WM-GX410

The WM-GX410 is a late radio-recording Walkman from 2004, combining cassette recording and playback with a digital AM/FM tuner in a compact portable body. It supports auto-reverse in both playback and recording, includes a built-in microphone as well as a supplied external stereo microphone, and offers preset radio memory, auto scan, AVLS, anti-rolling protection, and an LCD battery indicator. Powered by two AA batteries, it kept the transport keys and tuner controls plainly arranged on the front, giving the machine a practical and direct feel.

By 2004 cassette recording had become a niche need, but Sony was still willing to support users who wanted more than simple playback. The GX410 belongs to that very late utility branch aimed at students, hobbyists, and anyone still capturing sound from radio or microphone while the format was already disappearing from the center of the market. It feels less nostalgic than functional.