A Review of the Sony ICD UX570 Handheld Recorder
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- In this video I take a look at a recent release from the Sony corporation. This affordable little recorder is very flexible and can be used in several ways. It is a very handy tool that I enjoy using frequently. In the video I talk about the many features of the recorder, as well as a couple of its drawbacks.
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For people who bought this as an external audio solution for a lav mic for their youtube videos: I'd recommend the MUSIC setting on LOW gain. I have done extensive level testing with this UX570 + a Power DeWise wired lav mic, at the standard shirt-collar distance. I have found that this setting is optimal for balancing useable mic levels, no clipping, and avoiding extensive compressor/limiter hiss. It's the cleanest audio you can get out of this recorder. The built-in preamp is decent enough that even though Sony does not recommend such low levels, I find them perfectly suitable to adding gain of +6db to +9db in post without hearing a ton of hiss. The VOICE setting is *unusable* with this particular lav mic at all internal gain settings. It clips at below normal voice volume at even the lowest gain. MUSIC on AUTO brings the gain up to good levels, usable right out of the recorder without clipping. But there is noticeable compressor/limiter hiss on AUTO; it doesn't sound natural to my ears. MUSIC @ LOW is the best setting with this extremely common lav-mic and this particular UX570 recorder. Hope this helps youtubers trying to up their audio game.
Thanks for the helpful information!
I have this recorder and also found that MUSIC and LOW is the best setting so far. I’ve used it with the RODE SmartLav+, very usable files. Would love gain control though.
RE: The “SD Card Format” msg. In my experience with various A/V electronics, the brand of the SD card can indeed trigger this type of error msg. I also own the UX570, only use Ultra SanDisk branded cards with it, and have never experienced that issue.
Yeah, that's what I suspected. Of all the brands of SD cards, I do find that SanDisk tends to be the most reliable. Thanks for watching!
The same recorder my grandpa bought me. It was a great recorder now that I can make my songs even better
I love it too! Use it all the time.
It could be the card that is the issue most of the time. Didn't have any issues with the SD card I got. Really love mine and sounds great!
Yes, you have a point. I suspect it was also the card.
Very good review.
Thanks for watching!
A very good review!!!! As a bass player, my main interest is recording band rehearsals and concerts. Is this unit good enough for that purpose? I have an old ZOOM H4 recorder which was perfect but It stopped working and isn't easy to use.
I would say that the UX570 would be good for that. It hasn't let me down yet.
Great review
Many thanks!
Great review! I hope you don't mind some questions.
How's the build quality? I had the prior version and a week of careful use has put a number of scratches on the display and glossy body.
Also when playing mp3 music does the playback stop if you're scrolling through the files selection?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks for watching! I find the build quality pretty decent. I have had it almost a year, and I use it a few times a week, and there are still no scratches on it. Your question about the playback stopping when you scroll is interesting. There is a "music" folder and a "recording" folder. I never put anything in the music folder. But I do know that I can scroll through my list of recordings while a track is playing and playback will not stop. I find this little machine very reliable and useful!
@@techreviewguy7771 Thanks for the reply! I'll definitely consider this newer model if ever mine conks out.
@@ChristopherCadlum You're welcome!
Thanks for the video. Can you use the Sony app to control it like you can with the more expensive ones?
I am not sure. Do you mean the Sony audio management software? I think so, yes. But I usually just transfer files directly from the recorder to my PC, and use a different software for editing if necessary.
Yes, stereo mic input digital recording purposes.
Thanks for watching!
I need something like this to take quick and hassle free notes. Like for example when outside walking and listening to a audiobook and i want to record notes quickly i could just hit record and start talking. would this be a good device for that?
I would definitely recommend it for that. It is very portable and easy to use. Good for capturing ideas.
Great video! however, my recorder says that it has no memory left even though i dont have any files left what do i do? (i have no sd card btw)
Hmmm...not sure why it is saying that. It says that even though there are no files in its memory? That is odd.
I am going to use vor to record me snoring when I'm asleep. Is there any way to timestamp the recording or split the recording during quit time, such that I know what time I snore?
I don't think time stamping would be possible. Also not sure about "splitting", although you could put in "marks" at specific points in the recording.
@@techreviewguy7771 I have had my recorder for a while now, you're right it can't time stamp, split, or mark the recording it makes in VOR mode. I used it in VOR mode near my boiler in the night to see how many times my boiler turned on. It's a versatile device. I like it even though it can't indicate the time when a sound activates it.
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?
This one is great. I recommend it. You cannot change the playback speed with this recorder. But yes, you can put it in silent mode and turn the beep off.
@@techreviewguy7771 I heard you can change the playback speed!
Can it record a phone interview that one person is call to you phone which is connected from the phone headphones output to the Olympus mic jack and you record yourself through the Sony external mics into a single audio file while you hearing the incoming call through your headphones? That way we record any interview on the road with a decent sound.
I think that *should* work. Not entirely sure.
@@techreviewguy7771
Thanks. I got over this problem by getting a Samsung from the A series. They all have a built in call recorder so no need for external recording device or an app for it.
Is there a way to attach it to your camera as a shotgun microphone?
I don't believe so. You probably could figure out a way to attach it to your camera, but it wouldn't be shotgun. As I mentioned, there are various "scenes" that you can choose depending on what situation you are recording in, but extreme unidirectional (shotgun) is not one of them.
Hello how is the quality of the line in when recording something? is it better than the zoom h1n?
I am not familiar with the Zoom H1N. All I can say is that the quality of the line in recordings is great, especially when recorded in wav.
ever figure out which ones the best?
Hi,Sir.
May you recommend for interviews?
Because ,I am writting books.
Thanks
Yes, I think this would be an excellent recorder for interviews. I love it.
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?
I believe it is 32 GB.
Can you record and pause and rewind some seconds and record over it? I mean can pause recording and preview it and overwrite it? Please I really want to know. And if no, can you tell me if .you know a device like that, and thank you anyway
You can't really "record over" an existing recording. You almost always have to start a new recording. I think most digital recorders are like that.
Can you change it from a house hold adapter, rather than plug into the computer to charge
Probably. Although I never tried that. Not 100% sure.
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So did you ever figure out if you could make the screen not turn off during recording?
Yes, there is a setting where you can make the screen stay on the whole time you are recording.
Does it have Bluetooth and have the ability to control the recorder via an app?
Unfortunately, no.
For dictation, can you back up and record over a mistake while dictating? Thanks.
No, I don't believe you can do that. If I make a mistake during dictation, I have to either start a whole new recording, or edit it later in audio software.
@@techreviewguy7771 Thanks much. My clients need a machine that can do that; unfortunately they stick with the old micro-cassette recorders.
@@brucet6738 I find it fascinating when I hear about people still using tape machines. I am actually planning to make a video looking at why police stations and courtrooms still use cassettes.
@@techreviewguy7771 I have run a transcription service for 40 years and several clients absolutely hate digital for some reason. They are the older dictators, the ones who grew up on tape machines. Thus I keep buying Sony BM-575's and good Dictaphones when I find them on EBay. It does get frustrating. As above, the inability to rewind and correct an error is a big negative to them. Thanks. Look forward to your video.
@@bt10ant Very interesting. Thanks for sharing your story. I think that in one form or another, tape will always be with us. I noticed that Wal Mart was still selling new cassette recorders up until very recently (maybe they still do). I will look into the Sony BM 575. Thanks!
how does it compare to the ux560 model?
Unfortunately I am not familiar with the ux560 model.
Hello Sir, does it have programmable recording?
Do you mean setting it to record at a certain time?
@@techreviewguy7771 yes sir that’s what I want to know, thanks….
Is it voice Activated
I think you can set it up for voice activation.
Does it support the Arabic language?
No, unfortunately it only offers English, French and Spanish.
The SD card max capacity for writing can only be 32gb
Thanks for the tip.
Completely false. I have a 1TB card in my ux570. Yes that's 1000GB.
@@techreviewguy7771 he's wrong, there is no max capacity, I have a 1TB card in my 570 right now. In WAV format, I get 1700 hours of recording time, which is 70 days. On mp3, I can get up to 50,000 hours, or 2000 days of audio recording.
This is a ux570 not a 550
Right.