Sony ICD-UX523BLK Specification Guide

Disable all button functions with the HOLD-POWER switch and avoid unintended recordings and 

unit operation. 

LOW CUT FILTER

This feature, when activated, helps reduce the effect of wind noise in your recordings.

MIC JACK

Allows for connecting to either an external microphone or audio device.

MICRO SD CARD SLOT

Provides the capability to provide additional recording time using a removable flash memory 

media that can be removed and stored or used to transfer recordings to a computer.

MULTI LANGUAGE MENU

Enables the menu language to be displayed in English, French or Spanish.

NOISE CUT

Ability to electronically reduce external noise during playback.

PERSONALIZED FOLDER NAMES (w/ a PC)

Allows the folder names to be personalized such as NOTES, HISTORY CLASS, SCHEDULE etc.

RECORD/PAUSE

Provides the ability to pause the recording process, gather your thoughts and then continue 

recording in one easy step.

6 RECORDING MODES

Select from six recording modes:
LPCM- (44.1 kHz/16 bit) uncompressed stereo recording for best quality, recording capacity and 

is ideal for music recitals.
MP3 192 kbps-(44.1 kHz/128 kbps) monaural recording for standard quality, 46 hour recording 

capacity.
MP3 128 kbps-(44.1 kHz/128 kbps) monaural recording for long-play, 69 hour recording capacity.
MP3 160 kbps (mono)-(44.1 kHz/160 kbps) high-quality monaural recording mode, 55 hour 

capacity.
MP3 48 kbps (mono)-(44.1 kHz/48 kbps) monaural recording for standard quality, 184 hour 

recording capacity.
MP3 8kbps (mono)-(11.025 kHz/8 kbps) monaural recording for low quality, 1108 hour recording 

capacity.

SOUND ORGANIZER SOFTWARE BUNDLE FOR PC

Software bundle that allows editing, viewing track marks, CD/DVD burning, playback with 

Intelligent Noise Cut™ and other useful features.

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STEREO MICROPHONE

Record in stereo with the built-in stereo microphone. 

SYNC RECORD

When recording directly from an external device, the Sync Record function can be used to 

automatically pause the recorder during silence and resume recording when sound is detected.

TRACK MARK

Finding an exact spot in your recording is now easier than ever before. Place up to 98 track 

marks in each recorded file which can be "jumped" to for playback.

USB PC & MAC® COMPATIBLE

Works with Windows

®

 as well as Macintosh

®

 computers.

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USB CHARGE

Ability to charge a rechargeable battery in the recorder via USB connection.

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