- Double Recording Time – normal or half-normal speed
- Voice Operated Recording
- Playback Speed Control – +30% or -15%
- External Microphone Jack
- Up to 25 Hours of Battery Life
Product Description
A standard cassette voice recorder with voice operated recording / External microphone jack / Built-in microphone / Large speakerAmazon.com Product Description
Sony’s TCM-200DV cassette recorder offers a multitude of features which make it an excellent choice for a cassette voice recorder. The two channel, one track recorder promises accurate recording. For recording ease, Sony has installed double recording time and voice operated recording. The double recording time gives you the option of recording at a standard speed, or at half the standard speed, essentially giving you double the recording space. With voice operated record, you no longer have to worry about constantly shutting off and switching on the record button; with the first hint of sound, the TCM-200DV will begin recording. Sony’s Sony-Matic automatic recording level control will keep your recordings at one constant level. Play-back editing or transcribing becomes more useful with this feature. If the internal microphone doesn’t support your recording needs, simply plug in an external mic into the mic jack.
An essential playback feature is the playback speed control. With this adjustment, you can adjust the speed between thirty percent of normal and negative fifteen percent of normal. This is a great tool for those transferring interviews or lectures. If you find yourself fighting to hear the cassette player via the built-in speaker, plug earphones into the recorder and your troubles will be lessened. In fact, Sony has installed a L/R monaural earphone jack for clear and unobstructed hearing.
There are two options in powering this recorder. The first is an optional AC adaptor. If batteries are more useful, use the required two AA batteries; these batteries will run for up to twenty-five hours. With the LED battery level indicator you can be watchful of remaining battery time. With automatic shut-off, you can be assured that you will not be wasting batteries needlessly.
Other features include: clear voice recording system, cue and review, pause switch, stop/pause release function. The recorder’s color is silver.
What’s in the Box
Sony TCM-200DV cassette recorder and user’s manual.
Sony TCM-200DV Standard Cassette Voice Recorder
5 Comments to 'Sony TCM-200DV Standard Cassette Voice Recorder'
December 22, 2009
Not rating sony recorder, but… A reviewer named “An electronics fan” described his perfect recorder. What he described was the Olympus Pearlcorder S713, which I’ve had for about 10 years now. It has red LED to signal recording, a 3-digit tape counter, jacks for external headphone and microphone, auto stops at end of tape. Also has dual recording speeds and voice activated recording. I don’t notice any tape noise while using internal microphone. The only caveat is that it’s a microcassette. But still, the sound quality is even good for singing (in my opinion), but I’m still looking for standard size cassette tape recorder, assuming fidelity would be better.
Rating: 3 / 5
December 22, 2009
I was amazed at your prompt service. The product in conjunction with the price is superb. I returned an inferior model to my University (FIU) when I saw a superior model (2 rec. speed, etc) at a cheaper price.
I am grateful for your efficiency
Roberto Montoya
Rating: 3 / 5
December 22, 2009
The Sony TCM-200DV was advertised with a “Dual Power Source” No only did t arrive w/o a battery but the AC power source was not in the packaging. It was depicted in the manual. Though the item was listed as eligible for free shipping, I paid for shipping. This is not like the Amazon I have dealt with before.
Rating: 3 / 5
December 22, 2009
This item is indeed great for recording class room lecture which am presently using it for.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 22, 2009
My daughter used the recorder to record children’s books. She is delighted with it and finds it easy to use.
Rating: 5 / 5
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