This video is actually awesome. Seriously helpful. Only thing missing is testing it outdoors/greater distance. This video helped me make a decision. Thanks!
@@MalcolmWalker If you're willing to take a question or two, can I record directly to a folder? Or, must I always record first, then move the file to a folder. Also, since it doesn't have bluetooth, I'm looking for a plugin speaker recommendation. I have a couple Altec Lansing HydraJolt speakers, and I don't see that I can plug those in. I understand if you don't have the answers, thanks for your time.
Hey great video, I want to ask about the distance range without an external mic, how do you think will it go with my recording in a lecture class with no external mic and how good would it be when I record it on my pocket or just put on the table with me sitting on yhe back or front?
It works well in a table for yourself about 2-3 feet away. I am not sure if it would boost itself for a larger room but there is 4 settings you can use to change the range. It has auto, then low, medium, and high with pictures showing small crowd to large crowd. Not sure if it would hear everyone in a large room but as it gets quite it auto increases levels. I found this to be a problem recording for video but for just voice recording to save a lecture it shouldn’t be a problem. Pocket recording it should do fine picking up yourself but anyone around would be muffled.
@@jca0178 not sure if you got your answer, but I got this recorder recently too and I checked the Sony website. they said with SDXC we can go 64GB "or more" so theoretically, I guess it'll accommodate whatever you plug it in
I would imagine so, however I do not know if the recorder will record in full frequency. It seems to handle vocal sound very nicely as it should, but probably better buying a Zoom Recorder for that.
Something I noticed is that when I select the scene „Auto Voice Rec“ the mic sensitivity is way too high. It even picks up the air I breathe through my nose. I don‘t understand why, because in the manual, SONY says that this scene is optimized for recording voice notes.
I found that the quality of recording was secondary to the units ability to just make sure you can hear and record what is being said. The priority is making sure voice is recorded and was a main reason i didn't use it very long.
Thank you for the video. Any trouble with audio drift? This records at 44.1kHz and not 48kHz. I own both the Sony ICD-TX650 (44.1kHz) and the Sony ICD-UX560 (44.1kHz). Recently, I have had difficulty syncing these audio files with my Insta360 One R (29.97fps). I can manually sync the CLAPs at the beginning, but my audio quickly goes out of sync.
I have experienced that, If I try and import the entire clip and line it up to a video file its good in the beginning, but then after a few min it seems to be off a few frames. Usually I have a cut somewhere and it is easy to re-sync it but, It does do that.
@E Robinson Thank you. Unfortunately, both my ICD-UX560 and ICD-TX650 have only four REC Modes. I have LPCM 44.1 kHz 16 bit, MP3 192 kbps, MP3 128 kbps, and MP3 48 kbps. To get better syncing, my audio recorder and my camera audio should both match at 48 kHz. That is great if they have updated the recorders, though.
This video is amazing! You made my mind about what microphone to buy! Tell me please, Can I plug any LaV Microphone to this voice recorder? For examle (Slint Lapel Microphone - on amazon)? Does it need to be some special LAV MIC?
@@MalcolmWalker thank you so much! I had so many issues with other options, today I returned wireless microphones to Amazon that didn't work. Spent all the day trying to connect it to the camera, and then realized that the reciever doesn't work properly. Your advise is the best, it is the most reliable. And it is so amazing that the sound will be recorded separately. God bless you, thanks a lot!
I cannot recall if it was. I cannot find it at this moment as I am in the middle of a studio move and could not locate it. If I findi it, Ill update this.
I just bought a 570. But when I record. It only records on the left side. I want it to record on both tracks. Can I do it with this outfit?? I am using a wireless mic (Hollyland) company.
@@Ralphcanoeingadventures the Rodes have a safety track option that records on both channels, but each mic records to one channel or the other by default. It may be the same kinda set up.
Thank you so much for uploading this.. I watched it because I actually ordered one and after that I was wondering if it has a built in speaker ... thank GOD it does lol .... thanks again man. By the way .. I couldnt really tell much of a difference between it and the Rode mic.
Is there any way for it to connect to a phone? Mine takes usb-c. I'm trying to get direct recording from a phone conversation for family history. Hope I make sense
sorry for the late reply, Some how I missed your question. It may be possible if you phone has a headphone out port to record the output sound, but I don't think it would capture the person on the end with the recorder. The best way although not best audio would be have the conversation on speaker phone.
Here is everything I can do with folders. Create Folder> Built-In Memory or SD Card> Name Folder with preset names only from the following names, Conference, Meeting, Lecture, Class, Music, Singing, Interview, Language Lesson, Travel, Outdoors, Message, Schedule, Shopping List, To-Do, Voice Notes, FOLDER, RADIO. If multiple of one name is created it adds 01,02,03 etc. to the end of the name. It is possible to add the same name folder to the built in memory, or the SD Card, ex. Conference01 is in my SD Card and Built in Memory. So to answer your question, it looks like no, you can not rename the files on the fly, All you can do is add folders to either built in memory or SD Card. You can also select which folder you will be using to record into. I was able to change the folder name on the PC, I plugged the recorder into my windows laptop, opened the file explorer which is managed like any other device drive in windows, renamed the folder and then disconnected the recorder from the computer, The recorder then displayed the same folder with my new file name, which is a bit of a work around, but if you know ahead of time what you will be recording, you can at least create folders and rename them to use before you use it, then just select the folder you want to record into. Hope this helps.
I did just find you can change the name of the file once it is recorded, but it is not custom, you have the following choices, Important, Take, Keep, X, XX, XXX, [1]-[5], and A-E. In the recordered file menu it also allows you to move the file to another folder.
Hey really nice Video, after watching this i also ordered a Lavalier mic :) do u have some example footage with Sound and Video combined yet? im very curious how this setup works for you.
My MacBook Pro vs air video (more recent) I used this set up. It works well with one problem that you have to plan ahead for. The recorder uses auto record levels and you can’t adjust it to one fixed level. It also has like a gain adjustment low, med, high, however it still Auto adjusts in those modes. The problem is if you start speaking after being quiet, it is very high and will clip the audio briefly before returning to a lower level. You can plan for that by speaking for a moment before you start speaking about what you want to actually record. But in that video you may hear the audio shift a bit at starting points while I speak. I did adjust the levels to try and normalize it in post but that is my main issue.
No. While it works well, the biggest issue I discovered with it, is it uses auto level control. If you stop speaking it bumps the mic gain way up and when you start speaking it gradually drops to a lower volume. I find this very frustrating because it clips your audio and then goes almost too quiet. I had high hopes to use it as a stand alone mic recorder but it fails to deliver for that use. It is still very well built and does have a lot to offer however. Just don’t buy it to use as a lav mic.
@@pintocreations unfortunately no, they let you choose several levels and use auto, but it still adjusts on all the settings regardless which one you use.
I have Two questions; 1) Can I connect two lavs with a splitter adapter and record through both at the same time? 2) can I have a lav mic plugged in and record using that and the internal dual stereo mic’s of the recorder?
1. I do not have two to test this, I have a basic audio splitter that would work on headphones but not two lavs. I would assume this is possible buy may have lower audio quality. 2. From what I can tell in the menu is NO. It has options that become available when you plug in a mic, but they go away with it removed. So I don't think it will record on both mics.
You can not sync it or use the microphones to output to another device. They only way you can do it, is to overlay the audio file on your video in video editing software. You can not do it while it records. This was my reason for getting it, I just match up the audio and video in post.
Question: I heard that if you plug an additional lav mic into the headphone jack, as well as one into the mic jack, you can record dual microhomes. Is this true?
When I plugged in a second microphone into the headphone output the microphone played the sounds being recorded by the microphone plugged into the microphone port. So I would say no unfortunately.
Hi! In your opinion the sound quality through wired headphones is worse or better than in smartphones? Is there any noise in the pauses between tracks or in audiobooks?
I don't have a smart phone to try but comparing the computer to the recorder with decent $100 Sony headphones it sounds very good, but my Alienware laptop does sound better & cleaner though the headphones. But if I was traveling and loaded the voice recorder with music I would be more then happy with its ability to play music, It does not recognize Flac files however, so I only tried it with MP3's, but it should handle WAV since it records in that format. I do not hear anything between track changes with music, Sounds silent, but it is very brief before the next song starts to play.
@@MalcolmWalker Thank you! Just to clarify. What do you mean sound is cleaner on the laptop? If the volume is lowered to the minimum while playing a track, is there any noise? The playback quality is important to me.
@@alexandera5753 The playback is clean at lower column settings. I would have no issues listening to it, on MP3 files I could hear clipping in the music on the portable recorder, but not when listening on the laptop. I think the laptop has a greater power output then the recorder and to get the same sounding volume in the recorder I had to turn it up more. But there was no noise on the lower volume end. It is very usable, but not audiophile quality.
Which is the Best Voice Recorder or Should I wait for any New Model voice recorder to release in 2022? Choosing Playback Speed Option available for this Voice Recorder? And can we keep it in Silent Mode without Beep Sound?
It works pretty good for a voice recorder and does some other features that is nice, like music. It is the only one I have ever used, so I can not speak to it being the Best. Yes you can turn off the beep. I do not see a playback speed option. Just normal, repeat, shuffle, etc.
This video is actually awesome. Seriously helpful. Only thing missing is testing it outdoors/greater distance. This video helped me make a decision. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful, I have been impressed with it outdoors.
@@MalcolmWalker Awesome. Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for. Subscribed.
Well done. Thanks for the video, I appreciate the basic due diligence, especially with the plugin Lav microphone. Very helpful.
Your very welcome!
@@MalcolmWalker If you're willing to take a question or two, can I record directly to a folder? Or, must I always record first, then move the file to a folder. Also, since it doesn't have bluetooth, I'm looking for a plugin speaker recommendation. I have a couple Altec Lansing HydraJolt speakers, and I don't see that I can plug those in. I understand if you don't have the answers, thanks for your time.
The voice recorder is clean and crisp. The road micro is a bit tiny but baseful. Either way the two sounds are clean.
Awesome video, thorough and to the point. Thank you! Subbed!
I bought one today...sounds good quality...thanks from Ireland ☘✌
THANK YOU for confirming lav mic functionality!!
Your welcome!
Sony recorder with Sony Lav sounds glorious 🙏
It works well together.
Can it be a sneak voice recorder? Does it make any kind of sound?
What is the capacity of the expanded memory?
use this recorder to fly with my fpv drone, so dji O3 air unit can have sound.. i like to hear props sound and motors screaming😅
Solid review, great audio and video. Thanks!
Incredible video quality
Thank you!
Great no BS review.
Great video. Any idea how long the device will record on a full charge?
It lasts awhile. not sure exactly but when its fully charged I dont charge it very often. But I dont use it alot either.
Hey great video, I want to ask about the distance range without an external mic, how do you think will it go with my recording in a lecture class with no external mic and how good would it be when I record it on my pocket or just put on the table with me sitting on yhe back or front?
It works well in a table for yourself about 2-3 feet away. I am not sure if it would boost itself for a larger room but there is 4 settings you can use to change the range. It has auto, then low, medium, and high with pictures showing small crowd to large crowd. Not sure if it would hear everyone in a large room but as it gets quite it auto increases levels. I found this to be a problem recording for video but for just voice recording to save a lecture it shouldn’t be a problem. Pocket recording it should do fine picking up yourself but anyone around would be muffled.
What's the maximum capacity of the external micro sd, I've searched it and it's 32 GB, is it the maximum or just suggestion of capacity?
@@jca0178 not sure if you got your answer, but I got this recorder recently too and I checked the Sony website. they said with SDXC we can go 64GB "or more" so theoretically, I guess it'll accommodate whatever you plug it in
Can you record music from the mic input?
I would imagine so, however I do not know if the recorder will record in full frequency. It seems to handle vocal sound very nicely as it should, but probably better buying a Zoom Recorder for that.
Great video. I have an unrelated question: what wristwatch are you wearing? It looks pretty cool! ⌚️
Thank you! The watch is a Tag Aqua Racer 500m
Something I noticed is that when I select the scene „Auto Voice Rec“ the mic sensitivity is way too high. It even picks up the air I breathe through my nose. I don‘t understand why, because in the manual, SONY says that this scene is optimized for recording voice notes.
I found that the quality of recording was secondary to the units ability to just make sure you can hear and record what is being said. The priority is making sure voice is recorded and was a main reason i didn't use it very long.
Does this have the voice record option? they used to call it V.O.R. voice operated recording on the old cassette models if you remember those days.
hi can you use this as a music player?
I never have, but yes it can do music
Thank you for the video. Any trouble with audio drift? This records at 44.1kHz and not 48kHz. I own both the Sony ICD-TX650 (44.1kHz) and the Sony ICD-UX560 (44.1kHz). Recently, I have had difficulty syncing these audio files with my Insta360 One R (29.97fps). I can manually sync the CLAPs at the beginning, but my audio quickly goes out of sync.
I have experienced that, If I try and import the entire clip and line it up to a video file its good in the beginning, but then after a few min it seems to be off a few frames. Usually I have a cut somewhere and it is easy to re-sync it but, It does do that.
@@MalcolmWalker Thank you. I will try cutting the clips into smaller pieces.
@E Robinson Thank you. Unfortunately, both my ICD-UX560 and ICD-TX650 have only four REC Modes. I have LPCM 44.1 kHz 16 bit, MP3 192 kbps, MP3 128 kbps, and MP3 48 kbps. To get better syncing, my audio recorder and my camera audio should both match at 48 kHz. That is great if they have updated the recorders, though.
Thank you for your review. Im also looking inti buying the same unit.
It works very well so far. I have been happy with it.
amazing review. Great comparison with the Rode mic
This video is amazing! You made my mind about what microphone to buy! Tell me please, Can I plug any LaV Microphone to this voice recorder? For examle (Slint Lapel Microphone - on amazon)? Does it need to be some special LAV MIC?
Any standard 3.5mm microphone plug fits in it. So as long as it has that, you are all set.
@@MalcolmWalker thank you so much! I had so many issues with other options, today I returned wireless microphones to Amazon that didn't work. Spent all the day trying to connect it to the camera, and then realized that the reciever doesn't work properly. Your advise is the best, it is the most reliable. And it is so amazing that the sound will be recorded separately. God bless you, thanks a lot!
On my model, the Stop button is soft when I press it and not as "clicky" as the Record button. Is it the same on your device?
I cannot recall if it was. I cannot find it at this moment as I am in the middle of a studio move and could not locate it. If I findi it, Ill update this.
Guess this will be my next pocket voice recorder!! Goodbye my smartphone.
Awesome review! Do you think that this device is still good for make recordings from my phone call (l work for law enforcement ) and in small room?
Yes it automatically adjusts or you can select the environment it is recording in.
@@MalcolmWalker thanks for taking time to reply
I just bought a 570. But when I record. It only records on the left side. I want it to record on both tracks. Can I do it with this outfit?? I am using a wireless mic (Hollyland) company.
A lot of mics are mono. The plug in tip will have 1 ring if it’s mono, two if it is stereo.
@@MalcolmWalker it is a stereo plug. The wired microphone records to both sides. But the wireless mic only records on the left side.
@@Ralphcanoeingadventures which wireless microphone do you use. My Rode GOII only record to one channel
@@MalcolmWalker it is a Hollyland. And if it only records on one channel. How do you get it on the 2nd track?
@@Ralphcanoeingadventures the Rodes have a safety track option that records on both channels, but each mic records to one channel or the other by default. It may be the same kinda set up.
Thank you so much for uploading this.. I watched it because I actually ordered one and after that I was wondering if it has a built in speaker ... thank GOD it does lol .... thanks again man. By the way .. I couldnt really tell much of a difference between it and the Rode mic.
So, how do we use the music features in it? I have the same thing as that, but I'm still confused and can't load mp3 music on it.
Can you help me and make a tutorial as well as possible?😊
Unfortunately I do not use this recorder anymore.So I can not elaborate on anything further with it.
Is there any way for it to connect to a phone? Mine takes usb-c. I'm trying to get direct recording from a phone conversation for family history. Hope I make sense
sorry for the late reply, Some how I missed your question. It may be possible if you phone has a headphone out port to record the output sound, but I don't think it would capture the person on the end with the recorder. The best way although not best audio would be have the conversation on speaker phone.
Is it possible to rename files on the fly, or manage files via folders?
Here is everything I can do with folders.
Create Folder> Built-In Memory or SD Card> Name Folder with preset names only from the following names, Conference, Meeting, Lecture, Class, Music, Singing, Interview, Language Lesson, Travel, Outdoors, Message, Schedule, Shopping List, To-Do, Voice Notes, FOLDER, RADIO. If multiple of one name is created it adds 01,02,03 etc. to the end of the name. It is possible to add the same name folder to the built in memory, or the SD Card, ex. Conference01 is in my SD Card and Built in Memory.
So to answer your question, it looks like no, you can not rename the files on the fly, All you can do is add folders to either built in memory or SD Card. You can also select which folder you will be using to record into.
I was able to change the folder name on the PC, I plugged the recorder into my windows laptop, opened the file explorer which is managed like any other device drive in windows, renamed the folder and then disconnected the recorder from the computer, The recorder then displayed the same folder with my new file name, which is a bit of a work around, but if you know ahead of time what you will be recording, you can at least create folders and rename them to use before you use it, then just select the folder you want to record into.
Hope this helps.
I did just find you can change the name of the file once it is recorded, but it is not custom, you have the following choices, Important, Take, Keep, X, XX, XXX, [1]-[5], and A-E. In the recordered file menu it also allows you to move the file to another folder.
Hey really nice Video, after watching this i also ordered a Lavalier mic :) do u have some example footage with Sound and Video combined yet? im very curious how this setup works for you.
My MacBook Pro vs air video (more recent) I used this set up. It works well with one problem that you have to plan ahead for. The recorder uses auto record levels and you can’t adjust it to one fixed level. It also has like a gain adjustment low, med, high, however it still
Auto adjusts in those modes. The problem is if you start speaking after being quiet, it is very high and will clip the audio briefly before returning to a lower level. You can plan for that by speaking for a moment before you start speaking about what you want to actually record. But in that video you may hear the audio shift a bit at starting points while I speak. I did adjust the levels to try and normalize it in post but that is my main issue.
@@MalcolmWalker Oh, interesting informations!! Thanks :) for the advice
Hi can I ask you what camera you use for your videos . Thanks
This video was filmed with the A7Rii. The B-roll was shot with the A6400. I also use an A7iii
Great video are your hands massive or is it just small
I have very big hands.
Is this compatible on macOS?
Yes this is compatible with my Mac
sony pcm a10 review required or is a10 having inbuilt speakers
Looks like a nice pocket recorder, I don't know if I will get one but if I do, I will do a video on it.
Hi Malcolm do you recommend this voice recorder, instead of buying a wireless mic?
No. While it works well, the biggest issue I discovered with it, is it uses auto level control. If you stop speaking it bumps the mic gain way up and when you start speaking it gradually drops to a lower volume. I find this very frustrating because it clips your audio and then goes almost too quiet.
I had high hopes to use it as a stand alone mic recorder but it fails to deliver for that use. It is still very well built and does have a lot to offer however. Just don’t buy it to use as a lav mic.
@@MalcolmWalker thank you very much for this information, is there any way of turning off this auto level control ? let me know thanks .
@@pintocreations unfortunately no, they let you choose several levels and use auto, but it still adjusts on all the settings regardless which one you use.
I have Two questions;
1) Can I connect two lavs with a splitter adapter and record through both at the same time?
2) can I have a lav mic plugged in and record using that and the internal dual stereo mic’s of the recorder?
1. I do not have two to test this, I have a basic audio splitter that would work on headphones but not two lavs. I would assume this is possible buy may have lower audio quality.
2. From what I can tell in the menu is NO. It has options that become available when you plug in a mic, but they go away with it removed. So I don't think it will record on both mics.
@@MalcolmWalker thank you for the reply. Definitely going to pick one up tomorrow.
Informative video. But one question though, does it include audio transcription?
I am un-familiar with that, but I do not see a setting for anything like that.
Can You sync while taking vídeo on phone? I'm thinking using it as extern mic. Great Review
You can not sync it or use the microphones to output to another device. They only way you can do it, is to overlay the audio file on your video in video editing software. You can not do it while it records. This was my reason for getting it, I just match up the audio and video in post.
@@MalcolmWalker can i used this recorder as a tool for podcast? Or any budget mic You recommend? Around $80
@@Jose_T131 I don't see why it wouldn't work for that. It may not be the best quality for it but, it should do the job.
Thank you very much sir!
very helpful , thank you
Question: I heard that if you plug an additional lav mic into the headphone jack, as well as one into the mic jack, you can record dual microhomes. Is this true?
When I plugged in a second microphone into the headphone output the microphone played the sounds being recorded by the microphone plugged into the microphone port. So I would say no unfortunately.
@@MalcolmWalkerthat’s funny. Did it break the mic?
Very helpful brother
Hi! In your opinion the sound quality through wired headphones is worse or better than in smartphones? Is there any noise in the pauses between tracks or in audiobooks?
I don't have a smart phone to try but comparing the computer to the recorder with decent $100 Sony headphones it sounds very good, but my Alienware laptop does sound better & cleaner though the headphones. But if I was traveling and loaded the voice recorder with music I would be more then happy with its ability to play music, It does not recognize Flac files however, so I only tried it with MP3's, but it should handle WAV since it records in that format. I do not hear anything between track changes with music, Sounds silent, but it is very brief before the next song starts to play.
@@MalcolmWalker Thank you! Just to clarify. What do you mean sound is cleaner on the laptop? If the volume is lowered to the minimum while playing a track, is there any noise? The playback quality is important to me.
@@alexandera5753 The playback is clean at lower column settings. I would have no issues listening to it, on MP3 files I could hear clipping in the music on the portable recorder, but not when listening on the laptop. I think the laptop has a greater power output then the recorder and to get the same sounding volume in the recorder I had to turn it up more. But there was no noise on the lower volume end. It is very usable, but not audiophile quality.
@@MalcolmWalker Many thanks!
Perfect.
Thank you!
Which is the Best Voice Recorder or Should I wait for any New Model voice recorder to release in 2022?
Choosing Playback Speed Option available for this Voice Recorder?
And can we keep it in Silent Mode without Beep Sound?
It works pretty good for a voice recorder and does some other features that is nice, like music. It is the only one I have ever used, so I can not speak to it being the Best.
Yes you can turn off the beep.
I do not see a playback speed option. Just normal, repeat, shuffle, etc.
@@MalcolmWalker OMG, If Choosing Playback speed option is unavailable then it is not at all worthy for its price being a voice recorder!
Does it support the Arabic language?
The one I have only has English, Espanol, & Francais.
Very helpful thanks.
You're welcome!