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title: "ICD-TX650 IC Recorder (16GB) - Black"
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# 16GB storage for 4000+ files Ultra-thin & lightweight design Stereo mic with noise cut playback ICD-TX650 IC Recorder (16GB) - Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** $1004.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Capture brilliance on the go — your meetings, your voice, your edge.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ICD-TX650 IC Recorder (16GB) - Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** $1004.00 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

- • **Massive Memory:** Store thousands of hours of meetings, lectures, and ideas without worry.
- • **Ready When You Are:** Quick-charge micro USB keeps you recording longer, hassle-free.
- • **Discreet Powerhouse:** Slim enough to clip anywhere, blending style with stealth.
- • **Crystal Clear Capture:** Stereo built-in mic with intelligent noise cut ensures every word is crisp.
- • **Plug & Play Convenience:** 3.5mm headphone jack and PC compatibility for instant playback and file management.

## Overview

The Sony ICD-TX650 is an ultra-compact, stylish digital voice recorder featuring 16GB of built-in memory capable of storing over 4000 files. Designed for professionals and students alike, it delivers clear stereo recordings with intelligent noise reduction, supports multiple audio formats including MP3 and Linear PCM, and offers convenient quick charging via micro USB. Its discreet clip-on design and long battery life make it perfect for capturing lectures, meetings, and personal notes without drawing attention.

## Description

Capture all your meetings in clear, high quality audio with the ultra-thin TX650. It clips easily onto your notepad or jacket pocket for discreet, accurate recording in either MP3 or Linear PCM format. With 16GB of memory and quick charge via supplied micro USB, you’ll always be prepared for hours of recording.Thin and light enough to take with you anywhereStore over 4000 files with 16GB built-in memoryClear recordings from the built-in microphoneBuilt-in micro USB connecter – cable suppliedIntelligent noise cut playbackBuilt In Memory: 16 GBBuilt in Microphone: StereoRecording Format: Linear PCM/MP3Playback Format: MP3/AAC/WMA/WAVBattery Type: Built-In Lithium BatteryMaximum Number of Files: 400 Inside the BoxPC Application Software(Sound Organizer) Stereo HeadphonesCarrying Case/PouchUSB Cable

Review: Very Small, Stylish, and Good Performing Voice Recorder - Unusual By Most Any Standard Due to Its Size and Design - This could be the exact device you are looking for ... IF you understand what it is, and what it is not. First of all, this is perhaps the tiniest recorder I have ever used. Not much larger than the size of a pen, it fits neatly in a top shirt pocket and you'll never notice it: and likely, neither will anyone else. It is highly stylish looking, with a mixture of modern and retro that only becomes apparent once you have the device in hand. It has mechanical buttons and rocker panels on either side of the device to perform device operations, and a USB port connection at the bottom of the device, under a rubber panel (you will need the supplied cable, though, to make the connection to your computer). I've used a number of portable audio recorders over the years, and this one certainly is one of the more unusual, due to its size. What it is for is recording voice, either in linear pulse code modulation (i.e., lossless .wav format) or mp3 (either 192, 128, or 48 kbps), with three selectable levels of mic sensitivity, and an optional "Clear Voice" function to improve the sound dynamics of voice recording. What it is NOT, however, is a device that records high-quality sound for musical applications. You might wonder, well, if it can use LPCM, then why not? It's because of the built-in microphones. They simply are not up to the task of recording music at high-quality levels. There are many devices in this price range, or perhaps just a tad higher, that will do just that, but this device is not one of them. This device was made, pure and simple, to record lectures, meetings, personal notes, on the smallest device that is both light and has good battery life (the device uses a built-in rechargeable battery, not AAA batteries. And it does this pretty well. I've used it to make a number of recordings in a lecture setting, and the results were perfectly usable, and no one had a clue I was recording anything due to the small size of this device in my shirt pocket. This means you can make recordings without being disruptive or having people's attention repeatedly drawn to a recording device in the middle of the room. You'll pick up shirt pocket noise now and then, but if you sit reasonably still, it's not a problem, and if you want to lay the device on the table, chances are no one is even going to pay attention to it, due to its size. It has 16Gb if built-in memory, so even if you record using lossless LPCM, you'll get a large number of hours on the device before it fills up, and if you use mp3, the battery will run out long before the memory will. This is a unique device. I actually like it quite a lot. It has a fair number of customizable features, and it has a headphone jack at the top if you want to listen to your recordings that way, or if you want to throw a little music on it for occasional listening. You can change the language and can change the display to show remaining time. (Originally, I gave this a four, rather than a five-star review because I could not find this important function, but if you look the comment to this post from "AS," you'll see just how to do this.) Five stars!
Review: Soo small that you would afraid to lose it. English version is possible - if you do it right! - This is the smallest recorder I've ever seen. The quality is top notch, with a crystal clear recording that wouldn't disappoint anyone. I'm a college student with professors that speak at 200 miles/sec, so I need to recorder my lectures to fill-up my notes as needed. I sit in very big lecture halls that can accommodate around 500 students, and I usually sit in the middle of the room. I've tried to sit anywhere in the room, front, back, sides - I was hearing the lecturer (speaking with a mic) at the same quality every single time. I use the 192kbs settings since the WAV files are ridiculously large (50 min lecture was about 600MB per a file but the quality is even better than 192kbs in which I get around 120-140MB/file). 16GB is a lot of space even if you record on the highest quality (I would say around 10MB/min on the highest CD quality and 3MB/min on the second highest (192kbs). It has a clip on the back, so you can clip it to your backpack, side pocket in your shirt (yes it fits well!) and many other places. The clip is strong, so you won't lose your device. The previous generation of this device is the Sony ICDTX50 Digital Flash Voice Recorder in which the buttons were small and not comfortable to touch/press. This was fixed in the TX 650 and the buttons are big enough to not confuse anybody. About the English vs. Japanese version, yes most of the sellers here (this item isn't sold directly from desertcart, yet...) sell the product with an interface in Japanese. However, if you look closely, some sellers would indicate in the notes (if you press the "New" button under the description for more sellers) that they sell the item in English. I paid about $30 more and received my device with a full English interface. It's also a good idea to send a message to the seller you're trying to purchase from and ask if the device is in English. The sellers usually would say "yes" but confirm it by telling them to look at the package: if the package of the item is in English --> You have the English version. If it has anything in Japanese on the package, then the item is NOT in English. I've purchased mine from the seller "NewItemExpress" and it was shipped from Japan. I've received my item in two weeks. Hope it helps.

## Features

- Thin and light enough to take with you anywhere
- Store over 4000 files with 16GB built-in memory
- Clear recordings from the built-in microphone
- Built-in micro USB connecter – cable supplied
- Intelligent noise cut playback

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00NUSPQIK |
| Best Sellers Rank | #203,283 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #847 in Digital Voice Recorders |
| Brand | Sony |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 567 Reviews |
| Digital Recording Time | 1200 minutes |
| Format | MP3 Audio, WAV, WMA |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04905524976403 |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 millimeters |
| Item Weight | 0.03 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Microphone Form Factor | Built-In |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Model Number | ICD-TX650 B |
| Number of Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Brand:** Sony
- **Hardware Interface:** USB
- **Microphone Form Factor:** Built-In
- **Format:** MP3 Audio, WAV, WMA
- **Headphones Jack:** 3.5 millimeters
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 A batteries required.
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 16 GB
- **Item Weight:** 0.03 Grams
- **Digital Recording Time:** 1200 minutes

## Images

![ICD-TX650 IC Recorder (16GB) - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tB40N6h6L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there an ability to record during a charging process?(mainly I want to know will it work with power bank or no)**
A: Hi Vardan: This is a great question! I had never thought of that before! So, I looked it up in the user manual from Sony's website, and there did not seem to be any reference to it. So ... I tried it myself! And, sure enough, it works! I had it plugged in via the USB cable and verified it was charging, and then pressed the record button, and it recorded. So, the answer to your question is YES! And thanks for asking it ... I had never even thought about this before, and it does open up some new possibilities, because you can record for a long time, basically until the memory is filled, and it will keep going until that point. I hope this helps!  This is a fantastic (and unusual) recorder, so make sure you consider it before you make a decision.-- Ray

**Q: can you store and listen to music like a mp3 player?**
A: Technically, yes. Plug it into your computer, copy over your music files and listen on the built-in speaker or headphones. However, while the speaker is certainly good quality for voice, it's really not meant for music. Nor is the interface good for selecting songs. It has none of the functionality of a dedicated music player (playlists, albums, genres, etc). So, while it is technically possible, I would not recommend it as a music player. I love it as a voice recorder and use it all the time.

**Q: Does this product have usb type c?**
A: It uses Micro-USB,

**Q: Is the speaker clear and loud enough? How much time is required to fully charge this?**
A: I find it clear enough with no problem for voice recordings (kept at bedside, so I whisper often and no problem hearing or making out the words). I plug in via usb to computer and it takes a hour or two, not entirely sure how long. I've also used a cell phone plug and it seems a bit faster.  (Just a note that all the on screen commands on mine are not in English, but Japanese characters and no way to change that I've found - and there are very many command options, of which I only use erase which I laboriously figured out).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Small, Stylish, and Good Performing Voice Recorder - Unusual By Most Any Standard Due to Its Size and Design
*by R***Y on April 27, 2017*

This could be the exact device you are looking for ... IF you understand what it is, and what it is not. First of all, this is perhaps the tiniest recorder I have ever used. Not much larger than the size of a pen, it fits neatly in a top shirt pocket and you'll never notice it: and likely, neither will anyone else. It is highly stylish looking, with a mixture of modern and retro that only becomes apparent once you have the device in hand. It has mechanical buttons and rocker panels on either side of the device to perform device operations, and a USB port connection at the bottom of the device, under a rubber panel (you will need the supplied cable, though, to make the connection to your computer). I've used a number of portable audio recorders over the years, and this one certainly is one of the more unusual, due to its size. What it is for is recording voice, either in linear pulse code modulation (i.e., lossless .wav format) or mp3 (either 192, 128, or 48 kbps), with three selectable levels of mic sensitivity, and an optional "Clear Voice" function to improve the sound dynamics of voice recording. What it is NOT, however, is a device that records high-quality sound for musical applications. You might wonder, well, if it can use LPCM, then why not? It's because of the built-in microphones. They simply are not up to the task of recording music at high-quality levels. There are many devices in this price range, or perhaps just a tad higher, that will do just that, but this device is not one of them. This device was made, pure and simple, to record lectures, meetings, personal notes, on the smallest device that is both light and has good battery life (the device uses a built-in rechargeable battery, not AAA batteries. And it does this pretty well. I've used it to make a number of recordings in a lecture setting, and the results were perfectly usable, and no one had a clue I was recording anything due to the small size of this device in my shirt pocket. This means you can make recordings without being disruptive or having people's attention repeatedly drawn to a recording device in the middle of the room. You'll pick up shirt pocket noise now and then, but if you sit reasonably still, it's not a problem, and if you want to lay the device on the table, chances are no one is even going to pay attention to it, due to its size. It has 16Gb if built-in memory, so even if you record using lossless LPCM, you'll get a large number of hours on the device before it fills up, and if you use mp3, the battery will run out long before the memory will. This is a unique device. I actually like it quite a lot. It has a fair number of customizable features, and it has a headphone jack at the top if you want to listen to your recordings that way, or if you want to throw a little music on it for occasional listening. You can change the language and can change the display to show remaining time. (Originally, I gave this a four, rather than a five-star review because I could not find this important function, but if you look the comment to this post from "AS," you'll see just how to do this.) Five stars!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Soo small that you would afraid to lose it. English version is possible - if you do it right!
*by S***M on November 22, 2015*

This is the smallest recorder I've ever seen. The quality is top notch, with a crystal clear recording that wouldn't disappoint anyone. I'm a college student with professors that speak at 200 miles/sec, so I need to recorder my lectures to fill-up my notes as needed. I sit in very big lecture halls that can accommodate around 500 students, and I usually sit in the middle of the room. I've tried to sit anywhere in the room, front, back, sides - I was hearing the lecturer (speaking with a mic) at the same quality every single time. I use the 192kbs settings since the WAV files are ridiculously large (50 min lecture was about 600MB per a file but the quality is even better than 192kbs in which I get around 120-140MB/file). 16GB is a lot of space even if you record on the highest quality (I would say around 10MB/min on the highest CD quality and 3MB/min on the second highest (192kbs). It has a clip on the back, so you can clip it to your backpack, side pocket in your shirt (yes it fits well!) and many other places. The clip is strong, so you won't lose your device. The previous generation of this device is the Sony ICDTX50 Digital Flash Voice Recorder in which the buttons were small and not comfortable to touch/press. This was fixed in the TX 650 and the buttons are big enough to not confuse anybody. About the English vs. Japanese version, yes most of the sellers here (this item isn't sold directly from Amazon, yet...) sell the product with an interface in Japanese. However, if you look closely, some sellers would indicate in the notes (if you press the "New" button under the description for more sellers) that they sell the item in English. I paid about $30 more and received my device with a full English interface. It's also a good idea to send a message to the seller you're trying to purchase from and ask if the device is in English. The sellers usually would say "yes" but confirm it by telling them to look at the package: if the package of the item is in English --> You have the English version. If it has anything in Japanese on the package, then the item is NOT in English. I've purchased mine from the seller "NewItemExpress" and it was shipped from Japan. I've received my item in two weeks. Hope it helps.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love this recorder
*by M***S on January 18, 2015*

This. This is what I've been waiting for. The greatest ratio between awesome audio quality plus good build quality, and small size. I always record with it's high quality wav format. There's a handful of MP3 recording formats as well. Not quite a Zoom H2 in terms of audio quality, H2 is also is a tad cheaper. But try tucking that in your pants pocket. Happy to see me? This Sony recorder has a clip which is probably "MEH" for some but for me is a deal maker. When it's off, you can press the record button and it will begin recording; when it's OFF! If you turn it on the old fashion way, you know, with the power button, it powers on very quickly. In the settings menu they are various recording options like record format, preset location recording modes, limiterdy audio gain control stuff (the limiter is pretty good), changing the stereo field, eq low feq roll off types of things. Nothing too fancy. The main screen is bright and easy to read given the size. The side buttons are definitely small, I have big hands and don't have too much trouble pressing them. WAV files are huge. Duh! This ain't no fake reduced quality WAV. The recorder I received was only formatted for Japanese, and formatting it to English wasn't and option, so make sure if you need English you get English. I've learned how to use the recorder in Japanese with the help of the online manual and now I can pretend that I read Japanese. I love this recorder.

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