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Sony SONY BM 89 Standard Cassette Transcriber

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Streamline Your Workflow with the Sony BM-89 Cassette Transcriber Enhance your transcription efficiency with the Sony BM-89 Standard Cassette Transcriber. Featuring digital pitch control, a built-in playback speaker, and a three-function foot control, this transcriber is designed for versatility...

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Overview

Streamline Your Workflow with the Sony BM-89 Cassette Transcriber

Enhance your transcription efficiency with the Sony BM-89 Standard Cassette Transcriber. Featuring digital pitch control, a built-in playback speaker, and a three-function foot control, this transcriber is designed for versatility and ease of use. Perfect for legal, medical, and general transcription needs.

Specifications:

  • Tape System: 4 Track, 2 Channel Monaural Cassette
  • Tape Speeds: 4.8 cm/sec, 2.4 cm/sec
  • Fast Winding Time: Approx. 2 min. 20 sec. with DC-90 Cassette at 4.8 cm/sec
  • Frequency Response: 100 - 8,000Hz (4.8cm/sec), 100 - 5,000Hz (2.4cm/sec)
  • Outputs: Earphone Mini Jack
  • Speaker: Mono x 1, 2 1/4" (57mm) dia.
  • Power Output: 350mW (at 10% Harmonic Distortion)
  • Power Requirements: 9V with AC Adaptor
  • Weight: 3 lb 5 oz (1.4kg)
  • Dimensions: 7 7/8" X 2 7/8" X 9 3/4"
  • Digital Pitch Control: Yes
  • Operation: 2-Speed
  • Display: LCD Digital Display
  • Microphone: Hand-held with slide switch
  • Controls: Speed/Tone/Volume/Pitch
  • Foot Control: 3-Function (Play, Rewind, Fast-Forward)
  • Speaker: Built-In Playback Speaker
  • Erase Function: Built-In Erase in Rewind
  • Alarm: Pre End-of-Tape Alarm
  • Backspace: Adjustable secretarial auto backspace

Key Features

Base unit and foot pedal, ac adapter included . Includes features such as Digital Pitch Control with 2 speed operation and speed, tone, volume and pitch controls. Other features include fully adjustable secretarial auto backspace and end of tape alarm.

Specifications

Product Type
Standard Cassette Transcriber
Model
BM 89
Included Components
Base unit, Foot pedal, AC adapter
Features
Digital Pitch Control, 2 speed operation, Speed control, Tone control, Volume control, Pitch control, Fully adjustable secretarial auto backspace, End of tape alarm

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the Sony BM 89 Standard Cassette Transcriber includes a foot pedal as part of its package.
Digital Pitch Control allows the user to adjust the playback pitch of the audio without affecting the speed, which can be helpful for understanding difficult speech.
No, this unit is specified as a "Standard Cassette Transcriber," meaning it is designed for standard audio cassettes, not microcassettes.
Yes, an AC adapter is included with the Sony BM 89 Standard Cassette Transcriber.
The fully adjustable secretarial auto backspace feature automatically rewinds the tape a short, configurable distance after you stop transcribing, allowing you to easily pick up where you left off.