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Sony ICD-PX470 Digital Voice Recorder with USB
Key Features
Record in Linear PCM (WAV) & MP3 Formats
Internal 4GB Memory & microSD Expansion
Onboard Stereo S-Microphone System
Up to 55 Hours of Recording Time
Wide, Focus, & Auto Voice-Recording Modes
Built-In USB Connector
3.5mm Stereo Mic-In & Headphone Jack
Battery Life up to 55 Hours
Included AAA Battery & Software
1 Year Warranty
Sony ICD-PX470 Digital Voice Recorder with USB
The Sony ICD-PX470 Digital Voice Recorder with Built-In USB serves as the definitive tool for students, journalists, business professionals, and content creators needing crisp, reliable audio capture. Engineered for absolute ease of use, this compact handheld recorder eliminates the hassle of carrying external cables by integrating a slide-out USB connector directly into its chassis. Boasting an adjustable multi-microphone array, long battery runtime, and intelligent speech noise-reduction filters, the ICD-PX470 provides clear audio acquisition for lectures, interviews, meetings, and voice memos.
Core Specifications and Key Features
Adjustable S-Microphone System
The recorder features Sony’s high-sensitivity S-Microphone system. This dual-microphone array captures faint or distant audio sources clearly while preserving an accurate, natural stereo field. Operators can customize the microphone sensitivity by switching between specialized scene selection profiles like Lecture, Interview, Meeting, or Dictation to match environmental acoustics instantly.
Direct Cable-Free Connection via Slide-Out USB
Built with a physical, slide-out USB Type-A connector, the ICD-PX470 plugs directly into any PC or Mac without requiring a separate micro-USB or USB-C cable. Once inserted, it acts as a standard flash drive, allowing users to drag and drop audio files immediately for transcription, editing, or archiving while concurrently charging or utilizing data pipelines.
Intelligent Noise Cut and Low Cut Filters
- Low Cut Filter: Actively filters out low-frequency background disruptions—such as air conditioning hums, traffic rumble, or wind noise—during recording sessions.
- Intelligent Noise Cut: During file playback, this proprietary Sony algorithm identifies human speech patterns and digitally subdues ambient room noise, clarifying spoken words for effortless transcribing.
Expansive Storage and Long Operational Battery Life
- Dual Storage Matrix: Comes with 4GB of internal flash storage, which holds up to 159 hours of recording time (in MP3 48kbps mono mode). Storage can be expanded up to an extra 32GB via a built-in microSD card slot.
- Extended Power Runtime: Uses two standard AAA alkaline batteries to deliver up to 55 hours of continuous recording (MP3 47kbps), ensuring the device stays powered through long multi-day conferences.
Technical Specifications Overview
| Feature | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Microphone Type | Stereo S-Microphone System (Adjustable Sensitivity) |
| Audio Capture Formats | Linear PCM (WAV) up to 44.1kHz 16-bit | MP3 up to 192kbps |
| Built-In Memory | 4GB Internal Flash Memory |
| Expansion Storage | 1x microSD card slot (Supports cards up to 32GB) |
| PC/Mac Interface | Retractable, slide-out USB Type-A Connector |
| Audio Outputs | 1x 3.5mm Headphone Jack; Built-in 300mW front speaker |
| Audio Inputs | 1x 3.5mm Stereo Microphone/Line Input Jack |
| Power Supply | 2x AAA Batteries (Alkaline or NiMH rechargeable) |
| Physical Weight | Approx. 74 g (Including batteries) |
