Sony ICD-BM1DR9 Memory Stick Media DVR

Sony Updated: 2007-09-29

With Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Preferred Voice to Print software and up to 694 minutes recording time, the ICD-BM1DR9 digital voice recorder is perfect for detailed documentation of a business meeting or a long lecture. Using Sony's LPEC codec for extremely high sound quality, you can rest assured that nothing will be missed. Connect directly to your PC and keep things organized with Voice Operated Recording (VOR). This feature saves valuable recording time by stopping during pauses in a lecture, and begins again without missing a syllable.

Includes Dragon® NaturallySpeaking® Preferred Voice to Print Software
to easily convert your recorded files into text

Slide Switch Control Operation
allows for one-button operation of all major functions of the recording device

High Value Design with Seamless Aluminum Body
provides a more comfortable fit in the hand and 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

Up to 694 Minutes Recording Time with Supplied 32MB Memory Stick® Media
offers the option of up to 5 hours 47 minutes recording time on the supplied 32MB Memory Stick which may be recorded over and used again.

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

Selective Automatic Folder Copy Function to the PC

Specific folders automatically send its contents to a desired location on your PC

High Quality Sound-"New 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-2
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