Do you use a digital audio device? Or happy with your cameras on board mic?

I have just purchased this exact recorder and, after watching your video, am GLAD I did!!! I watched your video to get a "hands-on" tutorial of the recorder! You've shown me everything I need to know! THANK YOU!!!

Thanks for your review. I had no idea all the features this recorder had. You just opened a whole different world for me. Also, I appreciated you demonstrating the features on this digital recorder. Thank you You did an amazing job!

I bought Sony ICD-PX 470. The recorder works like a charm. The sound quality is very clear! I can't say enough nice things about this small recorder. It is easy to use. It gives very clear crisp recordings and picks up sounds in its neighbourhood easily. More than happy with the quality.

I just purchased one to record my thoughts regarding a book I've been trying to write for years. I have great paragraphs in my head frequently but have to stop and make notes. I didn't really learn how to use it in your video but feel confident I purchased a good one. I did a review check prior to my purchase and it's ranked Reviewers Pick and the third cheapest. Thank You for this video. Upstate NY here 💕

Thank you for demonstrating this device in combination with lapel mic input. Exactly what I was after. Thumbs up!

That was awesome!!! I was just looking to record a phone conversation with the IRS but now I can also use this in my video production adventures- Well done! Thank you-

Very helpful - thank you! I came because I'm in the market for a voice recorder. I'd like one of the much more expensive Tascam ones, but that's probably more than I really need and my work has given me a little block of cash to purchase with, so I'm probably going for this option, thanks to your review. (I'll use it for adding voice notes to pre-class videos for a university course.)

Thank you so much for the review! It was very helpful and I appreciate the additional info on your views on the lapel mic, thanks!

I have an old Sony ICD PX720 1 GB ROM (16 years old!) combined with a Boya-BY M1 mic. And the result is fantastic. Just remember to set low sensitivity record in settings.

I prefer external battery operated devices .They last a lot longer than recharging ones , which give you maybe an hour or 2 of use time .

I use this. I’am facing background noise problem while shooting outdoor. I will try the focused setting as show in this video. I hope that works.

Good review. I'd say that an affordable but near-pro quality audio recorder is a necessity, if you are in any way serious about your recorded sound. For instance, a camera equipped with a nice external mic could be located too far from a source of sound, but too near a source of background noise. This is when you might want to have such portable recorder to be placed near your desired sound source and forget about the camera mic. So there. This is my take on the topic at hand.

Fantastic review. Exactly what I needed to know. My KZfaq has suffered from built in audio from my phone. I've tried am external mic to my phone but having comparability issues. Was wary about having sync Audi afterwards but I think this could be a good budget option to try out.

Thanks for this, definitely buying it now. I record inside but I do a lot of movement while shooting so having the recorder on me with lapel mic separated from the camera works a lot.

Great video! I have a vlogging channel and a Sony a5100. I love the camera and generally it’s not bad with audio especially after I put DIY Wind Muffs on it but I did a vlog downtown Houston once and I was surprised how much background noise came through! I really need a recorder like this

nice review, but is it just me or there's a very disturbing hissing noise coming from your audio.

Thank you for the review!!

Very useful review. Thanks for explaining "Scene select". I find the instructions really not all that clear!

Thx for the video. i use the external mic ECMLV1 from Sony with the PX470 and the sound is very good. I prefer this option outside and even inside, the external mic improve the sound a lot. Thx for the review !!

@arronprescott thank you so much for this review. The way you organized the edit and the additional information was precise. So much so that I’m certainly going to subscribe. I hope you keep creating these types of videos just the styles so much better than usual similar tech videos anyway just appreciate it.

I actually prefer in this instance the fact that it uses AAA batteries. priorly I used a different brand that had an internal rechargeable battery, and I would always end up out in a situation and needing to record but having forgotten to charge up the recorder. of course if that happens now with my Sony all I have to do is just walk across the street to the little corner store and pick up some AAAs.

Thank You

Thanks for honest review I am thinking to buy this device

I got this recorder but unfortunately it doesn’t support transferring files from recorder to iOS device from usb. I’ll have to use sd card to save audio files and transfer files internally take card out for transfer again to iPad Pro.

I'm in the same situation with the Sony a5100, I'm broken between Sony ICD PX470 or the Sony ICDUX560. Does the 560 have better quality and is it worth the price difference? I've been watching your videos and they're really helping me to step up my KZfaq game. Also great timing was looking for a video and yours just popped out an hour ago. xD Any help is appreciated.

Thank you for making this video. I'm looking for a good voice recorder for the lecture at the university and I'm considering this one.

the canvas behind you looks so dope

I have an ICD- 700 that I just found in a desk. It is dead. I changed the batteries with no change. Any ideas?

thanks for this review! especially with the lapel mic audio test

Super review Arron: Thanks a lot !

I want to use my iphone's voice memo app but since i hardly have any space i want to buy a recorder

Do you think it is good for recording conversation outdoor? I'm starting to some interviews with some elders in my family about history and some lessons too. This type is the only suggestion I get when I search the type recorder I need. Beside I don't wanna bring power bank everywhere.

I am using this unit to record for radio program and facebook.

Thank you for your awesome review 👍

Now if you learn to constantly monitor in some way so your audio mix is not all messed up then you will be all set.

Wish you had recorded outside without mic because I’ll be doing an interview outside

Thanks for the video. I was wondering if you were using a lapel or just the Sony. Guessing you also had it some distance from you. Well you definitely ranked as you came to top on my GOOGLE search today too. Congrats. Well done. Great video. You sort of answered in that you said that it takes a standard lapel microphone so I'm guessing 3.5mm jack. Great video very informative. I'm a breath away from getting one of these for my videos too. TY

Nice review. I'm looking to buy this (or similar Sony product from the ICD range) and pair it with an action cam (no mic jack on action cam) as part of a small tripod/hand rig for lo-fi shots and nearly all action cams have notoriously low bitrate sound that is only good for syncing or okay to use when drowned in other audio/music.

I want to know whether the device handles audio downloaded from desktop and, if so, whether it displays filenames. Still looking for that information.

If you have 100 files or whatever on this, how can anyone go back to the exact file to relisten to it later? I don’t have a computer! Thanks

Hello, does this record in stereo through the mic input jack? I'm planning to buy one just for recording the stereo line output from my digital piano. Thanks!

I think I should try this for Sony A5100. Thanks

What I must to do for people like me that have high voice? How to adjust the volume??

It's Sony so you know youre good AF. Been having this for years, 370 is a beast. Doesn't feel flimsy, rugged indeed an i like that. Also like the fact the microphone is internal n protected vs my experience with fancy exterior microphone records, bad. Surprisingly the 470 doesn't pick far voices like the 370 does, tho not perfectly but it does. The 470 is slight fancier but the voice quality is clearer vs the 370. The 470 is more for indoor or closed door recordings with a 1 on 1 type setting, now don't get me wrong it should serve a class or meeting perfectly where multiple people speak, indoors tho. Sony has always brought excellence in the simple usage of things, would you agree? So if were to choose one id without hesitation would choose the 370 over the 470 and above models. Especially over the discontinued model that has an internal battery, i can't trust that simply bc i need to be able to control battery issue if i have any. 370 has about 50 hours of internal recording time, and with Chip you'll be looking at arguing 2,000 hours recording time. Definitely a better choice over phone recordings bc of many factors. I love the file tags we can put on these two prime models after the recording is done too. Each setting affects the recording storage, but barely noticable. No complaint still. Absolutely not. Great for special occasions and family stories to keep and upload to other devices with it's USB port n Cable entries. Do not hesitate using it for anything and everything, these has that much storage to show for. They slap, and they slap hard. Sony 370 all the way, till the end of world! You might find me so crispy grasping the 370 in the apocalypse, and if you do, press play. LOL Let me know y'all's experiences..

Great review. Sir i have a question.can you tell me please,which recorder is best for capture college lectures and long distance clear recording?

I want to use this for ghost hunting for edp`s I hope it picks up ghosts ?

I enjoy your videos😊

hi arron !, i am confused ! what should i buy for field recording , zoom h1n or sony px 470! please help asap! thanks! EDIT : I bought zoom h1n, It's good 👍 go for it if you're interested in professional sound design. Other Sony is sleek and pocket friendly.

I just got mine, but somehow i am missing your point on speakerphone in this review. Other, with AA's it is the end line of Sony Walkman, (one think i would add is Bluetooth for extra commodity..)

I want to buy an audio recorder for moto vlogging and I think using an external audio recorded will give me more flexibility than what my action cam can offer, I also want to start a podcast (solo) using an external audio recorder, I am confused between "Sony ICD-PX 470" and "Sony ICD-PX240"? Which one is better for me? I will always be using a lapel mic with this, so internal mics are not that big of a concern for me. Thanks for your reply

Hi sir , my guitar >> effect >> soundcard >> sonyrecorder can all of these are still connected ?

than you

Hi, Would this product work well to capture gospal singers in a place of worship?

Great video will I be able to transfer files from Sony ICD PX470 to Dragon? Thank You

How about record the music and the singing sound?

Is the ICD PX240 a big downgrade from this?

Hi thank you for the review, do you have any recommendations i am wanting to make my sony audio recordings available to others in our group by putting on you tube, would i need to change file format by first uploading onto clipchamp or similar software?

Can i connct it on my go pro hero 10?thanks

I use BOSS Micro BR. 😅 wonderful.

Sony ICDPX370 what you thing about this one ....

what’s transcription mode😊

Does choosing a scene select setting for example like dictation does this shut off the focus/wide microphone selection?? I imagine it does if you choose a scene selection??

How long does it take from powering up to recording?

How is this outdoors with just the recorder up to your mouth without a lapel mic?

CAN WE OPERATE ON ADAPTER THROUGH "POWER PLUGIN" ? PLEASE GIVE ME DETAILS

I enjoy this video easy to understand 💃🕺

Can I record songs from download songs from android phone with audio input. Greetings from Mumbai India 🇮🇳 ❤ and blessings. Nice presentation 👏 👌

Thanks for the video. Will the sound quality differ if the lapel mic is connected to a smartphone or an audio recorder?

Thanks for making it short very useful video but am having one little doubt.. I want to record pure engine sound ( while driving on a public road ) with help of this Audio recorder is it possible to get only engine sound..?

Can the audio files be transcribed using this device?

I can’t get any sound out of the lapel. Is there something special you need to do?

Great video! Can I use a rode video micro on this and will it sound good?

Why do I need an earphone? Doesn't it have a speaker?

How many formats of audio recording are there in this?

Great overview, want to know if this has some noise cancelling build it for wind noise and also does it work with a Mac with the latest version of OS? Cheers and keep well.

can I fast forward or rewind a voice reconding file

Excellent professional video

Is it good for KZfaq vlogs?

Can I use it to record live event from my audio mixer?

Hello, do there is some led light on the mic or not at all? how can you use it during the night otherwise?

Hallo sir thanks for these informations Can you recommend any cheap handled mic to attach it to this dictaphone I wanna make street unterviews so i will buy this icd px 470 + handled mic But i dont know which handled mic to buy Thanks

Great video, can you please tell me, which size jack is required for the mic? Thank you.

yes

What does it mean by T-Mark button?

Thanks for the review. One question does the recorder has a feature wherein you can pause the ongoing recording and then continue after before saving it?

can u recover files mistakenly deleted from the device

where can i take my px333 sony voice reorder to get it repaired.I have files that i want to get off it.What's the names of the companies and what's they addresses so i can mail the voice recorders that has to be repaired to them ??

hi can I ask you something. can I attached internal mic here like rode mic?

I have a aux microphone to plug in the recorder but it isn’t picking up my voice and can’t find the correct setting to change

My recorded file is automatically delet ! Reason ? Please recover system give me

Will it be useful to record university lectures

Does it continue recording up to 10 hours nonstop?

sir how much

is there an option to adjust the recording volume/gain/sensitivity when using an external mic?

Hello Arron, thanks for your video, it is very helpful. Can you please give me your advice ? I am looking for an audio recorder, for an old person that wants to record his memories. The idea is that he will narrate and I will transcribe them on my Mac. Do you think that this device will be suitable ? Many thanks

What's the price?

I’m going to the colorado mountain area for hiking and I plan on proposing. My concern is loud winds and stuff. I wanna record me proposing so audio is important. I also have a5100. So good timing with recommendations lol. I’ll try the lapel mic with this recorder. I’ll be also using a GoPro hero 5 and a drone to record the event. Any suggestions on how to sync the audio? First time editing video with external mic audio. I’m guessing there’s a shortcut in adobe premier or something.

Hallo aaron thank you for the video I have just bought one Can you write down plz which settings do i need or any changes that i have to do on my ICD PX 470 if i want to: _Make street interview for youtube " i want a great quality :

Can we monitor audio while being recorded?