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Sony TCM-929 Pressman Desktop Cassette Recorder with Automatic Shut-Off | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: $129.99
Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 12374
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 13 x 7 x 3.3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: TC-M929
Model: TC-M929
UPC: 027242485860
EAN: 0027242485860
ASIN: B00001ZT4H
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Modern desktop cassette recorder with built-in microphone | | • | 3-digit tape counter for easier searching | | • | Earphone jack; microphone jack | | • | Full automatic shut-off releases the buttons in play, record, FF and rewind modes to save wear and batteries | | • | Runs on 4 AA batteries or with included AC adaptor |
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Product Description
Sony Standard Cassette Recorder. One-Touch Record cue and review tape counter built-in. Tape counter. Microphone jack. Size: 5-5/8"x2-1/4"x8-3/8". Weight: 1.6 lbs. Batteries required: 4 AA, not included. Carrying case handle. AC adapter included. Manufacturer's one-year warranty.
Amazon.com Product Description
This Sony TCM-929 Desktop Cassette Recorder is a modern, detailed and feature-rich cassette recorder for the home or office. With a built-in microphone and speaker, the recorder is ready to record your thoughts, exam reviews, important reminders and novel ideas. The retractable handle is a plus for those carting the recorder around school, or from meeting to meeting. The three-digit tape counter, one touch recording and pause control all ensure that you have all the features necessary to make editing and recording an easy and fruitful process. The TCM-929 comes with a microphone jack should you need to attach a more dynamic microphone. There is also a headphone jack for those studying in the library or coffee shop. The recorder runs on the included AC adaptor or with four, AA batteries. When using Sony's Alkaline batteries, you can expect up to eight and a half hours of operation. To help you save battery life, Sony has installed a full automatic shut-off in this recorder. This feature operates all the major buttons, including play, fast forward, record and rewind. Should these buttons remain pressed for a certain amount of time, the recorder will automatically shut-off them off, saving not only valuable battery life, but also critical mechanical wear. The TCM-929 is an efficient and feature-filled cassette recorder. What's in the Box
Sony TCM-929 Desktop Cassette Recorder, AC adaptor, user's manual and a ninety day warranty.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 78
 Works Great June 10, 2010
Shirley Priscilla Johnson (USA)
I searched the web to find something that I could use to record the songs that I receive. I needed something quick and easy to use. I have gone through countless CD/Cassette players that break down within a year. Plus, to find one now that has a built in mic is almost impossible, so I was very happy to find this product.
I have only had it for a few weeks, but so far it has been a God-sent. The minute I hear a song forming within my mind I can quickly grab the unit, flip it on and I'm set to go. Great! No more lost songs floating around the atmosphere but now they are safe on my cassette until I am ready to transfer them.
It is also great to use during church meeting when you want to be able to record either the sermon or some other happening so you can reflect back on it at a later time.My granddaughter had fun recording her voice the other day and other sounds as well.....
This little guy has countless uses and it is sturdy, well made and very easy to use. I like it and will write another review in a year and let you know how well it held up to the often use it will definitely receive.
Cassette player December 20, 2009
love my music
Hard to find but thankfully this one was available. Came quickly with no damage to box
Great for vocal lessons! October 28, 2009
J. L. Mize (Atlanta, GA USA)
My daughter needed this right away for her musical theater lessons (voice). It was a make/model specifically requested by her teacher. When I found it here on Amazon, I ordered it, and the reseller waas very quick to respond to the order (email), and he shipped it out immediately. My daughter received it on time in another city, and confirmed that her lesson went well, and the device worked flawlessly.
good product May 29, 2009
CDC (Clemmons, NC)
The volume is very good. The sound is clear. I especially like the small size. My car is equipped with only a CD player, so I needed something that would play my books on tape. This can run on 4 AA batts.(I have a Sony that needs 8 C batts.!) If you need a portable, you'll enjoy using this one.
 Best thing since Sony CFS-W455 May 25, 2009
Matt Eye
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The following was a consequence to reckon with (then came the digital age)...
Sony CFS-W455 had the best internal microphone of any boom box, and too bad I once damaged the record side's tape door with a Koosh ball a dozen years ago... Soon got rid of it, but never forgot how great Sony's level of quality was for $80 at the local ACME store back then. Unfortunately, today, it is probably scarce as hen's teeth in the hope in finding one, if you are a fan of vintage recording equipment.
Let's talk about the TCM-929. Its microphone is as sensitive as the boom box mentioned above, and it erases and records just as well on high bias and normal bias tape. The boom box had a silver-coated magnet erase head, whereas the shoebox TCM-929 has a black magnet erase head. (The story about identifying erase heads' capabilities is unique and personal.) Here are the pluses and minuses (and read my review on the TCM-200)...
Pros:
- Tape counter
- Hyper-sensitive internal microphone (try external microphone for cleaner sound)
- Erases and records almost equally on normal bias and high bias
- Battery life nearly as long on NiMH batteries as on alkaline (Duracell or Energizer)
- Well built
- Runs on included household adapter (sound quality unaffected, unlike the TCM-200)
- Great price for its features ($30 at the local Best Buy back in the day)
Cons:
- Would be more efficient (but maybe slightly more bulky) on 4 C batteries instead of 4 AA
- Severe DC bias effect (distorted 'S' and 'T' sound, do we know)
- Records below optimum on metal bias (partial erasure over previous recording)
- Scratchy sound through speaker, especially after several years of use (a common problem with units of this league)
This recorder won't fit in your pocket, but has a retractable handle, making it easier to carry. I would recommend this recorder, especially since I have owned it twice (the first one broken by experimentation in 1998 and the second one I still use regularly have had since 2000).
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