Sony ICD-UX533 4GB UX Series Digital Voice Recorder, 90mW Speaker, Linear PCM/MP3 Record Format, Black

SKU: SOICDX5333BK

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Kimmy L : Hi, does this one have a battery notification light? Can you listen straight out of the recorder, or you need head phones? I'm not high tech at all, is this easy to use? , ThanksNANCY M : You can listen to it without headphones. It records well. I use it to record meetings which I write minutes. I usually hook it up to the computer, download into the voice section and then play it on the computer. That way it is very easy to start and stop. I am not very high tech either, but I much prefer this to the old tape recorder with cassettes. I don't know about the battery because I always put in a fresh one at each meeting because I know it will be running for several hours at a time.
Arianna L : is this available to buy in the store?
Shopper : I'm writing a book. Would this be a good one to record stories as I remember them?SUZANNE F : Absolutely. The machine is relatively easy to use and I think the software that comes with it would benefit your situation. My only complaint about the unit is that you really need a booster microphone if the unit is some distance away from the speaker, but you wouldn't run into that.WILLIAM N : Yes, I think so. I bought one last December to use to record personal interviews for a book I hope to write. I've been well pleased so far. Good choice for the purpose you have in mind.SHARI W : Yes, its a great little recorder. It works for personal recording as well as if you are giving a speech. I have used it to record presentations at events, it hooked right into the hotel's equipment so I didn't have to mic up the speakers. Awesome little recorder with lots of memory.

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2017-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Handy little recorder

Great little piece of kit, ideal size and recording quality for the price.

Geoff979

2017-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I like the style

I purchased it about a week ago and like the way it work as well its' size.

franky24

2016-12-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

EASY AND EFFECTIVE

I purchased the Sony voice recorder after returning another well-known brand twice! At first, I thought it was a faulty product, but the second identical model was exactly the same - it didn't do what it said on the box!! So I opted for the Sony and I am so pleased that I did. It is easy to hold, has the speaker at the top (rear and front speakers tend to get covered by your fingers), the clarity of the sound is amazing and overall, it has a very easy-on-the-eye menu system. I am so pleased that I bought this product over and above any other brand.

Technophobe

2016-10-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Exceeded my expectations!

I use this to capture lectures and interviews and it is brilliant. Very good value.

gtcr

2016-04-09T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid recorder.

Bought to replace a ten year old Olypus. Does the job, mic not as sensitive as I would like (meetings) Good organisation, connectivity, saves as .wav.

pe2dave

2015-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

easy to use

Its quite a useful electronic device and i would encourage it use. Would advise incorporation of gps function and radio

vetsolo

2015-05-19T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very user friendly

My immediate use is to record conversations with the doctors who will operating on my boyfriend. So far it has worked quite well, though I had one instance where the built-in microphone really didn't pick up enough of the phone conversation, and I don't think an external mic would have helped. I am still very happy with it overall...very small, easy to use, and the software that comes with it is pretty cool.

SUZANNE F.

2015-05-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Compact size

Touch controls ideally placed. Compact size. Recording excellent. Monitoring sound while recording excellen. t External Sony microphone very. Sensitivity first class. Very happy with the purchase.

Pilks

2014-09-06T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

frustrated

I HAVE LOST THE FIRST PART OF 2 DIFFERENT INTERVIEWS AFTER THE RECORDER SHUT OFF. I QUICKLY TURNED IT BACK ON AND COULD NOT FIND THE FIRST PART OF THE RECORDING. I USE THIS FOR CONTRACT WORK AND AM FRUSTRATED THAT I CANT RELY ON THIS RECORDER. MAYBE I AM USING IT WRONGLY. THE RECORDER IS A LITTLE OVER A MONTH OLD.

DAVID1959

2014-06-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

I bought it 6 month ago for recording lectures and seminars at uni and very happy with this product.Good quality of recording, clear hearing without any noise on the background, easy to use. Worth every penny you spend and it is not expensive comparing to other recorders. Highly recommend it

Niko

2014-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

2 different versions?

This is a great little recorder, the microphones pick up voices very clearly and it records music with outstanding fidelity. There seems to be some confusion about the specs for this model, however. The one I have has no abilitly to manually set record levels, and there is no mention of such ability in the manual or 'help guide'. Sony must have upgraded/changed the specs, because the current ads for this same model say it has the option of manual record levels, which is one reason I chose this model. I am disappointed that my UX533 doesn't have this capability. On the other hand, I got it for a very low price. Maybe the older ones w/o this feature are going for less.

jbr999

2014-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works Very Well

I really like it. I do wish it had a like a kick stand to stand it up during recording. Otherwise it works very well.

Nels4one

2014-05-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

GREAT BUY

JUST LOVE IT, SMALL AND EASY TO USE. I USE IT MAINLY TO KEEP TRACK OF MY DIFFERENT PROJECTS.

RICHARDSSMT4

2014-05-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sony Quality is OUTSTANDING

All my electronics are Sony, TVs, Tablet, Digital Voice Recorder. Had an earlier generation recorder but it was not compatible with my Windows 8, so I purchased the newer one. I use it everyday to do my shopping, etc. It is a wonderful tool to keep in your car to record a thought or a subject you hear on the radio. It is a great means of recording special gatherings and transferring to CDs, I highly recommend this recorder.

ChiefB

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Sony ICD-UX533 Specifications

  • Built-In memory

    4GB

  • PC Connectivity

    Yes

  • Recording Format

    Linear PCM/MP3

  • Playback Format

    MP3/AAC/WMA/WAV

  • Messages/Folders

    4074/400 (199 messages in 1 folder)

  • Earphone Jack

    Yes

  • Battery type

    AAA NiMH Rechargeable Battery

  • Mic-In Jack

    Yes

  • Supplied software

    1 x NH-AAA Rechargeable Battery
    Application Software 'Sound Organizer'

  • LPCM (44.1kHz, 16-bit)

    6Hrs 0 Min

  • Recording time MP3 8kbps (monaural)

    1073 Hrs 0 Min

  • Recording time MP3 48kbps (monaural)

    178 Hrs 0 Min

  • Recording time MP3 128kbps

    67 Hrs 05 Min

  • Recording time MP3 192kbps

    44 Hrs 40 Min

  • Scene Select

    Yes

  • Voice-Operated Recording (VOR)

    Yes

  • Low Cut Filter

    Yes

  • Digital Pitch Control

    Yes

  • FM Tuner

    Yes

  • Track Mark

    Yes

  • Sync Recording

    Yes

  • Speaker power output

    90mW

  • Speaker size

    20mm

  • MP3 8kbps (monaural)

    60 - 3,400 Hz

  • MP3 48kbps (monaural)

    50 - 14,000 Hz

  • MP3 128kbps

    50 - 16,000 Hz

  • MP3 192kbps

    50 - 20,000 Hz

  • Dimension (WxHxD)

    1.44x4.01x0.54" (36.60x102.00x13.90mm)

  • Weight

    Including batteries: 2.04oz (58.00g)

  • UPC Code

    027242859975

About Sony ICD-UX533

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Sony Quality is OUTSTANDING

By ChiefB

All my electronics are Sony, TVs, Tablet, Digital Voice Recorder. Had an earlier generation recorder but it was not compatible with my Windows 8, so I purchased the newer one. I use it everyday to do my shopping, etc. It is a wonderful tool to keep in your car to record a thought or a subject you hear on the radio. It is a great means of recording special gatherings and transferring to CDs, I highly recommend this recorder.

GREAT BUY

By RICHARDSSMT4

JUST LOVE IT, SMALL AND EASY TO USE. I USE IT MAINLY TO KEEP TRACK OF MY DIFFERENT PROJECTS.

The Sony ICD-UX533 4GB UX Series Digital Voice Recorder (Black) is perfect for recording classes or lectures with intelligent noise cut and high quality sound playback. Digital Voice-Operated recording and 5 different scene selections make clear recordings a breeze.

Sony ICD-UX533 Features

  • 3-in device - Save the sound in stereo, save the data to a USB memory stick and listen to MP3 music
  • Stereo Microphone - Built-in stereo microphone system with a high sensitivity, low noise and a large storage area
  • Supported file formats - Supports MP3/WMA/AAC-toistoa - listen to recordings of 90 mW in the front speakers
  • Scene Select - Optimizes the storage settings, select the type of recording (music, meeting, interview, dictation)
  • USB for PC - Easy to connect directly to the computer's USB port - to connect and share content
  • Record time - maximum storage unit in the LP mode is 1073 hours (MP3 8 kb / s)
  • Intelligent Noise Cancelling - to enhance speech clarity and audibility and reduces distracting background noise
  • Track entry - Add recordings bookmarks and go to the next / previous during playback
  • LCD display - Manage recordings easily a large new LCD screen and clear graphical user interface
  • Advanced recording - Organize your recordings in folders, perform a calendar search and monitor levels
  • Language Support - Language activation affects menus, messages and folder names (EN / DE / FR / ES / IT / RU)

What's in the box:

  • Sony ICD-UX533 4GB UX Series Digital Voice Recorder
  • USB Cable
  • Stereo Headset
  • Carrying Pouch
  • Stand
  • AAA-Type Alkaline Battery
  • Sound Organizer Software
  • Sony 1 Year Warranty