Sony PCM-D50 - Portable Linear Pcm Recorder User manual

FEATURES
Superb Recordi g 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.
Expa dable 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 tick Pro-HG Duo lot provides up
to 4GB memory expandability.
Built-i Micropho es
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.
Versatile Recordi g Fu ctio s
The Dual Digital Limiter feature helps
prevent distortion, a pre-record buffer
records five seconds of audio before
hitting the record button, and uper Bit
Mapping technology helps achieve,
wide, dynamic range.
Playback Fu ctio s
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.
PC/Maci tosh Compatible
The PCM-D50 utilizes a simple drag and
drop file transfer via high-speed U B
connection.
Rugged Co structio
Constructed of lightweight metal (aluminum),
the PCM- D50 recorder is built rugged to
withstand the demands of pro applications.
OUTLINE
The l test ddition to Sony’s f mily of
port ble udio recorders, the PCM-D50
recorder dopts m ny of its fe tures
nd style from the highly ccl imed
PCM-D1 model, including rugged con-
struction nd cool design.It’s the ide l
choice for m king live music l,n ture
sound nd field recordings.
The PCM-D50 is 96 kHz/24-bit recorder
fitted with two-position (X-Y or Wide) stereo
microphones,4 GB of intern l fl sh mem-
ory nd Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo™
slot for ddition l stor ge. Oper ting on
four AA lk line b tteries,it provides 14
hours of record oper tion t 44.1kHz
16bit recording.Unique fe tures such s
two-position stereo microphone, pre-
record buffer th t records five seconds of
udio before hitting the record button,
digit l pitch control, nd A/B segment/
repe t offer gre t port ble possibilities
for songwriters,musici ns nd journ lists.
To complement the PCM-D50 recorder,
new option l ccessories include
remote control, tripod st nd, nd
microphone windscreen.
PCM-D50
Linear PCM Recorder

ony Electronics Inc.
1 ony Drive • Park Ridge, NJ 07656
www.sony.com/ProAudio
A-1166
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part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and meas-
urements are approximate. ony, Memory tick, and Memory tick Pro-HG
Duo are trademarks of ony. ound Forge is a registered trademark of
ony Creative oftware, Inc. or its affiliates in the U. . and other countries.
Printed in U. .A. 9/07
PCM-D50
Built in Microphones
Electret condenser microphones offering X-Y or Wide stereo positions.
igh sensitivity (-35.0dB /Pa 1 k z) (Typical)
Maximum input level 120dB SPL
Noise level 20.0dBSPL(A) (Typical)
Recording Media Built-in 4GB flash memory, Memory Stick Pro- G Duo™(optional),
Memory Stick Pro Duo ( igh Speed) (optional), Stereo Recording
Sampling Rates 22.05k z, 44.1k z, 48k z and 96k z
Quantization 16-bit linear, 24-bit linear
Recording Format .WAV
Playback Format .WAV / MP3
Maximum Record Time using Internal 4GB Flash Memory
22k z 16-bit Recording Mode: 12 hours and 55 minutes; 44.1k z 16-bit Recording Mode: 6 hours
and 25 minutes; 44.1k z 24-bit Recording Mode: 4 hours and 15 minutes; 48k z 16-bit Recording
Mode: 5 hours and 55 minutes; 48k z 24-bit Recording Mode: 3 hours and 55 minutes; 96k z 16-bit
Recording Mode: 2 hours and 55 minutes; 96k z 24-bit Recording Mode: 1 hour and 55 minutes
Frequency Response (Line Input to Line Output)
For Fs = 22.05k z: Frequency Response = 20 z to 10k z (0 to -2dB)
For Fs = 44.1k z: Frequency Response = 20 z to 20k z (0 to -2dB)
For Fs = 48k z: Frequency Response = 20 z to 22k z (0 to -2dB)
For Fs = 96k z: Frequency Response = 20 z to 40k z (0 to -2dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Line Input to Line Output) 93dB or greater (1k z I F-A) when set to 24-bit
Total armonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output) 0.01% or below (1k z, 22k z LPF)
Wow and Flutter Below measurable limit (less than +/-0.001%W.Peak)
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.
eadphone 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 digital input: Input level -24.5dBm to -14.5dBm.Absorption wavelength: 630nm to 690nm
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.
USB Connection igh-speed USB,mass storage class
Memory Stick®Slot Memory Stick Pro- G Duo™media, NOTE: Standard Memory Stick®media, not supported
Power Requirements DC in 6V. Four AA size Alkaline batteries (supplied)
Four AA NiM Rechargable batteries (optional)
Power Consumption 0.75w
Approx.Battery Life 14 ours @44.1/16 recording or 12 ours @ 96/24 recording
Dimensions (W x x D) 2 7/8" x 6 1/8" x 1 5/16" not including projecting parts and controls
Weight 12.88 oz (including batteries)
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
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
VCTPCM1 – Tripod StandRMPCM1 – Remote Commander®Unit
Remote Control
ADPCM1 – Wind Screen