Sony ICD-UX512RED Specifications

ICD-UX512RED

Digital Flash Voice Recorder

The ICD-UX512 is a 3-in-1 stereo recorder equipped for voice recording,
music playback and USB ash memory. Featuring MP3 and Linear PCM
recording, direct connect USB and enhanced recording features, the
ICD-UX512 recorder is perfect for capturing music and meeting notes alike.
Even expand memory to your liking with the MicroSD card slot for adding
optional memory.

3-in-1 stereo recorder

Voice recorder, music player & USB ash memory. Capture and playback voice or music notes,
plus store and transfer les via the direct connect USB.

INTELLIGENT NOISE CUT™ MODE

A unique and innovative technology from Sony, Intelligent Noise Cut™ mode signicantly
reduces ambient noise from recordings so that playback can be heard more clearly.

EXPANDABLE MEMORY

A Memory Card slot oers access to additional recording time using optional ash memory
media that can be removed and stored or used to transfer recordings to a computer.

MUSIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK

The UX512 provides exibility in audio recording and playback. Music can be recorded in MP3 or
linear PCM. For playback, the UX512 supports MP3/WMA/AAC les.

1

USB DIRECT CONNECT

Transfer les quickly without searching for a USB connection cable. With direct connect, simply
connect the recorder to a PC or Mac® USB input.

2

SCENE SELECT

An easy to use system that allows the user to select pre-determined recording modes. The device
automatically adjusts the unit to the optimal recording settings: notes, lectures, music etc.

A-B REPEAT

Mark the beginning and ending of a particular recorded passage and the recording will be
played over and over again- great for language learning.

ADD RECORDING

Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and automatically add additional
recording at the end without aecting the original recording.

ALARM

Set a future date and time and the recording will automatically be played.

BACKLIT DISPLAY

Convenient when using the unit in a low light environment.

DPC

Digital Pitch Control enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without
changing the pitch.

DRAGON® COMPATIBLE / CERTIFIED

The recording quality of the unit has been optimized and validated by Nuance to work with the
Voice to Print Dragon NaturallySpeaking® soware (sold sep.).

EARPHONE JACK

A listening device can be plugged into the recorder.

EASY SEARCH

Rewinds or Fast Forwards in short increments making it easier to locate a segment in a long
recording for review.

HI / LO MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY

Set the recorder for dictation and notes or for conferences and lectures.

MIC JACK

Provides the ability to use an external microphone.

MULTI LANGUAGE MENU

Enables the menu language to be displayed in English, French or Spanish.

PERSONALIZED FOLDER NAMES (w/ a PC)

Allows the folder names to be personalized such as NOTES, HISTORY CLASS, SCHEDULE etc.

RECORD/PAUSE

Provides the ability to pause the recording process, gather your thoughts and then continue
recording in one easy step.

SOUND ORGANIZER SOFTWARE BUNDLE FOR PC

Soware bundle that allows editing, viewing track marks, CD/DVD burning, playback with
Intelligent Noise Cut™ and other useful features.

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STEREO MICROPHONE

Record in stereo with the included stereo microphone.

TRACK MARK

Finding an exact spot in your recording is now easier than ever before. Place up to 98 track
marks in each recorded le which can be "jumped" to for playback.

USB PC & MAC® COMPATIBLE

PC & MAC COMPATIBLE
Works with Windows® as well as Macintosh® computers.
PC: Sound Organizer Soware (CD-ROM)
MAC: Drag and drop Mass Storage Device functionality only.

VOR

Voice Operated Recording starts and stops the recording when sound of a sucient level is
picked up by the microphone. This feature saves valuable recording time by not recording
periods when there is little or no sound.

Specications

Audio

Format(s) Supported

Frequency Range

MP3 les:
Bit Rate: 8 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File Extension: .mp3

WMA les:
Bit Rate: 32 kbps - 192 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File Extension: .wma

AAC-LC les*:
Bit Rate: 16 kbps - 320 kbps, VBR
Sampling Frequencies: 11.025/12/16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz
File Extension: .m4a
* Copyright-protected les playback not supported

PCM les:
Bit Rate: 16 bit
Sampling Frequencies: 44.1 kHz
File Extension: .wav

LPCM 44/16: 50 - 20,000 Hz
MP3 192k: 50 - 20,000 Hz
MP3 128k: 50 - 16,000 Hz
MP3 48k (Mono): 50 - 14,000 Hz
MP3 8k (Mono): 60 - 3,400 Hz

Microphone
Recording System

Audio Features

Microphone Sensitivity Feature

Recording Features

Convenience Features

Erase/Protect
Message Folder(s)
On-Screen Clock
Safety Lock
Search Features
Voice E-Mail Function

General

Recording and Playback Times

Recording Media
Type of Use

Hardware

Display

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Output(s)
Microphone Input
USB Port(s)

Memory

Memory Size

Power

Battery Type
Output Power

Power Requirements

Soware

Operating System Compatibility

Supplied Soware

Speaker

Speaker Dimensions

Built-in, Stereo Microphone

Digital Stereo

Yes (Hi/Med/Lo)

5 Modes: Linear PCM /
LPCM (44.1kHz, 16bit): Non-compressed High-Quality stereo mode
SHQ (44.1kHz, 192kbps): Super High- Quality stereo mode
HQ (44.1kHz, 128kbps): High-Quality stereo mode
SP (44.1kHz, 48kbps): Standard Play monaural mode
LP (11.025kHz, 8kbps): Long Play monaural mode

Yes

5 folders

Yes

Yes (Hold Function)

Cue/Review, Easy Search, Track Mark

Yes

LPCM 44.1k 3H
MP3 192k (SHQ): 22H 20M
MP3 128k (HQ): 33H 30M
MP3 48k (Mono) (SP): 89H 25M
MP3 8k (Mono) (LP): 536H

Built-In Flash Memory 2GB³ and Memory Card Expansion Slot (microSD/M2)

Ultra Portable Voice Recorder

Full Function LCD Display with LED operation indicator

1 (Minijack, Stereo)

1 (Minijack, Stereo)

1 (Type-A jack), High-Speed USB Compatible

2 GB (approx. 1.9 GB = 2,147,483,648 Bytes)
Available: 1.8 GB (1,932,735,283 bytes)

"AAA" x 1

90 mW

One LR03 (size AAA) alkaline battery: 3.0 V DC
One NH-AAA rechargeable battery: 2.4 V DC

Windows® 7 Ultimate, Windows® 7 Professional, Windows® 7 Home Premium,
Windows® 7 Home Basic, Windows® 7 Starter, Windows Vista® Ultimate Service Pack
2 or higher, Windows Vista® Business Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista® Home
Premium Service Pack 2 or higher, Windows Vista® Home Basic Service Pack 2 or
higher, Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows®
XP Media Center Edition 2004 Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows® XP Media Center
Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 3 or higher,
Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 or higher, Mac OS X (v10.2.8-v10.6), pre­installed

Application Soware, Sound Organizer (CD-ROM) (Windows® only)

Approx. 21/32 in. (16 mm) diameter

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Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx) Depth
Dimensions (Approx) Height
Dimensions (Approx) Width
Weight (Approx.)

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Optional Accessories

1.5" x 4.5" x 0.84" (37.5 x 102 x 14.6mm) not including projecting parts and controls

0.60" (14.6 mm)

4.2" (102 mm)

1.5" (37.5 mm)

2 1/8 oz. (59 g) Including one battery

IC Recorder (1)
NH-AAA (size AAA) rechargeable battery (1)
Stereo headphones (1)
USB extension cable (1)
Operating Instructions (1)

Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™): MS-A16GU2, MS-A8GU2, MS-A4GU2, MS-A2GU2
microSD/microSDH: SR-8A4, SR-4A4, SR-2A1
Active Speaker: SRS-M50
Electret Condenser Microphone: ECM-CS10, ECM-TL3
Audio Connecting Cable: RK-G136, RK-G139
Rechargeable battery NH-AAA-B2KN
USB AC adaptor AC-U501AD (U.S.A. and Canada only)

1. Unencrypted les only.

2. Included Sound Organizer soware requires Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows
XP.

© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony and Intelligent Noise Cut are trademarks of
Sony. Windows is a registered trademark of Microso Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries. Macintosh and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple
Inc. Nuance, Dragon, and Dragon Naturally Speaking are registered trademarks
of Nuance Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice.
/Updated: September 20, 2011