tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post7564786008831066066..comments2011-02-20T11:14:00.744-05:00Brad Linderhttps://profiles.google.com/103668412054887723210noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-29476517576077123232011-02-20T11:14:00.745-05:002011-02-20T11:14:00.745-05:00As the owner of a Sony PCM-D1, I consider it the Rolls Royce of portable flash memory audio recorders. Minus the superior mics and preamps on the D1, the D50 is close.<br><br>Both machines share the most user friendly software of all. Both have rugged quick change battery holders that just snap in.<br><br>The Fostex has a removable battery pack with a flimsy cable that WILL eventually break. It is slow and cumbersome to change the batteries.<br><br>The H2 is OK for $199, but very cheaply made and will survive a single drop to the floor. <br><br>The new Sony D50 appears to be the new sweet spot for portable recorders.Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05422409267688149165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-20778415461671976242011-02-20T11:14:00.099-05:002011-02-20T11:14:00.099-05:00Thanks for the informative post, I have almost decided to purchase the PCM-D50, just one little concern. When recording with a non-stereo external mic (e.g. Shure SM57 connected via XLR to mini stereo cable) does the output file have two channels (stereo) and when monitoring the recording using this setup is stereo output through the headphones? My guess is this probably depends on the XLR to stereo mini cable, any specific recommendations for one of these that works well? Thanks.gordohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01657235349100883748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-44008169203021850552011-02-20T11:13:59.883-05:002011-02-20T11:13:59.883-05:00MAURO GOMES BRASIL<br><br>I WANT to let me know. WHAT IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR EXTERNAL PRODUCTS TO BE displayed in Radio stations? M-AUDIO - Microtrack, Marantz PMD660 OR SONY PCM-D50?MAURO GOMEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358346773519769395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-1983766965944144382009-01-16T10:38:00.000-05:002009-01-16T10:38:00.000-05:00MAURO GOMES BRASIL<BR/><BR/>I WANT to let me know. WHAT IS THE BEST CHOICE FOR EXTERNAL PRODUCTS TO BE displayed in Radio stations? M-AUDIO - Microtrack, Marantz PMD660 OR SONY PCM-D50?MAURO GOMEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358346773519769395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-82424650810665646182008-11-20T15:03:00.000-05:002008-11-20T15:03:00.000-05:00I see on demo pics of this unit in the display next to the leevals -06 dbs. does this unit have a margin reset to monitor the leavels? Like the Larger tascam unit. My old Tascam dap1 dat has it and I cant stop using it!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-52955232566264891472008-11-10T12:10:00.000-05:002008-11-10T12:10:00.000-05:00Gordo: The audio from a mono mic will be duplicated on the left and right channel. You always get a stereo file. It would actually be nice if there was a way to record a mono track using a mono mic, but that doesn't appear to be possible.Brad Linderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390619155094201350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-42531874346099681962008-11-10T12:07:00.000-05:002008-11-10T12:07:00.000-05:00Thanks for the informative post, I have almost decided to purchase the PCM-D50, just one little concern. When recording with a non-stereo external mic (e.g. Shure SM57 connected via XLR to mini stereo cable) does the output file have two channels (stereo) and when monitoring the recording using this setup is stereo output through the headphones? My guess is this probably depends on the XLR to stereo mini cable, any specific recommendations for one of these that works well? Thanks.gordohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01657235349100883748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-20221143199815130802008-08-09T06:53:00.000-04:002008-08-09T06:53:00.000-04:00Sony Anonymous these are all nice phone.Martinahttp://www.ictradingonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-48424603521400920032008-06-18T11:59:00.000-04:002008-06-18T11:59:00.000-04:00I've created a users group for owners of the PCM-D1 and PCM-D50.<BR/><BR/>Come join us at: http://sonypcmusers.ning.com/<BR/><BR/>It's free.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-561541603714139402008-03-15T04:44:00.000-04:002008-03-15T04:44:00.000-04:00What's the best way to connect an instrument (like a bass guitar) to the PCM-D50? Thanks.MSN Bassisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12657479241293436307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-65109303424579687652007-12-29T11:07:00.000-05:002007-12-29T11:07:00.000-05:00You need an XLR to 1/8th inch (mini) cable. The PCM-D50 supplies plug-in power, which is used by certain electret mics, but no phantom power. As a general rule, if your mic needs power, it's a safe bet to assume that it won't work with the PCM-D50 unless the mic is battery-powered.Brad Linderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390619155094201350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-63880269289685512662007-12-29T10:47:00.000-05:002007-12-29T10:47:00.000-05:00What kind of connector cable is needed to connect the Sony PCM-D50 to XLR mics? And can you explain a bit more about what kind of mics can and cannot be used with it re: power it provides?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-33075863551163244062007-12-10T01:37:00.000-05:002007-12-10T01:37:00.000-05:00Thanks for the help. I usually do multicamera shoots so it would just be set still by one of the static cameras. Camera mics just cant handle the high frequencies good so I thought one of these my do the job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-21260485013949183392007-12-03T20:48:00.000-05:002007-12-03T20:48:00.000-05:00I haven't tried recording a concert with any of these recorders, but I'd have to say it all depends on your recording circumstances. Most handheld audio recorder suffer from some pretty bad handling noise, which means you'll be best off if you can attach your recorder to a tripod or pole. But the Sony PCM-D50 has less handling noise than others I've tried, so if you were planning on holding a recorder in your hand, it might be the best choice.<BR/><BR/>That said, a concert might be loud enough to mask the sounds you make as you shift your grip on a cheaper recorder.Brad Linderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390619155094201350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-25239249816560400122007-12-03T20:15:00.000-05:002007-12-03T20:15:00.000-05:00Out of all the flash recorders you all have listed which would you say has the best internal mics to record live concerts? Usually hard rock or hip hop music? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-49633892833140899312007-12-03T18:33:00.000-05:002007-12-03T18:33:00.000-05:00The PCM-D50 is billed as professional equipment. Sony support told me it only supports consumer S/PDIF digital and will not support Pro digital. It declares "UNKNOWN DATA" given the Pro data from my Kurzweil PC2R but continues to monitor it. It will record only 16 bit 48/44.1 given 24 bit S/PDIF input.iannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-20580239819649559602007-10-08T08:39:00.000-04:002007-10-08T08:39:00.000-04:00eS: Unfortunately Roland/Edirol didn't have an R-09 at their booth or I would have tried it out. <BR/><BR/>I looked at the R-09 a couple of years ago when we were starting to switch from minidisc recorders to flash recorders at my old job. Some reporters were using Marantz PMD660s to record interviews, but the preamps were pretty lousy so I was looking for alternatives. Ultimately I went with the M-Audio Microtrack because it had been out a little longer than the Edirol R-09 and because it had quarter-inch plugs and phantom power. <BR/><BR/>When we got the unit I wasn't particularly impressed. The sound quality wasn't really any better than minidisc. And while the unit was more durable because of the lack of moving parts, we had software issues a couple of times that locked the Microtrack up. So I wish I'd had a chance to play with the R-09.Brad Linderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18390619155094201350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-36999342580887896792007-10-08T05:21:00.000-04:002007-10-08T05:21:00.000-04:00It would relly like a comparison with the Edirol R-09, which is several times better than the H4... ;-)eSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-9687373061412928482007-10-07T19:01:00.000-04:002007-10-07T19:01:00.000-04:00The Sony PCM-D1 makes the most accurate recordings I've ever made. They sound the same as what I hear with my ears. Since I've owned one, I've slowly been selling off all my other field recording gear.<BR/><BR/>I don't need a D-50, but will probably buy one anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-77617920822754075112007-10-07T16:08:00.000-04:002007-10-07T16:08:00.000-04:00I fell in love with the PCM-D50 until I discovered that it couldn't record in mono or 22kHz. Quality stereo if good, but sometimes I need to tradeoff quality and stereo for recording length. Oh well.Herbhttp://www.cross-spectrum.com/audionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-58475717510292241052007-10-07T13:20:00.000-04:002007-10-07T13:20:00.000-04:00As the owner of a Sony PCM-D1, I consider it the Rolls Royce of portable flash memory audio recorders. Minus the superior mics and preamps on the D1, the D50 is close.<BR/><BR/>Both machines share the most user friendly software of all. Both have rugged quick change battery holders that just snap in.<BR/><BR/>The Fostex has a removable battery pack with a flimsy cable that WILL eventually break. It is slow and cumbersome to change the batteries.<BR/><BR/>The H2 is OK for $199, but very cheaply made and will survive a single drop to the floor. <BR/><BR/>The new Sony D50 appears to be the new sweet spot for portable recorders.Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05422409267688149165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7965001869165611498.post-56345214714653755422007-10-07T13:08:00.000-04:002007-10-07T13:08:00.000-04:00Its bloody uglySamuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088505855427407756noreply@blogger.com