![]() ![]() Easy file transfer: For moving files between the recorder and either a Mac or Windows computer via USB.A microSD card slot: This allows for memory expansion beyond the 4 GB minimum.At least 4 GB of internal memory: This amount allows for about 40 hours of recording time, depending on the chosen audio format.A simple-to-navigate file system: This should include self-explanatory buttons, shortcut buttons, and a convenient back button.An easy-to-read display: We preferred larger, uncluttered screens, and if possible, a backlight to make the screen readable in low-light or dark settings.Good recording quality: While audio doesn’t need to be podcast quality, recordings should be intelligible and free from hiss, rumbles, echoes, or the excessive background noise that plagues poorer-quality recordings.The UX560 is also the slimmest recorder we tested-at 0.43 inch thick it can easily fit in a shirt or pants pocket. Like many of the other recorders we looked at, it comes with an adequate amount of onboard storage (4 GB) but accepts microSD cards, so you can record and store hundreds of hours of recorded audio should you need it. ![]() It also offers a better collection of features than the other models we tested, with an easy-to-navigate menu system, a bright backlit screen, 39 hours of recording time (in MP3 format), 27-hour battery life, voice-activated recording to pause and restart after silences, and a pop-out USB 3.0 connector that lets you recharge the recorder and transfer files to a computer easily. It produces clear, understandable audio in classroom, quiet office, and noisy coffee shop settings. In a new round of testing in mid-2017, the UX560 received the highest overall ratings from our panel of test listeners. Before you start recording college lectures, place the recorder in front of the professor before he starts, so don’t be late! Turn off any noises or background lights, especially in low lit rooms, so you don’t disturb the presentation.The UX560 is similar to our previous, now-discontinued pick, also from Sony.If you’re allowed to record a lecture, you should always be respectful.You don’t want to be that one person the professor remembers for disturbing the class, especially not if there is an oral presentation or exam further down the line. This way you avoid a negative impression. You should always check if you’re allowed to record the professors lectures and not just assume its permitted. Not every professor approves of recordings. Use the right settings: Many recorders have different settings, look if there is a lecture setting and use his one to get the best audio quality. ![]() Consider where the microphone of your device is and point the microphone for recording lectures in the direction of the speaker to get better results.If you can’t place the recorder close to the speaker, you should aim for the front rows or seats and have the recording device in front of you. ![]() The closer the recorder is, the better are your changes that you record lectures without any unwanted noises, typing noises or loud coughs in the classroom. The best way to record lectures is usually as close as possible to the speaker. ![]()
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