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Sony has provided enhanced cue-and-review capabilities in this model to make it more convenient for users to back up a few seconds and record over sections of dictation without having to press a myriad of buttons.
The Digital Voice Editor software links directly to Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred and Professional (version 5 and newer), and allows users to select one or more recordings in the recorder, or in folders on the user's computer, then click the Transcribe button to launch NaturallySpeaking and begin typing.
Sound quality is clear enough to allow NaturallySpeaking users to feed recorded dictation into their existing headset User Profile without having to create a recorder-specific User Profile, although neither the Sony nor the NaturallySpeaking documentation provides any indication that this is possible.
Users who work with a secretary or transcriptionist may want to invest in two of these recorders so that they can drop off a "full" one and pick up an "empty" one without having to wait for files to be copied from the recorder to the secretary's computer.
Sony offers the WAVPedal Foot Controller and headset as an option so that transcriptionists can type while advancing and rewinding the recording with the footpedal. Recordings from the ICD-BP150 must be converted to 8-bit or 16-bit WAV format using the Digital Voice Editor software before they can be played back using the WAVPedal.
Detailed Specifications:
UP TO 5.5 HOURS RECORDING TIME is available on the integrated circuit chip which may be recorded over and used again
UP TO 99 MESSAGES PER FILE can be recorded before the chip is full, for a total of 495 separate messages
USB COMPATIBLE FOR FAST TRANSFER RATE TO A PC via USB port; automatically configures itself when connected
VOICE TO PRINT COMPATIBLE means that recorded files can be converted into text with voice to print software such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional V5.
FULL FUNCTION DICTATING MACHINE applies the clarity, convenience and control of Digital recording and transcription to the needs of business users
SLIM, COMPACT DESIGN fits neatly into a shirt pocket for handy access anywhere
AUDIBLE READY™ TO DOWNLOAD CONTENT FROM THE WEB enables audible books and newspapers to be downloaded to the Digital voice recorder
EASY TO USE PLAYBACK/EDIT FUNCTION lets you begin playback with the press of a button, then edit the recordings with equal ease
HIGH QUALITY SOUND, 16KHZ Sampling Rate with extended Frequency response ensures excellent recorded sound clarity
VOICE EMAIL FUNCTION lets you easily send audible email with the attached files
5 MESSAGE FILES provide separate message areas for different applications such as business memos or personal reminders, for better organization and faster access
A-B REPEAT enables a specific segment of the recording to automatically play over and over again
FULL FUNCTION LCD DISPLAY shows number of messages recorded, recording length, date, time, and battery power remaining
ONE BUTTON PLAY FROM RECORD lets you switch Recording mode to Play mode in one easy step
ADVANCED Digital VOR stops the recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time, then begins recording again without missing a single syllable thanks to the digitally-buffered VOR
BUILT-IN FLASH MEMORY uses IC chip, which may be recorded over itself and used again and again, with distortion-free clarity
RECORD/PAUSE FUNCTION temporarily stops recording to allow for pauses in dictation or to provide time for reference to documents, then resumes where recording was stopped, at the press of a button
HOLD SWITCH prevents accidental operation or changes to settings while carrying the unit in pocket or briefcase
CUE & REVIEW allows the recording to be heard during fast winding which helps to locate particular passages quickly
EARPHONE JACK allows listening through earphones for privacy or transcription
MIC JACK allows connection of an external microphone for special recording applications
LED OPERATION INDICATORS (REC/PLAY) indicates Red when unit is recording, Green when in playback mode
BATTERY STRENGTH LCD provides a visible signal when battery strength is low
Recording System: 16MB built-in Flash Memory
Speaker 1 1/4" (32mm) dia.
Input External mic jack
Output Earphone mini jack
Power Requirements: DC 3V with "AAA" x 2 batteries (included)
Battery Life (with disposable alkaline batteries):
Play: 7 hours (SP mode)
Record: 10 hours (SP mode)
PC Download software
Carrying case
3 oz (75g) w/o battery
4 1/16" x 1 3/4" x 7/8"
(105 x 44.5 x 14mm)
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