Sony PCM-M10 User manual

PCM-M10 Linear PCM Recorder
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A palm-sized, professional recorder with
full-sized performance.
Meet the newest addition to Sony’s family of portable audio
recorders. The new PCM-M10 linear PCM recorder adopted many
of its features and style from the highly acclaimed PCM-D50 model,
including rugged construction, compact size and cool design.
The PCM-M10 model ts in your pocket and packs many
savvy features: a ve-second pre-record buer, WAV and MP3
format record and play, USB port for easy upload/downloads,
Digital Pitch Control and a microSD/Memory Stick Micro™(M2™)
slot. Providing 96 kHz/24bit recording, a 4GB built-in ash memory
and user-friendly operation, the PCM-M10 model is the ideal
choice for live musical, nature and eld recordings.
*44.1kHz/16bit recording mode.
** Automatically divided when le size exceeds 2GB.
†Memory Stick Micro (M2) and microSD availability varies depending on the capacity.
4GB built-in memory to record 6 hrs*
Recording Mode Built-in Memory
(4GB)**
Optional Memory Stick Micro (M2) or microSD
Recording Time**
4GB 4GB†8GB†16GB†
LPCM 96.00kHz 24bit 1 hr 50 min 1 hr 55 min 3 hrs 50 min 7 hrs 45 min
LPCM 96.00kHz 16bit 2 hrs 45 min 2 hrs 50 min 5 hrs 45 min 11 hrs 35 min
LPCM 48.00kHz 24bit 3 hrs 40 min 3 hrs 50 min 7 hrs 40 min 15 hrs 30 min
LPCM 48.00kHz 16bit 5 hrs 30 min 5 hrs 45 min 11 hrs 35 min 23 hrs 15 min
LPCM 44.10kHz 24bit 4 hrs 00 min 4 hrs 10 min 8 hrs 25 min 16 hrs 50 min
LPCM 44.10kHz 16bit 6 hrs 00 min 6 hrs 15 min 12 hrs 35 min 25 hrs 20 min
LPCM 22.05kHz 16bit 12 hrs 05 min 12 hrs 35 min 25 hrs 20 min 50 hrs 40 min
MP3 44.1kHz 320kbps 26 hrs 45 min 27 hrs 50 min 55 hrs 50 min 111 hrs 55 min
MP3 44.1kHz 128kbps 67 hrs 05 min 69 hrs 40 min 139 hrs 45 min 279 hrs 45 min
MP3 44.1kHz 64kbps 134 hrs 10 min 139 hrs 30 min 279 hrs 30 min 559 hrs 35 min

Highlights
Features and Benets
Superb Recording Quality
The PCM-M10 is a 96 kHz/24bit linear PCM recorder that
records in .WAV or .MP3 format and provides faithful
recordings of even the most subtle nuances of live
performances and events.
Expandable Memory
With a 4GB built-in ash memory, the PCM-M10 records up
to six hours when recording in 44.1kHz 16bit
CD quality mode. And the dual microSD/
Memory Stick Micro (M2) slot provides
exible recording options.
User Friendly Design
Built-in microphones, ve second pre-record buer and USB
high-speed port allow for simple recording and uploading/
downloading of native .WAV and .MP3 format recorded les
to and from Windows®or Macintosh®computers.
Rugged Construction
The palm-sized recorder is built rugged to withstand the
demands of professional applications ranging from houses of
worship to journalism to live recordings including music, sound
eects, eld and nature and more.
Built-in Microphones/Speaker
Built-in omni directional microphones give a natural, stereo
feeling to recordings, regardless of microphone placement,
delivering optimum results even in lower frequencies. The
built-in speaker allows for easy conrmation of recordings
while on location.
Playback Functions
Provides MP3 playback, a special Digital Pitch Control that
slows down playback without changing pitch and an A/B
segment/repeat feature that allows you to mark and repeat
a segment.
Track Marking
As you play a recording, the track marking function allows
you to mark and locate sections of that recording for easy
future reference.
Playback Key Control
This feature allows you to change the pitch of a song that has
been recorded, which is especially helpful for musicians who
want to sing the song in a higher or lower key.
Cross Memory
This crossover
function allows you to
continuously record
from the 4GB built-
in memory to the
Memory Stick Micro
(M2) or microSD and
vice-versa, ensuring
no interruption of
recording if one
medium reaches
capacity.
Color Options
The PCM-M10 is
available in black
as well as red.
• User-friendly Operation
• 96kHz 24bit Recording
• 4GB Built-in Flash Memory
• 5 Second Pre-Record Buer
• microSD/Memory Stick Micro™(M2™) Slot
• WAV and MP3 Format Record/Play
• Digital Pitch Control
• Sound Forge®Audio Studio LE Soware Included

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Features and specications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
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Printed in U.S.A. 9/09
Built-in Microphones
Electret condenser microphones: omni-directional
Output sensitivity: -33.0dB/Pa 1kHz (Typical)
Maximum input level: 123dB SPL (Typical)
Noise level: less than 17dB SPL(A)
Recording Media
Built-in 4GB ash memory, Memory Stick Micro (M2)
and microSD (optional)
Sampling Rates
22.05kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz and 96kHz
Quantization
16bit linear, 24bit linear
Recording Format
Linear PCM / MP3
Playback Format Linear PCM
Linear PCM / MP3 / WMA / AAC (.m4a)
Maximum Record Time using Internal 4GB Flash Memory
LPCM 96.00kHz 24bit: 1 hr 50 min
LPCM 96.00kHz 16bit: 2 hrs 45 min
LPCM 48.00kHz 24bit: 3 hrs 40 min
LPCM 48.00kHz 16bit: 5 hrs 30 min
LPCM 44.10kHz 24bit: 4 hrs 00 min
LPCM 44.10kHz 16bit: 6 hrs 00 min
LPCM 22.05kHz 16bit: 12 hrs 05 min
MP3 44.1kHz 320 kbps: 26 hrs 45 min
MP3 44.1kHz 128 kbps: 67 hrs 05 min
MP3 44.1kHz 64 kbps: 134 hrs 10 min
Frequency Characteristic (Line Input to Line Output)
96kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz – 40,000Hz (0 to -2dB)
48kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz – 22,000Hz (0 to -2dB)
44.1kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz – 20,000Hz (0 to -2dB)
22.05kHz: Frequency Response = 20Hz – 10,000Hz (0 to -3.5dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Line Input to Line Output)
87dB or above (1kHz IHF-A)
Total Harmonic Distortion (Line Input to Line Output)
0.03% or below (1kHz, 22kHz LPF)
Wow and Flutter
Below measure limit (less than +/0.001%W.Peak)
Microphone Input (Stereo Mini Jack)
Input impedance: 3.9 kΩ
Minimum input level: 0.9 mV
Rated input level: 2.5 mV
Headphone/Line Out (Stereo Mini Jack)
Headphone mode
- Load impedance: 16 Ω
- Output level: 20 mW + 20 mW
Line output mode
- Load impedance: 22 kΩ
- Rated output level: 1 Vrms
Line Input
Input impedance: 22 kΩ
Minimum input level: 500 mV
Rated input level: 2 V
USB Connection
mini-B jack, High-speed USB, Mass Storage Class
Memory Stick®Slot
Memory Stick Micro™(M2™)/microSD memory card
Power Requirements
DC 3.0 V: When using the AC power adaptor (supplied)
DC 3.0 V: LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (supplied) x 2
DC 2.4 V: NH-AA nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries (not
supplied) x 2
Power Consumption
0.27W
Battery Life (Sony LR6 (SG) (size AA) alkaline batteries)
19/28 Hrs @ 96kHz 24bit LPCM recording with/without HP monitor
19/28 Hrs @ 96kHz 16bit LPCM recording with/without HP monitor
23/39 Hrs @ 48kHz 24bit LPCM recording with/without HP monitor
24/39 Hrs @ 48kHz 16bit LPCM recording with/without HP monitor
24/41 Hrs @ 44.1kHz 24bit LPCM recording with/without HP monitor
24/46 Hrs @ 44.1kHz 16bit LPCM recording with/without HP monitor
24/45 Hrs @ 22.05kHz 16bit LPCM recording with/without HP monitor
26/40 Hrs @ 44.1kHz 320kbps MP3 recording with/without HP monitor
26/40 Hrs @ 44.1kHz 128kbps MP3 recording with/without HP monitor
26/43 Hrs @ 44.1kHz 64kbps MP3 recording with/without HP monitor
Dimensions (W x H x D)
2 1/2 in. × 4 1/2 in. × 7/8 in. not including projecting parts
and controls
Weight
6 5/8 oz. including 2 LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
Supplied Accessories
Remote control, Sound Forge®Audio Studio LE (CD-ROM), AC power
adaptor, Hand strap, USB cable, AA alkaline batteries (2)
Specications
Supplied and Optional Accessories
AD-PCM2 Windscreen VCT-PCM1 Tripod CKS-M10 Carrying
Case Speaker
LC-PCMM10G
Carrying Case
Remote Control
(supplied)