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Sony ICD SX25 Digital Voice Recorder horrible


Sony ICD-SX25 Digital Voice Recorder
  • Record up to 695 minutes on the 32 MB built-in flash memory
  • Super-slim design for discreet, easy use
  • Advanced digital voice operated recording (VOR) saves valuable recording time
  • USB connectivity for high speed file copying
  • Lightweight and easy to use. The Sony ICDSX25VTP $199.99 at Amazon.com and as low as $165.00 with other online merchants listed through Amazon.com is light and compact digital voice recorder. After careful research I decided to settle on this model because it comes with the Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred VoiceToPrint Software prepackaged for a mere $20 more than the Sony ICDSX25 $149.99. The software purchased separately is priced at $169 on Amazon.com.Otherwise the ICDSX25VTP and ICDSX25 are EXACTLY the same it's just that one comes bundled with the VTP Voice to Print software.In addition there are different types of Dragon Naturally Speaking software.They are the followingDragon Naturally Speaking 8 Standard $83.99 listed on Amazon.com not compatible with the Sony ICDSX25 Digital Voice RecorderDragon Naturally Speaking 8 Preferred $169 CompatibleDragon Naturally Speaking 8 Professional $679.99Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 Medical $969.99Therefore it would be less expensive to purchase the SX25VTP for an additional $20 to $40 for the software than to purchase them for the total price of $318.99 when purchased separately.It is best to read the manual thoroughly before use. I say this because it took me at least three 3 hours to figure out how to train my voice for the voice recognition to enable the transcribing. The use of the transcription services can only be used in the ST setting. You must speak slowly for the software to transcribe the words accurately. If you are giving dictation you must input certain commands to format the document unless you don't mind doing a significant amount of editing after the document as been transcribed.The volume playback is low but it comes with ear phones and that has a better result. However after reading the manual for both the recorder and the software and I've used it a couple of times I am please with this purchase.
    Don't lose your manual No Mac Support So packed full of features it can get overwhelming. If you don't need all the features you may want to opt for a cheaper model with less features to remember. You can use it as an alarm clock if you can figure out how to set it! The sound quality is very good but since I switched to a Mac it's useless to me since there is zero support for this product on the Mac. Otherwise I'd give it 4 stars.
    Excellent recorder even for music I bought this to record rock shows after having been impressed with the quality of some bootlegs I'd heard recorded on it earlier in the year. I've recorded four shows so far and considering that this recorder isn't designed for that sort of dynamic range or level the quality is truly outstanding. Minimal to no distortion very clean sound. I've heard bootlegs recorded on far more expensive equipment come out far worse. The sound quality is a bit flat and the bass doesn't carry much punch but it's a good quality and the size makes it SO easy to get into a venue. For the price it just couldn't be beat for my purposes.
    Great Device! I work as a journalist and I love this little handheld recording stick. I've managed to integrate it with the voice recognition software that comes with the package so this has saved me hours of time what with dictating my articles into the stick and then letting the computer transcribe it for me.
    Good features but. I purchased this voice recorder to record college lectures and then transcribe them to text. The SX25 has a pretty good amount of recording time for the low quality setting at around 12 hours. A few of the features include VORa thing where the recorder supposedly starts recording when it picks up sound and stops when it stops reading sound I could hardly ever get it to work the ability to cut and divide recordings four different quality settings and a very informative LCD screen. The SX25 also is supported for Dragon Naturally speaking preferred. Included in the box is a set of earphones a USB cable a program to save recordings and a carrying bag.One would suppose that for over one hundred dollars you could get decent voice recording. In my experience the actual recording is the worst part of this product and ironically its primary function. After taking it to one class lecture at the second highest quality level sitting ten feet from the instructor I brought it home and with the volume all the way up I could not make out anything intelligible. Moreover I could not use it to transcribe to text. I was lead to believe by the general description of the product that it could record from a considerable distance. Most likely this would be better used for just personal voice records for notes not as a long distance recorder because the microphone is extremely weak.
    Sony stick you at every opportunity ZERO Stars I paid $250 for a voice recorder and couldn't find the CD when I replaced my laptop. You'd think Sony would offer a download or replacement through support but NO. You have to BUY the software all over again. The $250 recorder is now useless because of their proprietary format but I'll be darned if they are getting another penny of my money and they shouldn't get a penny of yours.
    horrible I purchased the product for tape recording lectures in school. I sat right up close by the professor. I took it home and it was impossible to listen too. I could not make out a word the professor was speaking and that was at the highest volume. After much arguing I finally got my money back. It is totally useless.
    This little recorder is awesome! I've been in the newspaper business for many years and I've always used recorders at governmental meetings interviews etc. much easier and faster than taking notes and it allows me to focus more on my subject. Until now I've never had a recorder that could pick up everything without a lot of background noise or without having to turn the tape over or replace it in the midst of the event. This little Sony is the perfect size picks up everything without all that background noise and plays it back crystal clear. Additionally it has a long battery life and I never run out of room while I'm taping.
    Great for class lectures I use this recorder exclusively for class lectures and could not be happier. Most important feature I was looking for was clarity in a large room. I was very impressed with the sound quality. The recorder does not have to be anywhere near the professor to pick up their voice perfectly! I bought one of the cheaper sony recorders first it was about $50 and returned it because the sound quality was terrible. For me this one is worth the money because I am recording from a distance. It's also very compact and easy to use.
    excellent This is a great product. I've used it for 9 interviews so far and it works great even in busy loud locations.


    Record up to 695 minutes on the 32 MB built-in flash memory.Super-slim design for discreet, easy use.Advanced digital voice operated recording (VOR) saves valuable recording time.USB connectivity for high speed file copying. What's in the Box ICD-SX25 digital voice recorder, digital voice editor software, stereo ear receiver, and USB cable. Professional quality sound and high-level functionality are what distinguish the ICD-SX25 Digital Voice Recorder. Sony has designed a powerful, sleek recorder with a seamless aluminum body. The slim-style design is only one-half inch thick, with "record" and "pause" controls located on the side of the unit for easy operation. This tiny device fits neatly into a shirt pocket. Record grandma for an audio-genealogy or interview a famous celebrity -- whether you're recording for personal or professional reasons, you'll be extremely pleased. The advanced digital voice operated recording (VOR) feature actually stops recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time. Thanks to the digital buffer, this intelligent machine begins recording again without missing a single syllable. Lastly, the digital recorder comes equipped with USB connectivity for high speed copying of files to a PC. The built-in 32 MB flash memory uses a high-capacity IC chip. This technology allows you to record over old messages again and again with distortion-free clarity. The ICD-SX25 allows you to record at different quality levels. The high-quality, two-channel STLP recording mode allows up to 165 minutes of recording. This is perfect for recording interviews that you may want to reproduce in digital format. If you're just taking personal audio notes, switch the voice recorder to LP mode and take full advantage of over 11 hours of lower quality recording.

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