BM-21

features

STANDARD CASSETTE SYSTEM uses readily available cassettes for recording and playback convenience using a variety of tape lengths

SLIDE SWITCH CONTROL provides instant Dictation/Stop/ Rewind/Listen operation with just one finger

METAL CASE is designed to withstand rugged use while dictating in or out of office, in the car and elsewhere

LCD TAPE COUNTER uses a bright Liquid Crystal Display to give you a numerical indication of tape length, for rapid access when editing and listening

specifications

TAPE SYSTEM: 4 track, 2 channel monaural cassette

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 200 - 8000Hz

MICROPHONE: Built-in electret condenser

INPUTS: DC In, 3V; External Microphone

OUTPUTS: Earphone mini jack

SPEAKER: Mono x 1, 1 716" (36mm) dia

POWER OUTPUT: 240mw (at 10% THD)

POWER REQUIREMENTS: DC 3V with "AA" x 2 batteries AC 120V 60Hz

BATTERY LIFE: Approx 3 hrs with standard Batteries Approx 12 hrs with Sony alkaline batteries

DIMENSIONS (WHD): 3 12" x 5" x 1 14" (88.1 x 129.2 x 32.3mm)

VOICE OPERATED RECORDING (VOR) WITH MIC SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT permits activation of the recorder only when VOR senses audible sound, to conserve tape and eliminate soundless pauses during playback

BATTERY LED/VOICE MIRROR confirms recording by mirroring voice with LED illumination, and also provides indication of relative battery strength

SAFETY LOCK prevents accidental operation while carrying the unit

END OF TAPE ALARM/AUTOMATIC MOTOR SHUT-OFF alerts you that the end of the tape has been reached and helps to reduce mechanical wear and conserve batteries

CUE AND REVIEW provides sound during Fast Forward or Rewind to help find specific passages

MICROPHONE JACK allows you to connect an optional microphone

AC COMPATIBILITY permits two-way operation, on available replaceable batteries or optional AC power adaptor

EARPHONE JACK for individual listening to the playback and for privacy without disturbing others, using optional earphone

HINGED BATTERY LID prevents accidental loss

WEIGHT: 10 12 oz (300g) with batteries

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: AC-E30L AC Adaptor

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.

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Printed in USA 2/2002

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Sony PRESSMAN manual BM-21, Features, Specifications, Hinged Battery LID prevents accidental loss