Sony Announce Launch Of Digital Portable Recorder

Sony have announced the launch of its new Digital Portable Recorder. The PCM-D50 incorporates a 96kHz/24-bit linear recorder that records in standard WAV file format and surpasses standard DAT sound quality. The low signal to noise ratio provides a virtually noise free recording quality.
The PCM-D50 has been designed for professionals looking for a versatile, easy to use digital recorder at an affordable price without having to compromise on quality or functionality. The new model takes many of its features and style from the PCM-D1 digital PCM recorder launched last year for the broadcast industry.
The new model boasts unique features such as a two-position stereo microphone, a pre-record buffer that records five seconds of audio before hitting the record button. The digital pitch control and A/B segment/repeat will offer great portable possibilities for songwriters, musicians and journalists. The PCM-D50 already boasts an impressive 4GB built in memory recording up-to 6 hours. This can be expanded further with a memory stick using the Pro-HG duo slot.
Compatible with PC and Macs, recordings can be easily edited and distributed as the PCM-D50 utilises a simple drag and drop file transfer via a high-speed USB connection.
“With the introduction of an entry level Digital Portable Recorder more people will now be able to benefit from the exceptional recording quality, expandable memory, versatile recording functions and playback functions that the PCM-D50 Digital Portable Recorder offers,” said Simon Beesley, European Product Manager at Sony Professional Services Europe.
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