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Sony PCMD50 Portable Linear Recorder

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★★★★★
4.7

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★★★★☆
4.3

$449.95 - $484.99

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Pros

  • Easy to control (58)
  • Easy setup (53)
  • Fast (48)
  • Works every time (43)
  • Good quality duplicates (30)
  • Powerful (3)
  • Durable (2)
  • Excellent sound (2)
  • Low distortion (2)
  • Versatile (2)
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Cons

  • Difficult to use (2)
  • Adding xlr too expensive (1)
  • Built in mics so-so (1)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Can't record and usb conn (1)
  • Challenging studio sw (1)
  • Difficult to control (1)
  • File numbering system (1)
  • Io layout can be confusi (1)
  • Lacks automatic recording (1)

Best Uses

  • Audiophiles (41)
  • Smaller rooms (20)
  • Basic systems (17)
  • Larger rooms (16)
  • High volume duplication (10)
  • Amateur recording (2)
  • Events (2)
  • Field recording (2)
  • Musicians (2)
  • Performances (2)
 
 
 

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Sony PCMD50 Portable Linear Recorder

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$449.95

 No Tax Outside NY
  at B&H Photo Video

$484.99

  
  at J&R Electronics
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Last update: Oct 29, 2009

Sony PCMD50 Portable Linear Recorder Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
For the Roaming Sound Seekers

"The best reviews have already been written: [@]I'm a public radio producer and a podcaster of events and interviews. The D50's got me hooked because of its:- Full metal jacket that can really take a beating. All rivals come in plastic.- Level and volume controls in knobs. Thank you SONY for answering my prayers.- 12-hr batteries, leaving rivals' 5 hours in shame.- 5 seconds of buffer that helps keep your butt co..." Read Full Review »

Feb 22, 2008 by thecocoon

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Could be easier to use

"While this product has lots of bells and whistles, it takes some study and practice in different situations to understand the subleties of its use. Not having used a digital recorder before, I found you could not just turn it on and begin recording as we used to do with tape decks. I only give it a medium rating of '3' because it lacks personal setup parameters. For instance, modern digital cameras allow you t..." Read Full Review »

Sep 07, 2009 by Chairman Ed

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Sony PCMD50 Portable Linear Recorder Review

For the Roaming Sound Seekers

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Clear sound
  • Durable
  • Good Features

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • No mp3 recording

    Best Uses

  • Bird watchers
  • Musicians
  • Radio journalists
  • Video production
 

"The best reviews have already been written: [@]I'm a public radio producer and a podcaster of events and interviews. The D50's got me hooked because of its:- Full metal jacket that can really take a beating. All rivals come in plastic.- Level and volume controls in knobs. Thank you SONY for answerin …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 22 2008
thecocoon
nyc
I am:
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $449.95
No Tax Outside NY
 

[6 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Sony PCMD50 Portable Linear Recorder Review

Awesome stereo sound, great onboard mics

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • A monkey could do it.
  • Easy To Control
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Good Quality Duplicates
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I ordered this bad boy to record sound effects and sound design work for film. I wanted something quiet because I was annoyed with my mini disc recorder I was using. The unit itself was noisy and the level meter sucked.My new Sony PCM-D50 is AWESOME. It makes no noise and the record sampling rate …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 28 2008
timmy-tape-worm
Washington D.C.
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $449.95
No Tax Outside NY
 

Sony PCMD50 Portable Linear Recorder Review

VERY PLEASED!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Control
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Works Every Time

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
 

"I am using the PCM-D50 for field and studio recording. The built in mic works so well that I'm only occasionally tempted to use external ones. The interface is intuitive and easy to navigate. The only draw back, when recording outdoors, is the wind noise. Even with the AD-PCM1 windscreen, the unit s …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 20 2009
Mathieu
Princeton, NJ
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I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Professional
 

Sony PCMD50 Portable Linear Recorder Review

I'm totally blown away!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Control
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Good Quality Duplicates
  • Works Every Time

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • High Volume Duplication
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I just received my PCM-D50 today,..and I was fortunate enough to have it arrive before my gig this evening. It took no effort at all to navigate through the interface on this device. I recorded our Latin Jazz Ensemble this evening at 96/24-bit. I just listened to the result and,...WOW! I am tota …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 29 2009
MLovesJazz
Champaign IL
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Professional
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $449.95
No Tax Outside NY
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Sony PCMD50 Portable Linear Recorder Review

Great recorder

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Control
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Good Quality Duplicates
  • Works Every Time

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
 

"Sony put a lot of thought into the D50 and it shows. The internal mics are versatile and make some nice quality recordings in various situations. The internal preamp is good quality also, allowing for the use of a wide variety of external microphones. You will need some type of wind cover for out …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 9 2008
stantheman1976
Gulf Coast, MS
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  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $449.95
No Tax Outside NY
 
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Sony PCMD50 Portable Linear Recorder

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$449.95

 No Tax Outside NY
  at B&H Photo Video

$484.99

  
  at J&R Electronics

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$449.95

  
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