Sony ICD-MX20VTP Digital Voice Recorder

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Sony ICD-MX20VTP Digital Voice Recorder
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  1. Office Product
  2. Publisher: Sony
  3. Sales Rank in Electronics: #73137

Product Review

The Sony ICD-MX20VTP Digital Voice Recorder lets you record every idea or thought you consider worth saving - whether they're your own or someone else's. Inputs/outputs - USB, Earphone, Mic, Memory Stick(R) Duo Battery life - Approx. 8 hours Also accepts DC 3V inputs Dimensions - 1.18 x 4.23 x. 067 (36.6 x 107.5 x 16.9mm) Weight - 3.39 oz (96g) with batteries

Amazon.com Product Review

Professional quality sound and high-level functionality are what distinguish the ICD-MX20VTP Digital Voice Recorder. Whether you're recording grandma for an audio-genealogy or interviewing a famous celebrity, Sony has designed a device that makes super-pro recordings and is built to last.

It features up to 11.5 hours of recording time on the built-in 32 MB of flash/memory--plus the option of using Memory Stick. Duo or Pro Duo media (ranging from 32MB1 up to 512MB2 ). This dual memory records dictation on the built-in Flash memory or the small, compact, high capacity memory stick. The memory sticks are removable and allow recorded cards to be readily replaced for additional recording.

Sony has equipped this device with several features that will make you feel like you have your own recording assistant. The memory stick offers the ability to organize message folders by type, offering the ultimate in efficiency and versatility. You can store messages in up to 300 folders, helping you keep recordings organized and easily accessible. The advanced digital voice operated recording (VOR) feature actually stops recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time. Then, thanks to the digital buffer, this intelligent machine begins recording again without missing a single syllable. Plus, the ICD-MX20VTP has a full function LCD display, showing the number of recorded messages, recording length, date, time, and a remaining battery power indicator.

The ICD-MX20VTP features a slide control switch for quick, responsive recording; built-in stereo and directional mic functions for recording in different environments; and a playback speaker. All this functionality is powered by two AAA batteries that should run for up to 10 hours continuously.

With the voice email function, you can record spoken email messages and send them later as audio attachments. The included PC download software will help you master this functionality. And with the Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred Voice-To-Print Software, you can easily convert your recordings into text. Finally, the digital recorder comes equipped with USB connectivity for high speed copying of files to a PC.

What's in the Box
ICD-MX20VTP digital voice recorderwith 32 MB of built-in memory, Dragon Naturally Speaking Preferred Voice to Print Software, PC download software, earphone, USB cable, two AAA batteries, and carrying case.

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Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review
3.9 out of 5 stars (15 customer reviews)

56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Transcription software made the difference for me, September 27, 2006
Jennifer Sader (Toledo, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this software with the hopes of figuring out a way to use the Dragon voice-to-print software work for transcribing interviews. I knew it couldn't transcribe two voices, but I had read about a workaround where you re-dictate the entire interview in your own voice and then use the voice-to-print software to transcribe it. That turned out to be a pipe dream, at least for me. Even with training the Dragon software is not accurate enough for me to make it worth the time. I will probably find other uses for this software, however.

I am still happy with my purchase. The included sound editing software allows for easy manual transcription because the transcription keys allow you to stop and start the tape (it automatically goes back a few seconds when you restart it) without ever taking your fingers off the keyboard. I am a doctoral student working on my dissertation, so I appreciate the fact that the sound quality of this recorder is so good, and that transcription...Read more


29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Review of Sony ICD-MX20VTP, November 9, 2006
Doc G - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sony ICD-MX20VTP Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)
I bought this device to record daily notes which it does very well. No problems with recording quality and the supplied Sony Digital Editor Software works fine. Problems I ran into initally was getting used to manipulating the small buttons,they're just too small. It says you can hit the stop button and if you don't change folders, resume in the same message. This is not true, and you must hit pause to continue. The provided Dragon software is not current as Version 9 is out. Transcription from a microphone is very good after training, from the recorder its awful. Overall I am pleased with this product. I recommend a memory stick upgrade and upgrading to Dragon version 9. By the way if you have problems using Dragon, Sony will tell you to call Nuance, and Nuance will tell you to call Sony. Once you put your mind to it you can figure it out without them.


26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Sony Digital Voice Recorder, May 5, 2006
S. Hayes - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony ICD-MX20VTP Digital Voice Recorder (Office Product)
I like the recorder and particularly the voice recognition software packaged with this model. But, I was surprised by its small size and the fact that it doesn't have an on/off switch (not mentioned anywhere I checked before buying the recorder). So, you have to remove the batteries if you don't want to wear them down between uses.

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