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A word of caution though, the jack to fit this isn't the standard one, but one of Sony's own. It's a lot smaller than you would expect but you can buy adapters with multiple fittings, which is what I did.
Overall, a good product. If it's just personal dictation you need, I'd look elsewhere ... Read review
Sony's TCM-150 Standard Cassette Voice Recorder offers one button recording for ... more
simplified, quick play/record operation. As you record, utilize its 25-hour battery life, LED battery level indicator, Clear Voice Recording System, Cue and review
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The TCM-450DV fits easily in a shirt pocket, but includes a host of great features. Voice ... more
operated recording conserves tape space by eliminating soundless passages. One touch recording makes it quick and easy to operate. The durable metal cabinet is
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The TCM-450DV fits easily in a shirt pocket, but includes a host of great features. Voice ... more
operated recording conserves tape space by eliminating soundless passages. One touch recording makes it quick and easy to operate. The durable metal cabinet is
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Sony is a company built on imaginationSince its inception, the Company has taken risks to ... more
invent the things you dream ofThat creative spirit and its tradition of excellence in technological innovation have made Sony a world leader in electronics and entertainmentSony brings a world of consumer and professional electronics that create new synergies between users and technology; a world full of ideas for making the most of your own worldSony offers you products and technology designed to unleash your imaginationSony TCM939 compact tape recorder features a built-in microphone, a tape counter, full automatic stop and a cue/review function Product Description Sony TCM 939 - cassette recorder Product Type Cassette recorder Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.4 cm x 23.7 cm x 6 cm
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Advantages: Variable recording time, mains compatible Disadvantages: No tape counter
I paid about £35 for this cassette recorder, which may be better described as a dictating machine.
The machine is attractively packaged, having a black and silver case and weighs about 275g. It measures approx 11cm by 4cm by 9cm, taking a standard cassette size, as opposed to the micro ones. This should mean that the overall quality is better but you pay for the size and bulk of the thing. It's as heavy, and the same size, as your ... ...works fine and the sliding switch on the front to vary the recording time gives 'Normal' and 'Double', effectively doubling the amount of recording time you can use. The microphone is a built-in electret condenser mic and is mono. Again, this does the job as an effective dictating machine but not alot else.
The Record button is at the side but above the other buttons and is coloured red. As you might expect, it's a one-touch operation ... more
I paid about £35 for this cassette recorder, which may be better described as a dictating machine.
The machine is attractively packaged, having a black and silver case and weighs about 275g. It measures approx 11cm by 4cm by 9cm, taking a standard cassette size, as opposed to the micro ones. This should mean that the overall quality is better but you pay for the size and bulk of the thing. It's as heavy, and the same size, as your average Walkman.
The voice operated recording (VOR) works fine and the sliding switch on the front to vary the recording time gives 'Normal' and 'Double', effectively doubling the amount of recording time you can use. The microphone is a built-in electret condenser mic and is mono. Again, this does the job as an effective dictating machine but not alot else.
The Record button is at the side but above the other buttons and is coloured red. As you might expect, it's a one-touch operation to record. The Stop button is just below it, followed by Play, then REW/Review and FF/Cue. The Pause sliding button is at the bottom, which can be frustrating when you're recording and not using VOC, especially if you only have one hand free.
The machine does have a hand strap attached to the main body. You can easily get your hand through but you'd have to cut the strap off if you didn't want it. (Mine remained sellotaped to the back of the machine for ages)
Also on the side is a variable speed dial, rotating between fast and slow.
On the top of the machine, you have a small dial for volume and MIC and EAR jacks. The MIC has 'Plug in Power'. The EAR jack is supposed to be mono, but I recently used a pair of Walkman headphones out of necessity and was very surprised to hear the sound coming out of both ears!!!! People thinking that it could therefore be used as a Walkman should be wary; the sound quality is not as good and I only listen to spoken word on it.
The VOR slide switch is also on the top, featuring OFF/LOW/HIGH options.
The built-in speaker is an obvious feature, situated at the front. It has a 'Clear Voice' noise reduction. It's fine for spoken word but only has 0.2 Watt as power. If you listen to things like Radio Plays or Audio books, this is fine if you're in a quiet room and the player is relatively near.
The cassette recorder is mechanical and there's no button to press to open the tape compartment. This suites me and isn't a problem.
The buttons have a slight plasticy feel to them but the machine is robust enough, surviving frequent trips to work in rucksack and briefcase.
The unit takes two AA type batteries. The big plus for me, however, is that it can be mains powered. A word of caution though, the jack to fit this isn't the standard one, but one of Sony's own. It's a lot smaller than you would expect but you can buy adapters with multiple fittings, which is what I did.
Overall, a good product. If it's just personal dictation you need, I'd look elsewhere for a micro-cassette machine. Those wishing to combine recording with some audio book listening (in a quiet room!) may need look no further.
Advantages: Takes regular sized audio cassettes, double-time recording, inexpensive model Disadvantages: Needs to be used close to sound-source, a bit bulky for some tastes
I always wanted a dictaphone as a child. Largely, I admit, for slightly dubious reasons (i.e. I wanted to plant it in my big sister's bedroom and find out if she was talking about me.) Many years on, as a student, I finally received one as a birthday gift so that I could record important lectures. This certainly did come in handy during those classes that, however hard I tried to stay alert, had me head down and drooling on the desk within minutes.
The Sony TCM-200DV Cassette-Corder (or 'dictaphone' to you and me) is a fairly basic model compared to some products on the market - but it does what it says on the tin and it does it to a perfectly acceptable standard.
The machine is silver (with a charcoal grey back panel and battery compartment) and weighs in at 171g - it's roughly the same size as a cassette-playing personal stereo ...
Advantages: Excellent Recording Quality Disadvantages: Low Batter Life
Not everyone needs a walkman nowadays. It?s true that cassettes are completely out of date. CD?s, mini discs, and MP3 players have taken over as the most modern media type. Hence one may ask why you would want to buy this supposedly out of date hardware. Well the answer is simple, it offers enhanced detail recording for brilliant recording quality. There are not many mini-disc or MP3 players that offer the same amount of recording quality. I as a student find this very helpful indeed. I can record my college lectures to listen and make notes later on. Good quality playback is essential for this.
The walkman has many functions. It features an auto-reverse tape system which means that you don?t have to waste time fondling with the system trying to turn your tape over. You can listen constantly to the same tape. For old tapes this is ...
Advantages: High quality digital recordings, rechargable battery, small size. Disadvantages: The expensive Sony microphone picks up the noise of the motor!
I bought my Sony Minidisk MZ-R35 for making live digital recordings and have been very satisfied with the results. Before using minidisks I was using a 'professional' Sonycassetterecorder (TC-D5M) which at over £1,000 is the best cassetterecorder on the market, and for top quality on-location recordings a Uher Report reel to reel stereo recorder.
The advantages of the minidisk recorder are many. With a rechargable battery giving nearly 5 hours of recording time there is a great saving in running costs. Minidisks are now cheap, and offer up to 80 minutes of top quality stereo recording on one disk, and give distortion free recordings of music. Even with a top quality cassetterecorder, I found that the quality of the cassettes was variable, and after storage for a number of years the sound quality deteriorates, and the tapes ...
johnalderton 18.03.2001
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Product Information for "Sony Cassette recorder" »
Audio system
Sound Output Mode
Mono
Sound Effects
Clear Voice
Record Level Control
Automatic
Features
Battery level indication
Speaker system
Speaker(s)
1 x speaker - built-in - 0.2 Watt
Driver Details
Speaker : 1 x full-range driver - 36mm
Cassette system
Type
Cassette recorder
Control Type
Mechanical
Auto Shut-Off
Playback / record
Features
2-speed record/playback, voice operated recording, cue and review controls
Connections
Connector Type
1 x headphones ( mini-phone mono 3.5 mm )
1 x microphone ( mini-phone mono 3.5 mm )
1 x DC power input
Manufacturer's product description
Sony Portable Recorders are great for capturing a wide range of sound information on cassettes virtually at any location. Double Recording Time gives you the option of recording on a standard cassette at either normal speed or half the normal speed, for extended recording or dictation sessions. Voice Operated Recording (VOR) activates the recorder only when audible sound is present, conserving tape and eliminating soundless passages. Clear Voice sound system enhances voice quality during recording and playback for greater clarity. Microphone jack allows connection of an external microphone for greater flexibility. L/R Monaural Earphone Jack provides sound in both ears when using an optional stereo headset. The Sony's TCM-20DV also features one touch recording for simplified, quick play/record operation. LED Battery Level Indicator provides a visible signal of the battery power remaining. Front Speaker has excellent sound quality to monitor tape playback. Automatic Shut-Off at end of tape reduces mechanical wear and conserves battery power. Cue/Review Function provides sound during fast Forward and Rewind modes to help find specific passages. Earphone jack for private listening is provided with optional earphone. Pause Switch allows for instant on-the-spot editing. Stop Pause Release function automatically turns off the Pause switch whenever the Stop button is pressed, to prevent loss of recording. Hinged Battery Lid helps prevent accidental loss. DC-In Jack is included for two-way power operation, using replaceable batteries or optional AC power adaptor. The attached Hand Strap affords very convenient one-hand use.
