Sony BM-575A Micro Cassette Recorder is a handheld micro-cassette dictation recorder system with slide switch operation, lock switch, fast playback function and fast forward cue. This matal case recorder is designed to withstand rugged use in or out of the office as well as on the road.
Other features include, LED battery indicatior, end of tape alarm, 2 operating speeds and external jacks for microphone/telephone recording jack or mini earphones. Requires 2 AAA alkaline batteries or optional AC Adaptor, not included.
- Micro Cassette System
- Uses ultra-compact easy to obtain micro cassettes for recording and playback convenience
- Slide Switch Operation
- Slides into position with one finger and changes the operating mode from Dictate to Stop to Listen to Backspace
- Metal Case
- Is designed to withstand rugged use while dictating in or out of office, in the car or elsewhere
- VOR/Voice Operated Recording
- With microphone sensitivity adjustment recorder is activated only when audible sound is present, conserving the tape and eliminating soundless pauses
- Lock Switch
- Locks controls to prevent accidental activation of any function
- Dictate/Conference Switch
- Enables the unit to record in different situations such as for individual recording or in meetings
- Fast Playback Function
- Reduces the time needed to review recordings
- Fast Forward Cue
- Allows listening to the tape at high speed to locate specific passages for editing
- LED Record Battery Level Indicator
- Verifies when unit is in record mode and confirms battery strength
- Three Digit Tape Counter
- Gives you a visible measure of tape elapsed for rapid access when editing and listening
- Two Operating Speeds
- Gives you the option of using a micro cassette for an extended recording or dictation. 2.4 & 1.2
- End of Tape Alarm
- Sounds an audible alert when the end of tape is reached
- External Microphone/Telephone Recording Jack
- Lets you connect an external microphone or telephone record adapter if desired
- Earphone Jack - Mini
- For private listening with optional earphone
- 2 AAA Alkaline Batteries
- Not Included
Specifications of the Sony BM 575 Micro Recorder - Tape System
- 4 Track, 1 Channel Monaural Cassette
- Frequency Response
- 300-4000Hz at 2.4cm/sec
300-3000Hz at 1.2cm/sec - Microphone
- Built-In Electret Condenser
- Inputs
- DC In, 3V; External Microphone
- Outputs
- Earphone Mini Jack
- Speaker
- Mono: 1" (28mm) dia. x 1
- Power Output
- 250 mW (at 10%THD
- Power Requirements
- DC 3V with AAA x 2 Batteries
AC 120V 60 Hz with optional AC Adaptor - Battery Life
- Approximately 7 hours with alkaline batteries