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.
| Type | Portable 2-Channel Flash Recorder |
| Recording/Reading Methods | WAV Files to 4GB Built-In Flash Memory or to Memory Stick Pro (High Speed) 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) |