SANYO debuts four digital MP3 voice recorders

CHATSWORTH, USA: SANYO has introduced four ultra-compact digital voice recorders. Each device offers convenient MP3 recording and long battery life for extended use.

Select models offer advanced features including a built-in stereo microphone, USB file transfer, up to 29 hour battery life*, expandable SD memory card slot and up to an amazing 544 hours of record time (with an optional 8GB SDHC card).

"SANYO's new line of MP3 recorders raises the bar in digital voice recording technology," said Tom Van Voy, Vice President of Marketing and Product Planning, SANYO Consumer Products Group. "Students, business professionals and music enthusiasts will be pleased to know that our stylish, high performance designs feature universal MP3 recording; making them easy to use and the recorded content easy to share." Set for U.S. retail availability in early May 2009, SANYO's advanced new digital MP3 voice recorders include the ICR-FP700D ($129.99 MSRP; Black), ICR-FP600D ($99.99 MSRP; Silver), ICR-FP550e ($79.99 MSRP) and ICR-FP550 ($64.99 MSRP).

SANYO ICR-FP700D
High Quality MP3 Recording Format (up to 192k bits/sec stereo encoding)
Built-in Stereo Microphones
Expandable Memory with SD Card slot (1GB SD Card Included)
Convenient USB file transfer (cable included)
Up to 544 Hours of Recording (with optional 8GB SDHC card)
29 hour battery Life* ("AAA" alkaline battery)
-50% to + 200% Playback Speed Control (MP3 files)
Voice Activated System
File Edit Function
Timer Recording

SANYO ICR-FP600D
High Quality MP3 Recording Format (up to 192k bits/sec stereo encoding)
Built-in Microphone (monaural) and External Stereo Microphone Jack
SD Card Slot for Up to 544 Hours of Recording (with optional 8GB SDHC card)
29 hour battery Life* ("AAA" alkaline battery)
-50% to + 200% Playback Speed Control (MP3 files)
Voice Activated System
File Edit Function
Timer Recording

SANYO ICR-FP550e
MP3 Audio Recording
Two Rechargeable eneloop Batteries ("AAA") and USB charger included
Up to 280 Hours of Recording Time
Built-in 1GB Internal Flash Memory
HQ/SP/LQ Recording Mode
Dictation/Conference Microphone Sensitivity
Voice Activated System
MP3 Stereo Music Playback
Fast/Normal/Slow Play Speed Control
A-B, One or All Repeat Function
Recording LED Indicator

SANYO ICR-FP550
MP3 Audio Recording
Up to 280 Hours of Recording Time
Built-in 1GB Internal Flash Memory
HQ/SP/LQ Recording Mode
Dictation/Conference Microphone Sensitivity
Voice Activated System
MP3 Stereo Music Playback
Fast/Normal/Slow Play Speed Control
A-B, One or All Repeat Function
Recording LED Indicator
*HQLP stereo mode; Recording LED - Off, Recording Monitor - No.