Digital audio recorders Sony

Linear PCM Recorder, 96 kHz-24 bit, 4GB Flash, USB, WAV / MP3 playback The latest addition to Sony’s family of portable audio recorders, the PCM-D50 recorder adopted many of its features and style from the highly acclaimed PCM-D1 model, including rugged construction and cool design.And its affordable price point makes it highly attainable as well as highly attractive.

The 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. Operating on four AA alkaline batteries, it provides 14 hours of record operation at 44.1kHz 16bit recording. Among its many unique features are flexible
microphone rotation,a pre-record buffer that records five seconds of audio before hitting the record button,digital pitch control and A/B segment/repeat. It’s the ideal choice for making live musical, nature sound and field recordings.And the portable possibilities for songwriters, musicians and journalists are plentiful.


- 96 kHz-24 bit, virtually noise-free,recording quality
- Built-in, X-Y or Wide configuration electret condenser microphones for superb stereo sound
- 4GB internal Flash Memory, free of drive mechanisms
- Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo™ slot for up to 4GB expandable memory
- Built-in USB port compatible with Macintosh® and Windows®/PC operating systems
- Operates with easily replaceable AA size batteries and offers exceptional battery life
- Versatile recording and playback functions including a pre-record buffer,digital pitch control and A/B segment/repeat
- Rugged metal construction with lightweight design
- Optional accessories include remote control, wind screen and tripod

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
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ith a 4GB built-in memory, the PCM-D50 records up to six hours when recording in 44.1kHz 16 bit 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 icrophone with flexible rotation for either X-Y or Wide stereo positions.

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.

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 a segment.

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 recorder is built rugged to withstand the demands of pro applications.