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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 (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 compadible mounting and use with the recently introduced XLR-1 wide-bandwidth balanced XLR microphone adapter. Memory Stick Compatibility
Highlights:
- Offers solid-state storage - free of drive mechanisms
- Built-in high quality electret condenser stereo microphones
- MP3 playback and digital pitch control
| 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. |
Inputs and Outputs
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Microphone Input | (Stereo Mini Jack) Input impedance: 22 k ohm, Rated input level: 2.5 mV; Minimum input level: 0.7 mV |
General
| Specifications: | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Weight | 13 oz (including batteries) |
| Power Requirements | DC in 6V. Four AA size Alkaline batteries (supplied) Four AA NiMH Rechargable batteries (optional) |
| 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 |
| Recording Format | Linear PCM Stereo .WAV |
| S/N Ratio | 93dB or greater (1kHz IHF-A) when set to 24-bit |
| Built-in Mic | Electret condenser microphones. Max input level: 120 dB SPL. Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Frequency Response | Fs = 96 kHz: Frequency Response = 20 Hz to 40 kHz (Line in) |
| Outputs | Analog Line Output = Output impedance: 220 ohms;Rated output level: 1.7V; Load impedance 22k ohms |
| Quantization | 16-bit linear, 24-bit linear |
| Sampling Frequency | 22.05kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz |
| Wow and Flutter | Below measurable limit (less than +/-0.001%W.Peak) |
| Headphone Output | Stereo Mini Jack Rated output: 400 mV; Maximum output: 25 mW + 25 mW or more; Load impedance: 16 ⍜ |
| Audio Formats Supported | Record: .WAV; Playback: .WAV and MP3 |
| DC Input Jack | 6V |
| Memory Stick Slot | Built-in 4GB flash memory, Stereo Recording |
| USB | High-speed USB,mass storage class |
| Line Input (OPT) | Optical Digiital Input: Input level: -24.5 dBm to -14.5 dBm; Emission wavelength: 630nm to 680 nm |
| Line Out/Optical Digital Output | Optical: Output imped: 220 ohms, Load imped: 22 k ohm. Digital = Output level: -21dBm to -15 dBm |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output) | 0.01% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF) |
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: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDR7506 | Professional Studio Headphones | $130.00 | Get details |
| XLR1 | Mic Adapter Option for PCM-D1 and PCM-D50 Recorders | $499.95 | Get details |
| VCTPCM1 | Tripod Stand for PCM-D1 and PCM-D50 Linear PCM Recorders | $69.95 | Get details |
| MDR7509HD | Professional Studio Headphones | $265.00 | Get details |
| POC20AP | Optical Cable | $30.00 | Get details |
| RMPCM1 | Remote For PCM-D50 Linear PCM Recorder | $49.95 | Get details |
| ADPCM1 | Wind Screen For PCM-D1 and PCM-D50 Linear PCM Recorders | $49.95 | Get details |
| ECM957PRO | Electret Condenser MS Stereo Mic | $475.00 | 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
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCM-D50 Brochure | 01/01/2008 | pdf / 506K | Download now |
| PCM-D50 microphone frequency response | 01/01/2008 | pdf / 48K | Download now |
Product Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manual | 10/01/2007 | pdf / 2,239K | Download now |