PCM-D50

Linear PCM Recorder OUTLINE
The latest addition to Sonys 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. Its 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 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. 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

PC/Macintosh Compatible

The PCM-D50 utilizes a simple drag and drop file transfer via high-speed USB connection.
Rugged Construction 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. Constructed of lightweight metal (aluminum), the PCM- D50 recorder is built rugged to withstand the demands of pro applications.

SPECIFICATIONS

PCM-D50 Electret condenser microphones offering X-Y or Wide stereo positions. High sensitivity (-35.0dB /Pa 1 kHz) (Typical) Maximum input level 120dB SPL Noise level 20.0dBSPL(A) (Typical) Built-in 4GB flash memory, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo (optional), Memory Stick Pro Duo (High Speed) (optional), Stereo Recording 22.05kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz 16-bit linear, 24-bit linear.WAV.WAV / MP3 22kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 12 hours and 55 minutes; 44.1kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 6 hours and 25 minutes; 44.1kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 4 hours and 15 minutes; 48kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 5 hours and 55 minutes; 48kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 3 hours and 55 minutes; 96kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 2 hours and 55 minutes; 96kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 1 hour and 55 minutes For Fs = 22.05kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz to 10kHz (0 to -2dB) For Fs = 44.1kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz to 20kHz (0 to -2dB) For Fs = 48kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz to 22kHz (0 to -2dB) For Fs = 96kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz to 40kHz (0 to -2dB) 93dB or greater (1kHz IHF-A) when set to 24-bit 0.01% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF) Below measurable limit (less than +/-0.001%W.Peak) -Input impedance: 22k ohm, Rated input level: 2.5 mV; Minimum input level: 0.7 mV. Supports external mic plug-in power. Rated output level: 400 mV; Maximum output level: 25 mW + 25 mW or more; Load impedance: 16 ohms Analog input: Input impedance: 40K ohms; Rated input level: 2.0V; Minimum input level: 450 mV. Optical digital input: Input level -24.5dBm to -14.5dBm. Absorption wavelength: 630nm to 690nm Analog output: Output impedance: 220 ohms, Rated output level: 1.7V load impedance: 22k ohms. Optical digital output: Output level -21dBm to -15dBm. Emission wavelength: 630 nm to 680nm. High-speed USB, mass storage class Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo media, NOTE: Standard Memory Stick media, not supported DC in 6V. Four AA size Alkaline batteries (supplied) Four AA NiMH Rechargable batteries (optional) 0.75w 14 Hours @44.1/16 recording or 12 Hours @ 96/24 recording 2 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 5/16" not including projecting parts and controls 12.88 oz (including batteries) Sound Forge Audio Studio LE Software CDROM, AC Power Adapter (6V) model AC-ES608K, USB Cable, 4x Alkaline Batteries (AA size), Operating Instructions

Built in Microphones

Recording Media Sampling Rates Quantization Recording Format Playback Format
Maximum Record Time using Internal 4GB Flash Memory
Frequency Response (Line Input to Line Output)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Line Input to Line Output) Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output) Wow and Flutter Microphone Input (Stereo Mini Jack) Headphone Output (Stereo Mini Jack) Line Input (OPT) Line Output (OPT) USB Connection Memory Stick Slot Power Requirements Power Consumption Approx. Battery Life Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight

Supplied Accessories

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
RMPCM1 Remote Commander Unit Remote Control VCTPCM1 Tripod Stand ADPCM1 Wind Screen
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PCM-D50 Linear PCM Recorder

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The portable possibilities are plentiful.
The latest addition to Sonys 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 tted with two-position (X-Y or Wide) stereo microphones, 4 GB of internal ash 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 exible microphone rotation, a pre-record buffer that records ve seconds of audio before hitting the record button, digital pitch control and A/B segment/repeat. Its the ideal choice for making live musical, nature sound and eld recordings. And the portable possibilities for songwriters, musicians and journalists are plentiful.
Sampling Rate and Quantization 22.05 kHz 16 bit 44.10 kHz 16 bit 44.10 kHz 24 bit 48.00 kHz 16 bit 48.00 kHz 24 bit 96.00 kHz 16 bit 96.00 kHz 24 bit
Times noted are approximate.
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo 1 GB 3 hrs 5 min. 1 hr 30 min. 1 hr 0 min. 1 hr 25 min. 55 min. 40 min. 25 min. 2 GB 6 hrs 25 min. 3 hrs 10 min. 2 hrs 5 min. 2 hrs 55 min. 1 hr 55 min. 1 hr 25 min. 55 min. 4 GB 12 hrs 50 min. 6 hrs 25 min. 4 hrs 15 min. 5 hrs 55 min. 3 hrs 55 min. 2 hrs 55 min. 1 hr 55 min.
Built-in Flash Memory 4 GB 12 hrs 55 min. 6 hrs 25 min. 4 hrs 15 min. 5 hrs 55 min. 3 hrs 55 min. 2 hrs 55 min. 1 hr 55 min.

Highlights

96 kHz-24 bit, virtually noise-free, recording quality Built-in, X-Y or Wide conguration 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 Built-in Microphones The PCM-D50 recorder comes equipped with a high sensitivity, built-in, two-position electret condenser stereo microphone with exible 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 ve seconds of audio before hitting the record button, and Super Bit Mapping technology helps achieve wide dynamic range.

Features and benets

Superb Recording Quality The PCM-D50 is a 96kHz/24 bit linear recorder that records in standard.WAV le 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 16 bit CD quality mode. And the Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Slot provides up to 4GB memory expandability. 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 le 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.

PCM-D50 Specications

Built-in Microphones
Electret condenser microphones offering X-Y or Wide stereo positions High sensitivity (-35.0dB /Pa 1 kHz) (Typical) Maximum input level 120dB SPL Noise level 20.0dBSPL(A) (Typical)
Headphone Output (Stereo Mini Jack)
Rated output level: 400 mV; Maximum output level: 25 mW + 25 mW or more Load impedance: 16 ohms

Recording Media

Built-in 4GB flash memory, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo (optional), Memory Stick Pro Duo (High Speed) (optional), Stereo Recording

Line Input (OPT)

Analog input: Input impedance: 40K ohms; Rated input level: 2.0V; Minimum input level: 450 mV Optical digital input: Input level -24.5dBm to -14.5dBm. Absorption wavelength: 630nm to 690nm

Sampling Rates

22.05kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz

Line Output (OPT)

Analog output: Output impedance: 220 ohms, Rated output level: 1.7V load impedance: 22k ohms Optical digital output: Output level -21dBm to -15dBm. Emission wavelength: 630 nm to 680nm

Quantization

16-bit linear, 24-bit linear

USB Connection

High-speed USB, mass storage class

Recording Format

Memory Stick Slot
Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo media, NOTE: Standard Memory Stick media not supported

Playback Format

.WAV / MP3

Power Requirements

DC in 6V. Four AA size alkaline batteries (supplied) Four AA NiMH rechargable batteries (optional)
Maximum Record Time using Internal 4GB Flash Memory
22kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 44.1kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 44.1kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 48kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 48kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 96kHz 16-bit Recording Mode: 96kHz 24-bit Recording Mode: 12 hours and 55 minutes 6 hours and 25 minutes 4 hours and 15 minutes 5 hours and 55 minutes 3 hours and 55 minutes 2 hours and 55 minutes 1 hour and 55 minutes

Power Consumption

Frequency Response (Line Input to Line Output)
For Fs = 22.05kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz to 10kHz (0 to -2dB) For Fs = 44.1kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz to 20kHz (0 to -2dB) For Fs = 48kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz to 22kHz (0 to -2dB) For Fs = 96kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz to 40kHz (0 to -2dB)

Approx. Battery Life

14 Hours @44.1/16 recording or 12 Hours @ 96/24 recording
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Line Input to Line Output)
93dB or greater (1kHz IHF-A) when set to 24-bit

Dimensions (W x H x D)

2 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 5/16" not including projecting parts and controls
Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output)
0.01% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF)

Weight

12.88 oz (including batteries)

Wow and Flutter

Below measurable limit (less than +/-0.001%W.Peak)

Supplied Accessories

Sound Forge Audio Studio LE Software CDROM, AC Power Adapter (6V) model AC-ES608K, USB Cable, 4x Alkaline Batteries (AA size) Operating Instructions
Microphone Input (Stereo Mini Jack)
Input impedance: 22k ohm, Rated input level: 2.5 mV; Minimum input level: 0.7 mV Supports external mic plug-in power

Optional Accessories

RMPCM1 Remote Commander Remote Control VCTPCM1 Tripod Stand ADPCM1 Wind Screen
Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are approximates. Sony, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo, Sound Forge and Remote Commander are trademarks of Sony. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc.
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