--- product_id: 1119716 title: "M-470 Microcassette Voice Recorder" brand: "sony" price: "£323.26" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Sony" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1119716-m-470-microcassette-voice-recorder store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Built-in mic & speaker for instant playback Runs on 2 AAA batteries or AC adaptor Dual-speed recording (1.2 & 2.4 cm/s) M-470 Microcassette Voice Recorder **Brand:** sony **Price:** £323.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Capture every word, anytime, anywhere—because your ideas deserve clarity. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** M-470 Microcassette Voice Recorder by sony - **How much does it cost?** £323.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1119716-m-470-microcassette-voice-recorder) ## Best For - sony enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sony brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Reliable Power Options:** Powered by common AAA batteries or AC adaptor—stay recording without interruptions, wherever you are. - • **Flexible Playback Speeds:** Choose between standard or extended recording times with two-speed options tailored to your needs. - • **Compact & Portable Design:** Lightweight and pocket-friendly, perfect for on-the-go professionals and students who never miss a moment. - • **Effortless One-Touch Recording:** Start capturing ideas or lectures instantly with a single button press—no fumbling, just focus. - • **Crystal-Clear Voice Enhancement:** Sony’s Clear Voice function sharpens vocal clarity, making every word crisp and easy to review. ## Overview The Sony M-470 Microcassette Voice Recorder is a compact, portable device designed for professional and student use. It offers dual-speed recording (1.2 or 2.4 cm/s) for flexible recording length, built-in microphone and speaker for easy playback, and advanced Clear Voice technology to enhance vocal clarity. Powered by two AAA batteries or an AC adaptor, it ensures reliable operation for lectures, presentations, and personal notes. ## Description Product Description Ideal for recording lectures and presentations, Sony's M-470 Microcassette Recorder is an affordable personal recording device. It is small and compact with a built-in microphone and speaker for easy review and playback. Recording is easy with the one-touch button, and the cue and review slide control makes fast forwarding and rewinding a breeze. Your samples and audio notes will always sound great with Sony-Matic automatic recording level control. This function takes advantage of advanced circuitry to ensure correct recording levels, and the Clear Voice function improves recording quality by enhancing voice sounds during recording and playback. This microcassette recorder also features an earphone output for private listening. The two-speed record/playback (1.2 or 2.4 centimeter per second) gives you the option of recording on a standard microcassette for twice its normal time. This is great for extended dictation or personal audio note taking. Powered by two AAA batteries or an AC adaptor, the M-470 is easy to use and perfect for students and professionals. What's in the Box - M-470 micro cassette recorder, one microcassette, and two AAA batteries. desertcart.com Ideal for recording lectures and presentations, Sony's M-470 Microcassette Recorder is an affordable personal recording device. It is small and compact with a built-in microphone and speaker for easy review and playback. Recording is easy with the one-touch button, and the cue and review slide control makes fast forwarding and rewinding a breeze. Your samples and audio notes will always sound great with Sony-Matic automatic recording level control. This function takes advantage of advanced circuitry to ensure correct recording levels, and the Clear Voice function improves recording quality by enhancing voice sounds during recording and playback. This microcassette recorder also features an earphone output for private listening. The two-speed record/playback (1.2 or 2.4 centimeter per second) gives you the option of recording on a standard microcassette for twice its normal time. This is great for extended dictation or personal audio note taking. Powered by two AAA batteries or an AC adaptor, the M-470 is easy to use and perfect for students and professionals.What's in the Box M-470 micro cassette recorder, one microcassette, and two AAA batteries. Review: Great Recorder - This recorder is about as good as it gets when it comes to dictating. The recorder is easy to use, has great clarity and, unlike other recorders I have recently purchased (and either threw out or returned broken), it actually operates as it should. I am pleased that one is still able to purchase a quality mini cassette recorder in this world of digital recorders. Review: New recorder was defective and old batteries leaking in packaging suggest a very old new product - Product does not work. Batteries that came with it were old and leaking in packaging. Installed new batteries and recorder would not run, record, forward or rewind, spindle does not turn with or without tap ## Features - Records at 1.2 or 2.4 centimeters per second - Built-in mic and speaker makes for easy recording and playback - Clear Voice function improves recording quality by enhancing voice sounds - Runs on two AAA batteries or AC adaptor ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0007Y6AIK | | Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. | | Best Sellers Rank | #52,682 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #28 in Portable Microcassette Recorders | | Customer Reviews | 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars (111) | | Date First Available | August 7, 2008 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 3.42 ounces | | Item model number | M470 | | Manufacturer | Sony | | Product Dimensions | 4.36 x 2 x 0.85 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sony - **Compatible Devices:** Headphones - **Digital Recording Time:** 60 minutes - **Format:** 4 mm tape - **Hardware Interface:** 3.5mm Audio - **Headphones Jack:** 3.5 millimeters - **Item Weight:** 97 Grams - **Microphone Form Factor:** Built-In - **Number of Batteries:** 2 AAA batteries required. - **Screen Size:** 2 Inches ## Images ![M-470 Microcassette Voice Recorder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51LMcvziPCL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: why does it costs over $400?!** A: Because they are make nay more and they are NEW. but we have the fully refurbished ones with warranty for $139.95. Call me you like 310-470-470-0472 fred **Q: Does that sony unit have automatic shut off when rewind, ff, or played to the end? [as others do not and thus the batteries drain dead.]** A: Hi Amazon Customer, Yes, it does have an automatic shut-off mechanism. You may refer to this link for more information (playing a tape): https://docs.sony.com/release//M470-475-570V.pdf ~Ralph **Q: Can i record from my pc onto a microcassette tape? by connecting from the line level output of my pc to the mic or the headphone jacks of this?** A: Hi Raj,No. This model doesn't have that capability. Thanks. >Joffrey **Q: any sort of warranty with this ?** A: It is a "Sony" which is one of the very best brands. I am not positive about the warranty. I have 2 of these....bought long ago. I never had any problem with either of them. I think it would depend on where you bought them from , like Amazon - has a wonderful return policy and warranties. I might have bought a used one from ebay, and that would only have a 30 day warranty or whatever the seller promised. Good Drug Stores used to sell them , too...for about $20.00--$30.00 and I didn't worry about a warranty, just new, good brand and the wonderful use you will get out of it when you need to record simple voice in the car, in the house. I write and get inspired at the worst times to write words on paper, so a voice-activated recorder. Buy lots of Micro-sized cassettes, or reuse them over and over. It will not record at a long distance, I don't think. Direct voice is perfect. In a room, yes, I can promise will be good. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Recorder *by C***S on October 10, 2012* This recorder is about as good as it gets when it comes to dictating. The recorder is easy to use, has great clarity and, unlike other recorders I have recently purchased (and either threw out or returned broken), it actually operates as it should. I am pleased that one is still able to purchase a quality mini cassette recorder in this world of digital recorders. ### ⭐ New recorder was defective and old batteries leaking in packaging suggest a very old new product *by M***. on December 12, 2025* Product does not work. Batteries that came with it were old and leaking in packaging. Installed new batteries and recorder would not run, record, forward or rewind, spindle does not turn with or without tap ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ great for the price *by M***O on February 14, 2011* It's compact, has auto-shut off, and has decent sound quality. I couldn't ask more since it was less expensive than others that didn't have auto-shut off, an important feature since you can otherwise be dictating for minutes before you realize you've reached the end of the tape. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sony M-470 Microcassette Voice Recorder - Pack of 3 Sony MC60 Dictating Cassettes, Micro, 60 Minutes - Sony 3MC-60B Microcassette - 3 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1119716-m-470-microcassette-voice-recorder](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1119716-m-470-microcassette-voice-recorder) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*