always make sure that this is always fully charge because my class lasts for more than 2 hours. I watched some unboxing in youtube and saw it came with a pouch. I was 100% sure that the recorder I bought is not an open item and I was unsure why mine doesn't have the pouch. Hence 4 stars.

techy L.

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2018-10-08T20:00:00

I was a little resilient to go with a voice recorded that was above £50 but the difference is literally clear. The sound quality is really good and definitely lives up to the CD quality it is quoted as being.

Steveomi

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2018-09-11T20:00:00

The Recorder is so good, easy to use, fantastic sound, just what I wanted, thanks.

Sandy G.

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2018-07-29T20:00:00

Very satisfied with record and audio quality. Highly recommend

kriksis123

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2018-07-29T20:00:00

I bought this a month ago. I am still experimenting with it. I have not had major problems so far.

Siavash

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2018-07-13T20:00:00

The Screen is very hard to read in any case - IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN SHADE - forget about sunlight. BETTER SCREEN AND A ZOOM FEATURE - those letters are like 6pt!! The all important record button and stop button are impossible to find by touch. Seriously - needs a raised center dot. The built-in mics are actually better than any other unit I have used - including the top of the line Tascams. They do not require the use of a wind screen. The menu-driven features cannot be faulted. The mic volume level feature works very well. THEY DELETED THE SLEEVE CASE - have to make my own!! Good alternative competitive with Tascam and Zoom for quality - and at this price point can't be beat.

Xgenei

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2018-06-30T20:00:00

I've been testing out a new Sony ICD-UX560 Digital Stereo Voice Recorder to add to my Digital Audio Recorder Arsenal. :) Very easy to use has great functionality, amazingly thin and has good battery life once fully charged. The menu is well thought out intuitive and easy to navigate. The various recordings modes work flawlessly whether you're just recording notes, lectures, meeting or using it for interviews. This is what I would expect from Sony. I have other Sony products and I have never ever had cause for complaint. I also bought a Sony lapel stereo microphone as I can easily fit this smart digital voice recorder in my cotton shirt pocket and clip the microphone to my shirt collar. This device is so light it doesn't cause my cotton shirt pocket to bulge or sag. I have seen people compare this recorder to a smartphone with a dictation app saying why bother buying the Sony? Well, I disagree this unit runs for hours and the microphone FOCUS on sound in its different modes is optimised for many different recording situations. The various modes take the guesswork out of all your voice recording situations so you can concentrate on your work. It has expandable storage with the addition of a micro sd card and your voice audio is easily manageable on the device and with the free software. It has a convenient pop-out USB connector so you can connect straight to your PC or Laptop. You can store your music library on this device which supports many different formats, unlike others that only support MP3 and WAV.

Stefan_UK

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2018-05-14T20:00:00

Because the screen shuts off very quickly to save power, and the red recording light is very faint, it is easy to think you are recording only to discover too late that you actually weren't. First audio recording device I've ever owned where it isn't crystal clear whether you're recording or not. Major design flaw in my opinion.

egray133

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2018-05-13T20:00:00

i bought the product 1 week ago, fantastic. i always will buy Sony

Billy x.

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2018-05-01T20:00:00

The first few weeks were great. Then I get "memory full" error even though all my files are erased. Won't let me reformat. Had this issue with an older model as well. Next purchase will be a different brand without these issues.

BinkyFL

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2018-04-25T20:00:00

Still learning how to use. Is not very complicated but could be simpler. I like the sound quality as touch deeper than real voice. Would be better if supplied with paper manual.

Latty11

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2018-04-15T20:00:00

This little recorder is spectacular! I use it as a recorder, for transcriptions, and as an MP3 player. It is compatible with the Dragon Natural Speaking software that performs unattended transcription from previously-recorded content. I purchased a Sony stereo lapel microphone to go with it and it's a perfect match! With the expansion memory (I'm using a 64GB Sandisk Ultra micro SD card), there seems to be no limit to the songs, speech and other files I can store on this device. I use it as an MP3 player and appreciate the fact that the recorder has built-in speakers for playbackm of music and speech. The player has forward and reverse indexing, as well as repeat to make it easy to rehear any difficult phrases. The clarity of recordings made with this, is amazing. There is a playback speed control that allows accelerated playback without changing the pitch of the recorded sound. There is also an audio equalizer built in, which enhances the listening experience through headphones or external sound amplifying equipment. The microphone input provides power for electret mikes that might need it, and will also accept line inputs without distortion. The audio output can drive headphones or can be used as a line output. All this capability assembled into a case the size of two paper matchbooks placed end to end! I also cannot believe how little power this thing uses. It can run all night, the next day and the next night without needing a recharge. Recharge time is less than thirty minutes from any USB power source. It even has the USB plug built into the case! I'll likely buy more of these as gifts for my techie friends. I've been looking for this recorder all my life.

NewMerlin

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2018-04-04T20:00:00

Purchased for podcast and interviews. Works great for both.

jlowry999

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2018-03-26T20:00:00

I have never bought a product like this before but needed one, so I looked at several modesls and makes, but in the end I choose Sony becuase I have found over the years their products are well made and reliable. There are pleant of modesl to choose from but I deciced on this one because of the features I wanted, and because I didn't want a basic model and neither did I want a top of the range model, mainly because of the expense if I am honest. The first thing I notice was how small and light it was, which is a BIG advantage but on the other hand the controls weren't small and fiddly either. It was very easy to use but it is also very important that you read the instructions about the settings to avoid getting poor quality results, if you do as they advise the results will be outstanding, ignore then at your peril. The on-board speakers aren't great, but they are only for having a quick listen, it is much better to use earphones and then the sound is impressive. You do get a nice little soft case, which is fine if you take care of your devices, but I bought a hard case as well, which only cost a few pounds anyway.

Lensman3

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