The New ICD-SX57DR9 is Thin and durable, and has up to 256 MB of flash memory and offer more than 90 hours of recording time in the Long Play (LP) mode. With a slim, light aluminum body, this recorders is easy to take with you. It come with a USB port for high-speed file transfer to a PC.

Five recording modes, including Stereo High Quality (STHQ), Stereo (ST), Stereo LP (STLP), Standard Play (SP) and Long Play (LP), let users achieve the preferred sound quality and recording time. The recorder features a new STHQ mode (with a frequency response of 80Hz to 20KHz) and a highly sensitive triple microphone array to meet the needs of not only business users, but also musicians and podcasters.

Digital voice operated recording stops the recording during silent pauses, and then without missing a syllable, reactivates it when speaking resumes conserving recording time and eliminating soundless gaps in the recording.

The new backlit dot-matrix LCD shows the record level as well as the MP3 ID3-tag if the user uploads music content to the device. The recording level can be set to either Automatic Gain Control for traditional dictation uses, but can also be set for Manual Adjustment for special applications.

The ICD-SX57DR9 bundled with Dragon Naturally Speaking Voice To Print software Version 9

Features

• Built in 256MB Internal Flash Memory offer more than 90 hours of recording time in the Long Play (LP) mode
• Five Recording Mode : Stereo High Quality (STHQ), Stereo (ST), Stereo LP (STLP), Standard Play (SP) and Long Play (LP), let users achieve the preferred sound quality and recording time

• PC Compatible via USB (Cable Included) transfer audio files quickly and easily to a computer for processing archiving

• Stereo High Quality (STHQ) Recording Mode Offers a longer recording time while maintaining 2-channel recording.

• High Performance Triple Design Microphone

• MP3 File Conversion and Playback recorded sound can be converted to MP3 or WAV file formats with the included Digital Voice Editor 3.0. Provides easy playback of unsecured MP3 files by dragging and dropping files into the MP3 folder on the device.

• Adjustable Recording Level Indicator

• 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 for fast and easy transfer of voice files to a PC

• Data Storage Functionality

• USB Docking Station Included for Transfer Files and USB Battery Charge Capability

Specifications

• Recording Time : ST: 5 Hr 50 Min.
  STLP: 11 Hrs 15 Min.
  SP: 17 Hrs 50 Min.
  LP: 47 Hrs 35 Min

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

• Microphone Sensitivity Feature: Yes (SENS Settings)

• Recording Features: Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR), Digital Voice-Up®, Overwrite, Move, Divide

• Erase/Protect: 2 Erase Options; Message Protection Feature

• Safety Lock: Yes (Hold Function)

• Search Features: Cue and Review, Easy Search

• Message Folder(s): Yes (3 Folders)

• Voice E-Mail Function: Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor)

• Clock: Yes

• Display: Full Function Display

• Power Requirements: 120V AC Adaptor (Optional)

• Battery Life (Approx.): Up to 20 Hours Recording, Up to 13 Hours Playback

• Battery Type: "AAA" x 2

• Speaker Dimensions: 17/27" (16mm); Built-in

• Microphone Input: 1

• DC-In: 3V

• Headphone Output(s): 1 (Mini)

• USB Port(s): 1

• Weight: 2 oz (70g) with battery

• Measurements: 1 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 5/8" (30.8 x 119.3 x 14.9mm)

• Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Media Center Edition

The ICD-SX57DR9 recorder is Bundled with Dragon Naturally Speaking ( speech recognition software Version 9 from Nuance Communications, Inc, For an additional fee, the recorders are compatible with Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 Professional, Medical or Legal, which include functionality specifically tailored for business, medical or legal environments respectively.

A new feature using the new Digital Voice Editor version 3.0, recorded sound can be easily converted into the universal WAV or MP3 formats for podcasting

Included Accessories

• ICD-SX57DR9 Digital Voice Recorder

• USB Docking Station

• USB Cable

• Digital Voice Editor Software

• Dragon Naturally Speaking Software

• Stereo headphones

• NiMH Rechargeable Batteries x 2

• Carrying pouch

• Warranty Card