The PCM-D50 continues the Sony tradition of offering high-quality and affordable solutions for portable field recording. This compact recorder offers 24-bit/96kHz stereo WAV recording to a built-in 4GB flash drive, with a Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot for added capacity. Perfect for location sound recordists, journalists, musicians, and more, the PCM-D50 has a sturdy and lightweight aluminum housing designed to withstand the trials of professional use.

The recorder is fitted with stereo microphones that can be positioned in an X/Y or wide pattern, and operates on four standard AA batteries for up to 14 hours of operation at 16-bit/44.1kHz recording. Recording features include five seconds of pre-record, Dual Digital Limiting to prevent distortion, and more. Playback functions include digital pitch control, A/B repeat, and more. It's easy to transfer your recordings to a Mac or PC with simple drag-and-drop file transfer via a high-speed USB connection.

Key Features
 
• Compact two-channel professional audio recorder
 
• Records high-quality WAV files at up to 24-bit/96kHz for better-than-DAT sound
 
• Records to a 4GB internal flash drive, or to Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo cards for up to another 4GB of added capacity
 
• Two re-positionable mics built-in
 
• Operates on four standard AA batteries

• Dual Digital Limiter feature to minimize distortion
 
• Pre-record buffer records up to five seconds of audio before you hit the record button
 
• Super Bit Mapping technology for a wide dynamic range
 
• MP3 playback function
 
• Digital Pitch Control allows you to slow playback down without affecting the pitch
 
• A/B repeat playback
 
• Drag-and-drop file transfer to Mac or PC via high-speed USB
 
• Lightweight and durable aluminum construction

Type Portable 2-Channel Flash Recorder

Recording/Reading Methods WAV Files to 4GB Built-In Flash Memory or to Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo

Recording Bit Rate 16 or 24-bit

Sampling Frequency 22.05/44.1/48/96kHz

Number of Channels 2

Frequency Response 20Hz - 40kHz (0 to -2dB @ 96kHz)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio 93dB or Greater @ 24-bit

Dynamic Range Not Specified by Manufacturer

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.01% or Lower (1kHz, 22kHz, LPF)

Inputs
1 x 3.5mm Stereo Mini Mic Input
1 x Line Input (OPT)
1 x Optical Digital Input (OPT)

Outputs
1 x 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Output
1 x Line Output (OPT)
1 x Optical Digital Output (OPT)
1 x High-Speed USB Port

Power 4 x AA Batteries or AC Power Adapter

Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.9 x 6.1 x 1.3" (74 x 155 x 33mm) (Not Including Projecting Parts and Controls)

Weight 12.9 oz (366g) (Including Batteries)

• USB Cable
• Operating Instructions
• 1-Year Limited Warranty