Sony Professional Portable 24-bit Linear Audio Recorder
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Customer Review
A winner -- professional quality recording at a breakthrough price!
This is a fantastic little recorder that is, I think, probably the least expensive audio recorder available capable of making professional quality recordings. I use it three ways -- either on it's own (using its' built-in microphones), with an external Sony ECM-MS957 stereo microphone, or with an external RODE NT4 stereo microphone. Also, just for reference, I edit all my recordings on a system that has very high resolution -- a Grace M902 D/A converter driving AKG K701 headphones.I record larger groups, predominately gospel choirs, and buying this recorder made a huge improvement in the quality of my recordings. I previously used a Sony MZ-M200 Hi-MD recorder in linear PCM mode. Using the PCM-D50 with the same microphone and at the same recording quality settings, here's what I have observed:1. A very large improvement in the frequency response of my recordings. There is much better extension on both the low and the high end. This is probably...
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Functional and Sturdy MD/Portable DAT Replacement - Finally!
Quality-wise, this is the MiniDisc replacement people have been looking for. Sony kept out extras such as quad mic setups, overdubbing, MP3 recording, and cheap XLR inputs to focus on getting the basics right: clean mic input, useful limiting, durability (metal casing--what most MiniDisc units had, but few flash recorders currently have), and clean playback (accurate monitoring). A perk is that it has great battery life (very frequent recording and playback throughout the day = change the batteries once every 2-3 days.)Skip the rest and get this if you want to spend less than $1200 to replace your old MiniDisc or portable sub-$600 DAT setup. If you want something better, save for the Sound Devices 702/722 (oddly numbered like the old Sharp MD 702/722 units).I've now recorded rehearsals and individual practice sessions (orchestra/trombone) and can say this unit does an adequate job of recording. It's not great like a multi-mic, pro recording chain setup can be,...
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Cleanest preamp-easy to operate-movable mics
Yes, the built in mics are sensitive in this unit but if you use common sense when recording it is not a problem. I have used this unit with the built-in mics (that's why they put a camera tripod thread on the bottom), with my $300 AT822 stereo mic (this is an incredible combo for field recording) and directly from a mixing board. If you are going to record MP3 files or tunes for your iPod get something else. If you want professional quality,24 bit, 96kHz .wav files or 6 hours and 25 minutes of CD quality recording with the 4gb of internal memory it comes with, then take a close look at the D50. Metal housing, great display, runs on four AA batteries. Lots of other cool, useful features. If you appreciate CLEAN preamps, this is the best currently available for the money. Oade Brothers will do mods to Marantz, Tascam, Fostex and Edirol recorders but it costs $$$.
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Product Description
The Sony PCM-D50 is a 96 kHz/24-bit recorder fitted with two-position (X-Y or Wide) stereo microphones, 4 GB of internal flash memory and a Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo slot (for additional storage). The body of the D50 is constructed of lightweight metal (aluminum) and it's built rugged to withstand the demands of pro applications, plus it offers long battery life using conventional AA alkaline batteries. The recorder includes a USB high-speed port for simple uploading/downloading its native .WAV format files to/from Windows PC or Macintosh computers. Other unique PCM-D50 features include digital pitch control, dual digital limiter (inherited from the PCM-D1), low-cut filter, Super Bit Mapping, A-B repeat and MP3 playback capability. To complement the D50 recorder, new optional accessories include a remote commander, tripod stand and microphone windscreen. Additionally, the D50 offers compatible mounting and use with the recently introduced XLR-1 wide-bandwidth balanced XLR microphone adapter. Top to learn more
The latest addition to Sony’s family of portable audio recorders, the PCM-D50 recorder adopts many of its features and style from the highly acclaimed PCM-D1 model, including rugged construction and cool design. It’s the ideal choice for making live musical, nature sound and field recordings. The PCM-D50 is a 96 kHz/24-bit recorder fitted with two-position (X-Y or Wide) stereo microphones, 4 GB of internal flashmemory and a Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo™ slot for additional storage. Operating on four AA alkaline batteries, it provides 14 hours of record operation at 44.1kHz 16bit recording. Unique features such as a two-position stereo microphone, a prerecord buffer that records five seconds of audio before hitting the record button, digital pitch control, and A/B segment/ repeat offer great portable possibilities for songwriters, musicians and journalists. To complement the PCM-D50 recorder, new optional accessories include a remote control, tripod stand, and microphone windscreen.
Features:
- Superb Recording Quality
The PCM-D50 is a 96kHz/24 bit linear recorder that records in standard .WAV file format and surpasses standard DAT sound quality. A low signal-to-noise ratio provides virtually noise-free recording quality. - Expandable Memory
With a 4GB built-in memory, the PCM-D50 records up to six hours when recording in 44.1kHz 16bit CD quality mode. And the Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Slot provides up to 4GB memory expandability. - Built-in Microphones
The PCM-D50 recorder comes equipped with a high sensitivity, built-in, two-position electret condenser stereo microphone with flexible rotation for either X-Y or Wide stereo positions. - Playback Functions
The PCM-D50 recorder provides MP3 playback, a special Digital Pitch Control feature that slows down playback without changing pitch, and an A/B segment repeat feature that allows you to mark and repeat segments. - Versatile Recording Functions
The Dual Digital Limiter feature helps prevent distortion, a pre-record buffer records five seconds of audio before hitting the record button, and Super Bit Mapping technology helps achieve, wide, dynamic range. - PC/Macintosh Compatible
The PCM-D50 utilizes a simple drag and drop file transfer via high-speed USB connection. - Rugged Construction
Constructed of lightweight metal (aluminum), the PCM- D50 recorder is built rugged to withstand the demands of pro applications.
Specifications
- Built-in Microphones -- Electret Condenser microphones. High sensitivity -35.0 dB/Pa 1kHz (typical); Maximum input level 120 dB SPL; Self noise level 20.0 dB SPL (A); microphone frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
- Recording Media -- Built-in flash memory 4 GB, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo (Not Supplied), Stereo Recording. The PCM-D50 is compatible with Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo MS-EX4G (4GB), MS-EX2G (2GB) , MS-EX1G (1GB) and Memory Stick Pro Duo (High Speed) MSX-M2GNU (2GB), MSXM1GNU (1GB)
- Sample Rates -- 22.05 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz
- Quantization -- 16-bit linear, 24-bit linear
- Recording File Format -- Linear PCM Stereo .WAV
- MP3 Playback -- Compatible bit rates and sampling frequencies; MPEG Version 1 Layer 3: 32, 44.1, 48kHz with 32 to 320 kbps (VBR). MPEG Version 2 Layer 3: 16, 22.05, 24 kHz with 32 to 160 kbps (VBR).
- Maximum Record Time using Internal 4 GB Flash Memory:
- 22 kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 12 hours and 55 minutes
- 44.1 kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 6 hours and 25 minutes
- 44.1 kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 4 hours and 15 minutes
- 48 kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 5 hours and 55 minutes
- 48 kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 3 hours and 55 minutes
- 96 kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 2 hours and 55 minutes
- 96 kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 1 hour and 55 minutes
- Frequency Response (Line Input to Line Output) -- For Fs = 22.05 kHz: Frequency Response = 20 Hz to 10 kHz; For Fs = 44.1 kHz: Frequency Response = 20 Hz to 20 kHz; For Fs = 48 kHz: Frequency Response = 20 Hz to 22 kHz; For Fs = 96 kHz: Frequency Response = 20 to 40 kHz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Line Input to Line Output) -- 93 dB or greater (1 kHz IHF-A) when set to 24-bit
- Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output) -- 0.01% or below (1 kHz, 22 kHz LPF)
- Wow and Flutter -- Below measureable limit (less than +/-0.001% W. Peak)
- Microphone Input (stereo mini jack) -- Input impedance: 22k, rated input level: 2.5mV, minimum input level:0.7mV. Supports external mic plug-in power.
- Headphone output (stereo mini jack) -- Rated output level: 400 mV, maximum output level: 25 mW +25 mW or more, load impedance: 16 ohms.
- Line Input (OPT) -- Analog input - Input impedance: 40k ohms, rated input level: 2.0V, minimum input level: 450 mV. Optical Digiital Input - Input level: -24.5 dBm to -14.5 dBm, Absorption wavelength: 630 nm to 690 nm.
- Line Output (OPT) -- Analog output - Output impedance: 220 ohms, rated output level: 1.7V, load impedance : 22k ohms. Digital optical output - Output level -21 dBm to -15 dBm, Emission wavelength: 630 nm to 690 nm.
- USB -- Hi-speed USB, mass storage class
- Power Requirements -- DC IN 6V, Four AA (LR6) alkaline batteries (supplied), Four nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries NH-AA (not supplied)
- Power Consumption -- 0.75W
- Dimensions -- 2 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 5/16" (w x h x d) not including projecting parts and controls
- Mass -- 12.88 oz (including batteries)
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