Sony UX-200 - voice recorder for blondes and not only
Today, many mobile devices are able to record sound in varying degrees and play it - phones, players, even cameras.
But there are a number of cases where this task can be entrusted only to a specialized device that is designed for perfect recording quality and has editing functions on the go, without additional devices. Record an important lecture, interviews, comments of the parties in drafting legal documents, etc.
Such a device is a Sony ICD-UX200 digital voice recorder.
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On the website Sony.ru it is positioned as a 3-in-1 device, which is to a certain extent slyness and a publicity stunt. In fact, the functions of this device are two, primary and secondary. The main one is recording and sound processing with the help of a built-in or connected microphone, the secondary one is work as a player. And if the first is implemented at the highest level for such a small device, then the second is very mediocre.
The recorder comes in a blister pack, complete with a fabric rubberized case, standard droplet headphones, software CD, instructions, AAA battery and mother-to-father USB wiring. The latter will be very useful, because will save your laptop's USB port from damage, for a computer it will not fit, because with its length, the player will hang in the air.
The recorder itself has 2GB of internal memory for recording lectures, interviews and other things. The recording format is mp3, the maximum bitrate is 192 kbps. The built-in microphone is very sensitive, the noise reduction system allows you to record sound very well even in noisy environments. There is a 3.5mm jack for connecting a microphone, and next is the same for headphones.
The main control and playback keys are located under the screen on the front side, on the ends - the keys for adjusting the speed, erasing the recording, volume rocker, locking, selecting the repeat mode and turning it on
On the back side is a slider pushing the USB connector.
When connected to a computer, the recorder is seen as a removable disk, which makes it easy to use with any operating system without additional software.
As you can see, on the ICD-UX200 it is convenient, for example, to record a lecture, having received a very high-quality recording, share it with fellow students, throwing it onto a computer or laptop in a format that does not require conversion. And if the battery suddenly sits down, it is easy to replace it with a standard battery sold in almost any store.
Someone will say that this is a niggle, but in my opinion - there is. The first and important - the cover that covers the USB-connector. When the connection is removed, the cover is not fixed in any way in the closed state and can easily be broken off in a pocket or bag with textbooks. In the future, various small debris and foreign objects will get inside and may damage the USB, which will significantly limit the capabilities of the voice recorder - nothing will be left off of it. This is partially compensated by the bundled case, which can protect the voice recorder in case of an accidental fall.
The second drawback is the implementation of the “music player”. Its interface is designed to listen to the recordings of the recorder in the first place, the amount of internal memory is enough for 3-4 albums in good quality, and the list of playable formats is not amazing - MP3, WMA, ACC. And then, if you beat the memory of music, then where then record lectures? Memory expansion cards are not provided. Immediately I want to note that on the website http://www.sony.ru an error in the description is a monochrome display, not a color one.
In conclusion, I want to add an example of audio recording made by this recorder.
Read more about the Sony UX-200 recorder in the new issue of i
But there are a number of cases where this task can be entrusted only to a specialized device that is designed for perfect recording quality and has editing functions on the go, without additional devices. Record an important lecture, interviews, comments of the parties in drafting legal documents, etc.
Such a device is a Sony ICD-UX200 digital voice recorder.
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On the website Sony.ru it is positioned as a 3-in-1 device, which is to a certain extent slyness and a publicity stunt. In fact, the functions of this device are two, primary and secondary. The main one is recording and sound processing with the help of a built-in or connected microphone, the secondary one is work as a player. And if the first is implemented at the highest level for such a small device, then the second is very mediocre.
Equipment
The recorder comes in a blister pack, complete with a fabric rubberized case, standard droplet headphones, software CD, instructions, AAA battery and mother-to-father USB wiring. The latter will be very useful, because will save your laptop's USB port from damage, for a computer it will not fit, because with its length, the player will hang in the air.
Inside and outside
The recorder itself has 2GB of internal memory for recording lectures, interviews and other things. The recording format is mp3, the maximum bitrate is 192 kbps. The built-in microphone is very sensitive, the noise reduction system allows you to record sound very well even in noisy environments. There is a 3.5mm jack for connecting a microphone, and next is the same for headphones.
The main control and playback keys are located under the screen on the front side, on the ends - the keys for adjusting the speed, erasing the recording, volume rocker, locking, selecting the repeat mode and turning it on
On the back side is a slider pushing the USB connector.
When connected to a computer, the recorder is seen as a removable disk, which makes it easy to use with any operating system without additional software.
As you can see, on the ICD-UX200 it is convenient, for example, to record a lecture, having received a very high-quality recording, share it with fellow students, throwing it onto a computer or laptop in a format that does not require conversion. And if the battery suddenly sits down, it is easy to replace it with a standard battery sold in almost any store.
disadvantages
Someone will say that this is a niggle, but in my opinion - there is. The first and important - the cover that covers the USB-connector. When the connection is removed, the cover is not fixed in any way in the closed state and can easily be broken off in a pocket or bag with textbooks. In the future, various small debris and foreign objects will get inside and may damage the USB, which will significantly limit the capabilities of the voice recorder - nothing will be left off of it. This is partially compensated by the bundled case, which can protect the voice recorder in case of an accidental fall.
The second drawback is the implementation of the “music player”. Its interface is designed to listen to the recordings of the recorder in the first place, the amount of internal memory is enough for 3-4 albums in good quality, and the list of playable formats is not amazing - MP3, WMA, ACC. And then, if you beat the memory of music, then where then record lectures? Memory expansion cards are not provided. Immediately I want to note that on the website http://www.sony.ru an error in the description is a monochrome display, not a color one.
Eventually
Pros:
- Microphone sensitivity
- Convenient management
- Built-in USB speakers
- Rich equipment
- 2 GB of internal memory, up to 22 hours of recording in 192 kbps mode
- Connects as a removable disk, does not require additional. BY
- Standard AAA battery, battery included
- Price ~ 4500
Minuses:
- Connector plug is unreliable
- Not very readable screen
- Bad implementation of the player function
- Lack of memory expansion
In conclusion, I want to add an example of audio recording made by this recorder.
Read more about the Sony UX-200 recorder in the new issue of i
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/117427/
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