Sony ICD-SX712 Specification Guide

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The ICD-SX712 is loaded with features ideal for frequent and professional users. The 
unique 2-position microphone offers powerful recording capability while the Sony 
exclusive Intelligent Noise Cut™ mode dramatically reduces background noise from 
recordings for supreme clarity during playback. Add in CD quality recording with Linear 
PCM recording mode, manual gain control and expandable memory for the ultimate in 
digital recording capability and convenience. 
ICD-SX712
Digital Flash Voice Recorder
2-POSITION MIC
The 2-position microphone on the SX712 offers the most powerful recording capability in the Sony ICD lineup. 
The dual microphone array can be set in two positions: Dictation / Meetings & Conferences.
RECORDING QUALITY
The SX712 provides flexibility in audio recording and playback. Audio can be recorded in CD quality with Linear 
PCM recording mode or in commonly used MP3 format.
INTELLIGENT NOISE CUT™ MODE
A unique and innovative technology from Sony, Intelligent Noise Cut™ mode significantly reduces ambient noise 
from recordings so that playback can be heard more clearly.
MANUAL / AUTOMATIC RECORD LEVEL
Ability to enable the recorder to automatically adjust the recording level or manually adjust it. The manual setting 
is especially useful for musicians.
MEMORY - EXPANDABLE
A Memory Card slot offers access to additional recording time using optional flash memory media that can be 
removed and stored or used to transfer recordings to a computer.
A-B REPEAT
Mark the beginning and ending of a particular recorded passage and the recording will be played over and over 
again- great for language learning.
ADD RECORDING
Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and automatically add additional recording at the 
end without affecting the original recording.
ALARM
Set a future date and time and the recording will automatically be played.
BACKLIT DISPLAY
Convenient when using the unit in a low light environment.
CALENDAR VIEW
Displays a calendar that indicates the dates when recordings were made and enables searching of a specific date.
CROSS MEMORY RECORDING
Enables the recorder to automatically extend the recording from the built-in flash memory to an optional micro 
SD card without interruption.
DICTATION CORRECTION
Enables the user to press the RECORD button during playback and overwrite the recording correcting the original 
recording.
DPC
Digital Pitch Control- enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without changing the pitch.
DPC KEY CONTROL
A visual feature on the LCD display allowing the user to adjust the playback speed for music or voice recording 
playback.
DRAGON COMPATIBLE / CERTIFIED