Sony ICD-SX57 Digital Recorder w/ 256 MB / Flash Memory & USB

Sony is aiming to make it easier to remember all of those little details with a new line of digital voice recorders designed for, consumers, professionals, and academics. At only one-half inch thick, the Sony ICD-SX57 boasts a slim, light aluminum body, making it easy to take with you to the office or on the road--and the record and pause controls are located on the side of the unit for easy operation. It also has 256 MB of Flash Memory5 available on the integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used again.

This unit has been factory refurbished to operate as brand new. The item comes in the factory packaging, with all the accessories and documentation provided by the manufacturer, including warranty.

Some key features of the ICD-SX57 include:

• - PC Compatible via USB (Cable Included): Easily transfer audio files to a computer for processing and archiving.

• - 256MB3 Built-in Flash Memory: Available on the integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used again.

• - Up to 95 Hours Recording Time (LP Mode)4: LP mode gives you plenty of time to record everything you need.

• - Stereo High Quality (STHQ) Recording Mode: Offers longer recording time while maintaining 2-channel recording for improved sound quality.

• - MP3 File Conversion and Playback4: Playback unsecured MP3 files by dragging and dropping files right into the MP3 folder on the device. Precorded sound can also be converted to MP3 or WAV file formats with the included Digital Voice Editor 3.0 software.

• - Adjustable Recording Level Indicator: You can listen to the recording level by using headphones while the unit is recording and adjust accordingly.

• - Backlit Dot-matrix LCD Display: Shows the number of messages recorded, recording length, date, time and battery power remaining.

• - High Speed USB 2.0 Compatible: Quickly and easily transfer your voice files to a PC.

Specifications of the Sony ICD-SX57 include:

• - Digital voice recorder with comprehensive recording capabilities in any situation

• - PC-compatible via high-speed USB connectivity; holds up to 95 hours of recording

• - Slim, light aluminum body for easy portability; backlit dot matrix LCD screen

• - High-speed USB 2.0-compatible for quick transfer of files

• - High Performance Triple Microphone Design

Technical Details

• - Model Number: ICD-SX57

• - Recording media: 256 MB built-in flash memory

• - Recording/playback time: STLP: 11 hours 15 minutes; ST: 5 hours 50 minutes; SP: 17 hours 50 minutes; LP: 47 hours 35 minutes

• - Microphone: Built-in microphone with DIRECTNL Switch

• - Recording system: Digital stereo, monaural recording

• - Frequency range: ST: 60 to 13500 Hz; STLP: 60 to 6900 Hz; SP: 60 to 7000 Hz; LP: 80 to 3500 Hz

• - Folder / message: 5/495 (99 per folder)

• - Speaker: Built-in 16-millimeter speaker

• - Output power: 150 mW

• - Display: LCD display

• - Input: Microphone input, headphone jack, USB port, DC input

• - Battery: 2 x AAA batteries (included), AC adapter (not included)

• - Battery life: Up to 20 hours (recording), up to 13 hours playback

• - System requirements: Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000 Professional/XP Home/XP Professional/XP Media Center Edition

• - Dimensions: 1.25 x 4.75 x 0.6 inches / 30.8 x 119.3 x 14.9 millimeters (W x H x D)

• - Weight: 2.47 ounces / 70 grams