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Press Release Capture Quality Audio Easily with Sony’s Latest Digital Voice Recorder The improved ICD-UX series provides an all-in-one recording tool with expandable memory capabilities
Hong Kong, October 20, 2011 – Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Limited today introduced a new addition to its lineup of digital voice recorders – the ICD-UX523F which boasts high quality Linear PCM recording along with expandable memory capabilities. With its ease-of-use and topnotch audio quality, everyone from working professionals to students can now easily record crystal clear audio at their fingertips. Smartly styled and easy to use, the latest digital voice recorder from Sony offers crisp and clear sound quality, providing an excellent option for consumers looking to capture audio recordings of crucial moments such as meetings, lectures, and interviews. The ICD-UX523F is an improved addition to Sony’s popular UX all-in-one series of voice recorders. Featuring a new rounded microphone design, more sound is able to be picked up from different angles and its clarity is enhanced by the S-Microphone Recording System, a proprietary system developed by Sony which couples advanced audio processing technology with a highly sensitive new microphone, capturing even the faintest of subjects with superb clarity while simultaneously reducing background noise. The ICD-UX523F also boasts useful features such as a direct USB port, Intelligent Noise Cut, an in-built FM tuner player/recorder and the supplied Sound Organizer editing software. With a microSD/SDHC flash memory card slot in addition to its 4GB built-in memory, countless hours of quality audio can be recorded at any time, any place. Available in capacities of 2GB to 8GB (without adapter) and 4GB to 16GB (with adapter), the microSD/SDHC flash memory card also supports full HD recording
and comes with free PC software (available via download) such as File Rescue for quick, easy recovery of deleted or damaged files. Available in Black, White, Silver, Gold and Pink, the ICD-UX523F also boasts a thinner, more compact design with a large display and front operation buttons, making it the perfect companion for the college student or the young executive looking to get a head’s up on the competition. Sony digital voice recorder ICD-UX523F is now available at the suggested retail price of HK$1,048. For customer enquiries, please contact Sony sales and services hotline at (852) 2345-2966.
About Hong Kong Marketing Company Hong Kong Marketing Company (HKMC), a division of Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Limited, provides sales, marketing and after sales services for Sony’s consumer electronics products as well as broadcast and professional products in Hong Kong and Macau. For more information on Sony’s products and services, please visit its web site on www.sony.com.hk. About make.believe “make.believe” (make dot believe) is a Group-wide brand message that unites Sony’s communications initiatives across electronics, games, movies, music, mobile phones and network services. “make.believe” symbolizes the spirit of Sony – the power of creativity, the ability to turn ideas into reality and the belief that anything you can imagine, you can make real.
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Product specifications of Sony digital voice recorder ICD-UX523F Model Overall
Recording Features Battery Life
Playback Features Other Features
Built-in Memory PC Connectivity Built-in Microphone Recording Format Playback Format Dimensions (mm, w/h/d) Weight (g, including batteries) Headphone Jack Microphone In USB Port Memory Card Slot Max Recording Time
ICD-UX523F 4GB Yes Stereo (S-Mic) Linear PCM/MP3 MP3/AAC/WMA/WAV Approx. 36.6 x 102.0 x 13.7 mm Approx. 58g
Yes Yes Yes (Direct) microSD Approx. 1073Hrs ( 8kbsp mono) Approx. 178Hrs ( 48kbps mono) Approx. 67Hrs 05Min(128kbps stereo) Approx. 53Hrs40Min(160kbps mono) Approx. 44Hrs(192kbps stereo ) Approx. 6Hrs ( LPCM 44.1KHz stereo) Scene Select/ FM Radio Recording/ Low-cut Filter/ VOR/ Sync Recording Function/ Recording Monitor MP3 8kbps ( monaural ) Approx. 30 Hrs MP3 48kbps ( monaural ) Approx. 25 Hrs MP3 128kbps (stereo) Approx. 24 Hrs MP3 160kbps ( monaural ) Approx. 24 Hrs MP3 192kbps(stereo) Approx. 24 Hrs LPCM 44.1kHz, 16bit (stereo) Approx. 22 Hrs Digital Pitch Control (Speed Control)/ Noise Cut(Intelligent Noise Cut)/ Graphic Equalizer/ A-B Repeat/ Easy Search/ Alarm Playback Calendar Search/ LCD Backlight / USB Connection Charging
