With a sleek, metallic body and a backlit, OLED display, the TX660 Digital Voice Recorder from Sony delivers high-quality, stereo audio recording in a compact form factor that fits easily into your pocket. The TX660 provides 16GB of internal memory for up to 636 hours of MP3 48 kb/s quality audio in one recording, and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to 17 hours of continuous recording.

Ideal for any voice recording scenario including voice memos, interviews, electronic news gathering, and simple field recordings, the TX660 is simple to use thanks to intuitive features like one-push recording, an Auto Voice Recording mode that optimizes audio capture for vocal frequencies, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for convenient monitoring of recordings and playback. And with support for high-fidelity recording formats like 48 kHz / 16-bit linear PCM and MP3s up to 320 kb/s, you will never miss a detail.

Record in Linear PCM (WAV) & MP3 Formats    Internal 16GB Memory    Internal Parabolic Stereo Microphones    Up to 636 Hours of Recording Time    Auto Voice Recording Mode    Built-In USB-C Connector    3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack    Battery Life up to 17 Hours    Backlit OLED Display    Built-In Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

With a lightweight and ultrathin design, the TX660 fits easily in your pocket, so it can go wherever you go, ready at a moment's notice. The sleek metallic body design feels great in your hands and is as stylish as it is practical.

The improved digital stereo microphone reduces background signal noise without sacrificing microphone sensitivity. Plus, its mounted parabolic form can record high-quality stereo sound with minimal effort.

• Internal, stereo microphone with high speech intelligibility
• MP3 and linear PCM recording formats up to 48 kHz / 16-bit 
• MP3, WMA, AAC-LC, and Linear PCM playback formats
• 96 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response in PCM, ideal for human speech
• Supports variable bit rate, up to 320 kbps
• Stereo or mono recording
• Playback speed control and built-in speakers
• 3.5mm stereo headphone jack for quality monitoring 

Recording someone talking? Switch on Auto Voice Recording to optimize audio capture settings for vocal frequencies. You'll get cleaner recording with less background noise and a reduced chance of audio loss from incorrect microphone settings.

When you need to start recording in a rush, use the One Push Recording feature and recording will start immediately, even if the device had been powered off. The TX660 has 16GB of built-in memory, so you have plenty of storage space for your audio, allowing you to record for a maximum of 636 hours in one go, or store up to 5000 separate files.

With an OLED Display that is 41% larger than the TX650 Voice Recorder, you can keep track of your recordings and read text more easily than ever. And when your recordings are extra long, you can use the Time Jump feature to skip 10% of the total playback time of each recording, and find the important sections of your meeting, interview, or lecture, with ease.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this product have a backlight? And if so, what color is the backlight?

A: There is no backlight on this unit.

Q: 2. Does this work easily with Mac OSX?

A: Yes. It works with Mac OS.

Q: 3. can I record my song whether with live band or doing self karaoke. will the sound quality be good?

A: It would work, but unit is designed for conversation, not music. Frequency range isn't wide enough for quality music recording. Also, dynamic range is limited.

Q: 4. Is it possible to insert an output cable from a headphone output radio into the microphone input ... to record !?

A: Yes. use this cable: Sescom LN2MIC-ZOOMH4N - Line to Microphone Attenuation Cable for HDSLR Cameras B&H # SEL2MZH4N https://bhpho.to/2XTV6ct DSLR Cable for Zoom H4N and Zoom H1 3.5mm Connectors 25dB L Pad Attenuator 9 Inches

Q: 5. how to set for voice activation ?

A: You have to select the "Auto Voice Rec" Scene in the scene select option in the menu.

Q: 6. Does it come with a microphone sleeve?

A: The Sony TX660 Digital Voice Recorder (BH # SOICDTX660) does not include a microphone sleeve. Included accessories: • USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C) (1) • Carrying case (1) • Operating Instructions (this sheet) • Warranty card (1)

Q: 7. can this take 64gb sd card?

A: Compatible Memory Cards: microSD (32 GB Max)

Q: 8. I am a nature photographer and would like to use this recorder to record bird vocals. Will this recorder pick up sound from 25 to 50 yards away or is it strictly for close range use. I realize it would depend on the volume of the sound, so would it be useful for my purpose?

A: This product would not be sensitive enough for this application in my opinion.

Q: 9. is it better from the sony icd-ux570?

A: The new Sony TX660 Digital Voice Recorder BH #SOICDTX660 has a slimmer profile and 4X the embedded memory (16GB) than the Sony ICD-UX570 Digital Voice Recorder (Black) BH #SOICDUX570BK 4GM memory. The TX660 features Internal Parabolic Stereo Microphones. The UX570 boasts longer battery life per charge.

Q: 10. Does the microphone port accept TRS or TRRS?

A: The Sony ICD-PX370 Digital Voice Recorder with USB BH #SOICDPX370 will accept TRS only.