Featuring enhanced MP3 and Linear PCM recording features with internal flash memory, the UX523 recorder is perfect for capturing music, notes from a meeting or just to hear yourself think out loud. Expandable microSD memory card slot makes it easy to add storage space and direct connect USB makes file transfer and recharging the battery a breeze. Finding an exact ... Read more
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Pros: Easy to use Nice big buttons Some extras like noise reduction and Low Cut filter Records uncompressed External Mic option Acceptable music player with custom EQ
Cons: Extremely noisy hollow sounding plastic body Amplifies every brush or touch or movement while recording Omnidirectional: Little or no stereo separation unless very close to mic No rec level adjustments other than LOW/MED/HIGH, loud sounds will clip
Summary: It's good enough, but it's not great. Excellent for dictation, the omni stereo mics do provide a very good way of separating background noise from up-close dictation. Not ...
Summary: It's good enough, but it's not great. Excellent for dictation, the omni stereo mics do provide a very good way of separating background noise from up-close dictation. Not enough spatial soundfield for large room or environment recording, everything comes out hollow and monaural. A nice external microphone fixes most of the problems I've noted.
Description:Featuring enhanced MP3 and Linear PCM recording features with internal flash memory, the UX523 recorder is perfect for capturing music, notes from a meeting or just to hear yourself think out loud. Expandable microSD memory card slot makes it easy to add storage space and direct connect USB makes file transfer and recharging the battery a breeze. Finding an exact spot in your recording is now easier than ever. Place up to 98 track marks in each recorded file which can be "jumped" to for playback. Scene Select option can be used to optimize settings based on the environment.
Supported digital audio standards LPCM, PCM, MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC-LC
Digital recording time 1073 hour(s)
Additional features A-B repeat
Built-in Display
Audio system built-in display LCD
Backlight display Yes
Display menu language French, Spanish, English
Features LED backlight
Speaker System
Speaker(s) 1 x Speaker Built-in
Driver details Speaker . 1 Full-range driver 13/16 in
Speaker system nominal (RMS) output power 90 mW
Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone operation mode Stereo
Headphones
Sound output mode Stereo
Connectivity
Cable(s) included 1 x USB extension cable -
Connector type 1 x Hi-Speed USB 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Headphones Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Battery / Power
Battery 1 x AAA type Rechargeable Standard battery
System Requirements
Peripheral / Interface devices [Dec 3, 2010 from CDS: System Requirements] Hi-Speed USB port
Operating system Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 SP3 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP3 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP3 or later, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9 - 10.6, Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic
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