Sony ICD-BM1B, ICD-BM1DR9 - Memory Stick Media Digital Voice Recorder, ICD-BM1A, ICD-BM1 Specifications

ICD-BM1A

Memory Stick® Media Digital Voice Recorder

Step-up

Slide Control Switch Operation

High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body

Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-Includes One 32MB Memory
Stick

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Up to 694 Minutes Recording Time with Supplied 32MB Memory Stick

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USB

Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC

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Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC

Compatible with Dragon®

Naturally Speaking® Preferred Voice to

Print Software

High Quality Sound

-"LPEC® CODEC Technology"-16khz Sampling

Rate

Multiple Recording Modes: Stereo

-82 Minutes, SP-260 Minutes, LP-694

Minutes

Overwrite (Correction) Function

Digital Pitch Control

Voice E-Mail Function

Up to 340 Personally Named Message Folders

Full Function LCD Display

Incremental Rewind (Easy Search)

Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording)

Built-In Microphone

Built

-In Playback Speaker

Battery Strength LCD

Off/On Switch

Hi/Lo Mic Sensitivity

Earphone and External Microphone Jacks

LED Operation Indicators (Record/Play)

Includes Carrying Case

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Last Updated: 07/03/2010

ICD-BM1A

Memory Stick® Media Digital Voice Recorder

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Features

Slide Switch Control Operation Allows for one-button operation of all

major functions of the recording device.

High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body Increased body size
provides a more comfortable fit in the hand while still being
lightweight.

Uses Removable Memory Stick® Media-

Includes One 32MB

Memory

Stick Records all dictation on small, compact, high capacity Memory

Stick® media, and allows recorded cards to be readily distributed for
processing; Memory Stick® media ranging from 8MB to 128MB can be
inserted into the unit for different applications.

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Up to 694 Minutes Recording Time

with Supplied 32MB Memory Stick®

Media Offers the option of up to 10 hours 30 minutes recording time on

the supplied 32MB Memory Stick media which may be recorded over
and used again.

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USB Connectivity for High Speed Copying of Files to the PC Via USB
port on a PC.

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Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC Specific folders
automatically send its contents to a desired location on your PC.

Compatible with Dragon® Naturally Speaking®

Preferred Voice to

Print Software To easily convert your recorded files into text.

High Quality Sound-"LPEC® CODEC Technology"-16KHZ Sampling
Rate

With improved frequency response ensures excellent recorded

sound clarity.

Multiple Recording Modes: Stereo-82 Minutes, SP-260 Minutes, LP-694
Minutes

Allows different levels of recording for different situations.

Overwrite (Correction) Function

Allows the user to rewind to a location

and re

-dictate from the last correct word.

Digital Pitch Control Allows recordings to be heard at slower than
normal speeds without distortion to facilitate transcribing or editing, or
faster than normal to move quickly to a desired portion.

Voice E-

Mail Function

Using the supplied digital voice editor software

can easily send audible e-mail with an attached file.

Up to 340 Message Folders for Dictation Provide separate message
areas for different applications such as business memos or personal
reminders, for better organization and faster access.

Full Function LCD Display Shows number of messages recorded,
recording length, date, time, and battery power remaining.

Incremental Rewind (Easy Search)

Is the equivalent of tape Fast Rewind
but without returning all the way to the beginning of each recording, to
help locate specific passages.

Advanced Digital VOR (Voice Operated Recording) Stops the
recording during silent pauses, saving valuable recording time, then
begins recording again without missing a single syllable thanks to the
digital buffer.

Built-In Microphone

For extra convenience, eliminates the need for an

external microphone.

Built

-In Playback Speaker For monitoring playback of recordings.

Battery Strength LCD

Provides a visible signal when battery strength is

low.

On/Off Switch Allows you to control the power by switching on or off.

Hi/Lo Mic Sensitivity Enables the unit to record different situations, from

group meetings to individuals, more effectively.

Stereo Earphone and Microphone Jacks

Allows listening through
earphones for privacy or transcription and the stereo mic jack allows
connection of an external microphone.

LED Operation Indicators (Record/Play)

Indicates Red when unit is

recording, Green when in playback mode.

Includes Carrying Case To protect the device and make it more
portable.

Microsoft

® Windows® 98/2000/Me/XP Compatible

Specifications

General

Type of Use: Ultra Portable Voice Recorder
Recording Media: Removable Memory Stick® Media 32MB

Recording and Playback Times: ST: 82 Min.; SP: 4 Hrs 20 Min.; LP 11 Hrs 30

Min.

Audio

Recording System: Digital, Monaural Recording
Microphone:

Built-in

Frequency Range:

ST: 60-13500Hz; SP: 60-7000Hz; LP: 80-3500Hz

Audio Features

Microphone Sensitivity Feature:

Yes

Recording Features:

Advanced Digital Voice Operated Recording (VOR),

Move, Divide, Overwrite

Convenience Features

Search Features:

Cue and Review, Easy Search

Message Folder(s):

Yes (up to 340 Folders)

Voice E-

Mail Function:

Yes (Using Digital Voice Editor)

On-Screen Clock:

Yes (Date and Time)

Erase/Protect:

3 Erase Options (Message/Partial Message/Folder)

Hardware

Display: Full Function Display

Power

Output Power:

350mW

Power Requirements:

120V AC Adaptor (Optional)

Battery Type:

"AAA" x 2

Battery Life (Approx): Up to 10 Hours

Speaker

Type:

Built-in

Speaker Dimensions: 1 1/10" (28mm) diameter

Software

Supplied Software: Digital Voice Editor (CD-

ROM)

Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows® 98, 98SE, ME,

2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional

Inputs and Outputs

Microphone Input:

1

DC-

In:

3V

Headphone Output(s):

1 (Mini)

USB Port(s): 1

Dimensions

Weight: 3.5 oz. (98 g) with battery
Measurements:

1 3/4" x 4 15/16" x 3/4" (44 x 124 x 19mm)

Supplied Accessories

PC Download Software
Carrying Case
Earphone MDR

-ED228LP
USB Cable RK-G136
32MB Memory Stick® Media

Optional Accessories

AC Power Adaptor (AC-E30HG)
UPC Code: 027242626423

1. Available storage capacity of Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Duo™ and Memory
Stick PRO Duo™

media may vary. A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.
Actual available memory is: 32MB=30MB, 64MB=61MB, 128MB=123MB, 256MB=220MB,
512MB=460MB, 1GB=940MB, 2GB=1.85GB, and 4GB=3.66GB

2. Not all products with USB 2.0 connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

3. Approximate recording times. Battery life will vary based upon usage conditions.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Memory
Stick, LPEC, and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Dragon, NaturallySpeaking,
and the Dragon logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates
in the United States and/or other countries.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are
approximate.

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