Sony M-570V Microcassette Voice Recorder: Clear & Compact Recording Solution Review

Unfortunately, this article was defective immediately after unpacking. The volume could not be increased to an audible level and the recorded data was recorded inconsistently. I later learned that these are repackaged units, usually from the USSR as this outdated technology is no longer produced in the USA. These units are not repairable. Time for digitization!

It says "Condition: Used - Very Good - This recorder has been tested and all functions work properly". which is completely false and misleading. The device is out of order and does not work. It cost me $128 for a non-working recorder. I'm so disappointed in this. I will send it to Sony for repair, not return it. But I will not buy any electronic devices from Revain again.

I'm sorry to say that about Sony. but it's a piece of JUNK. I bought it to go through a few transcriptions and never use it again (I've switched to digital recorders). my OLD recorder (20+ years old) was giving me grief. hissing and hissing noises that don't go away unless I tap (tap) them on the table for a few seconds. In any case, the playback volume on this recorder was so low that I could NOT hear ANYTHING. I wrapped it up, mailed it back and stuffed it with my old trusty but faulty tape…

This little voice recorder is perfect for the purpose I bought it for. It's the smallest of the three microcassette recorders I've owned and fits comfortably in the palm of my hand. After a short, frustrating learning curve, it's very easy to work with. The play and record controls are buttons, but the fast forward and rewind functions are controlled by a slide switch located just below the play and record function. This is actually a great design as it makes recording accidents unlikely. Since