Key Features and Benefits:

• 3-in-1 stereo recorder
  Voice recorder, music player, and USB flash memory. Capture and playback voice or music notes, plus store and transfer files via the direct connect USB.
• INTELLIGENT NOISE CUT MODE
  A unique and innovative technology from Sony, Intelligent Noise Cut mode significantly reduces ambient noise during recording for clearer playback.
• MUSIC RECORDING & PLAYBACK
  The UX523 provides flexibility in audio recording and playback. Music can be recorded in MP3 or linear PCM. For playback, the UX523 supports MP3/WMA/AAC files.
• USB DIRECT CONNECT
  Transfer files quickly without searching for a USB connection cable. With direct connect, simply connect the recorder to a PC or Mac USB input.
• Scene Select
  An easy to use system that allows the user to select pre-determined recording modes. The device automatically adjusts the unit to the optimal recording settings: notes, lectures, music etc.
• 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.
• 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
  Easily search for recordings by day with the calendar view.
• DPC
  Digital Pitch Control enables the recording to be played at a faster or slower rate without changing the pitch.
• DRAGON COMPATIBLE / CERTIFIED
  The recording quality of the unit has been optimized and validated by Nuance to work with the Voice to Print Dragon NaturallySpeaking software (sold sep.).
• Earphone Jack
  A listening device can be plugged into the recorder.
• Easy Search
  Rewinds or Fast Forwards in short increments making it easier to locate a segment in a long recording for review.
• FOLDER
  The UX523 comes preset from the factory with 5 folders for convenient storage of your voice recordings and audio files. Using a PC, you can even rename the folders to suit your needs.
• HI / LO MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY
  Set the recorder for dictation and notes or for conferences and lectures.
• HOLD LOCK
  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.
• 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.
• USB CHARGE
  Ability to charge a rechargeable battery in the recorder via USB connection.
• VOR
  Voice Operated Recording starts and stops the recording when sound of a sufficient level is picked up by the microphone. This feature saves valuable recording time by not recording periods when there is little or no sound.