Digital Flash Voice Recorder

The ICD-SX712 is loaded with features ideal for frequent and professional users. The unique 2-position microphone offers powerful recording capability while the Sony exclusive Intelligent Noise Cut^™ mode dramatically reduces background noise from recordings for supreme clarity during playback. Add in CD quality recording with Linear PCM recording mode, manual gain control and expandable memory for the ultimate in digital recording capability and convenience.

2-POSITION MIC

The 2-position microphone on the SX712 offers the most powerful recording capability in the Sony ICD lineup. The dual microphone array can be set in two positions: Dictation / Meetings & Conferences.

RECORDING QUALITY

The SX712 provides flexibility in audio recording and playback. Audio can be recorded in CD quality with Linear PCM recording mode or in commonly used MP3 format.

INTELLIGENT NOISE CUT^™ MODE

A unique and innovative technology from Sony, Intelligent Noise Cut^™ mode significantly reduces ambient noise from recordings so that playback can be heard more clearly.

MANUAL / AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL

Ability to enable the recorder to automatically adjust the recording level or manually adjust it. The manual setting is especially useful for musicians.

MEMORY - EXPANDABLE

A Memory Card slot offers access to additional recording time using optional flash memory media that can be removed and stored or used to transfer recordings to a computer.

A-B REPEAT

Mark the beginning and ending of a particular recorded passage and the recording will be played over and over again- great for language learning.

ADD RECORDING

Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and automatically add additional recording at the end without affecting the original recording.

ALARM

Set a future date and time and the recording will automatically be played.

BACKLIT DISPLAY

Convenient when using the unit in a low light environment.

CALENDAR VIEW

Displays a calendar that indicates the dates when recordings were made and enables searching of a specific date.

CROSS MEMORY RECORDING

Enables the recorder to automatically extend the recording from the built-in flash memory to an optional micro SD card without interruption.

DICTATION CORRECTION

Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and overwrite the recording correcting the original recording.

DPC

Digital Pitch Control- enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without changing the pitch.

DPC KEY CONTROL

A visual feature on the LCD display allowing the user to adjust the playback speed for music or voice recording playback.

DRAGON COMPATIBLE / CERTIFIED

The recording quality of the unit has been optimized and validated by Nuance to work with the Voice to Print Dragon NaturallySpeaking^® software.

EARPHONE JACK

A listening device can be plugged into the recorder.

EASY SEARCH

Rewinds or Fast Forwards in short increments making it easier to locate a segment in a long recording for review.

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Enables the user to fine tune the unit for the best sounding music playback.

HI / LO MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

Set the recorder for dictation and notes or for conferences and lectures.

MIC JACK

Provides the ability to use an external microphone.

Specifications

Audio
Audio Format(s) Supported	MP3 files: Bit Rate: 8 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR Sampling Frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz File Extension: .mp3 WMA files: Bit Rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz File Extension: .wma AAC-LC files: Bit Rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR Sampling Frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz File Extension: .m4a Copyright-protected files playback not supported PCM files: Bit Rate: 16 bit Sampling Frequencies: 22.05/44.1 kHz File Extension: .wav
Microphone	Built-in, Stereo microphone with rotating capsules
Recording System	Digital Stereo, Monaural Recording
Audio Features
Microphone Sensitivity Feature	Yes (SENS Settings)
Recording Features	6 Modes: Linear PCM / MP3 320kbps / MP3 192kbps / MP3 128kbps / MP3 48kbps (Mono) / MP3 8kbps (Mono)
Convenience Features
Erase/Protect	Yes
Message Folder(s)	Yes (5 Folders)
On-Screen Clock	Yes, with Calendar
Remote Control	No
Safety Lock	Yes (Hold Function)
Search Features	Cue/Review, Easy Search, Calendar Search, Track Mark
Voice E-Mail Function	Yes
General
Recording Media	Built-In Flash Memory 2GB³ and Memory Card Expansion Slot (microSD/M2)
Recording and Playback Times	MP3-44.1kHz/192k: 23H 35M MP3-44.1kHz/128k: 35H 25M MP3-44.1kHz/48k: 94H 40M STHQ-44.1kHz/128k: 34H 55M LPCM-44.1kHz/16 bit/WAV: 3H 10M LPCM-22/16 bit/WAV: 6H 25M ST-44.1kHz/48k: 92H 15M STLP-16kHz/24k: 177H 40M SP-16kHz/16k: 281H 20M LP-8kHz/6k: 750H 15M²
Type of Use	Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Hardware
Display	Full Function LCD Display with LED operation indicator
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Output(s)	1 (Mini jack)
Microphone Input	1 (Mini jack stereo)
USB Port(s)	1 (Mini-B jack), High-Speed USB Compatible
Memory
Memory Size	2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB = 2,147,483,648 bytes) Available: 1.8 GB (1,932,735,283 bytes)
Power
Battery Type	"AAA" x 2
Output Power	150 mW
Power Requirements	Two LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries: 3.0 V DC Two NH-AAA rechargeable batteries: 2.4 V DC
Software
Operating System Compatibility	Windows^® 7 Ultimate, Windows^® 7 Professional, Windows^® 7 Home Premium, Windows^® 7 Home Basic, Windows^® 7 Starter, Windows Vista^® Ultimate Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista^® Business Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista^® Home Premium Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista^® Home Basic Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows^® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows^® XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows^® XP Media Center Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows^® XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows^® XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.7), pre-installed
Supplied Software	Application Software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (Windows^® only)
Speaker
Frequency Range	LPCM 44/16: 40 - 20,000 Hz MP3 320k: 40 - 16,000 Hz MP3 192k: 40 - 16,000 Hz MP3 128k: 40 - 16,000 Hz MP3 48k (Mono): 40 - 14,000 Hz MP3 8k (Mono): 50 - 2,000 Hz
Speaker Dimensions	Approx. 21/32 in. (16 mm) diameter
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)	1 1/4 × 5 3/8 × 5/8 in.
Weight (Approx.)	2 3/8 oz. (68 g) excluding batteries

What's in the Box

IC Recorder (1)
LR03 (size AAA) alkaline batteries (2)
Stereo headphones (1)
Wind Screen (1)
USB connecting cable (1)
Application Software, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM)
Cradle* (1)
Soft carrying pouch (1)
Battery case* (1)
Stand (1)
Operating Instructions
* The cradle, the battery case, and some of the software are supplied with some models in some regions only.

Documents

Product Manual

Warranty Card

Footnotes

© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony and Intelligent Noise Cut are trademarks of Sony. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Dragon NaturallySpeaking are registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Item #	563566
Manufacturer #	ICDSX712
brand name	Sony
manufacturer	Sony

Sony ICDSX712 Digital Voice Recorder

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