PCMD50
Portable Linear PCM Recorder

$599.95 U.S. List Price

UPC:027242720831

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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. 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 PCM-D50 features include digital pitch control, dual path digital limiter, low-cut filter, Super Bit Mapping®, A-B repeat and MP3 playback capability.

Highlights:

  • Offers solid-state storage - free of drive mechanisms
  • Built-in high quality electret condenser stereo microphones
Features Benefits:
Built-in Electret Condenser Microphones The PCM-D50's electret condenser microphones have exceptional high sound quality and offer a selection of 2 operating positions, X-Y and Wide Stereo. X-Y covers a wide sound range with good depth, perspective and a natural sounding stereo image; or alternatively, a wde stereo position offering a wider spread stereo image.
Superior Audio Signal Path The PCM-D50 is designed with four separate circuit boards to separate analog audio, digital audio, digital recording and power supply circuits. Separate circuit boards for each function helps minimize noise.
Simple Uploading to Computer The PCM-D50 conforms to the USB 2.0 Mass Storage Class Device standard and this recorder's native recording file format is .WAV. This means recordings can be rapidly uploaded to a computer and used in conjunction with most common audio production software.
Versatile Recording Functions The PCM-D50 offers comprehensive signal processing features for location recording including a unique dual digital limiter function (inherited from the PCM-D1 recorder), a high pass filter with selectable frequencies (150 Hz or 75 Hz) and SBM (Super Bit Mapping) noise shaping. In addition, the PCM-D50 includes a 5 second pre record buffer with an A-B repeat playback function.

General Specifications Detail:
Audio Formats Supported Record: .WAV; Playback: .WAV and MP3
Built-in Mic Electret condenser microphones. Max input level: 120 dB SPL. Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Mic Input (Stereo Mini Jack)
Input impedance: 22 k ohm, Rated input level: 2.5 mV; Minimum input level: 0.7 mV
Line Input (Analog) (Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 40k ohm; Minimum input level: 450mV; Rated input level: 2.0V
Line Input (Optical) Optical Digiital Input: Input level: -24.5 dBm to -14.5 dBm; Emission wavelength: 630nm to 680 nm
Line Output (Analog) Output impedance: 220 ohms;Output level: 1.7V; Load impedance 22k ohms
Line Output (Optical) Output imped: 220 ohms, Load imped: 22 k ohm. Digital = Output level: -21dBm to -15 dBm
Headphone Output Stereo Mini Jack; Maximum output: 25 mW + 25 mW or more; Load impedance: 16 ohms
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 40 kHz (Line in) @ 96KHz
Sampling Frequency 22.05kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz
Quantization 16-bit linear, 24-bit linear
S/N Ratio 93dB or greater (1kHz IHF-A) when set to 24-bit
Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output) 0.01% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF)
Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit (less than +/-0.001%W.Peak)
USB High-speed USB,mass storage class
Power Consumption 0.75w
Power Requirements Four AA size Alkaline batteries (supplied). Four AA NiMH Rechargable batteries (optional)
DC Input Jack 6V
Battery Life 14 hrs @ 44.1KHz/16-bit or 12 hrs @ 96KHz/24-bit
Memory Stick Slot Accepts Memory Stick Pro (High Speed ) Duo and Memory Stick Pro HG Duo
Dimensions 2 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 5/16" (w x h x d) not including projecting parts and controls
Weight 13 oz (including batteries)

Supplied Accessories

Model: Description: U.S. List Price:
Sound forge audio studio LE software CDROM
AC power adapter (6V) model AC-ES608K
USB cable
4 x Alkaline batteries (AA size)
Operating Instructions

Optional Accessories

Model: Description: U.S. List Price:
POC20AP Optical Cable $30.00 Get details
ECM957PRO Electret Condenser MS Stereo Microphone $475.00 Get details
RMPCM1 Remote For PCM-D50 Linear PCM Recorder $49.95 Get details
MDR7506 Professional Studio Headphones $130.00 Get details
ADPCM1 Wind Screen For PCM-D1 and PCM-D50 Linear PCM Recorders $49.95 Get details
LCPCMD50G Carrying Case for PCM-D50 Recorder $39.95 Get details
XLR1 Mic Adapter Option for PCM-D1 and PCM-D50 Recorders $499.95 Get details
MDR7509HD Professional Studio Headphones $265.00 Get details
VCTPCM1 Tripod Stand for PCM-D1, PCM-D50 and PCM-M10 Linear PCM Recorders $69.95 Get details
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)

Product Brochure

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PCM-D50 Brochure 01/01/2008 pdf / 506K Download now
PCM-D50 microphone frequency response 01/01/2008 pdf / 48K Download now

Product Manual

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Operations Manual 10/01/2007 pdf / 2,239K Download now