When I first saw ICD-UX560F, the slender body reminded me of an A25nh I had started before. The thickness is basically the same, the front will be slightly smaller, and the grip is also excellent. Compared with the brick-like D 100, it is full of the feeling of tape recorder. Compared with the picture of holding up the recording pen in TV news, I prefer to present in my mind the picture of taking phonetic notes in forensic identification (scientific experiment): 201March 2, 6122: 00 p.m., the deceased, male, 23 years old, suffered severe damage to the right back of his head and no other injuries to his whole body. Presumably, he is dead?
Well, what does this tape recorder look like and what is its function?
Sony recorder positioning can be roughly divided into five series: TX series focuses on extremely portable and concealed recording, PX series uses large-caliber speakers, focusing on playback, SX series is the flagship of ICD series, highlighting more professional recording and playback experience, but the corresponding volume and price have improved. UX series is a relatively balanced product among the three, focusing on multi-purpose recording and playback. Of course, there is the well-known PCM series, which is the leading product of high-quality live recording.
What I bring to you today is the UX series UX560F(4G) which integrates recording, portability, playback and price. There is also an 8G UX565F to choose from, but considering that the MicroSD card is very popular (and has a good cost performance), it is recommended to buy the 4G version, because unless you just think that 4G is not enough, the capacity of 8G has already met your daily needs. After all, the guide price of the 4G version is still lower than that of 300 yuan, and there is still a big gap.
The blogger chose the 4G version +32G Samsung EVOPlus card (UHS-IU 1 standard). Why did he choose this card? It will be mentioned in detail later, so you can pay attention to the mode of transmission.
First, the appearance is first of all the fixed makeup photo part of the front. The radio microphones distributed on the upper and lower sides can adjust the built-in microphones according to different modes to achieve different effects. This is still very useful.
Below is a monochrome organic light-emitting diode display. Sony's recording pen is such a simple tree menu system from entry to flagship.
The front button layout provides recording, stop, four-way adjustment dial, play button, back/home page, T-mark and option button. The feedback of the keys is crisp and feels good. Double-click the record button to start quick recording. In fact, I think this low-energy recording pen can completely join its flagship 5S recording function in advance. Very effective burst recording. However, you can locate meetings and study recordings with known situations, and this function has not been added. T-Mark button is also used a lot, which can quickly lock important audio nodes and facilitate playing queries.
From the design of keys, we can see the designer's intention. The concave design of the recording button makes it natural for people to put their thumbs on it when holding the recording pen. The grip is very comfortable. And in the standby state, double-click the record button to start recording quickly, and you can also start recording calmly in an emergency.
The play key and the four-way turntable are also set with blind touch signs. Easy to operate in poor light places and pockets. The details are well designed.
Seen from the right, there is a sliding lock and a power button at the top. If it slides down, it will be opened. If it slides down again, it will be closed. When released, it will automatically return to its original position. Slide up to lock the keyboard (keys are locked at the same time).
There is a long volume button in the middle.
The lower part is the slide-out key of USB transmission interface. No data cable is needed, so it is convenient to exchange data at any time. This is also a highlight of this product. But the disadvantage is that USB2.0 interface is still used. With the popularization of USB3.0, the transmission speed is slow, the writing speed is only 4-5MB/S, and the reading speed will be slightly faster, at 6-8 MB/s, which is why the bloggers above recommend you to use a better SD card. USB port is convenient for temporary meetings, and SD card is used for mass data transmission.
On the left is the SD card slot. The SD card (Samsung EVOPlus card) used by bloggers has a measured reading speed of 84.3MB/s and a writing speed of 22.55MB/s, which is believed to meet the needs of most people for recording and enjoying music. At the same time, this recorder can also be used as a card reader.
The back of the fuselage is marked with product name, origin and other information. The whole plastic is sprayed with metallic paint, and the texture is similar to A25 series. There are anti-slip strips on it, and at the same time, it can raise a certain radio angle when recording on the desktop to achieve better radio effect.
There are embedded radio microphones on both sides of the top of the fuselage. At the same time, in order to achieve better radio reception and long-distance radio reception, the microphone can be externally connected from the recording port (red) on the left. On the right is the 3.5mm headphone jack. Well, this is the origin of the walkman recorder. Recording pen listening to songs from D50 to D 100 has been sought after by enthusiasts. However, in terms of sound quality, this recorder can be tied with A25, but the UI design is more biased towards recording function.
After reading so much, where is the outside of this recorder? I want to quickly confirm the clarity of the recording, but I don't have headphones. Can't you help it? Of course not. From here, we can also see the designer's intention, cleverly hiding the speaker at the edge of the hanging hole below, and using a black net cover to ensure the integrity of the design. The design of the lanyard is a bit out of date. But this is also the feeling of walkman.
Judging from the thickness of the fuselage, we can clearly feel the thinness of UX560F F. Recording anytime, anywhere, business, learning. Instead of considering various recording parameters.
Second, the performance has said so much, I can't help but talk about the performance of this recorder. The choice of various scene modes is one of the selling points of this recording pen. You don't need to know how to adjust the volume, microphone angle, sensitivity, etc. , choose the scene mode as needed. Good radio reception can be achieved. (Automatic recording, meeting, speech, voice memo, interview, light music, big music, custom scene 1, 2)
1. Recording performance test (only a few interference conditions are selected to describe the test, and there is no doubt that a sound recorder with a good environment):
(1) outdoor (wind level 3-4) outdoor square recording:
Situation: Close interview recording, the sound of driving on the road sounds obvious at the scene (right), and there is an aunt dancing square dance (back to back) at the scene.
Effect: The default sound quality is 48kbps (mono), the voice is very clear, and there is no break in the scene. Because the microphone is facing away from the sound of the square dance during the interview, the music reception in the environment is weak, and you can basically hear the music, but you can't distinguish the tracks. It is proved that the directivity of recording pen is very good in this mode. Because the sound of approaching roads and passing vehicles in the radio direction is louder than the sound of music, but far less than the volume of human voice. The effect is better after frequency filtering on the computer. Practice has proved that there are still some problems in automatic filtering of radio horizontal and directional noise.
(2) indoors (in a relatively quiet environment, the TV is in the living room next door), recording is hidden in the closet.
Situation: hide the recording from a distance to prevent it from being under the wooden wardrobe and three spring clothes. It's in there. Three recordings were tested, the TV sound in the living room (20-grid volume, normal 3-meter viewing), the conversation in the bedroom (close to whispering) and the conversation in the bedroom with normal volume.
Effect: The sound quality of recording is 192kbps. The first TV recording in the living room is gratifying, and most of the conversations in the TV series can be heard clearly. The second paragraph of the quiet conversation in the bedroom was not included, but the TV sound in the living room was included. In the third paragraph, I clearly recorded the normal conversation. The TV sound in the living room exists, but it can't be distinguished. Generally speaking, the sensitivity of a microphone is very high. However, in a complex recording environment, when noise filtering is turned on, it is impossible to judge the receiver independently. I can't choose.
(3) Bar suit pocket recording (relatively noisy environment)
Situation: In the bar in Houhai, the table near the stage is full of guests.
Effect: Linear PCM recording is adopted. Turn on the high-volume music mode and test three songs without interruption. The automatic adjustment effect is smooth, and there is no sudden change in volume. But the reception of environmental sound is also taught clearly. Need post-processing. You can hear separate channels and stereo effects.
④ In nature park (using external microphone stand)
Scene: Gong Bei Forest Park, telescopic hanging wheat. The environment is quiet and windless. Listen to the birds singing.
Effect: Linear PCM recording is adopted. The use of additional microphones obviously improves the radio reception effect, improves the radio reception distance and the separation degree of different sounds, and provides enough details in high, medium and low frequencies. It is proved that the ability of the built-in chip of this recording pen is still very good, limited by the built-in microphone. But ordinary occasions are enough.
Step 2 be patient
The official nominal battery life is 23-27 hours. In the actual week of use (most of the work reasons are meeting recording, outdoor and music recording on weekends), the use time is about 24 hours. In the process of data transmission, all SD cards are taken out, and the computer is not inserted into the fuselage.
In this way, the battery life is still good. The reason for the short battery life may be that I never turn off my phone. I just use the stop button to end the recording and wait for it to turn off automatically.
3. Fast charging technology test
Now fast charging technology is also widely used in mobile phones. In fact, it is the technology of fast charging with large current when the battery power is low. I measured it, charged it for 3 minutes, and recorded it 1 hour, which should mean MP3 recording.
The measured results show that the battery starts charging when it can't be turned on, and the recording starts immediately after 3 minutes, and the recording ends automatically when the battery power is low. The recording clip is often 1 hour 08 minutes and 33 seconds. The effect is very good. As a business recorder, this is a very practical function.
4. English learning
For the life of modern people. English is already an indispensable part. Recording pen has always been my favorite learning tool since high school. I can practice my spoken English by comparing the recorded aloud with the original sound. Practicing listening, the practical AB repeater function makes it hard for you to imagine the existence of such a huge repeater. At the same time, the recording pen has always been a good helper for class notes, and T-mark helps you mark the key contents in class.
5. Music
As music is not the main function of this recorder, I was very surprised by the test. The music rendering is basically the same as A25, thanks to the high-performance voice playback of the recorder chip. Besides the simple design of the music playback UI, this recorder can completely compete with the thousand yuan player on the market. But for a sideline, the existence of playlist, singer, album and other functions is better than nothing.
Third, the evaluation is comprehensive, and it is still a relatively versatile recording pen. Suitable for beginners with recording needs and certain music needs. The UI is concise, easy to operate, extremely difficult to get started, and the radio effect is good.
Finally, make a recommendation score (full score 10).
If you just want to listen to music, then I recommend you five points: moderate tone color, good vocal performance and simple UI.
If you just want to study and take phonetic notes, I recommend 7 points: start, portable, good radio effect and easy operation.
If it's for a business meeting, considering the above functions, I recommend 9 points: save some for yourself. This recording pen just meets your needs. You can try the specialty store. It won't be for nothing.