Sony's new flash recorder, PCM-D50 set for launch

Sony introduces its new portable recorder the PCM-D50 for under $599 which is set to reach the market this November. When the PCM-D1recorder was launched, we were excited but unsure exactly what about. We are set for much of the same emotional confusion with Sony's PCM-D50.

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Features:

24 bit / 96 kHz recording in standard .WAV file format

4 GB Built-in Memory - records up to 6 hours @ 44.1 - 16 bit

Two-Position Electret Condenser Microphones x-Y and Wide-Stereo Polar Patterns

LCD Digital Peak Metering

Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Slot

MP3 Playback

Digital Pitch Control

SPDIF Digital Input and Output

PC/MAC Compatible - File Transfer via High Speed USB

5 second pre-recording buffer

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 compatible mounting and use with the recently introduced XLR-1 wide-bandwidth balanced XLR microphone adapter.

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