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title: "ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder, ICDUX570BLK, usb"
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# Quick charge: 3 min = 1 hr recording 4GB onboard + expandable microSD 3 recording modes (Wide, Focus, Normal) ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder, ICDUX570BLK, usb

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** $365
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Capture brilliance on the go—because your voice deserves the spotlight.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder, ICDUX570BLK, usb by sony
- **How much does it cost?** $365 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lightning-Fast Charging:** Get up to 1 hour of recording from just a 3-minute charge—never miss a moment.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Slim, sleek design fits effortlessly in your pocket or bag—carry your voice wherever inspiration strikes.
- • **Tailor Your Audio Capture:** Switch seamlessly between wide, focus, and normal recording modes to nail every sound environment.
- • **Customizable Sound Control:** Built-in stereo mics with adjustable sensitivity and noise filters let you craft crystal-clear recordings every time.
- • **Effortless File Management:** Drag-and-drop file renaming and easy USB transfer keep your audio organized and ready to share.

## Overview

The Sony ICD-UX570 is a compact digital voice recorder featuring three versatile recording modes, built-in stereo microphones, and a quick-charge battery that delivers 1 hour of recording from just 3 minutes of charging. With 4GB of onboard memory expandable via microSD, customizable sound settings, and seamless USB file management, it’s designed for professionals and creatives who demand high-quality audio capture in a sleek, portable package.

## Description

Record audio precisely with excellent sound quality and three recording modes. Normal, Focus, and Wide-stereo recording modes give you the ability to record the audio that you need to capture, no matter the setting. An even more compact design allows for storage in tight spaces, and the simplified UI makes file retrieval easier than ever.

Review: Perfect with the Right Settings! (and YES, you can absolutely custom-edit folder and file names) - I was looking for something that could kill two birds with one stone: 1) allow me to create an audio journal which I could easily import to my MacBook and burn onto CD; and 2) play MP3s. The audio journal thing is admittedly a quirky little project of mine, as I would have given anything if my grandfather had left behind a shoebox of cassettes with his voice and thoughts, etc., and I'm arrogant enough to hope that someone will one day wish the same of me. The MP3 capabilities are also excellent with the use of the onboard software EQ. The interface might not be the most intuitive, but it doesn't take long to learn your way around within the menus. And with one of the menu items being the ability to reset the features to default, don't be afraid to experiment thinking you might somehow lock yourself into a setting you can't undo. For simple voice recording of one's thoughts, poems, dreams, and chronicling of life-events and oddities (one person, one MIC), I find that turning every setting/filter off and setting the MIC Sensitivity to LOW works best for an updated, modern version of talking into a microcassette recorder (no need to even set the range to FOCUS). For setting the device on a table and recording a gathering of friends or whatnot, turn all settings and filters off, set the range to WIDE and the MIC Sensitivity to medium and voila! You can even save these two settings (or any other custom recording settings) under MyScene1 and MyScene2. I actually advise against using the "AUTO" settings as this tends to record hot and loud at first and drop off in volume after a few seconds of recording due to the unit attempting to self-correct it's recording levels. For excellent, crisp playback of either of these scenarios through headphones, set the five Custom EQ sliders to the following (from left to right): +2, -1, +1, +1, +3. This is also the setting I use for 99.9% of my music MP3 playback. Another neat (and HANDY!) feature is that, if you are unsure of your MIC Sensitivity, before you actually begin recording, you can press and hold the record button rather than just pressing it. This puts the recording into pause mode right out of the gate but still displays the L and R level monitors. This is how..... well, maybe I'll get a ding against me for even bringing this up, but I'm about to be REAL with ya: You know how YouTube music doesn't allow you to export your downloads as MP3s? Well, by running an aux cable from my phone or MacBook headphone port into the MIC jack of this Sony unit, you can play a few seconds of a song with the above method to see what volume level to set your phone or computer at, pause the song and back it up to the beginning, hit Record on the Sony and Play on the player. Moral gray area? Probably, but the laws of physics as pertains to electronics says it CAN be done. Something I've seen often mentioned in reviews for this and other Sony recorder units is this supposed inability to rename a folder or file anything other than the broad and boring names Sony has pre-destined. While this may be true on the unit itself, it is NOT the case once you plug the device into a computer. Just right-click on the folder or file and give it any name you want... even "Crispy Bellowing Wobble-Mallows" if you're so inclined. Back over on the unit, even longer titles will slow-scroll across the screen (once, then you have to re-highlight it to see it do this nifty little trick again). Voice-activated recording is also present and accounted for, so if you want to know if you're talking in your sleep, have at it (and with 22-hour battery life at even the highest sound-quality settings, no worries!). Startup from off to recording is negligible... if you've used the unit within 4 hours, just slide the power switch down and press Record. If it's been OVER 4 hours since the last time, well... you're just going to have to wait 1.2 entire seconds. And if your screen cuts off (which it will after 30 seconds [and this amount of time is menu-adjustable]) don't panic about messing up your recording session by pressing a button to re-light the screen... just press "BACK" and your screen reappears with the current function uninterrupted. Unfortunately, it's true what others have said about not being able to adjust the screen brightness, so if you're using this in the pitch-black of a moonless night, you're gonna blind yourself... no way around it. The good news is you have a makeshift flashlight for just such a pitch-dark moonless night... BONUS! What you CAN do, however, is switch off the unit's use of its red/green indicator light (so if you want to lie and assure someone they're NOT being recorded, this gives you a leg up in that endeavor, you mischievous miscreant!). The 4gb of onboard memory should be plenty for most, granting 5 hours of the top-tier quality recording and 40 hours of the highest MP3 quality.. Just add a memory card for extra space (64gb or higher allows for 7.3 million years of recording time... which is just ungodly and, really, WHY?). When you plug the unit into a computer via USB, you will see two separate drives for the onboard memory and the memory card. And now you can open the REC_FILE folder of either drive, pic a folder and drag-and-drop your MP3s (or move things around from folder to folder if you don't want to take the time to do it on-unit). This also starts the charging process (and 3 minutes of charging grants 1 hour of recording battery time... 3 hours to charge from bone-dry to full). I haven't tested the "record a live band or rehearsal" capabilities, so I would be making it all up if I tried to review that particular aspect of this thing. I have no reason to believe that this device would fail at that endeavor though, given the sheer number of tweakable MIC and filter settings at your disposal. As for carrying the thing around.... I understand (from YouTube reviewers) that this gadget once came packaged with a nifty little neoprene sleeve. At the time of this review, new units are no longer shipping with such. As for me, I just slip it down into a leather pouch (felt-lined) made to hold three fountain pens (I think Pelikan made this pouch, and I just folded the two dividers backwards, and, with their tendency to want to move back forward, this just added to the snugness), and there she sits, all snug as a bug and felt-protected, and I stash it in a back pocket or jacket pocket (please do not sit on the Sony ICD-UX570... please just don't! I haven't yet but I highly advise against it). So anyway, that's my review of the Sony iPod Modern Tapeless Microcassette Recorder. I've had my say...... now buy this thing and have yours!
Review: perfect for spontaneous sounds & sampling - if I could design the perfect little pocket recorder, it would probably look (and act) a lot like this one. pros: > very good mic quality (considering the size) > good size, weight and form factor - very pocketable > ability to save/load recorder settings to quickly tune for different scenes & environments > stereo 44.1KHz/16bit linear PCM recording > switchable mic/line levels on external input > switchable noise & low cut filters (while recording!) > OLED display is gorgeous > UI is distinctly Sony (very intuitive) - you may recognize some of the icons from the PS3 :p > almost no delay when seeking time or between track marks, even when the recording is stored on the SD card > seems to read MicroSDXC cards with no issues. popped in a 512GB Samsung Evo, which gives me 807 hours (or a little over 33 days) of recording memory (at 44.1/16 stereo!). > quick boot times ( realtime speed control during playback is very fun (paulstretch, anyone?) cons: > short battery life when recording - not terrible, but definitely best suited for short/medium length recordings. this is somewhat offset by the quick charge times. > USB 2.0 (seriously?) i can't really think of any other cons worth mentioning here. for the price, this little thing really is a gem. also, props to Sony for finally paying aesthetic to the design & aesthetic of a portable audio recorder. almost reminds me of the original iPod nano.... almost x3

## Features

- Enhanced sound quality
- Newly updated slimmer design
- Built-in stereo microphone and voice operated recording
- Three recording options: wide/stereo, narrow/focus and normal
- Quick charge; up to 1-hour recording time, with 3-minute charge

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B082QL6KLG |
| Batteries | 1 C batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,957 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #14 in Digital Voice Recorders |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,752) |
| Date First Available | December 16, 2019 |
| Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Item model number | ICDUX570BLK |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 1.43 x 4.31 x 6.13 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Format:** MP3 Audio, WMA
- **Hardware Interface:** USB
- **Headphones Jack:** 3.5 millimeters
- **Item Weight:** 50 Grams
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 4 GB
- **Microphone Form Factor:** Built-In
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 C batteries required.
- **Product Dimensions:** 1.43"D x 4.31"W x 6.13"H
- **Screen Size:** 1.5 Inches

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: I can't believe there seems to be no way to record directly into the folder you want! You have to move the file manually after recording? Seriously?**
A: That is correct. Because when you record, everything goes into the memory or SD card that you inserted. Then you must connect to a computer if you want to download the files onto the computer. Otherwise, everything (files) are keep on the device and or SD card. Makes sense to me.

**Q: does the mic-in jack record in mono or stereo?**
A: Hi Victor, 

Thank you so much for your interest in our product. Great news! Yes, you can record either mono or stereo sound using an external microphone connected to the MIC in jack. 

I hope this helps!

Thanks,

Romeo

**Q: Is this good for picking up EVPs?**
A: I'm not sure Sony has a recorder to pick up Electronic Voice Phenomenon from ghists or spirits but there's an app for that, I'm sure.

**Q: how difficult is it to replace the rechargeable lithium battery, if needed?  is this possible to do so without sending the unit in for service?**
A: You can replace this battery yourself. However, doing so could damage the recorder and would likely void any warranty.
Although the battery has no identifying numbers on it the paper work that it comes with indicates its a 3.7v rechargeable lithium-ion battery (not lithium polymer) as the listing shows.
Regardless if it's lithium-ion or lithium polymer if you get one that's rechargeable at  3.7v @ 500ma consumption, and it fits in the alloted space, it should work.
I highly recommend that you don't try to replace this battery unless you are a skilled technician.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect with the Right Settings! (and YES, you can absolutely custom-edit folder and file names)
*by M***N on January 24, 2021*

I was looking for something that could kill two birds with one stone: 1) allow me to create an audio journal which I could easily import to my MacBook and burn onto CD; and 2) play MP3s. The audio journal thing is admittedly a quirky little project of mine, as I would have given anything if my grandfather had left behind a shoebox of cassettes with his voice and thoughts, etc., and I'm arrogant enough to hope that someone will one day wish the same of me. The MP3 capabilities are also excellent with the use of the onboard software EQ. The interface might not be the most intuitive, but it doesn't take long to learn your way around within the menus. And with one of the menu items being the ability to reset the features to default, don't be afraid to experiment thinking you might somehow lock yourself into a setting you can't undo. For simple voice recording of one's thoughts, poems, dreams, and chronicling of life-events and oddities (one person, one MIC), I find that turning every setting/filter off and setting the MIC Sensitivity to LOW works best for an updated, modern version of talking into a microcassette recorder (no need to even set the range to FOCUS). For setting the device on a table and recording a gathering of friends or whatnot, turn all settings and filters off, set the range to WIDE and the MIC Sensitivity to medium and voila! You can even save these two settings (or any other custom recording settings) under MyScene1 and MyScene2. I actually advise against using the "AUTO" settings as this tends to record hot and loud at first and drop off in volume after a few seconds of recording due to the unit attempting to self-correct it's recording levels. For excellent, crisp playback of either of these scenarios through headphones, set the five Custom EQ sliders to the following (from left to right): +2, -1, +1, +1, +3. This is also the setting I use for 99.9% of my music MP3 playback. Another neat (and HANDY!) feature is that, if you are unsure of your MIC Sensitivity, before you actually begin recording, you can press and hold the record button rather than just pressing it. This puts the recording into pause mode right out of the gate but still displays the L and R level monitors. This is how..... well, maybe I'll get a ding against me for even bringing this up, but I'm about to be REAL with ya: You know how YouTube music doesn't allow you to export your downloads as MP3s? Well, by running an aux cable from my phone or MacBook headphone port into the MIC jack of this Sony unit, you can play a few seconds of a song with the above method to see what volume level to set your phone or computer at, pause the song and back it up to the beginning, hit Record on the Sony and Play on the player. Moral gray area? Probably, but the laws of physics as pertains to electronics says it CAN be done. Something I've seen often mentioned in reviews for this and other Sony recorder units is this supposed inability to rename a folder or file anything other than the broad and boring names Sony has pre-destined. While this may be true on the unit itself, it is NOT the case once you plug the device into a computer. Just right-click on the folder or file and give it any name you want... even "Crispy Bellowing Wobble-Mallows" if you're so inclined. Back over on the unit, even longer titles will slow-scroll across the screen (once, then you have to re-highlight it to see it do this nifty little trick again). Voice-activated recording is also present and accounted for, so if you want to know if you're talking in your sleep, have at it (and with 22-hour battery life at even the highest sound-quality settings, no worries!). Startup from off to recording is negligible... if you've used the unit within 4 hours, just slide the power switch down and press Record. If it's been OVER 4 hours since the last time, well... you're just going to have to wait 1.2 entire seconds. And if your screen cuts off (which it will after 30 seconds [and this amount of time is menu-adjustable]) don't panic about messing up your recording session by pressing a button to re-light the screen... just press "BACK" and your screen reappears with the current function uninterrupted. Unfortunately, it's true what others have said about not being able to adjust the screen brightness, so if you're using this in the pitch-black of a moonless night, you're gonna blind yourself... no way around it. The good news is you have a makeshift flashlight for just such a pitch-dark moonless night... BONUS! What you CAN do, however, is switch off the unit's use of its red/green indicator light (so if you want to lie and assure someone they're NOT being recorded, this gives you a leg up in that endeavor, you mischievous miscreant!). The 4gb of onboard memory should be plenty for most, granting 5 hours of the top-tier quality recording and 40 hours of the highest MP3 quality.. Just add a memory card for extra space (64gb or higher allows for 7.3 million years of recording time... which is just ungodly and, really, WHY?). When you plug the unit into a computer via USB, you will see two separate drives for the onboard memory and the memory card. And now you can open the REC_FILE folder of either drive, pic a folder and drag-and-drop your MP3s (or move things around from folder to folder if you don't want to take the time to do it on-unit). This also starts the charging process (and 3 minutes of charging grants 1 hour of recording battery time... 3 hours to charge from bone-dry to full). I haven't tested the "record a live band or rehearsal" capabilities, so I would be making it all up if I tried to review that particular aspect of this thing. I have no reason to believe that this device would fail at that endeavor though, given the sheer number of tweakable MIC and filter settings at your disposal. As for carrying the thing around.... I understand (from YouTube reviewers) that this gadget once came packaged with a nifty little neoprene sleeve. At the time of this review, new units are no longer shipping with such. As for me, I just slip it down into a leather pouch (felt-lined) made to hold three fountain pens (I think Pelikan made this pouch, and I just folded the two dividers backwards, and, with their tendency to want to move back forward, this just added to the snugness), and there she sits, all snug as a bug and felt-protected, and I stash it in a back pocket or jacket pocket (please do not sit on the Sony ICD-UX570... please just don't! I haven't yet but I highly advise against it). So anyway, that's my review of the Sony iPod Modern Tapeless Microcassette Recorder. I've had my say...... now buy this thing and have yours!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ perfect for spontaneous sounds & sampling
*by R***. on January 21, 2025*

if I could design the perfect little pocket recorder, it would probably look (and act) a lot like this one. pros: > very good mic quality (considering the size) > good size, weight and form factor - very pocketable > ability to save/load recorder settings to quickly tune for different scenes & environments > stereo 44.1KHz/16bit linear PCM recording > switchable mic/line levels on external input > switchable noise & low cut filters (while recording!) > OLED display is gorgeous > UI is distinctly Sony (very intuitive) - you may recognize some of the icons from the PS3 :p > almost no delay when seeking time or between track marks, even when the recording is stored on the SD card > seems to read MicroSDXC cards with no issues. popped in a 512GB Samsung Evo, which gives me 807 hours (or a little over 33 days) of recording memory (at 44.1/16 stereo!). > quick boot times (<2s) - seems to utilize some kind of sleep mode, as boot up takes noticeably longer after not using it for more than hew hours (overnight, for example) > realtime speed control during playback is very fun (paulstretch, anyone?) cons: > short battery life when recording - not terrible, but definitely best suited for short/medium length recordings. this is somewhat offset by the quick charge times. > USB 2.0 (seriously?) i can't really think of any other cons worth mentioning here. for the price, this little thing really is a gem. also, props to Sony for finally paying aesthetic to the design & aesthetic of a portable audio recorder. almost reminds me of the original iPod nano.... almost x3

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top in Class Recorder
*by M***L on February 3, 2026*

This Sony ICD-UX570 more than fit my needs. The only drawback is the USB A connection instead of the USB C which is the modern standard. However, all else is perfect and a simple USB C (male) to USB A (female) adapter solves that situation. I will not drop a star because the device was designed and manufactured during a time before the USB C port was standard on computers and the iPhone. As such, this product is a classic case of if it ain't broken then don't fix it. Removable memory, external microphone input, aux headphone jack, rechargeable battery, what is there not to like. Files are saved as MP3 and I plug the device directly in to the adapter and then into my Android phone which natively recognizes the internal files. I sent back my Plaud Note Pro and opted to love this instead. Hands down it was the best decision I've made. It does so much more than what I've shared, and I initially sought to purchase the Sony ICD-TX660 and I'm glad it was sold out everywhere. The pause/record function is hard to find on these recorders. There's also no need to connect this device to a phone or computer, because the micro SD card can be removed and also because the device has a built in speaker and input ports for privacy. If it had built in wifi or Bluetooth for easier file sharing that would have made the device perfect, but it was in thewrong time period. Unfortunately not even the ICD-TX660 can match this version. Top quality for sure and very easy to use. Very high gain built-in microphone can easily pick up sounds and voices in a room while this device is in a pocket.

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