Maximum recording time

The following lists the maximum recording time (*1) (*2) per memory by recording mode (recording scene). The maximum recording time is estimated, provided that all the folders in the memory are used.

Recording mode (Recording scenes) (*3) Maximum recording time
LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit (STEREO) 21 hours 35 minutes
MP3 192 kbps (STEREO)

( Auto Voice Rec/ Pocket/ Meeting/ Lecture)

159 hours
MP3 128 kbps (STEREO)

( Voice Notes/ Interview)

238 hours
MP3 48 kbps (MONO) 636 hours

Maximum recordable time for each file (*4)

Recording mode (Recording scenes) (*3) Maximum recording time
LPCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit (STEREO) 6 hours 45 minutes
MP3 192 kbps (STEREO)

( Auto Voice Rec/ Pocket/ Meeting/ Lecture)

12 hours 25 minutes
MP3 128 kbps (STEREO)

( Voice Notes/ Interview)

18 hours 35 minutes
MP3 48 kbps (MONO) 49 hours 40 minutes

*1 For long-term continuous recording, a USB AC adaptor (commercially available) is required.

For details on the battery life, see Built-in rechargeable battery life.

*2 The maximum recording time in this topic indicates an estimation.

*3 Recording scenes associated with the recording mode by default.

*4 If the file size reaches the maximum limit (4 GB for an LPCM file, and 1 GB for an MP3 file) during recording, the file will be divided due to system limitations.

The contents of the Help Guide may be subject to change without notice due to updates to the product's specifications.