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Sony ICD-PX470//CE (PX470) Voice Recorder (Black) $79 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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thebadmachine on 17/04/2019 - 15:49 amazon.com.au (252 clicks)
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Currently $109 @ Sony Store AU.

Great cheap option for recording voices / conversations or just ambient sounds.
This will be excellent for recording lectures, interviews or just general conversation.

If you are looking to record Live Events, Sound Demos or Musical Performances;
I would recommend the ‘Zoom H1n’ or ‘Tascam DR-05’.

Sony PX470 Voice Recorder

  • Uses 2x AAA batteries
  • Records in LPCM and MP3.
  • 55 hours continuous recording battery life (192kbps MP3).
  • 4GB internal memory, with expandable micro-SD card slot.
  • Low-cut filter switch
  • Built-in USB plug (plugs straight into USB port)
  • Calendar search (by date)
  • Adjustable microphone range
  • Option: can be loaded with MP3’s and used as an MP3 player.

*I recommend rotating rechargeable AAA’s so you are never without Battery.
*The next model up uses built-in lithium battery, so when the battery dies, the device dies.

Note: Please ask an individual for permission before recording their voice.

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  • Nitrous on 17/04/2019 - 15:53
    -2

    Or use your smart phone?

    • thebadmachine on 17/04/2019 - 15:56
      +14

      I have used both, a smartphone and an older voice recorder.
      The smart phone file sounds like a telephone call.
      Also the PX470 can record LPCM and battery can last recording 55 hours straight (in MP3).

      I think it’s a common saying ‘just use your smartphone’.
      Yes the smartphone can do many things (Digital Audio player, camera, voice recorder etc).
      For those who need the job done well, none of those functions can compete with devices made for their purpose.
      I appreciate your genuine question.

      • derdew on 17/04/2019 - 16:50

        agree, and much easier/lighter to hold as well

      • Nitrous on 17/04/2019 - 20:59

        Fair enough. I didn’t know the difference in quality and function. I guess it’s like comparing a phone camera with a DSLR. Enjoy!

        • thebadmachine on 17/04/2019 - 21:53

          You can buy higher-quality microphones which plug into your smart phone (Zoom iQ6 / iQ7).
          They cost almost the same price as their recorders (Zoom H1n) and they can have issues with noise/interference getting into the recording.

  • Homr on 17/04/2019 - 17:04

    Thanks OP. Always wanted one of these ever since I saw the talkboy on Home Alone 2.

    The talk boy cost $649 now, I remember it cost $50 at Toysrus back in hay day.

    https://www.amazon.com/Talkboy-Recorder-Player-Alone-Electro…

    • thebadmachine on 17/04/2019 - 17:07

      Hi Homie,

      Yes it does have the speed adjustment feature (without affecting pitch) for annotation.
      Unfortunately pitch adjustment seems to be missing from the PX470.

      “Adjusting the playback speed – the DPC (Digital Pitch Control) function. Changing the playback speed does not affect the playback audio. Files will play in natural tones, thanks to digital processing.”

  • Musiclover on 17/04/2019 - 19:28

    Just a few days ago I have bought a similar device from amazon as well. https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B01IYR34YE/ref=ppx_yo_d… hopefully bigger price is justified.

    • thebadmachine on 17/04/2019 - 21:41

      While Philips can make some decent products, the built-in battery (while more convenient) can limit the life of the product. If you are after reliability and dependability I would go Sony.
      If after best audio quality; go with ‘Zoom H1n’ or ‘Tascam DR-05’.

      Also the official specifications of Philips DVT6010 are confusing:
      “Battery lifetime: up to 50/25 hours in LP record mode (built-in memory / microSD memory card)“
      “Recording modes: PCM 1411 kbps, SHQ 192 kbps, HQ 96 kbps, SP 64 kbps, LP 8 kbps”
      Really it must be able to record longer than 50/25 hours @ 8 kbps.

      Amazon has a good return policy so you should be fine to return it if you are disappointed.

      • Musiclover on 17/04/2019 - 21:51

        If a change of mind you need to pay return shipping fees, and at the moment I am not sure what it is. So I would have to stick with Philips although I feel like a fool paying for it so much more and see how it works. The good thing is that it has a 2 year warranty but since it has been done from US via amazon.com.au I am a little worried about warranty as well.

        • thebadmachine on 17/04/2019 - 21:56

          I see, thought it’s shipped from Amazon AU due to the link.
          Oh well as long as it does what it should.
          If you are in Journalism etc or your work depends on it, I would do a bit more research or ask around before buying.

  • perpetualmotion on 17/04/2019 - 20:14

    I have seen Sony's built-in battery one at this price, same or even better specs.

    • thebadmachine on 17/04/2019 - 21:18
      +2

      The model you are referring to is the Sony ICD-UX560. It is the more expensive model (possibly slightly better microphones).
      While built-in battery on UX560 can quick-charge 3 minutes for 1 hour of recording. It is quicker to swap in alkaline/recharged AAA’s with the PX470 and have full battery.
      Also with built-in when the battery dies, device dies.

      Recording battery life is as follows.

      Model PX470 PX470 UX560
      Battery type AAA alkaline AAA rechargeable Built-in Lithium
      LPCM (16bit 44.1khz) 40 hrs 34 hrs 23 hrs
      MP3 (192kbps) 55 hrs 40 hrs 27 hrs
      MP3 (128kbps) 57 hrs 41 hrs 27 hrs
      MP3 (48kbps mono) 62 hrs 47 hrs 27 hrs

      PX470: https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/p47/v1/en2/contents/TP0001155…
      UX560: https://helpguide.sony.net/icd/u56/v1/en2/contents/TP0000831…

    • thebadmachine on 18/04/2019 - 14:10
      +1

      Its also worth mentioning the worst aspect of built-in battery is when you pick up the Voice Recorder and are unable to record due to flat battery (which can be solved with replacing batteries in the PX470 & other replaceable battery recorders).

  • Musiclover on 17/04/2019 - 21:59

    For some reason "if the battery dies - device dies" does not worry users of mobile phones, smart watches, digital players, toothbrushes, some lights etc etc. Only seems to be a problem with digital recorders.

    • thebadmachine on 17/04/2019 - 22:09
      +1

      If you depended on the product to work day-in and day-out recording many hours at a time it would matter.
      In the past all Voice Recorders took replaceable batteries.
      It is only recently they started bringing out Voice Recorders with Built-in battery (for ease of use).
      (Lithium batteries degrade quite quickly with heavy use & the capacity/ability to hold a charge becomes less and less.
      The degradation is also amplified in smaller devices with smaller batteries as you end up putting more stress on the battery.)

    • Matt P on 18/04/2019 - 00:19

      I've recently had a portable dab+ radio unit with a fixed internal battery die and if i was to buy a replacement, it wouldn't do a single thing better than my current one. The same can't be said for most of the gadgets you've named above.

      • Musiclover on 18/04/2019 - 15:30

        I don't know about radios but digital recorders do improve with time: more built-in memory, bigger battery capacity, better screen, motion sensors (like in the philips I am getting) better brains for automatic settings etc. As for microphones technology - probably does not improve as fast. Not to say it does not.

        • thebadmachine on 18/04/2019 - 17:39
          +1

          In an attempt to make you feel better about your purchase.

          • The DVT6010 is the 2nd highest model in the Phillips Voice Tracer range (8010 is top).
          • Has 3 microphones (2 for Sony PX / UX)
          • Has Larger color screen (easier to understand info at a quick glance)
          • Has 8GB internal memory (4GB for Sony PX / UX)
          • Built-in battery is easier to live with day to day (just plug in without dealing with changing batteries)
          • Voice activation & motion sensor (depending on how well they work could be convenient)
          • Pre-recording function (records 5 seconds before pressing record. Enabled in settings.) (this can be genuinely useful)

          And if the Sony UX560’s built-in battery life scale is anything to go buy, you probably have double (or at least equal) the battery life of that model.

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