MODEL- TCM-150 VENDOR- SONY CONSUMER FEATURES- Standard Cassette Voice Recorder- Silver Sonys TCM-150 Standard Cassette Voice Recorder offers one button recording for simplified quick play/record operation. As you record utilize its 25 hour battery life LED battery level indicator Clear Voice Recording System Cue and review function the Pause switch and the Stop/Pause release function. Its 38% larger playback speaker enables improved sound while the Built-in microphone Automatic shut-off (at tape end) Sony-Matic automatic recording level control and the L/R monaural earphone jack further enhance your recording experience. * One Button Recording for simplified quick play/record operation. * 25 Hour Battery Life is made possible by advanced technology which extends battery power beyond previous limits. * LED Battery Level Indicator provides visible indication of battery power remaining. * Clear Voice Recording System improves and enhances voice quality during record and playback. * 38% Larger Playback Speaker for Improved Sound larger speaker allows better sound quality during playback. * Built-In Microphone for extra convenience eliminates the need for an external microphone. * Automatic Shut-Off At End of Tape pops up buttons to conserve battery power reduces mechanical wear and alerts you that the end of the tape has been reached. * One Touch Record from Playback for simplified quick play/record operation. * Sony-Matic Automatic Recording Level Control uses advanced circuitry to ensure correct recording level. * L/R Monaural Earphone Jack provide sound in both ears when using an optional stereo headset. * Cue and Review Function provides sound during fast forward and rewind modes to help find specific passages. * Pause Switch temporarily halts recording or playback without leaving that mode and resumes at the flick of a button. * Stop/Pause Release Function automatically turns off the pause switch whenever the stop button is pressed to prevent loss of recording....
Sony's TCM-150 cassette recorder offers one button recording for quick play/record operations. The required two AA batteries will run for up to twenty-five hours. With the LED battery level indicator you can be watchful of remaining battery time. Other features include: clear voice recording system, cue and review, pause switch, stop/pause release function, built-in microphone and automatic shut-off. The Sony-Matic automatic recording level control will help you with recording, while the L/R monaural earphone jack will further enhance your recording experience.
What's in the Box
Cassette player, user's manual and one year warranty.
1 The best bang for your bucks!
I've been using this Sony for recording church services for a couple years now. Obviously, this is not a high-tech operation. I convert the tape into digital format for editing on my PC to create CD's. I've been able to make some great tapes so far and I'm recording in a huge "cathedral" type church. For the size and cost, I think it's great. I don't think I'd use it for listening to music as the microphone is rather "noisey". I recommend this for persons who aren't ready to make a major investment in high-tech recording equipment.
2 Pay a little bit more for important features
The Sony TCM-150 is about the cheapest cassette recorder on the market at this time. For five to ten bucks more you get voice activation, an external microphone jack, a tape counter, and extended play/record. The models with these features are the Sony TCM-200DV (without the tape counter) and the Panasonic RQ-L31. Of course, in all these cases, you're getting a cheaply made recorder intended for lectures, notes and inteviews. If you want something for music or that's built to take some punishment you'll have to pay more.
Last word on the 150: The odds are you're going to need at least one of those extra features - especially voice activation. Pass on this one and pay just a tiny bit more for something better.
