Sony ICD-BX800 Digital Voice Recorder Review

The Sony ICD-BX800 is a 2GB digital voice recorder. It offers an extra-large recording capacity of over 288 hours in its lowest quality mode. You can find this model for an average price of $45. Keep reading to learn about some of the features that it offers.

Recording

The Sony ICD-BX800 digital voice recorder offers 2GB of flash memory. There are four recording modes to choose. The SHQ mode offers just under 12 hours of recording, HQ offers 18 hours, and the SP mode offers 48 hours.

If you are fine with the lower quality, then the LP mode offers about 288 hours of recording. The Sony ICD-BX800 also features voice-operated recording. This enables the unit to start and stop recording automatically whenever it detects sound.

Operation

The Sony ICD-BX800 digital voice recorder is equipped with a full-function LCD display. It shows the date and time, in either 12- or 24-hour format. You can even use the unit as an alarm.

Mic

The Sony ICD-BX800 voice recorder features an integrated microphone. There is an adjustable microphone sensitivity too so you can get the quality you need. The unit allows you to connect an external microphone for stereo recording.

Power

The Sony ICD-BX800 is powered by two AAA batteries. A fully charged set offers up to 30 hours of listening to files and 26 hours of recording. The batteries are included in the package so you don't need to buy them separately.

The Sony ICD-BX800 digital voice recorder offers 2GB of memory space. The full-function LCD display shows the date and time and can also be used as an alarm. There is an integrated microphone as well as a jack to connect an external one for stereo recording. The recorder is powered by two AAA batteries that offer 26 hours of recording and 30 hours of listening.