Sony UX570 Audio Recorder Review: Surprisingly Good?

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This is just a quick look/quick review of the Sony ICD-UX570 voice recorder / audio recorder. My use case is recording audio for video, and in that usage I think it does better than some might expect. So I decided to make a short video and share my thoughts.

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@roquecomedy 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! Super helpful. I just bought one and I'm glad I did

@KeithCopeland778 2 жыл бұрын

Another good review that has me seriously considering getting one of these!!!

@WilliamParmley 2 жыл бұрын

I've had mine for four days now and I'm very impressed with it. I've also spent quite a bit of time studying the online manual and downloadable pdf version. Lots to learn to make full use of its capabilities!

@user-vt6vw9th5w Жыл бұрын

Hello, I am really interested about this thing 😇 that’s why I want to ask you sir the expert about how, when and why should i use this recorder at studying or even in my life🧐?

@WilliamParmley Жыл бұрын

Hello! This is a very good little recorder. the only thing I use it for is to log Amateur Radio contacts when I am operating portable where it is difficult to keep a written log. I then transcribe the recording to my paper log when I get back home. I think it would be very good for recording lectures and meetings and classes. There is software that you can put on your computer that will let you play back and edit recordings, which makes it easier to search through a long recording than trying to do that on the recorder itself. You could also use it to make notes to yourself, although I have found this difficult to do and prefer to make written notes to myself. I hope this information is helpful!

@StanislavTPetkov 5 ай бұрын

Good day. Can you tell me what software you used? I what are the best settings for voice recording?

@WilliamParmley 5 ай бұрын

I've replied to you three times but the reply gets deleted, sorry. @@StanislavTPetkov

@alsaleemkwt 3 жыл бұрын

amazing review, thank you

@bonzo1971 2 жыл бұрын

Took it to a concert..set recording quality to wav and mic sensitivity to low and it worked well..internal mics could handle concet level audio without distortion. The mic jack can also be set to line-in if you wanted to use external mics with a preamp or battery box. Mostly plastic so low risk of setting off a wand. If it had a true recording level adjustment instead of a high/med/low, would be better, but what can you expect for $80.

@yemarican 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.. yes it was very helpful.

@cuivincent9744 Жыл бұрын

Pretty good recorder, specially for the precise control forward/backward, and 3s backwards. There are excellent feature to me and I haven't find out any other product with this feature. The best recorder for me and only tiny thing is the UX570 didn't support Bluetooth. Hope UX580 will have it as wish.

@justalexhimself 2 жыл бұрын

a super convenient device for recording interviews when paired with Lavalieres!

@ronniesolomon9625 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. The only problem with these built-in lithium batteries is when you suddenly lost power, you have to recharge it somewhere or you have to have a battery pack ready.

@AlpacoFilms 3 жыл бұрын

I may actually check this out! I typically record audio on my phone but I much prefer having a dedicated recorder.

@isaacholden3200 3 жыл бұрын

@Marcellus Jeremias yup, I've been using Flixzone} for since december myself =)

@tommytron2000 2 ай бұрын

Great video

@Kiswa Жыл бұрын

Can it be used with recording videos in camera ?

@oqueeutofazendoaqui 2 жыл бұрын

Im considering buy one of this. To record and plug in my mirrorless. The battry and usb Jack is Nice! But only three levels of gain is killing it. Should I go for H1n? (In Brazil its same price)

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

For what you want to do, the H1n makes more sense. If I were choosing between the two for your use case, I'd chose the H1n.

@oqueeutofazendoaqui 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 Thanks. Now im considering Tascam DR-05x too... Im looking for specs to see if matches zoom (gain for dslr, support external battery, interference, etc.)

@codyjarvis3426 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting, nice 👍 sounded good ..

@teddymills1 Жыл бұрын

Microphone sound is quite good. Has 2 mics for good stereo sound. Battery time is so-so. Cannot replace battery, at least not without Macgyver. Filesystem+UI is also so-so. This unit is flaky with some sdcards. A lot of "the sdcard must be formatted." even though there is files. exfat or vfat or fat32 filesystems I think are accepted. Just reformat sdcard if need be. You must create a folder on any sdcard called "MUSIC" and put all your music or podcasts in the MUSIC folder. Minor annoyance. I record my thoughts all day, but never listen to them. As your talking to yourself, you will get occasional looks asking if its the latest phone. :) Do not use sound out jack while recording. It creates a feedback loop. I would like to update the firmware but never found any Sony files or instructions to do that. DTC can slow or speed up the playback. Max volume 30 is loud enough you do not need external speakers. No Bluetooth. Works well with headphones. Never tried an external mic. Take the sdcard out and connect to your computer to copy files. Yes You can copy files using the built-in USB connector but that way is real slow. Slow bootup time is another minor annoyance...I acttually prefer this as my Music and Podcast player more than any phone. Sounds just as good and much lighter. 8 out of 10

@EagleMiles 2 жыл бұрын

Can you plug in directly to a wall outlet with the adapter

@MindaKaronwithG 2 жыл бұрын

Can this record from dj/mixer?

@Avi13031 Жыл бұрын

If i put it on charging but i want to charge also and record also at the same time wil it serve the purpose for longer hours and days if i wish to record

@marcobolsi6662 Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for this review. If the battery dies, there is an autosave function, so you don't lose the recording?

@ranger6447 Жыл бұрын

It's like your laptop, when the battery dies, you do not lose your programs and files!

@richwilson9517 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bigtb1717 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@shivshankars840 2 жыл бұрын

Which is the Best Voice Recorder or Should I wait for any New Model voice recorder to release in 2022? Choosing Playback Speed Option available for this Voice Recorder? And can we keep it in Silent Mode without Beep Sound?

@Helldivers2fanman Жыл бұрын

Recommend that you veiw the sony bx 112

@SeanFlorida 2 жыл бұрын

Can you scrub audio files forward and backward when reviewing ?

@stevenkinlin8271 Жыл бұрын

Hi I have a small child. I'm wondering how good the volume would be as well as the sound quality if I recorded goofy noices from my kid at home using the built in Microphones and speaker? I guess on a scale of 1 to 10? Thank you!!

@thearchivechannel 7 ай бұрын

So you only show the recording option? where are the others?

@jca0178 2 жыл бұрын

Hey great video, I want to ask about the distance range without an external mic, how do you think will it go with my recording in a lecture class with no external mic and how good would it be when I record it on my pocket or just put on the table with me sitting on yhe back or front?

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

If it was sitting on a table and you were sitting at the table, it would likely record just fine. If it was sitting on a desk and you were walking around the front of the room, it probably wouldn't do very well. It would pick up your voice, but it wouldn't sound all that great. It's just the nature of audio and recording it. The further away you are, the lower the "signal strength" of your voice will be and the closer it will be to the ambient sounds. If you turn the gain up (or boost the volume of the recording after the fact) you will be boosting all other noise as well (digital noise in the recording itself, HVAC sounds, people shifting in their seats, reverb from your voice bouncing around the room, etc., etc.). In a front shirt pocket, the audio will be loud and clear, but the mics will pick up a lot of noise from any movement in your pocket. Rustling and stuff. You could maybe stuff it into a piece of foam or something that would hold it snug in your pocket to reducing the sounds. If you were going to carry it in your pocket anyway, you'd be far better off getting an external mic to clip to your shirt, rather than using the built-in mics.

@jca0178 2 жыл бұрын

What's the maximum capacity of the external micro sd, I've searched it and it's 32 GB, is it the maximum or just suggestion of capacity?

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

@@jca0178 Not sure if 32GB is max or not, but 32 would hold MANY hours of audio. If I get a chance I'll stick a 64GB card in and see if it recognizes the extra space.

@TOMORROWSPHERE 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video! How do the internal mics work? Just curious....with a wind screen on it?

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good question and a bit of an oversight on my part. I'll do a little testing with the internal mics and let you know. I only got it for use with the mic input, but it would be nice to know if the internal mics are any good.

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

Also, I don't think I have a wind screen that would fit, but I'll test it in the wind and see how it does without anything.

@sebbacca4804 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this 4:36

@JoseJimenez-ri8um 8 ай бұрын

What about for Ghost Hunting EVP ?

@jabumlangeni Жыл бұрын

Good day, where can i buy it in south africa?

@pandoraefretum 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for review : Does it have a speaker / on board audio ?

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it does. It has built-in microphones and it has a built-in speaker for playback, as well as a headphone jack.

@pandoraefretum 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 great - I'll get it then - thx for a super fast reply - wow what a mic you plugged in

@waynecaroledwards8758 2 жыл бұрын

Does this have a setting that you can have it record when it recognizes noise and then shut off until the next event of noise? We would rather not have it run continuously.

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It features a "VOR" mode with adjustable record level. So it will start recording when sound levels get higher than the setting, and pause when they drop below the setting.

@alexandera5753 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! In your opinion the sound quality through wired headphones is worse or better than in smartphones? Is there any noise in the pauses between tracks or in audiobooks?

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't used it as a general audio player at this point, but I can put some stuff on it and give it a try. My guess is that it isn't substantially worse or better than a smartphone, but when I get time I'll put a few things on it and see how it sounds.

@vishwaskapoor5 Жыл бұрын

Hi . I have ux560 the earlier version . Sound out through jack is fine and loud but there’s noise to listen back between tracks . One can even use equaliser . The sound is loud and musical not up to the mark of digital walkman(s) in terms of timbre and other parameters 🙏

@claudiuoroian3911 4 ай бұрын

This or Sony PCM-A10? I know there is a huge price gap but from a quality perspective is it worth it?

@smarthalayla6397 Жыл бұрын

Can it record a phone interview that one person is call to you phone which is connected from the phone headphones output to the Olympus mic jack and you record yourself through the Sony external mics into a single audio file while you hearing the incoming call through your headphones? That way we record any interview on the road with a decent sound.

@bigtb1717 Жыл бұрын

It can only record a single track. You can't record from the built in mics and the mic input jack at the same time.

@smarthalayla6397 Жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 What a bummer... Thanks man.

@didiksulisbdg 4 ай бұрын

Is it suitable for classroom recording? I plan to put it on the table near the teacher, hope thia device could record question and discussion from students in the classroom. It is not big classroom, only max 25 students in the class. Would it work for this usecase?

@bigtb1717 4 ай бұрын

Something like this would probably work about as well as anything in that use case. Students who are farther from the mic will obviously be quieter and may end up difficult to hear. You may have to experiment with placement and recording level to get the best compromise of picking everyone up while not making those closer to the mic too loud.

@johnviera3884 2 ай бұрын

1:59 how long does the battery last bro???

@samoo8933 2 жыл бұрын

how many hours battery life ?

@TheHUhelps 2 жыл бұрын

Is the speaker for an instant playback review any good? Is it clear and can you hear it?

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

As you might expect, it's little tinny and not super loud, but it's not too bad. Definitely usable.

@TheHUhelps 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 Many thanks for your prompt reply!

@alexruiz-vasquez7280 2 жыл бұрын

Does this have add/overwrite function? Excellent broadcasting voice!

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

Not that I'm aware of. You can add markers to various points in the recording and can cut and delete sections. But I don't think you can go to a point and insert or record over part of a previous recording.

@alexruiz-vasquez7280 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 thank you for the new information. Didn't know you could do that. Very helpful!

@TalentNetworked 8 ай бұрын

Can you use this for a face to face interview? Do we need to have 2 microphones ? If so, will just a splitter be ok to attach 2 different mics ? TIA

@bigtb1717 8 ай бұрын

You could use the built in microphone, but you wouldn't get the best sound unless you were sitting really close to each other. I'm not sure if a splitter would work, I've never tried that. My thought is that it wouldn't work, but I can't say for sure.

@TalentNetworked 8 ай бұрын

@@bigtb1717 thanks. I hope the splitter works

@thewindrises 3 жыл бұрын

hey do you know why the 560 is way more expensive than the 570 on Amazon? Is 560 a better device?

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

No, the UX560 is simply the previous, discontinued model. The UX570 replaced the UX560. I've never used the UX560, so I don't know what all changed, or if one or the other technically has anything better or worse about it. But from what I can see, I absolutely wouldn't pay more for the 560. For whatever reason, discontinued models often increase in price from random sellers.

@feragamotv 4 ай бұрын

Hello this sure not possible replace battery ? what did when battery rip ?

@bigtb1717 4 ай бұрын

The battery is built in, so it's not intended to be replaceable. It may be possible to get it apart and replace the battery, but I don't know how feasible it is. I'm sure the intent is either to send it to Sony (assuming that's even an option) or just buy a new one. It's unfortunate how many devices are going this route these days. Mice/Keyboards, audio recorders, phones, headphones, game controllers, etc., etc. Heck, even many laptops make it very difficult to replace the battery.

@franciscopostigogarcia2694 Ай бұрын

if its turned off, can it start recording instantly when pressing the record button, or you must turn it on first

@bigtb1717 Ай бұрын

I can't remember, but I think it must be turned on first.

@Ryezn5057 3 жыл бұрын

Can you use the mic out to connect it to a PC to use it as a PC mic

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, no, this would not work.

@b0mazor 8 ай бұрын

Can it be connected to PC to be used as a microphone for meetings.

@bigtb1717 8 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, no. That isn't a feature of this recorder.

@Gr8ful7 3 жыл бұрын

Would this be really good for podcasting?

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

Depending on your format and what you you're doing, it could work for recording podcast audio.

@sofnaji 2 жыл бұрын

"A little bit taller" twice the height lol

@breenahopkins7893 2 жыл бұрын

I need to record a concert. Any good recommendations? Would this work for that?

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

What type of concert and where will you be in relation to the sound sources? I'm sure this could work for that.

@breenahopkins7893 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 it will be a hard rock/metal concert in a relatively big room but not too huge

@bigtb1717 2 жыл бұрын

If you are in a loud crowd, a recorder like this with omni-directional mics may end up picking up the crowd noise pretty loud. But this recorder would work just about as well as any other portable recorder with built-in mics.

@breenahopkins7893 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 Okay thank you!

@ProfessorVector 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.... I'm considering this or the Olympus WS-853. How long will the 570 pause for, does it ever time out and close the file?

@jayedwards1205 2 жыл бұрын

Get the 570 ...the Olympus just records in MP3... or get an older Olympus that recorded in PCM, lke the 802 or 803 , or the 822 or 823.

@ProfessorVector 2 жыл бұрын

I ended up with the Sony and love it

@newsigmundfreud3023 Жыл бұрын

*Thank you very much. Whats the maximum capacity SD card that this recorder can take? (32, 64, 128, 256 GB..)*

@cjmurr 8 ай бұрын

I use a 120gb card in mine

@newsigmundfreud3023 8 ай бұрын

@@cjmurr Thanks.

@barlswrld 3 жыл бұрын

i've been looking for a lav for this and it's annoying bc i can't find the right one lol

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

Just about any lavalier should work with this recorder, as long as it uses a TRS 3.5mm connector. I used a Sennheiser ME2 as well as a couple cheaper mics like a Tascam and a Saramonic. All worked fine. Is there anything I can do to help you find what you need?

@barlswrld 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 thanks for the reply i got a 3.5 from movo and hopefully that should work like you said bc at first i got one with 3 rings which i think was a trrs or something like that and it wasn't compatible even with the rode adaptor that i got so i gave up and that was 3 months ago running on 4 lolol

@nawaf-mohammedt 3 жыл бұрын

Does it support the Arabic language?

@loghome7061 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a speaker on this recorder?

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

Yes there is. There is a built-in speaker in addition to the headphone jack.

@loghome7061 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 How is the sound for the built in speaker? Is it weak or have real low in volume? Thanks.

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

@@loghome7061 The volume is good but it is a little tinny.

@ejebdkdngns 3 жыл бұрын

How sensitive is the microphone on this device

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

The built-in microphone has several different levels and when set at the highest level it is very sensitive.

@ejebdkdngns 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 thank you for your response. I am looking for a device to record lectures, the problem is some professors can be very quiet (almost whispering at times) would this device pick them up?

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

It might, but the issue is going to be distance. How close to the lecturer can you place the recorder? If you are very far away the issue you will run into is that even if you can turn the sensitivity up enough to pick up their voice, you will pick up everything else as well (climate control fan noises, people shifting in their seats, people clearing their throats and rustling papers or typing, etc.).

@ejebdkdngns 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigtb1717 thank you for helping me. I cant get to close to the lecturer due to covid so at most maybe 10 feet away from them. the other thing is with the sensitivity maxed out would it pick things up from outside the classroom if the classroom was silent

@bigtb1717 3 жыл бұрын

It might pick up things from outside. It just depends on how loud the outside noises are vs. the professor. Any chance the professor would let you set the recorder up front somewhere?

@WRNPR Жыл бұрын

Voice activated?

@bigtb1717 Жыл бұрын

I don't believe it had a voice activated record feature. I'm not 100% sure, so you'd probably want to check the specs before you make a decision if that feature is important to you. But I don't remember that being a feature it had.