Sony M-570V Microcassette Voice Recorder

List Price: $39.95 Discount Price: Too low to display

Features:

• Records at 1.2 or 2.4 centimeters per second
• Built-in mic and speaker makes for easy recording and playback
• Advanced voice operated recording (VOR) saves valuable recording time
• Clear Voice function improves recording quality by enhancing voice sounds
• Runs on two AAA batteries or AC adaptor

Customer Reviews:

Reporter's Take [Posted on 2006-05-19]
I bought this tape recorder less than a year ago and I am already in the market for another one. First of all, don't believe the product description. This would be terrible for recording lectures. Even if you are right up against your interview subject, if there is other noise in the room you will not pick his voice up clearly.
Recently, interviews have started to be cut off in the middle with the rest of the tape white noise.
And if you are outdoors, if there is a slight breeze, all you will hear is the roar of the wind. (But no voice.)
Yuck.

Insultingly Awful [Posted on 2007-01-21]
I bought this item with the intention of using it to record some of the lectures I attend. The sound quality is really awful- I can barely make out anything that was said. The main problem is that the motor that drives the tape is fairly loud and is located very near the microphone. In other words, there is a very load buzzing noise that you can't get rid of.

I feel like a fool for having spent my money on this P.o.S.

From a student's viewpoint [Posted on 2007-04-12]
I actually liked this recorder. I've been using it to record lectures for my AP US history class and its working pretty great. Although, I do agree with the issue of the motor making a buzzing noise, though I can still hear my teacher pretty clearly.

cuts off during dictaiton [Posted on 2008-04-21]
am an MD. bad writing. dropped and busted panasonic. this one seems rugged. BUT even when VOR off turns off at least once during dictiation. It's maddening!!

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