SME - Dictation & Transcription - SONY ICD-BM1A Digital Voice Recorder

Sony ICD-BM1A Digital Voice Recorder
(Memory Stick® Pro™ Duo)

Record important lectures in the classroom or meetings at the office with the ICD-BM1A digital voice recorder.

Capture your next big idea with the ICD-BM1A digital voice recorder. Featuring up to 694 minutes recording time with supplied 32MB Memory Stick® media, this voice recorder is ideal for professionals, students or anyone on the go. Organize and edit recordings in 340 folders, then use the supplied digital voice editor software to send audible e-mails with an attached file. The ICD-BM1A comes equipped with a built-in speaker, hold button, date display, battery level indicator, alarm and digital clock. Seeing data and listening to audio is a cinch with useful features such as the large LCD display for showing recording data and 350mW speaker output.

Features

Slide Switch Control Operation

allows for one-button operation of all major functions of the recording device

High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body

increased body size provides a more comfortable fit in the hand while still being lightweight

Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 32MB Memory Stick

records all dictation on small, compact, high capacity Memory Stick® media, and allows recorded cards to be readily distributed for processing; Memory Stick® media ranging from 8MB to 128MB can be inserted into the unit for different applications.

Up to 694 Minutes Recording Time with Supplied 32MB Memory Stick® Media

offers the option of up to 10 hours 30 minutes recording time on the supplied 32MB Memory Stick media which may be recorded over and used again.

USB Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC

via USB port on a PC

Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC

Specific folders automatically send its contents to a desired location on your PC

Compatible with Dragon® Naturally Speaking® Preferred Voice to Print Software

to easily convert your recorded files into text

High Quality Sound-"LPEC® CODEC Technology"-16KHZ Sampling Rate

with improved frequency response ensures excellent recorded sound clarity

Multiple Recording Modes: Stereo-82 Minutes, SP-260 Minutes, LP-694 Minutes

allows different levels of recording for different situations

Overwrite (Correction) Function

allows the user to rewind to a location and re-dictate from the last correct word

Digital Pitch Control

allows recordings to be heard at slower than normal speeds without distortion to facilitate transcribing or editing, or faster than normal to move quickly to a desired portion

Voice E-Mail Function-2

using the supplied digital voice editor software can easily send audible e-mail with an attached file

Up to 340 Message Folders for Dictation

provide separate message areas for different applications such as business memos or personal reminders, for better organization and faster access

Full Function LCD Display

shows number of messages recorded, recording length, date, time, and battery power remaining

Incremental Rewind (Easy Search)

is the equivalent of tape Fast Rewind but without returning all the way to the beginning of each recording, to help locate specific passages

Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording)

stops the recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time, then begins recording again without missing a single syllable thanks to the digital buffer

Built-In Microphone

for extra convenience, eliminates the need for an external microphone

Built-In Playback Speaker

for monitoring playback of recordings

Battery Strength LCD

provides a visible signal when battery strength is low

On/Off Switch

allows you to control the power by switching on or off

Hi/Lo Mic Sensitivity

enables the unit to record different situations, from group meetings to individuals, more effectively

Stereo Earphone and Microphone Jacks

allows listening through earphones for privacy or transcription and the stereo mic jack allows connection of an external microphone

LED Operation Indicators (Record/Play)

indicates Red when unit is recording, Green when in playback mode

Includes Carrying Case

to protect the device and make it more portable

Microsoft® Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP Compatible

Yes

Specifications

Type of Use

Ultra Portable Voice Recorder

Recording Media

Removable Memory Stick® Media 32MB

Recording and Playback Times

ST: 82 Min.; SP: 4 Hrs 20 Min.; LP 11 Hrs 30 Min.

Type

Built-in

Speaker Dimensions

1 1/10" (28mm) diameter

Recording System

Digital, Monaural Recording

Microphone

Built-in

Frequency Range

ST: 60-13500Hz; SP: 60-7000Hz; LP: 80-3500Hz

Microphone Sensitivity Feature

Recording Features

Advanced Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR), Move, Divide, Overwrite

Erase/Protect

3 Erase Options (Message/Partial Message/Folder)

Search Features

Cue and Review, Easy Search

Message Folder(s)

Yes (up to 340 Folders)

Voice E-Mail Function

Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor)

Clock

Yes (Date and Time)

Display

Full Function Display

Supplied Software

Digital Voice Editor (CD-ROM)

Operating System Compatibility

Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional

Microphone Input

DC-In

Headphone Output(s)

1 (Mini)

USB Port(s)

Output Power

350mW

Power Requirements

120V AC Adaptor (Optional)

Battery Life (Approx.)

Up to 10 Hours

Battery Type

"AAA" x 2

Dimensions (Approx) Width

1 3/4" (44 mm)

Dimensions (Approx) Height

4 15/16" (124 mm)

Dimensions (Approx) Depth

3/4" (19 mm)